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A JAPANESE GILT COPPER-MOUNTED AND LACQUER NAGAMOCHI TRUNK, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- copper, painted wood
- height 25 3/4 in.; width 57 1/2 in.; depth 23 in.
- 65.5 cm; 146 cm; 58.5 cm
later decorated
Provenance
Christie's New York, sold to Benefit the Acquisition Funds of Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, March 18, 2008, lot 26
Condition
Painted decoration later. Interior later lined with fabric. Decoration now with some rubbing and wear. Mounts with oxidation and rubbing.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
During the Edo Period (1600-1860), in obedience to the law, more than two hundred Daimyos, or feudal lords, joined in solemn procession each year between Edo (modern day Tokyo) and their respective domains. Each Daimyo's entourage could number from one hundred to several thousand, and processions provided an opportunity for the lords to exhibit their wealth and power. Their family crests were displayed on lacquer palanquins, saddles and travelling boxes. With its vibrant colors and gilt brass mounts, this trunk bears eloquent testimony to the astonishing splendor of such processions.