Fine Japanese Works of Art

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A fine small nagamochi [traveller's trunk] | Edo period, 17th century

Lot Closed

September 29, 02:50 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A fine small nagamochi [traveller's trunk]

Edo period, 17th century


of rectangular form with close-fitting cover, decorated in gold hiramaki-e on a black lacquer ground with scenes of pine and plum trees, the corners with floral tendril, fine copper-gilt engraved fittings, the interior lined with gold-flecked paper, fundame rims


17.8 x 36 x 17.5 cm., 8 x 14¼ x 6⅞ in.