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Japanese lacquer box
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Japanese lacquer box

anonymous · 1600 - 1650 · sawing; inlay (process); lacquering; forging; engraving; wood (plant material); lacquer (coating); silver (metal); mother of pearl

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Jewellery case with lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay, made in Japan, early half 17th century. The silver mounts are European in style.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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chestVerenigde Oostindische CompagnieJapan
Credit lineJapans lakkistje. 1600 - 1650. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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