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An exceptional Namban 'escritório' writing-box, with a single drawer

$39,853.48
£29,712.56
€33,600
CA$54,732.78
A$61,256.79
CHF 31,985.61
MX$747,336.44
NOK 406,015.30
SEK 385,283.52
DKK 255,927.09
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About the Item

Kyoto, Late Momoyama to Edo period, circa 1590-1630 Decorated in pearl shell and gold with branches, leaves and flowers inside cartouches on a pearl shell mosaic background. H. 25 x W. 50 x D. 34 cm The form is the same as the writing boxes made and used by the Portuguese in Portugal, Madeira and the Portuguese East, with the upper part under a lid and a drawer underneath. This box is quite similar to one in the Royal Collection of His Majesty King Charles III (inv. RCIN 39244).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1590-1630
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5458243191372

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