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A Japanese Lacquered dish

Unknown artist, 1575–1614

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The form is copied from a late 16th or early 17th century silver basin of Dutch or Portugese origin. Must date from before expulsion of the Jesuits from Japan in 1614.

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Title of artwork, date

A Japanese Lacquered dish, 1575–1614

Date supported

1957

Medium and material

Wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl

Grant

12

Total cost

12

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