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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.
More information
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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