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Japanese lacquer cabinet in Namban style
Unknown artist, 1550–1599
Cabinet with 9 small drawers (3 x 3). All but the top left and right drawers have locks. Cabinet is inlaid with pearlshell.
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Title of artwork, date
Japanese lacquer cabinet in Namban style, 1550–1599
Date supported
1998
Medium and material
Wood, lacquer, pearlshell
Dimensions
31 x 43 x 30 cm
Grant
6000
Total cost
18500
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