A lacquer sewing box. 17th/18th century - image-1

Lot 103 Dα

A lacquer sewing box. 17th/18th century

Auction 1146 - overview Cologne
06.12.2019, 14:00 - Japan, India/South-East Asia
Estimate: 900 € - 1.200 €

A lacquer sewing box. 17th/18th century

Of oblong shape on a rectangular frame with cut-out feet (replacement), the lid topped by a large cushion covered with embroidered light blue silk, the body painted in gold with landscape scenes. Fittings of engraved copper, lock and key. Restorations and damages due to age.
Height 16 cm; width 34.7 cm; depth 20 cm

Literature

Cf. two similar sewing boxes in: Oliver Impey, Japanese Export Laquer: 1580-1850, Leiden 2005, p. 116