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Lot 404 Dα

A very large gold lacquer coffer. Edo period, 18th century

Auction 1226 - overview Cologne
21.06.2023, 10:30 - Asian Art
Estimate: 60.000 € - 80.000 €
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A very large gold lacquer coffer. Edo period, 18th century

A coffer on a curved plinth, with a formerly hinged lid. Entirely covered with nashiji, in two-toned gold and silver takamakie on the lid and on the front a large phoenix between branches of a paulownia tree with large leaves and flowers. The eyes and the central point of the tail feathers inlaid in mother-of-pearl. Numerous fittings in gilded copper, chased with leafy vines on a punched ground. Long side handles. Interior completely lined with old gold brocade.
Height 70.5 cm; width 165 cm; depth 64 cm

Provenance

Formerly in a private collection, Berlin, sold at Jacob Hecht, Kunst-Auktions-Haus, Berlin, 26.11.1928, lot 361
According to the consigner, acquired from Bernheimer, Munich

Literature

Auction catalogue Jac. Hecht, Kunst-Auktions-Haus, Berlin, auction, 26.11.1928 offered together with the Van Leeuwen collection and a French collection, lot 361, plate 15