Export Lacquer Box for the Portuguese Market

late 16th century

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Export Lacquer Box for the Portuguese Market, late 16th century. Black lacquer on wood, abalone inlay, metal hinges and clasp., 4 3/8 x 7 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. (11.1 x 18.1 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.8. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Export Lacquer Box for the Portuguese Market

Date

late 16th century

Period

Momoyama Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Black lacquer on wood, abalone inlay, metal hinges and clasp.

Classification

Furnishing

Dimensions

4 3/8 x 7 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. (11.1 x 18.1 x 9.5 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund

Accession Number

41.1275.8

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