Writing cassette with representation of ships on the roadstead at Batavia, Writing cassette of black lacquer decorated with representations in gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl. Against a black background is a representation on the lid in gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl within a lying oval. It concerns a representation of ships on the roadstead at Batavia, below it the inscription: 'The reede of Batavia' and a trophy with military equipment with flags and the arms of Batavia. The corners of the lid and the sides show flower sprays, an inlaid piping of mother-of-pearl runs along the lid edge
Writing cassette with representation of ships on the roadstead at Batavia, Writing cassette of black lacquer decorated with representations in gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl. Against a black background is a representation on the lid in gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl within a lying oval. It concerns a representation of ships on the roadstead at Batavia, below it the inscription: 'The reede of Batavia' and a trophy with military equipment with flags and the arms of Batavia. The corners of the lid and the sides show flower sprays, an inlaid piping of mother-of-pearl runs along the lid edge., Sasaya, Japan, 1800 - 1825, lacquer (coating), mother of pearl, metal, velvet (fabric weave), lacquering, h cm × w 47 cm × d 27 cm
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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