Japans doosje

anonymous, 1800 - 1900

Applied art from Japan. From 1641 to the mid-19th century, the Chinese and the Dutch were the only foreigners to trade with Japan. The curious physiognomy of the Dutch - to Japanese eyes - was a regular theme on objects of decorative art.

  • Artwork typebox, lakdoos
  • Object numberNG-773
  • Dimensionsheight 13.2 cm x width 8 cm x depth 2.7 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Japans doosje

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-773

  • Description

    Zwart rechthoekige doos met afgeronde hoeken. Op de deksel in ovale omlijsting een landschap in parelmoer: rotsen aan water met twee Japanse gebouwen. Op de rand van de deksel en de doos bloemtakjes van ingelegd parelmoer. Opschrift; binnenzijde deksel: C.E. de Tuyll.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    1800 - 1900

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 13.2 cm x width 8 cm x depth 2.7 cm

This work is about

  • Person

  • Subject

  • Place

  • Period

    1800 - 1850

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