Asian: Japanese

Wallace Collection, London


photo shows lacquer chest decorated with Japanese scenes  Japanese lacquer cabinet, probably made in Kyoto, c.1680, the gilt-bronze feet added in Paris in the late C17

The Wallace Collection includes 21 Japanese objects, amongst which are fine lacquer ware (including boxes and cabinets, some with panels of Japanese lacquer mounted in Europe to European taste), weapons (including a very good daisho) and other examples of smaller furniture as well as incense burners. Thanks to Gregory Irvine's 'Guide to Japanese Art Collections in the UK' for this information.

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Location: Wallace Collection, London

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Hertford House, Manchester Square

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