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Nashiji Lacquer Armor Trunk with Bamboo Design

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Edo period, c. 1850, karabitsu (large decorative trunk for armor, clothing, and Buddhist texts) in gold lacquer with some green accents on the leaves. Incised bronze mounts. Crest of Matsudaira on center mounts. Also associated with the Kamo Shrine in Kyoto. Adopted as the holy emblem for that institution. The family crest of the greatest bloodlines in Japanese history, the Tokugawa. Both shoguns and branch families bearing the name Matsudaira used variations of the hollyhock as the family crest. Along with the chrysanthemum and the paulownia, the hollyhock was the most prestigious of family crests. Because of the beautiful and impressive lacquer work of this piece, it was very likely used at the end of the Tokugawa Period in one of the large palaces of the Shogunate.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1850
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	NA1698
Incollect Reference #:	449388

Dimensions

W.	45.5 in;	H.	26.25 in;	D.	30.5 in;
W.	115.57 cm;	H.	66.68 cm;	D.	77.47 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects

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