"Maumoyama Box Late 16th Century"
Very rare small lacquered and gilded wooden box inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Japan. Maumomoyama period. Kyoto late 16th century Piece exported by the Portuguese, the latter having a monopoly on trade with Japan. Our box presented is extremely rare due to its size, Height 4.5 cm Width 9.1 cm Depth 6 cm