Trunk

anoniem, c. 1600

This trunk is decorated with gold lacquer and inlaid mother-of-pearl. This type of lacquerware is called Nanban. The Japanese used this word to refer to foreign traders in Japan – first the Portuguese and, from 1609, also the Dutch. The shape of the trunk and its scenes follow European models. The mother-of-pearl bands imitate the metal mounts on a Western-style European chest.

  • Artwork typesuitcase
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2009-1
  • Dimensionsheight 47.5 cm x width 93.8 cm x depth 40.1 cm
  • Physical characteristicshout, goudlak en parelmoer