Lakschild

anonymous, c. 1700

Decorative shield, made in Japan, late 17th century. This shield was probably commissioned by Johan van Leenen (1643-c.1695), a senior VOC official. It sports a monogram containing his initials. The shield is made of leather (rhinoceros skin) which was exported from Bengal (Northeast India) to Japan where it was lacquered.

  • Artwork typeshield
  • Object numberNG-NM-541
  • Dimensionsdiameter 56.6 cm x height 8 cm x thickness 0.4 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Lakschild

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-NM-541

  • Description

    Rond zwart gelakt schild met decoratie in verguldsel: bloemranken langs de buitenste rand en in het midden gekroonde initialen in een cirkel waarin twee naar elkaar toegebogen takken, onderaan vastgebonden met een strikje. Opschrift: midden; I V L (?).

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    c. 1700

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    diameter 56.6 cm x height 8 cm x thickness 0.4 cm

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  • Subject

  • Period

    1700 - 1716

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