Suassa tabaksdoos

Sawasa is a term, borrowed from the Japanese, meaning art objects made by Asian craftsmen based on European examples but using Japanese or Chinese materials and motifs. Sawasa was made in several places in Southeast Asia: in Japan, China, Vietnam and Indonesia. Most of the objects were luxury consumer goods for which there was considerable demand among the European elite in Asia and later also among the general public in Europe.

  • Artwork typetobacco box
  • Object numberNG-1984-13
  • Dimensionsheight 3.8 cm x width 12.1 cm x depth 6.4 cm x weight 238 g

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Suassa tabaksdoos

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-1984-13

  • Description

    Ovale, dubbelgegolfde tabaksdoos met scharnierende deksel; zwart en koperkleurig. Op de rand van het deksel en de bodem cartouches met plant- en bloemmotieven, zwart op koperkleur. Op het deksel en op de bodem: grote cartouche met Aziatisch landschap: bloeiende bomen met vogels, huisjes en een figuurtje in een boot met wapperende vanen.

Creation

  • Creation

    Tonkin

  • Dating

    1700 - 1800

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 3.8 cm x width 12.1 cm x depth 6.4 cm x weight 238 g

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  • Place

  • Period

    1700 - 1800

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