Lacquered Collection (#5)

Louis XV commode, c. 1740 (ormolu-mounted Chinese black, polychrome & gilt lacquer
3267452 Louis XV commode, c.1740 (ormolu-mounted Chinese black, polychrome & gilt lacquer, serpentine, marble and vernis) by Risamburgh

Louis XV commode, c. 1740 (ormolu-mounted Chinese black, polychrome & gilt lacquer
3267453 Louis XV commode, c.1740 (ormolu-mounted Chinese black, polychrome & gilt lacquer, serpentine, marble and vernis) by Risamburgh

Side chair, 1830-60 (papier-mache, wood, varnish, cane, lacquer, paint
1069536 Side chair, 1830-60 (papier-machA©, wood, varnish, cane, lacquer, paint, mother-of-pearl & gilding) by English School, (19th century); 87.6x62.2x71.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

A rare lacquer casket with integral drawer, commissioned by the Portuguese
3736284 A rare lacquer casket with integral drawer, commissioned by the Portuguese (lacquer & mother of pearl) by Momoyama Period (1568-1600); Private Collection; (add.info)

Namban Christian portable shrine, designed to contain a religious statuette
996357 Namban Christian portable shrine, designed to contain a religious statuette, Momoyama period (lacquer) (see also 996355-6) by Japanese School

Namban Christian portable shrine, designed to contain a religious statuette
996356 Namban Christian portable shrine, designed to contain a religious statuette, Momoyama period (lacquer) (see also 996355-7) by Japanese School

A decorative lead panel moulded in high relief, depicting two facing stylised maidens
990939 A decorative lead panel moulded in high relief, depicting two facing stylised maidens, 1902 (lead, lacquered finish, oak frame) by McKay Stoddart

Two Stylised Women with an Antelope Amongst Foliages, c
985552 Two Stylised Women with an Antelope Amongst Foliages, c.1928 (lacquer and coquille d oeuf wooden panel) by Schmied

The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)
831240 The Edward Green Overmantle, c.1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble) by Jeckyll, Thomas (1827-81); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; (add.info)

Louis XVI Secretaire a Abbatant, late 18th century (marble, leather
3479849 Louis XVI Secretaire a Abbatant, late 18th century (marble, leather, ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, amaranth)

Portrait of a Courtesan Walking, c. 1815-19 (ink, colour and gold on silk)
3112019 Portrait of a Courtesan Walking, c.1815-19 (ink, colour and gold on silk) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 110.4x41.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Louis XV commode, c. 1740 (ormolu-mounted Chinese black, polychrome & gilt lacquer
3267450 Louis XV commode, c.1740 (ormolu-mounted Chinese black, polychrome & gilt lacquer, serpentine, marble and vernis) by Risamburgh

Commode, c. 1745 (ormolu-mounted Japanese lacquer & ebonized wood)
3267726 Commode, c.1745 (ormolu-mounted Japanese lacquer & ebonized wood) by Risenburgh II, Bernard van (1665-1765); Private Collection; (add.info.: stamped BVRB)

Export pipe holder, late 17th century (lacquer)
622458 Export pipe holder, late 17th century (lacquer) by Japanese School, (17th century); length: 73.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorated in gold, silver)

Two rare large square tokkuri, Momoyama Period, late 16th century (lacquer)
622456 Two rare large square tokkuri, Momoyama Period, late 16th century (lacquer) by Japanese School, (16th century); height: 30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Snuff box (wood with black lacquer)
490949 Snuff box (wood with black lacquer) by Russian School (19th century); 2.4x8.5x5.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Manufactured at the Lukutin Factory, Moscow.); Gift of Mr

Domed export casket, Edo period, mid-17th century (lacquer
493271 Domed export casket, Edo period, mid-17th century (lacquer, gold & mother of pearl) (see also 493272) by Morocaua or Murakawa

Corner Cabinet, c. 1765-1770 (ebony veneer, Japanese lacquer, gilt bronze mounts)
491394 Corner Cabinet, c.1765-1770 (ebony veneer, Japanese lacquer, gilt bronze mounts) by Dubois, Rene (1737-99); h:88.00 w:82.85 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; John L

Portable altar in a carrying case (Christ on the Mount of Olives), 1608 (mixed media)
ALM403399 Portable altar in a carrying case (Christ on the Mount of Olives), 1608 (mixed media) by Ligozzi, Jacopo (1547-1626); 58.4x33.7x8.3 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Mowgli and Bagheera, illustration from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
CH438746 Mowgli and Bagheera, illustration from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, coloured by Jean Dunand (1877-1942), 1919 (colour litho) by Schmied

Six papier mache polychrome lacquer qalamdans, 19th century
1196830 Six papier mache polychrome lacquer qalamdans, 19th century (polychrome lacquer papier mache) by Qajar School (19th century); 23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

And He Threw Down his Rod, and it was Turned into a Serpent, and Moses Fled from it, c
1196982 And He Threw Down his Rod, and it was Turned into a Serpent, and Moses Fled from it, c. 1860-70 (gold and polychrome lacquer on panel) by Qajar School (19th century)

A pair of Safavid dynasty mirror cases, painted with floral designs
1196741 A pair of Safavid dynasty mirror cases, painted with floral designs, one with a perched hoopoe, c.1671-2 (polychrome lacquer papier mache, gilt, doeskin) by Zaman

A Qalamdan, depicting finches perched on plum blossom branches
1196739 A Qalamdan, depicting finches perched on plum blossom branches, 17th century (polychrome lacquer papier mache) by Persian School

A Zand dynasty Qalamdan, painted with scenes of a prince visiting a hermit, c
1196738 A Zand dynasty Qalamdan, painted with scenes of a prince visiting a hermit, c.1786-7 (polychrome lacquer papier mache) by Lutf Ali Ashraf (after) (18th century); 25 (length)

Group of Figures with Raised Hand; Figurengruppe mit Erhobener Hand
824315 Group of Figures with Raised Hand; Figurengruppe mit Erhobener Hand, 1941 (oil and lacquer on board) by Schlemmer, Oskar (1888-1943); 82x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Large coromandel chest, Kangxi Period, 1662-1722 (lacquer)
1274766 Large coromandel chest, Kangxi Period, 1662-1722 (lacquer) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); 85x174x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A large circular lacquer box and cover decorated in iroe hiramakie
1766579 A large circular lacquer box and cover decorated in iroe hiramakie, ishime-ji and stained mother of pearl inlays with lotus flowers

A large Qadjar polychrome lacquered Mirror, with the doors open to reveal the decorated
1766417 A large Qadjar polychrome lacquered Mirror, with the doors open to reveal the decorated interior (lacquered wood) by Persian School

Three Mixtec polychrome terracotta effigy vessels, c. 900-1200 (terracotta)
1767151 Three Mixtec polychrome terracotta effigy vessels, c.900-1200 (terracotta) by Mixtec (900-1519); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Mixtec polychrome terracotta effigy vessels)

Louis XIV bureau en pente, c. 1750 (ormolu-mounted Japanese lacquer & vernis Martin)
3060234 Louis XIV bureau en pente, c.1750 (ormolu-mounted Japanese lacquer & vernis Martin) by Risenburgh II, Bernard van (1665-1765) (attr)

Green and gold lacquer furniture in the state bedchamber at Nostell Priory
BAL177095 Green and gold lacquer furniture in the state bedchamber at Nostell Priory, Yorkshire (photo) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79); Nostell Priory, Yorkshire, UK; British, out of copyright

Desk decorated with Chinese lacquer, detail of door, Louis XV style
XIR202023 Desk decorated with Chinese lacquer, detail of door, Louis XV style by French School; Musee de l Hotel Lallemant, Bourges

A metal lacquer panel with applied silver sea gulls, c. 1900 (metal lacquer panel, silver)
985617 A metal lacquer panel with applied silver sea gulls, c.1900 (metal lacquer panel, silver) by Gaillard, Lucien (1861-1942); 63x43.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Pen Box (Qalamdan) Depicting Shah Isma il in a Battle against the Uzbeks, Iran, early 19th century. Possibly made by master court painter Mirza Baba (active 1780s-1810)

Pen Box with a Europeanizing Landscape, Iran, late 17th-early 18th century. Safavid artist Haji Muhammad

Lacquer Mirror Case, Iran, dated A. H. 1295 / A. D. 1878. Creator: Fathallah Shirazi
Lacquer Mirror Case, Iran, dated A.H. 1295/ A.D. 1878

Fan with Poetic Verses, Iran, dated A. H. 1301 / A. D. 1883-84. Creator: Unknown
Fan with Poetic Verses, Iran, dated A.H. 1301/A.D. 1883-84. Rhyming couplets by the renowned Persian mystical poet Hafiz

Shield (Dhal), Indian, probably Rajastan, ca. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Shield (Dhal), Indian, probably Rajastan, ca. 1800

Helmet of Ashikaga Takauji (1305-1358), Japanese, mid-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Helmet of Ashikaga Takauji (1305-1358), Japanese, mid-14th century

Pair of Stirrups (Abumi), Japanese, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Stirrups (Abumi), Japanese, late 16th-early 17th century

Equestrian Equipment, Japanese, ca. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Equestrian Equipment (Saddle, Stirrups, Bit, Harness, Saddle Seat, Saddle Pads, Saddle Flaps, and Dipper), Japanese, ca. 1700

Cuirass of a Haramaki, Japanese, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Cuirass of a Haramaki, Japanese, 15th century

Armour, Japanese, 16th and 18th centuries. Creators: Saotome Ietada, Myochin Munesuke
Armour, Japanese, 16th and 18th centuries

Armour, Japanese, late 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Armour, Japanese, late 18th-19th century

Armour, Japanese, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Armour, Japanese, 18th century

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"Lacquered: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the Rowley Hall Chinese Bedroom and be mesmerized by the intricate lacquered designs that adorn every surface. Discover the elegance of the Sagejubalco, a Picnic Set from 1800-50, crafted with wood embellished with exquisite lacquer and gilt bronze fittings. Rest your eyes on an Occasional Table, its smooth lacquered finish reflecting light in a captivating way. Transport yourself to another era as you delve into history through an M. Harris and Sons Advertisement showcasing the allure of lacquer craftsmanship. Marvel at the Indo-Portuguese black, guild, and red-japanned four-fold screen from c. 1700; its rich colors tell stories of cultural exchange. Witness a young girl attending an immortal at So pagoda in Hanoi during the 16th century - her delicate features carved out wood speak volumes about artistry passed down generations. Immerse yourself in royalty as you gaze upon Duchess Yen's intricately carved figure at So pagoda in Than Dai district during the 17th century - her regal presence emanates from every layer of lustrous lacquer. Experience spirituality embodied in Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva at Hoi Ha pagoda in Vinh Phuc province during the 16th century; his serene expression captured flawlessly on meticulously polished lacquered wood. Pay homage to Duke Nguyen The My and Duchess Nguyen The My's legacy at Dong Duong pagoda in Hai Duong province since 1632 - their statues stand tall, adorned with layers of resplendent lacquer that have stood against time's test. Behold Thousand Armed and Thousand Eyed Avalokiteshvara at But Thap pagoda in Bach Ninh province since 1656; each arm intricately detailed on gleaming lacquered wood, symbolizing compassion and protection.