Nanban Cabinet with Drawers
The Nanban Cabinet with Drawers by artist is a rectangular cabinet with a flat top and eight drawers. The cabinet is angled to the right, with the front and right side visible. The cabinet has a gold-colored metal exterior with intricate designs and patterns. The top has a design that appears to be a landscape. The edges of the top and sides have an ornate border. The front of the cabinet has two rows of four drawers. Each drawer has a small keyhole in the center and an ornate design around it. The drawers are rectangular and have a slight lip around the edges. The right side of the cabinet has a handle in the center and a design that appears to be a tree or foliage. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 17th century
- Medium
- Lacquered wood with gold and silver hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, gold foil application, and mother-of-pearl inlays on black ground; gilt-bronze fittings
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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