Small namban style chest with a semi-cylindrical lid made of black lacquered wood (urushi) with gold lacquer (maki-e) and inlaid with mother-of-pearl (raden).

Mon style decoration (family emblem) of ginkos and chrysanthemums framed by friezes alternating three grooves and mother-of-pearl inlays. Copper fittings and black lacquer interior.

Japan – Azuchi Momoyama period (1573-1603) 

Height : 4.1 in (10.5 cm) – width : 6.3 in (16.2 cm) – depth : 3.7 in (9.5 cm)