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Japanese Lacquerware

Lacquered sword sheaths

Lacquered sword sheaths

Catalogue no:

(Red sword sheath) 67837

Botanical classification:

ANACARDIACEAE Rhus sp.

Donor:

John J Quin

Donor date:

1882

Geographical origin:

Eastern Asia, Japan

 

Catalogue no:

(Inlaid sword sheath) 67838

Botanical classification:

ANACARDIACEAE Rhus sp.

Donor:

John J Quin

Donor date:

1882

Geographical origin:

Eastern Asia, Japan

 

These sword sheaths are excellent examples of the craft of Japanese lacquerware. The top sheath is done in traditional red lacquer. The bottom has been inlaid with shell pieces and then coated with lacquer.

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