Japanese Namban Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Front-Fall Cabinet 25.5 x 17 x 13.5 in.
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0635 |
| Estimate | $8,000 - $12,000 |
| Opening bid | $4,000 |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | Fine Art, Luxury Fashion & Decorative Arts |
| Date | August 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | COAUCTION |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois |
This chest, made in Japan towards the end of the sixteenth century specifically for the Portuguese market, is a fine example of what is known as Namban lacquerware.Pope Gregory XIII granted Portugal
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