A Namban casket Lacquered wood Of regular shaper with rounded bahut lid Panelled Namban "karakusa" decoration separated by inlaid mother-of-pearl bands Panels of dense foliage and bird motifs adopting the "kakiwari" technique in the conception of the leaf ribs Copper alloy corners, locks and handles of engraved decoration and evidence of gilding Inner cover with clematis scroll motifs in golden "hiramakie" and "aogai" Momoyama period (1568-1600) 29x43x24,5 cm A Namban casket Lacquered wood Of regular shaper with rounded bahut lid Panelled Namban "karakusa" decoration separated by inlaid mother-of-pearl bands Panels of dense foliage and bird motifs adopting the "kakiwari" technique in the conception of the leaf ribs Copper alloy corners, locks and handles of engraved decoration and evidence of gilding Inner cover with clematis scroll motifs in golden "hiramakie" and "aogai" Momoyama period (1568-1600) 29x43x24,5 cm