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The KNM Collection
Masterpieces of the KNM
Lacquerware
Square Sake Pitchers and Box

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Lacquerware

Important Cultural Property

Square Sake Pitchers and Box

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Japan, Momoyama Period, 17th century
Maki'e with mother-of-pearl inlay
Pitcher: (Each) W. 11.8 cm, D. 11.8 cm, H. 30.2 cm
Box: W. 41.5 cm, D. 24.2 cm, H. 33.5 cm
Kyoto National Museum (HK60)

This rare complete set of six bottles for grape wine and their case is an example of export lacquerware. It incorporates typical flat makie and mother-of-pearl inlay. The copper screw bottle caps were copied after the screw caps used in Portuguese breech-loading guns—making them cutting-edge technology for their day.

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