JAPAN, Momoyama/ Edo period, late 16th -early 17th century century Rare Namban lacquer travel chest Quadrangular shape with domed lid, presenting rich gold lacquer decoration of hira-maki-e and taka-maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlays, on a shiny black background, of a pair of of a pair of pheasants among branches of prunus and on the lid and front. The back decorated with foliage. Bronze movable side handles, added later on the added later on the sides. The chased and gilt bronze in chased and gilded bronze, decorated with foliage. It stands on an elegant Napoleon III style European base. Napoleon III style, with four scrolled feet and an openwork decorated with geometric friezes and polychrome dragons. with polychrome painted dragons and foliage painted in gold and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. H. 102 cm, W. 86 cm, D. 45 cm