Patricia Graham's Asian Art Research & Appraising Resources: Rare 17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Chest sold to Rijksmuseum for 7.3 Million Euros

A very important export lacquer chest, a companion piece to one owned by the Victoria and Albert Museum, known as the Mazarin Chest, has re-appeared in France after having been 'lost' since 1941 when it was auctioned in Wales. It was acquired at auction in France this week by Amsterdam's famed Rijksmuseum for 7.3 MILLION EUROS.

Information on the V&A Museum Mazarin Chest

Art Daily article on the recent sale

7.3 million euros by Amsterdam's famed Rijksmuseum.

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Jun 14, 2013

Rare 17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Chest sold to Rijksmuseum for 7.3 Million Euros