Works of Art

A SUPERB ANTIQUE JAPANESE LACQUER PANEL DEPICTING THE PYRAMID OF CAIUS CESTIUS IN ROME DECORATED ON BOTH SIDES
circa 1780-1800

THE CRAFTSMEN THAT CARRIED OUT THESE PICTURES WERE LIVING ON DECHIMA ISLAND IN NAGASAKI BAY

The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was maintained by the Dutch state and at this time and Johan Frederik Baron van Reede tot de Parkeler served as Opperhoofd in 1786 and 1788-89).

A lacquer panel belonging to Jeremy Ltd depicts the Dutch fleet off Batavia (the VOC headquarters) on the island of Java. The reverse side of this panel is inscribed "DE REEDE VAN BATAVIA" with a coat of arms. This discovery is concrete proof that Baron de Parkeler was interested in the export of Japanese lacquer to Europe during the eighteenth century.

Height of panel 14in (35.5cm). Width of panel 21in (53.3cm).

Reference:J6197

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