Watch with Japanese Motifs, John Russell

During the 18th century, because the supply of japanese lacquer was limited to that imported to europe by the dutch through their base in deshima, japan, european craftsmen introduced japanning, a type of pseudo-lacquer made with shellac. Date: Case: 1754-1755; Movement is slightly later. Place of creation: London, England, United Kingdom. Dimensions: 4.6 cm (1.8 in). Medium: gold. Collection: Walters Art Museum. Jacques de Lafeuille - Watch with Japanese Motifs - Walters 5844