[Violin] Nagasaki Lacquered Double Violin Case, ca. 1850sFine, brass mounted 19th century violin case with abalone shell design depicting birds, peonies and pine branches. Green velvet lined interior. 85 x 24 x 16 cm. NB: Unfortunately this case was heavily damaged in a recent shelving collapse and is no longer available. Nagasaki, the technique of colorful shell inlay on a black lacquer ground, was produced under Dutch instruction in Nagasaki from the late 18th century. The colorful decoration of floral