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Material: Lacquer
Persimmon Box in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Persimmon Box
Black Lacquer
Hand Repousse
Copper Base
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it is tapped from the
trees, lacquer needs to b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Asian Style Deep Black Lacquer Lighted Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Toledo, OH
Asian style bamboo design black lacquer lighted display / curio cabinet. Shelves have plate rails. Two doors with glass fronts and green silk back. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 8...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Cuspidor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intriguing Chinese zhadou is intricately carved of fine cinnabar lacquer. A work of exceptional artistry, this covered bowl is adorned with an intricately carved floral motif on all surfaces, including the cover and the wide rim. Also known as a cuspidor or spittoon, this rare container would have been used by members of the imperial family and scholar- officials at the court. Carved during the Kangxi period (1662-1722), this charming piece exhibits the high detail and charm associated with items from that period, making it a true treasure,
Early 18th century (Kangxi dynasty)
Measures: 6 ¼” wide x 3 ¼” high
Cinnabar has been revered for its color all over the world. It has been found in the royal burial chambers of the Mayas, in the rituals of India, and in the ruins of ancient Greece and Rome. In China, cinnabar and gold were the two most important elements in alchemy. Mined since the Neolithic Age, cinnabar is the ore of mercury, and as such, it can be incredibly toxic, especially when mining. In fact, during the Roman Empire, miners at Spain’s Almadén mine in Spain were frequently exposed to mercury fumes, and the subsequent, often fatal, sickness was considered an occupational hazard.
The most popular known use of cinnabar is in Chinese carved lacquer-ware, a technique that is believed to have originated in the Song Dynasty, in which cinnabar is ground to a powder and added to clear lacquer. As with mining, there was inherent danger of mercury poisoning for those who carved the lacquer, as mercury was also released into the air when artisans ground the pigments. Most antique cinnabar...
Category
18th Century Chinese Other Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Coromandel Black Lacquer Screen with White Mother of Pearl
Located in Toronto, ON
This antique Chinese screen features intricate inlaid mother of pearl goddesses. What makes this screen unusual is the grand scale of the design of the figures. The screen is lacquered in black and entirely hand painted. The reverse side of the screen is also hand painted. The screen can be used as a room divider or headboard. Coromandel lacquer screens...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Chinese Lacquered and Giltwood Frame Fan
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquered and giltwood frame fan with chinoiserie decoration double leaf depicting Chinese daily scenes, animals and flowers with origi...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Bamboo Etagiere
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming bamboo etagiere , just right for the guest bath or hallway. This piece features 5 shelves of varying sizes, all with well preserved red and black lacquer tops, decorated w...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Lacquer
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The surface of the lid features a Rinpa style maki-e paint depicting ...
Category
1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Set of Four Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Pedestal Dishes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Japanese shallow footed bowls or dishes in red lacquer with predominantly gold Makie design circa 1920s-1930s Taisho period. Each was decorated with hiramakie painting of different motifs, mostly gold, black and pewter color. One with a temple drum...
Category
1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Burmese Vintage Black Lacquer Bowl with Silver Toned Frieze of Palmettes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese vintage black lacquer bowl from the mid 20th century, with silver highlights. Created in Burma during the midcentury period, this vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Lacquer
Materials
Metal
Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Japanese (19th Cent) brown lacquered karabitsu traveling trunk with carved birds and floral relief of gilt and pearl inlay resting on 6 legs.
Category
19th Century Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Large Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e Carp Design Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large rectangular tray with scalloped corners and slightly raised gallery rim circa late 19th century to early 20th century (end of Meiji period). The center image showcases a live...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Japanese lacquer rectangular lacquer tray with a slightly scalloped corner and four L shape supporting feet by one of the most celebrated lacquer artist active in Edo period Hara Yoyusai (1772-1845). Yoyusai lived in Edo (Tokyo) and worked under the patronage of Lord Matsudaira. He operated a large workshop and had a very prolific output of lacquer objects. Most survived pieces being inro...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
French Asian Style Lacquered Cocktail Table, circa 1950
Located in Locust Valley, NY
French Asian style lacquered mahogany cocktail table in deep red hue with floral decorated top and straight legs, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Comb
Located in Brea, CA
19th century gilt-decorated lacquer Chinese comb, very beautiful piece.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Two Palembang Peranakan Lacquerware Bridal Boxes and a Tray
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Two Palembang Peranakan lacquerware bridal boxes and a tray
South Sumatra, Palembang, lacquer work by Chinese Peranakan artisans, mid 20th century
Woo...
Category
1950s Indonesian Vintage Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood sake ewer with maki-e design, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The nicely decorated lacquerware is of a Classic sake ewer for...
Category
1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
6-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The All Aid Wellness Cabinet from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, was initially imagined as a large-scale medi...
Category
2010s Japanese International Style Lacquer
Materials
Stainless Steel
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese black lacquer tea caddy from the Qing dynasty decorated all-over with beautiful floral designs.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with a key, the rectangular-section body decorated with panels of landscapes and patterned decoration throughout retains original ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Large Japanese Lacquer Plate with Elaborate Maki-e Design by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large circular plate with a short stem base in Vermillion lacquer color. The surface was decorated with a stunning maki-e picture that depicts a...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji period. It was likely to be used to store inkstone or other scholarly items. The piece displays several interesting characteristics that appear puzzling initially. First, the form is not typical Japanese, but more Chinese and Korean, with its scalloped base. Second, the decoration of MOP inlays also suggests a Korean and Chinese affiliation, especially with the linear borders and the scrolling cloud patters on the sides of the box. These two observations suggest that the box may be from Ryukyu Island instead of Japanese mainland. Third, strikingly in the center of the cover, a bold quarterly floral pattern outlined with MOP was filled with a striking mottled red lacquer using tsugaru nuri...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Unique 19th Century Export Chinese Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Unique 19th century export Chinese gilt chinoiserie lacquer box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, this box has a unique shape, it is f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
XX°Century Chinese Decorative Screen Lacquered whit Landscape and Sails
Located in Brescia, IT
Chinese screen in black lacquered wood decorated with gilded paintings, very sturdy with excellent wooden base.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Landscape Fan 100 Faces
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese gilt lacquer landscape fan 100 faces from the Qing dynasty. The fan is painted with scenes of court life enclosed in a demilune glazed frame. Overall goo...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century). The generous size of the box was reser...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Chinese red lacquer box. Measures: 11.5 x 11.5 x 6.5 inch.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An assemble of four lacquerware sake cups from Meiji period Japan circa late 19th century. The shadow cups on an elevated stem were used by the nobles during ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner.
Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece.
Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer with 4 pair of two dragons playing a ball, the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Located in Hudson, NY
Exquisitely detailed incense storage box in gold lacquer with silver and gold overlays of a folded screen with heron and willow design. Flowers and winding leaves on the sides.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four-case lacquered inro by Koma Koryu circa 19th century late Edo period. The inro features a pair of Chinese mandarin duck resting under a bundle of blooming irises on the pond. ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Casket in the Manner of Akatsuka Jitoku
Located in London, by appointment only
Mount Fuji decorates the cupboard door taking centre stage on a background of gold
On this casket, a village can be seen in the valley which is most likely the Oshino Village
T...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Early 17th century 'Incense Burner' ( Koro)
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 17th century incense burner( Koro) in basket weave nashiji lacquer pattern with chrysanthemum mons (the national symbol of Japan). Copper grill with detailed waves pattern. Foo...
Category
Early 17th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer
Materials
Copper
19th Century Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with big pewter and a key, the rectangular-section body decorated with panels of landscapes, a very beautiful piece. See more pict...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Taishō Period Early Red Lacquered Circular Hibachi, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period circular red lacquered hibachi from the early 20th century, with metal liner and lateral handles. Used for cooking or w...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Metal
Large Japanese Lacquer Box Early Edo Period Ex-Christie's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large lacquer Ryoshibako (Paper box in Japanese) finely decorated with Maki-e circa 17th century early Edo period. The box is of an impressive size and was used to store paper documents. Both sides of the lid were elaborately decorated with maki-e and the edge was befitted with lead rim, an early practice before the silver rim became common later. The interior and base were finished in Nashiji. The night scene on top surface of the lid depicts flocks of chidoris flying in formation from a sea shore swaying with reeds under a full moon, using hiramaki-e in both gold and silver. Ribbons of clouds were achieved with different densities of gold powder. The underside, in contrast, shows a crescent moon in takamakie-e above the sea with ferns and reeds. Chidoris, the plovers, are symbolic in Japanese culture as "thousands of blessings" and longevity. The Namichidori, the pattern in which the chidori flies in the nami (wave) represents the eternal love and safety of couples and families. For detailed references on the historical background and the use of chidoris on lacquerware, see the reference below.
This very lacquer box was featured for sale as lot 339 in Christie's London Sale Japanese Art...
Category
17th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Chinese Lacquer Bowl with Pewter
Located in Brea, CA
Chinese lacquer bowl of deep flared form with pewter from the 18th century. Over a body of black lacquered the exterior decorated with gilt scenes o...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Net-Pattern Lacquer Box and Cover
Located in Brea, CA
19th century a lacquer net-pattern box and cover, a very beautiful piece. See more pictures, measures: Diameter 25cm.
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
As beautiful as it is practical, this Japanese Meiji-period lacquered tray is distinguished by its exceptional craftsmanship. It exhibits a phenomenal artistry as the entire tray is ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, there are 8 gaming boxes and 6 trays, highly ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Exceptional Daimyo Hand Warmers
Located in Hudson, NY
The daimyo were the ruling class of land owners, subordinate to shogun, who formed around the 10th century and fell out of power in the 19th century. Daimyo families tended to be wealthy and could commission artwork or decorative pieces. This pair of 17th century hibachi are black and gold lacquer with designs of Uji Bridge...
Category
Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Early 17th Century Negoro Lacquer Footed Bowl
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 17th century Negoro lacquer footed bowl, Edo period (1603-1868) round bowl with tripod cabriole style legs. Negoro lacquer (monk's lacquer in red ...
Category
Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Game Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese export lacquer game box with gold decoration of landscapes with figures and houses, interior with boxes and trays, carved feet. Wear on the lacquer, see images f...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Four-Panel Red Lacquer Armoire with Brass Trim by Robert Kuo, Limited Editon
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four-panel red lacquer doors
Armoire / cabinet with brass trim
Wood base
Red lacquer doors (80 coats)
Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it is tapped from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Lacquer
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Long Chinese Export Black Lacquer Box with a Walking Stick
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt box with a walking stick from the Qing dynasty, bone walking stick in black lacquered wood box, w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
Big beautiful lacquered chinese sewing box from the 19th century of the Qing dynasty .it is a 14 inch wide big sewing box , Decorated all-over with...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs
Located in Hudson, NY
This lacquer tray uses several lacquer techniques including multi-color painting of flowers, ito-me (thread pattern) and shell inlay. The artist was Shimano Sanshu (1877 - 1965). He ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four-case lacquered Japanese inro by Yutokusai (Gyokkei), a lacquer artist active from 1845-1900 (end of Edo to Meiji period). The slightly round inro features a very intricate design with three unfolded fans on the front and two on the back: each reveals a vignette landscape scenery, likely real places in Japan. Using a combination of hiramaki-e and slight takamaki-e, the artist deftly created the pictures with fine details, rendering the inro as a miniature artwork...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chung Hsing Chinese Genuine Cinnabar Carved Lacquer Box, circa 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This extraordinary cinnabar lacquer box is a masterpiece and exemplary among the highest level of intricate masterful ancient Chinese traditional ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer
Materials
Enamel
Antique 18th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 18th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, there are 7 gaming boxes and 12 trays, size: ...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
18th Century Burmese Rakhine State Lacquer Bamboo Pillow Box
Located in Brea, CA
18th century Burmese black bamboo pillow box in relief with red Rakhine lacquer. Created with bamboo weaving. Decorated all-over with geometrical shapes and...
Category
Early 18th Century Burmese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Big Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Style Arrow Barrels
Located in Brea, CA
Big golden black lacquer Chinese Style arrow barrels, beautiful golden painting.
Category
Early 1900s English Chinoiserie Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
19th century pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese storage boxes with bail handles two sides, each with hinged lid reversing to a mother o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Pair of Lacquer Chinese Jardinières Inlay with Mother of Pearl
Located in Brea, CA
19th century a pair of black lacquer Chinese jardinières inlay with mother of pearl, with loss to lacquer and inlay throughout, each 7.25 inches wide,...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, there are 7 gaming boxes and 12 trays, 14.5 i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Jewelry Box with Dragon Feet
Located in Brea, CA
19th century lift-lid gilt-decorated golden black lacquer Chinese jewelry box with dragon feet and key.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chess and Backgammon Board
Located in Brea, CA
A early 19th century Chinese export lacquer chess and backgammon board 50 cm x 50 cm, the squares with daoist immortals gold black lacquer...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Sew Working Table
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt sew working table from the Qing dynasty, with carved gilt dragon head feet, with the table of canted rectangular form, with mounded...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
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