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Material: 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 Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Contemporary Lacquered Tiger Maple Rectangular Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary decorative lacquered tiger maple box with a rectangular profile with faceted lid and tapered sides, and a brass-hinged lid that opens to reveal two interior compartments...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Lacquered Cherry Wood Rectangular Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary decorative lacquered cherry wood box with a rectangular profile with faceted lid and tapered sides, and a brass-hinged lid that opens to r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century 14.25‘’ Large Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated beautifully all over with intricate designs and images of ancient C...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Lacquered Blond Maple Rectangular Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary decorative lacquered blond maple box with a rectangular profile with faceted lid and tapered sides, and a brass-hinged lid that opens to reveal two interior compartments...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
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 Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
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 Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, 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 Decorative Boxes
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 Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Cinnabar Chinese Covered Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved. Early 1900s. Enameled.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
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 Decorative Boxes
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 Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage George III Style Lacquered Wood Hand Painted Butterfly Flower Knife Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage George III style lacquered wood hand painted butterfly flower knife box. Item features red lacquer painted finish, gold painted flowers, solid wood construction, very nice an...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Austria Mid-18th Century Lacquered Wood Case
Located in Brescia, IT
This fine wood lacquered wood case is painted both on the sides: there is the elegant portrait of a pretty woman on one side and on the other side, a natura...
Category
Mid-18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Fabric
Black and Gold Lacquer Japanese Suzuribako Box
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Japanese black and gold lacquer Suzuribako box with firefly and plum blossom design.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Multi-Compartment Lacquered Indian Accessory Box
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Multi-compartment lacquered Indian accessory box in rectangular shape with side handles and depicting an outside scene of humans and animals.
Category
2010s Unknown Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan.
The delicate lacquer box, known as a kogo in Japanese, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Japanese writing box dates to circa 1950 and is detailed with a raised lacquer scene of mountains and village.
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing dynasty. Colored black and gold all-over beautifully with intricate designs.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”
Located in Hudson, NY
The artist calls this vessel a flower basket in the calligraphy on the box. Showa period (1926-1989) black lacquer container in square form with notched c...
Category
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Round Leaf Design Box, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round leaf design box
Black lacquer
Hand-carved
Wood base
Limited edition
In stock.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces ar...
Category
2010s Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Early 19th Century Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Box on Carved Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1820s lacquered chinoiserie box on elegant carved feet. Produced at the height of England's craze for Chinese lacquerware, this item features an ex...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
Chinese, late 19th century
Height 9.5cm, width 32cm, depth 23cm
This beautiful Chinese red lacquer box...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A seven-piece Japanese Arita Sweetmeat set and matching lacquer box, Meiji period (1880-1890). Comprising of a central hexagonal dish and six-fan shaped ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Lacquer
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-19th century French Napoleon III period black lacquer cave a liqueur (liqueur caddy) or tantalus features bronze and tortoiseshell inlaid cartouches on the lid and doors. Ad...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Round Leaf Design Box - Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round leaf design box
Cream lacquer
Hand-carved
Wood base
Limited edition
In stock
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are...
Category
2010s Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Tea Box, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English black lacquered and gilt stenciled figural pagoda hinged tea box with exterior gilt stenciled dragon motif, original interior pewter hand chased figural container with bone k...
Category
1810s English George III Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Austria Mid-18th Century Lacquered Portrait Wood Box
Located in Brescia, IT
This antique and fine lacquered wood box, is painted on both the sides with an elegant portrait of a woman and on the other side a dancer.
The piece will be delivered with its certi...
Category
Mid-18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely woven circa 1800 trunk is a work of art in itself and was possibly used to store prized painted scrolls. A skilled artisan painstakingly wove thin-as-hair reeds to cover ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Reed, Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Eternal Love Offering Box, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ornately carved 19th-century offering box would have been presented as a gift filled with popular Chinese snacks, including roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, and soybeans toaste...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Sewing Box, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English octagonal black lacquered and gilt stenciled figural pagoda hinged one drawer sewing box with exterior gilt stenciled dragon motif, interior gilt stenciled floral motif, orig...
Category
1810s English George III Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'
Located in Hudson, NY
With all-over mother of pearl inlay and mon design of chrysanthemum in gold and black lacquer on top. The chrysanthemum is a national symbol of Japan and the Imperial family.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Burmese Gilt Lacquer Offering Vessel, Hsun-Ok, Mandalay Period, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A resplendent Burmese Mandalay period offering vessel, called a hsun-ok, early 20th century.
The shape is reminiscent of a stupa, a Buddhist architectural monument honouring a sacre...
Category
Early 1900s Burmese Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer
Karl Springer Hand Lacquered Kyoto Box 1984
Located in New York, NY
"Kyoto Box" in double glaze faux mushroom shagreen lacquer with faux ivory inlay detail on matching Stand by Karl Springer, American, 1984. (Shown with origi...
Category
1980s North American Modern Vintage Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Woven Willow and Lacquer Pillows
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of antique 16 inch long woven willow and lacquer pillows from Shanxi Province, China. These gracefully shaped objects have a glorious patina and are in great conditi...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Willow, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Lacquer O-Bento Box with Gold and Silver Maki-E Decoration
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An unusual hexagonally shaped antique Japanese three-tiered o-bento box with a carrying tray decorated with a classical Rimpa style gold and silver Maki-e lacquer design of gently sw...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Hand-Painted Burmese Lacquer Lidded Box
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century hand-painted Burmese lacquer lidded box
Beautiful object.
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Dutch Lacquered Hamburg Fire Scene Wood Snuff Box
Located in Brescia, IT
This antique and elegant lacquered snuff box was handmade in The Netherlands.
It is painted on both sides: there's the scene of the fire in Hamburg on the right so detailed to be as ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan.
Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
24k Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Made of palissander, this lovely Napoleon III period liqueur box is lacquered in black, a method which became popular during Napoleon III's reign. The rose...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Chinese Gold and Black Lacquer Games Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional antique Chinese gold and black lacquer games box raised on four paw feet with a domed lift off cover decorated with figural landscape panels in gilded lacquer colours on a black ground. The cover lifts off to reveal five lidded removable counter boxes...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Antique Lacquer Document Box with Elaborate Hawk and Faux Oak Grain
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese antique lacquer document box with elaborate hawk and faux oak grain, Late Meiji (1868 - 1912) / Early Taisho (1912 - 1926) period lac...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
German Neoclassical Painted Lacquer Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
By Stobwasser
Located in Spencertown, NY
German neoclassical round snuff box with ancient Roman scene.
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Smith Armorial Games Box and Counters
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and rare antique Chinese armorial games box of rectangular form with over 110 matching armorial mother-of-pearl gaming counters. The black lacquer box is finely decorated with a central Chinese landscape scene, the centre with an armorial for Smith impaling ABBOT. the box opens to reveal five lidded boxes each with similar decoration to that on the box outer and each with a central armorial crest. The box also contains 12 gaming trays, four of which are decorated with the same armorial as is the addition of the Pope Joan...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Engraved Silver and Lacquer Three-Drawer Cabinet Box, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese engraved silver and lacquer three-drawer cabinet box, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Rare Heavy Lacquer Hat Box, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A rare, heavily lacquered and gracefully shaped hat box from Shanxi Province, circa 1800.
BX462.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Spectacular Incense Box, Hills and River, Gold and Silver Chrysanthemums
Located in Hudson, NY
Incense box in nashiji lacquer with design of river flowing through highly defined hills that are strewn with chrysanthemums. Several uses of gold lacquer, cut gold and gold sheeting, along with silver, create a dramatic design of exemplary 19th century work. The tiered box...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver
Petite Japanese Tsugaru-nuri Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite Japanese keepsake box is decorated with a traditional lacquer technique known as tsugaru-nuri, wherein lacquer flecked with bits of shell and gold powder was carefully po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japan Meiji Period 1890 Fubako Box Letters Lacquered Polychromate Wood Polychrom
Located in Miami, FL
A letter Fubako box from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912).
Beautiful and very decorative Fubako letter box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1880. This box has been meticulously crafted in lacquered wood with polychromate and gilding decorations. At both sides is attached with a pair of silvered kanamono hardwares with the imperial symbol of the chrysanthemum flowers.
Created in an elongated rectangular shape with rounded corners, the outside of the lid with a decoration in maki-e depicting a river landscape with trees and a house, strips of land and huts, at the top the unmistakable shape of the moon. The interior is finished with plain black lacquer.
Meiji period, is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era, upon the accession of Emperor Taisho.
Fubako, is a kind of box. It has been used to store letters, papers, or books, and it is also used to deliver documents to the other party. It is useful not only to store documents or books, but you can also put your favorite small articles or valuables. Or, you can also display it to enjoy as a part of the interior decoration in your room.
Makie, is a typical technique of Japanese lacquer art...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Large Chinese Export Red Lacquer Character Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese Export red lacquer character box, sculptural, well executed Chinese two part lacquer table box.
Decorated with vines, symbols and bats. Unmarked.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Lacquered Shell and Bone Tapered Sarcophagus Box, by Maitland- Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lacquered Shell and Bone Tapered Sarcophagus Box, by Maitland- Smith
When art meets functionality, you get pieces like the Lacquered Shell and Bone Ta...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Lacquer
Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Huge Japanese red lacquerware gourd motif box, decorated in relief with Japanese gourds suspended from leafy branches and scrolling vines.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
A four-tier Japanese Meiji period black lacquer Jubako box with stork and fir tree decoration. Box in four sections with lid.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
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