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What is Japanese lacquer made of?

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What is Japanese lacquer made of?
Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
a cylindrical copper liner set within a red lacquer chrysanthemum-form frame. The red lacquer
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Copper

Japanese Red Lacquer Wood Case, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Japanese Red Lacquer Wood Case is an original decorative object realized in Japan in the first
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sideboards

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Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Japanese Red Lacquer Basket Mounted as a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Early Japanese red lacquer basket mounted as a lamp Measures: 17.5" x 17.5" x 46" Weighs: 13
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

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Rattan, Lacquer

Japanese Red Lacquer Negoro Hibachi with Rabbits, Edo Period, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With monumental scale and beautiful, hand-carved details, this remarkable red lacquer hibachi is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Japanese Red Lacquer Ribbed Candle Holder Pair, Meji Period c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This stunning pair of Japanese red lacquered candle holders are exceptionally rare. They feature an
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Armor Box
Located in Hudson, NY
6-legged armor box made of red lacquer with crest design in gold, and bronze mounted feet. Comes
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Lacquer

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