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Antique Japanese Wooden Soup-Bowl with Wajima-Nuri, Japanese Lacquerware 1930s
Antique Japanese Wooden Soup-Bowl with Wajima-Nuri, Japanese Lacquerware 1930s

Antique Japanese Wooden Soup-Bowl with Wajima-Nuri, Japanese Lacquerware 1930s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique Japanese soup-bowl made around 1930s with wood. This soup-bowl is made with wajima-nuri, a Japanese lacquerware from Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture in Japan.

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1920s Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquerware Bowl — Aizu Lacquer, Dry Lacquer Technique (Early 20th Cent
Japanese Lacquerware Bowl — Aizu Lacquer, Dry Lacquer Technique (Early 20th Cent

Japanese Lacquerware Bowl — Aizu Lacquer, Dry Lacquer Technique (Early 20th Cent

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Made using the kanshitsu (dry lacquer) technique, this elegant piece showcases the depth and subtle luster characteristic of high-quality Japanese lacquerware. Originally intended a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest
Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest

Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest

$4,450

H 3.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in

Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest

Located in New Orleans, LA

Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest 19th-century This exquisite chest, inspired by Hasami-Bako travel trunks, is a striking example of Japanese lacquerware.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Tea Set and Serving Trays in Original Box
Japanese Lacquer Tea Set and Serving Trays in Original Box

Japanese Lacquer Tea Set and Serving Trays in Original Box

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome lacquered tea set from Japan, circa 1920s, featuring a traditional Japanese lacquerware style, known as Urushi, with a deep red color and hand-painted gold designs, prized...

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1920s Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Antique Large Scale Japanese Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Tray
Antique Large Scale Japanese Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Tray

Antique Large Scale Japanese Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Tray

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

H 3 in W 22.75 in D 13.75 in

Antique Large Scale Japanese Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Tray

Located in Atlanta, GA

The craftsmanship and harmonious balance of colors highlight the artistry and cultural heritage of Japanese lacquerware, making it a striking decorative piece.

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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Coral Design
Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Coral Design

Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Coral Design

Located in New York, NY

Measuring 4.25" deep, 12" wide, and 3" high, this box exemplifies the refined artistry and symbolic richness of late 19th- to early 20th-century Japanese lacquerware.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Metal

19th century Japanese Lacquer Zataku (low table) with Scattered fan Motif
19th century Japanese Lacquer Zataku (low table) with Scattered fan Motif

19th century Japanese Lacquer Zataku (low table) with Scattered fan Motif

Located in New York, NY

The table's design, with its fan motif, is a classic element in Japanese art and is often found on lacquerware pieces and on Japanese screens.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Gold Leaf

17th Century Oak and Pine Urushi Nanban-style Japanese Export Chest
17th Century Oak and Pine Urushi Nanban-style Japanese Export Chest

17th Century Oak and Pine Urushi Nanban-style Japanese Export Chest

Located in Solebury, PA

Urushi Nanban-style refers to early 17th-century Japanese lacquerware for European markets, which combined Japanese techniques with Western shapes, creating a unique hybrid style. 

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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Oak, Pine

Japanese Papier Mâché Crumb Tray, Japan, 19th Century
Japanese Papier Mâché Crumb Tray, Japan, 19th Century

Japanese Papier Mâché Crumb Tray, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

With its exquisite craftsmanship, antique patina, and decorative appeal, this object is now a beautiful collector's item or a charming piece for an eclectic interior. Style : Japoni...

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique wooden bucket of Japanese lacquer craftsman/20th century/planter
Antique wooden bucket of Japanese lacquer craftsman/20th century/planter

Antique wooden bucket of Japanese lacquer craftsman/20th century/planter

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden bucket used by Japanese lacquerware craftsmen to store lacquer. It is believed to have been used from the Meiji period to the first half of the Showa era (1868-1940).

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Rectangular Japanese Papier-Mâché Box with Hand-Painted Decorations, Japan, 19th
Rectangular Japanese Papier-Mâché Box with Hand-Painted Decorations, Japan, 19th

Rectangular Japanese Papier-Mâché Box with Hand-Painted Decorations, Japan, 19th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Style : Japonisme Japanese decorative art Meiji period Orientalist Japanese lacquer Late 19th century Main characteristics : Rectangular box with lid Black lacquered papier-mâché Ha...

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850
Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850

Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850

$980

H 8.25 in W 8.75 in D 6.5 in

Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A classic example of a fine Japanese lacquerware, this smoking set lives on as a beautiful keepsake of the past.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Brass

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful example of a fine Japanese lacquerware, this smoking set lives on as a beautiful keepsake of the past.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Copper

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Suzuribako with Crane Design, Late Edo to Early Meiji
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Suzuribako with Crane Design, Late Edo to Early Meiji

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Suzuribako with Crane Design, Late Edo to Early Meiji

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Dating to the late Edo Period to early Meiji Period, this piece reflects the refined aesthetics and craftsmanship of 19th-century Japanese lacquerware. The composition features grac...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Silver

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Tabako-Bon with River Turtles, Edo Period
Japanese Gilt Lacquer Tabako-Bon with River Turtles, Edo Period

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Tabako-Bon with River Turtles, Edo Period

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquisite example of a fine Japanese lacquerware, this smoking box lives on as a beautiful keepsake of the past.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Brass

Superb Footed Lacquer Tray with Maki-e Decoration, Late Edo–Meiji Period
Superb Footed Lacquer Tray with Maki-e Decoration, Late Edo–Meiji Period

Superb Footed Lacquer Tray with Maki-e Decoration, Late Edo–Meiji Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

The refined composition and subtle use of lacquer and gold powder reflect the high level of craftsmanship associated with Japanese lacquerware of this era. The tray is accompanied b...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Artistic Mastery in Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Collection
Japanese Artistic Mastery in Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Collection

Japanese Artistic Mastery in Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Collection

$206Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 0 in

Japanese Artistic Mastery in Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Collection

Located in Langweer, NL

Description of the Prints: - The first print features an assortment of Japanese lacquerware patterns, characterized by intricate geometric and natural motifs.

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1880s Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Paper

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder
Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Located in Newark, England

The sap of the lacquer tree has traditionally been used in Japan to perform lacquerware decoration. However the substance is poisonous to the touch until it dries, the creation of la...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Silver, Copper

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box
Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 16 in W 28 in D 18 in

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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Key features include: Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: This box reflects traditional Japanese lacquerware techniques, emphasizing delicacy, patience, and respect for nature.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover
Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover

Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover

Located in Taichung, TW

A fine example of practical artistry from the Meiji period, it reflects the timeless taste and beauty of Japanese lacquerware.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

$8,800 / set

H 5.25 in W 25 in D 14.25 in

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Located in Chicago, IL

With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this fine tabletop writing set is a masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware. The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sagejubako is a portable picnic set that became popular in the early Edo period when an additional meal was added between breakfast and dinner. It normally consists of a carry case w...

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Fan Fragments: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Fan Fragments: Antique Lithograph, 1880s

Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Fan Fragments: Antique Lithograph, 1880s

Located in Langweer, NL

These range from rich floral patterns and stylized landscapes to finely detailed textures that evoke the opulent world of Japanese lacquerware and inlay. The dynamic arrangement of t...

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1880s Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Paper

Set of 9 Japanese Togidashi Maki-e Lacquer Sweet Trays, 19th Century, Complete S
Set of 9 Japanese Togidashi Maki-e Lacquer Sweet Trays, 19th Century, Complete S

Set of 9 Japanese Togidashi Maki-e Lacquer Sweet Trays, 19th Century, Complete S

Located in Fukuoka, JP

As objects they inhabit the intersection of fine art and the most elevated tradition of Japanese decorative craft — equally distinguished displayed as a group, used for their origina...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Boxes: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Boxes: Antique Lithograph, 1880s

Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Boxes: Antique Lithograph, 1880s

Located in Langweer, NL

This lithograph is a testament to the Japonisme movement that swept through Europe in the late 19th century, offering a captivating look into the refined artistry of Japanese lacquer...

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1880s Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Paper

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Chrysanthemum & Karakusa
Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Chrysanthemum & Karakusa

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Chrysanthemum & Karakusa

Located in Taichung, TW

The Era & Origin: Crafted during the Meiji period (1868 to 1912), this exceptional piece reflects an era when Japanese lacquerware reached astonishing heights of decorative refinement.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Bird and Blossom Lacquer Tray: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Japanese Bird and Blossom Lacquer Tray: Antique Lithograph, 1880s

Japanese Bird and Blossom Lacquer Tray: Antique Lithograph, 1880s

Located in Langweer, NL

The surrounding border features stylized floral patterns and subtle golden hues that evoke the shimmering richness of traditional Japanese lacquerware. The intricate detail in the pl...

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1880s Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Paper

Edo Period Kajikawa Gold Maki-e & Raden Bird Suzuribako
Edo Period Kajikawa Gold Maki-e & Raden Bird Suzuribako

Edo Period Kajikawa Gold Maki-e & Raden Bird Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Era & Origin: This exceptional piece bears the signature of Kajikawa ("Kajikawa saku"), a legendary name in Japanese lacquerware. The Kajikawa family served as the official maki-...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Meiji Period Cabinets 漆器 蒔絵 塗物 漆塗
Pair Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Meiji Period Cabinets 漆器 蒔絵 塗物 漆塗

Pair Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Meiji Period Cabinets 漆器 蒔絵 塗物 漆塗

Located in Cotignac, FR

The interiors of the drawers are decorated with red and gold flecked lacquer. The Japanese lacquerware method of sprinkling decorative gold or silver powder onto lacquer is called ma...

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Late 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator
Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator

Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono by Yoshimitsu Depicting a Bear and Alligator

By Saeki Yoshimitsu

Located in Newark, England

Supported by the government through world fairs and Imperial commissions, Japanese lacquerware, cloisonné, satsuma ceramics, bronzes, and ivory carvings reached collectors worldwide.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Bronze

Gold Maki-e & Abalone Round Butterflies Suzuribako by Shunko
Gold Maki-e & Abalone Round Butterflies Suzuribako by Shunko

Gold Maki-e & Abalone Round Butterflies Suzuribako by Shunko

Located in Taichung, TW

The Era & Origin: Crafted by the highly skilled maki-e artisan Shunko, this piece represents the absolute pinnacle of modern Japanese lacquerware. It successfully bridges the hig...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako
Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

$31,000

H 2.17 in W 9.26 in D 10.04 in

Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Material: The foundation of this piece is a testament to the highest standards of Japanese lacquerware, completely enveloped in a luxurious gold nashiji (sprinkled gold flake) gr...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hen & Chicks
Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hen & Chicks

Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hen & Chicks

Located in Taichung, TW

The Material: The vessel is a testament to the absolute highest standards of Japanese lacquerware, built upon a luxurious gold nashiji (sprinkled gold flake) ground.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako
Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

$8,860

H 3.67 in W 4.89 in D 8.98 in

Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Material: The foundation of this piece is a testament to the highest standards of Japanese lacquerware, completely enveloped in a luxurious gold nashiji (sprinkled gold flake) gr...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Old Pine Suzuribako
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Old Pine Suzuribako

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Old Pine Suzuribako

$7,200

H 1.78 in W 9.85 in D 8.27 in

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Old Pine Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

Maintained in excellent condition, it stands today as a museum quality artifact for discerning collectors of premium Japanese lacquerware.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Japanese Antique Silvered Bronze Minogame by Ryūbundō Meiji Period
Japanese Antique Silvered Bronze Minogame by Ryūbundō Meiji Period

Japanese Antique Silvered Bronze Minogame by Ryūbundō Meiji Period

Located in Newark, England

Supported by the government through world fairs and Imperial commissions, Japanese lacquerware, cloisonné, satsuma ceramics, bronzes, and ivory carvings reached collectors worldwide.

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

Located in Miami, FL

The Kajikawa family Kajikawa family, flourished in the 19th century, they was Japanese lacquerware artists whose school in Edo (now Tokyo) flourished for more than 200 years.

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1810s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Agate, Gold

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes
Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes

Located in Miami, FL

They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Because traditi...

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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period
Japanese Antique Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period

Japanese Antique Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period

By Kinkozan

Located in Newark, England

Supported by the government through world fairs and Imperial commissions, Japanese lacquerware, cloisonné, satsuma ceramics, bronzes, and ivory carvings reached collectors worldwide.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils
Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils

Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils

$2,275Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.93 in W 1.96 in D 1.06 in

Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils

Located in Miami, FL

They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Because traditi...

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Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Coral

MEIJI PERIOD 1890 Maki-e Presentation Tray In Lacquer & Gold With Kanji Wood Box
MEIJI PERIOD 1890 Maki-e Presentation Tray In Lacquer & Gold With Kanji Wood Box

MEIJI PERIOD 1890 Maki-e Presentation Tray In Lacquer & Gold With Kanji Wood Box

$13,965Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 3.57 in W 26.75 in D 18.55 in

MEIJI PERIOD 1890 Maki-e Presentation Tray In Lacquer & Gold With Kanji Wood Box

Located in Miami, FL

This magnificent tray is presented in the original kanji wood box Maki-e This is a traditional Japanese lacquerware technique that involves creating designs by sprinkling metallic ...

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Gold, Silver

Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century
Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century

Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Features Period: Early 20th century Origin: Japan Material: Lacquered wood Colors: Black, gold, and copper tones Decoration: Bird, flowering branch, and stylized landscape Shape: Rec...

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1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF
Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF

Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF

Located in Newark, England

NASHIJI LACQUER (梨地) is a traditional Japanese finishing technique used in lacquerware, characterised by a subtle, shimmering surface that resembles the texture of pear skin.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Rootsters
Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Rootsters

Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Rootsters

Located in Atlanta, GA

It was a popular subject depicted in all types of Japanese art, from painting, lacquerware and metal ware to prints.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Candy Dish with Paulownia and Bamboo Design
Antique Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Candy Dish with Paulownia and Bamboo Design

Antique Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Candy Dish with Paulownia and Bamboo Design

Located in Taichung, TW

It is a tasteful example of the elegance and sophistication found in Japanese maki-e lacquerware.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island

Located in Atlanta, GA

At the confluence of aesthetic of China, Korean and Japan, the Ryukyuan lacquerware was distinguished in a unique appeal in its multi-cultural influence and particularly for the exte...

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18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Hinoki Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet 46"W
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Hinoki Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet 46"W

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Hinoki Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet 46"W

Located in Portland, OR

The mizuya tansu originated as the working kitchen cabinet of traditional Japanese households, used to store lacquerware, ceramics, and provisions in proximity to the 茶 (cha) prepara...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wrought Iron

EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL & COVER
EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL & COVER

EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL & COVER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Japanese lacquerware is characterized by its simplicity and elegance, and it often incorporates natural materials such as wood, bamboo, and shells.

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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Japanese Kamakura Bori Side Table, Art Nouveau, Circa 1900
Hand-Carved Japanese Kamakura Bori Side Table, Art Nouveau, Circa 1900

Hand-Carved Japanese Kamakura Bori Side Table, Art Nouveau, Circa 1900

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Kamakura-bori is a form of lacquerware from Kamakura, Japan. It is made by carving patterns in wood, then lacquering it with layers of color.

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1910s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Fruitwood

Japanese Namban Chest adorned with cylindrical motives and mother of pearl inlay
Japanese Namban Chest adorned with cylindrical motives and mother of pearl inlay

Japanese Namban Chest adorned with cylindrical motives and mother of pearl inlay

Located in PARIS, FR

Traders or missionaries went to Japan, bringing with them a culture totally foreign to Japan.

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

JAPAN 1880 Meiji Period Tebako Box In Red Lacquered Wood With Abalone Inlaid
JAPAN 1880 Meiji Period Tebako Box In Red Lacquered Wood With Abalone Inlaid

JAPAN 1880 Meiji Period Tebako Box In Red Lacquered Wood With Abalone Inlaid

$2,695Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 3.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in

JAPAN 1880 Meiji Period Tebako Box In Red Lacquered Wood With Abalone Inlaid

Located in Miami, FL

Raden This is a Japanese decorative technique used for lacquerware and woodenware, in which linings of mother-of-pearl or of abalone shells are cut into designs and either glued ont...

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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Abalone, Wool, Lacquer

Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted
Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted

Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted

Located in London, GB

This table exemplifies the height of Victorian fascination with East Asian lacquerware, its black japanned surface adorned with intricate floral and landscape motifs including a peac...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Paper

Dejima (Desima) Dutch Trading Post, Nagasaki Japan – VOC Engraving, 1736
Dejima (Desima) Dutch Trading Post, Nagasaki Japan – VOC Engraving, 1736

Dejima (Desima) Dutch Trading Post, Nagasaki Japan – VOC Engraving, 1736

Located in Langweer, NL

Through this tiny island, European knowledge, books, medicines, maps, and technologies entered Japan, while Japanese goods such as porcelain, lacquerware, silk, and copper reached in...

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Decorative Art Prints Featuring Lacquerwork and Textile Motifs
Antique Japanese Decorative Art Prints Featuring Lacquerwork and Textile Motifs

Antique Japanese Decorative Art Prints Featuring Lacquerwork and Textile Motifs

Located in Langweer, NL

The first plate, titled *Lackmalerei* (Lacquer Painting), focuses on traditional Japanese patterns commonly used in lacquerware, woodwork, and textiles.

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1880s Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Paper

Edo Period Daimyo Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Pine & Wagtail
Edo Period Daimyo Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Pine & Wagtail

Edo Period Daimyo Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Pine & Wagtail

Located in Taichung, TW

It remains a magnificent artifact of feudal Japan's glorious lacquerware tradition.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity
KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity

KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity

Located in PARIS, FR

From 1948 to 1970, he worked as a part-time cataloguer for Sotheby’s, where he catalogued netsuke, lacquerware, and Japanese sword fittings. He was renowned for his eye and expertise...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

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Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif
Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

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H 1.5 in W 8.5 in D 9.75 in

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Located in New York, NY

Japanese lacquerware writing box with a phoenix motif Meiji period, late 19th century or early 20th century.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Lacquer box; Japan, Meiji period, 19th Century
Lacquer box; Japan, Meiji period, 19th Century

Lacquer box; Japan, Meiji period, 19th Century

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H 3.15 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Lacquer box; Japan, Meiji period, 19th Century

Located in MADRID, ES

Until the 19th century, lacquerware was one of Japan's major exports, and European royalty, aristocrats and religious people represented by Marie-Antoinette, Maria Theresa and The So...

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19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

A Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
A Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

A Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

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H 23.43 in W 29.34 in D 19.69 in

A Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Hilversum, NL

Especially in the 17th century lacquerware came to Europe. The highlight of the trade in Japanese lacquerware was between 1635 and 1670.

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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

This is an excellent piece demonstrates the art of Japanese lacquerware in high standard. Through utilizing different Japanese traditional patterns, the bento box is more than a desi...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century, Pair of Sake Tables, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Early 19th Century, Pair of Sake Tables, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Early 19th Century, Pair of Sake Tables, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

Maki-e, a combination of two Japanese words ? (Maki) and ?(E), meaning sprinkled picture, is a decoration technique used to apply on the lacquerware.

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood

Johoji Lacquerware Katakuchi Choshi/Japanese Antique/Wabi-Sabi/1336-1573CE
Johoji Lacquerware Katakuchi Choshi/Japanese Antique/Wabi-Sabi/1336-1573CE

Johoji Lacquerware Katakuchi Choshi/Japanese Antique/Wabi-Sabi/1336-1573CE

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Muromachi period old Joboji lacquered Kataguchi Choshi. There are very few extant items from this era, and they are very rare items. This item has weathered over time, and the coa...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood

Lacquer Kodansu, Cabinet, Lacquerware, Late 19th Century, Mount Fuji, Japan
Lacquer Kodansu, Cabinet, Lacquerware, Late 19th Century, Mount Fuji, Japan

Lacquer Kodansu, Cabinet, Lacquerware, Late 19th Century, Mount Fuji, Japan

Located in London, GB

Title: A Small Lacquer Kodansu (cabinet) Date: Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Size: (H) 12.5 cm (W) 11 cm (D) 16.8 cm Condition: Darkened and aged exterior with chipped lac...

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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lacquer Incense Box, Duck, Animal, Lacquerware, Container, 19th Century, Japan
Lacquer Incense Box, Duck, Animal, Lacquerware, Container, 19th Century, Japan

Lacquer Incense Box, Duck, Animal, Lacquerware, Container, 19th Century, Japan

Located in London, GB

Title: Small Lacquer Incense Box Date: 19th century Dimensions: (W) 7 (D) 12 (H) 7 cm Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. A small lacquer incense box and cover in the sh...

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19th Century Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Inro, Lacquerware, 19th Century, Parrot, Bird, Gold Lacquer, Peony Flower
Inro, Lacquerware, 19th Century, Parrot, Bird, Gold Lacquer, Peony Flower

Inro, Lacquerware, 19th Century, Parrot, Bird, Gold Lacquer, Peony Flower

Located in London, GB

Title: A fine gold lacquer four-case inro with a parrot Date: 19th century Size: (H) 9.3 x (W) 5.8 (D) 2.0 cm Condition: Chipped lacquer on the edge of the cases. Wear on the edges. ...

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19th Century Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lotus Leaf Motif Wooden and Copper Interior Hibachi, 1920s
Japanese Lotus Leaf Motif Wooden and Copper Interior Hibachi, 1920s

Japanese Lotus Leaf Motif Wooden and Copper Interior Hibachi, 1920s

Located in Paris, FR

Motif created by using Maki-e technique. This Japanese wood lacquerware technique uses gold or silver powder to highlight the wood's delicate designs and motifs.  

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood

Signed Antique Japanese Lacquerware with Rooster
Signed Antique Japanese Lacquerware with Rooster

Signed Antique Japanese Lacquerware with Rooster

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An unusually large Japanese gilded lacquerware two tier lidded box with detailed rooster relief and surrounded by flying cranes.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquerware Fourteen Piece Set
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquerware Fourteen Piece Set

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquerware Fourteen Piece Set

Located in Savannah, GA

This lovely 14 piece set of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Lacquerware consists of a large platter, serving bowl, and four rice bowls each with saucers and lids.

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Copper and Bronze Planter with Vernis Martin Romantic Scene
19th Century Copper and Bronze Planter with Vernis Martin Romantic Scene

19th Century Copper and Bronze Planter with Vernis Martin Romantic Scene

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

It is a painting technique that originated in France and is intended as an imitation of Japanese lacquerware. Varnish Martin was very popular in the 19th century.

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This nod to Chinoiserie and Japanese lacquerware is reflective of their influence on late 19th century aesthetics in Europe, which still holds appeal for the modern collector.

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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Silver

Japanese Antique Lacquered Board/“Negoro” /Like abstract painting
Japanese Antique Lacquered Board/“Negoro” /Like abstract painting

Japanese Antique Lacquered Board/“Negoro” /Like abstract painting

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old lacquered board made in Japan. It is called a "Negoro" board. Negoro is a type of Japanese lacquerware.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Antique Lacquerware Plate "Negoro" from the Edo Period/ Tableware
Japanese Antique Lacquerware Plate "Negoro" from the Edo Period/ Tableware

Japanese Antique Lacquerware Plate "Negoro" from the Edo Period/ Tableware

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box
Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

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H 4 in W 6.75 in D 8 in

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box 19th-century This rare 19th-century turtle-shaped suzuribako (writing box) is made with exquisite Japanese lacquer artistry and imaginative design.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Crystal

A Rare Mid 18th Century Black Japanned Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
A Rare Mid 18th Century Black Japanned Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

A Rare Mid 18th Century Black Japanned Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Located in London, GB

The art of 18th-century Japanning was a European practise that sought to imitate Japanese lacquerware and became a method of emulating the aesthetics of East Asia within the home.

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18th Century English Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

Located in Miami, FL

They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Because traditi...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Silver

19th Century "Faux Bamboo" Chest Of Drawers, Birdseye Maple
19th Century "Faux Bamboo" Chest Of Drawers, Birdseye Maple

19th Century "Faux Bamboo" Chest Of Drawers, Birdseye Maple

Located in Greven, DE

It is part of an Asian-influenced fashion of historicism, in which chinoiseries, which were popular in the 18th century, were also reissued. In addition, after Japan, which until the...

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Late 19th Century European Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Beech, Birdseye Maple

Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century
Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century

Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Features Period: Early 20th century Origin: Japan Material: Lacquered wood Colors: Black, gold, and copper tones Decoration: Bird, flowering branch, and stylized landscape Shape: Rec...

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1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Japanese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Table, circa 1740
Rare Japanese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Table, circa 1740

Rare Japanese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Table, circa 1740

Located in Lymington, GB

V&A /content/ journals/ conservation... Treatise - japanning and varnishing, etc. Japanese export lacquer 1580-1850 is the first full treatment of lacquerware made to European deman...

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18th Century Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Boxwood nestuke in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog
Boxwood nestuke in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog

Boxwood nestuke in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog

Located in PARIS, FR

From 1948 to 1970, he worked as a part-time cataloguer for Sotheby’s, where he catalogued netsuke, lacquerware, and Japanese sword fittings. He was renowned for his eye and expertise...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Antler, Boxwood

Netsuke in carved boxwood in the form of a nō theatre mask of Hannya
Netsuke in carved boxwood in the form of a nō theatre mask of Hannya

Netsuke in carved boxwood in the form of a nō theatre mask of Hannya

Located in PARIS, FR

From 1948 to 1970, he worked as a part-time cataloguer for Sotheby’s, where he catalogued netsuke, lacquerware, and Japanese sword fittings. He was renowned for his eye and expertise...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Lacquerware Fubako Edo Period
Japanese Lacquerware Fubako Edo Period

Japanese Lacquerware Fubako Edo Period

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H 3.5 in W 16.5 in D 4 in

Japanese Lacquerware Fubako Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa 19th century late Edo period. The rectangular box features a deep lipped lid, an inner tray ...

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Low Tsugaru-nuri Lacquer Table, circa 1900
Japanese Low Tsugaru-nuri Lacquer Table, circa 1900

Japanese Low Tsugaru-nuri Lacquer Table, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic example of Japanese lacquerware, we love this piece as a low bench or coffee table.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood

"Pair of Japanese Lacquer paintings"
"Pair of Japanese Lacquer paintings"

"Pair of Japanese Lacquer paintings"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Historical Context: Japanese lacquerware is a highly prized traditional art form, with roots dating back to the Jomon period (10,000–300 BCE).

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19th Century Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon Tray, C. 1900
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon Tray, C. 1900

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon Tray, C. 1900

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H 10 in W 12.5 in D 6.75 in

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon Tray, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful example of a fine Japanese lacquerware, this handled tabako-bon lives on as a beautiful keepsake of the past.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood

Large wooden spatula used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen/1868-1920/Wall hanging
Large wooden spatula used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen/1868-1920/Wall hanging

Large wooden spatula used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen/1868-1920/Wall hanging

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a large spatula used by craftsmen who make Japanese lacquerware. I don't know what the wood material is.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Old Japanese Lacquer Ware "Negoro" Square Tray 1700s / Edo Period Wabi-Sabi
Old Japanese Lacquer Ware "Negoro" Square Tray 1700s / Edo Period Wabi-Sabi

Old Japanese Lacquer Ware "Negoro" Square Tray 1700s / Edo Period Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

These items date from the mid-Edo period in Japan. Negoro is one of the Japanese lacquerware painting methods.

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon Box, c. 1900
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon Box, c. 1900

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon Box, c. 1900

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H 10.75 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful example of a fine Japanese lacquerware, this smoking set lives on as a beautiful keepsake of the past.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Brass

Japanese Gilt Honda Tabako-bon, c. 1900
Japanese Gilt Honda Tabako-bon, c. 1900

Japanese Gilt Honda Tabako-bon, c. 1900

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H 12 in W 10.75 in D 6.75 in

Japanese Gilt Honda Tabako-bon, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful example of a fine Japanese lacquerware, this smoking set lives on as a beautiful keepsake of the past.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Sheet Metal

Fine Japanese Set of Lacquer Maki-E Box and Tray Meiji Period
Fine Japanese Set of Lacquer Maki-E Box and Tray Meiji Period

Fine Japanese Set of Lacquer Maki-E Box and Tray Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a very fine and well preserved example of Japanese lacquerware from the Meiji period.

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19th Century Javanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Silver

Japanese antique lacquered wabi-sabi tray/1700s/Edo period
Japanese antique lacquered wabi-sabi tray/1700s/Edo period

Japanese antique lacquered wabi-sabi tray/1700s/Edo period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

These items date from the mid-Edo period in Japan. Negoro is one of the Japanese lacquerware painting methods.

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese antique lacquered tray/“Negoro” tray/Edo period/Like abstract painting
Japanese antique lacquered tray/“Negoro” tray/Edo period/Like abstract painting

Japanese antique lacquered tray/“Negoro” tray/Edo period/Like abstract painting

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Negoro is one of the Japanese lacquerware painting methods. It is characterized by the application of black lacquer on the wooden base, followed by red lacquer.

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18th Century Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Cypress

Lacquer Wooden Bowl Used by Japanese Lacquer Craftsmen / Antique Lacquerware Too
Lacquer Wooden Bowl Used by Japanese Lacquer Craftsmen / Antique Lacquerware Too

Lacquer Wooden Bowl Used by Japanese Lacquer Craftsmen / Antique Lacquerware Too

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A wooden bowl used from the Meiji era to the early Showa period (1868-1940). It is made by hollowing out a thick tree. It's very cool, isn't it? The type of tree could not be dete...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Other

Japanese Edo period lacquerware tray/1700-1868/coffee cup tray/display stand
Japanese Edo period lacquerware tray/1700-1868/coffee cup tray/display stand

Japanese Edo period lacquerware tray/1700-1868/coffee cup tray/display stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a lacquered wooden tray made in the latter half of the Edo Period (1700-1868). The black and vermilion lacquer are well balanced on the front and back, making this a simple a...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japan 1830 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With A Carriage
Japan 1830 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With A Carriage

Japan 1830 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With A Carriage

Located in Miami, FL

They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Because traditi...

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1830s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Gold, Silver

Japan 1810 Edo Period Takamaki-e Five Drawer Inro In Lacquered Wood With A Hawk
Japan 1810 Edo Period Takamaki-e Five Drawer Inro In Lacquered Wood With A Hawk

Japan 1810 Edo Period Takamaki-e Five Drawer Inro In Lacquered Wood With A Hawk

Located in Miami, FL

They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Because traditi...

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1810s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Coral, Silver

Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover

Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The well-head pattern is an ancient motif in Japanese art, appearing on textiles, lacquerware and ceramics going back hundreds of years.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Cotton

Antique Arts And Crafts Liberty & Co. Japanese Carved Side Table Wine Table
Antique Arts And Crafts Liberty & Co. Japanese Carved Side Table Wine Table

Antique Arts And Crafts Liberty & Co. Japanese Carved Side Table Wine Table

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Hand carved floral pattern with Kamakura-bori (a form of lacquerware from Kamakura, Japan). Presented in very good condition commensurate of age.

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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Fruitwood

Fine Japanese Gilt Black Lacquer Tea Chest, c. 1850
Fine Japanese Gilt Black Lacquer Tea Chest, c. 1850

Fine Japanese Gilt Black Lacquer Tea Chest, c. 1850

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H 23.25 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in

Fine Japanese Gilt Black Lacquer Tea Chest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this fine tabletop tea chest is a true masterpiece of Japanese cabinetry and lacquerware. Decorated in gilt with cartouches encl...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Wood

Fine Samurai Katana Stand with Exquisite Makie Lacquer, Late Edo Period, 19th
Fine Samurai Katana Stand with Exquisite Makie Lacquer, Late Edo Period, 19th

Fine Samurai Katana Stand with Exquisite Makie Lacquer, Late Edo Period, 19th

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Today, it makes a striking decorative piece for collectors of Japanese arms, lacquerware, or interior design with Asian influence.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Silver Leaf

Japanese Lacquerware Trinket Box
Japanese Lacquerware Trinket Box

Japanese Lacquerware Trinket Box

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H 2.25 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Japanese Lacquerware Trinket Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Japanese Meiji period lacquerware trinket box with gold floral decoration.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Japanese Lacquer Trinket Box
Japanese Lacquer Trinket Box

Japanese Lacquer Trinket Box

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H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Japanese Lacquer Trinket Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box. Decorated with exquisite flying cranes on a "Nashiji" ground finish.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Scorched Bamboo Corner Etagere/Cabinet, England c. 1880
Scorched Bamboo Corner Etagere/Cabinet, England c. 1880

Scorched Bamboo Corner Etagere/Cabinet, England c. 1880

Located in Houston, TX

These motifs echo what was being imported from Japan in lacquerware, porcelain and woodblock prints that exerted a profound effect on late nineteenth century English design.

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Scorched bamboo corner cabinet from England c. 1890
Scorched bamboo corner cabinet from England c. 1890

Scorched bamboo corner cabinet from England c. 1890

Located in Houston, TX

The availability of imports from Japan including porcelain lacquerware and wood block prints dramatically influenced English design of the late nineteenth century.

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19th Century English Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Bamboo

Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

I want to explain it, but have lost words.* Translation by Metropolitan Museum This is an excellent piece demonstrates the art of Japanese lacquerware in high standard. Throug...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lacquer

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Located in Edison, NJ

This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Japanese Lacquerware

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Stone, Multi-gemstone

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Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Aras" made in teal green glass with white patina by René Lalique in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Extraordinary and extremely rare color. height: 23 cm Félix Ma...

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Located in London, GB

An exceptional large specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, covered entirely with brilliant, deep red crystals of varying sizes. The crystals are densely packed together, forming a con...

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
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Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated with images of folding fans, ogi, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The low, rec...

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Coral

A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), Sicily 1790
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Located in Milan, IT

Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum). Gilt bronze bases with phytomorphic calyx stem. Connection with an oval element in Lapis Lazuli and two spirals ...

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1790s Italian Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

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Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century

$3,950

H 0.5 in W 1.38 in D 0.88 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

This delightful gold and mother of pearl vinaigrette is ripe with 19th-century charm. Emblazoned with the initials "E.L" for its original owner, the book-shaped vinaigrette almost ce...

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$3,450

H 1 in W 1.25 in D 5.5 in

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By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in New Orleans, LA

Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...

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19th Century English Antique Japanese Lacquerware

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$7,850

H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite vase belongs to Loetz's prestigious Papillon collection and is identified as the 7724 form. Renowned for its captivating color palette, this piece showcases a striking...

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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$655,000

H 11.23 in W 5.01 in D 4.73 in

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Located in New York, NY

PINK FLUORITE ON SMOKY QUARTZ Tiefengletscher, Furka, Uri, Switzerland 28.5 cm tall x 12.7 cm wide In the mineral kingdom there are hierarchies, not all of them actually correct. Bu...

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Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box

$58,500

H 1.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.13 in

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This important Louis XV gold snuff box is from the prestigious collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The engine-turned gold box originally sold at Sotheby’s historic sale Th...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Gold

Wedgwood First Edition Portland Vase
Wedgwood First Edition Portland Vase

Wedgwood First Edition Portland Vase

$168,500

H 16 in W 8.25 in D 9 in

Wedgwood First Edition Portland Vase

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of t...

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18th Century English Classical Roman Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12
Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12

Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Tiffany & Co. This exquisite 180-piece sterling silver flatware service for 12 by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in the distinguished Colon...

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19th Century American Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilt Bronze and Onyx Jewelry Box, France, Late 19th Century
Gilt Bronze and Onyx Jewelry Box, France, Late 19th Century

Gilt Bronze and Onyx Jewelry Box, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Gilt bronze and onyx jewelry box. France, late 19th century. It has silk inside.

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Jeunesse" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Jeunesse" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Jeunesse" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in New York, NY

Argy-Rousseau's exquisite Farniente ("Youth") is a stunning "pillow vase" with a flared mouth, seamlessly blending historical and artistic influences. The vase's body is adorned with...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Glass

Thomas Webb & Son Two-Handled Cameo Amphora Vase by Thomas Woodall
Thomas Webb & Son Two-Handled Cameo Amphora Vase by Thomas Woodall

Thomas Webb & Son Two-Handled Cameo Amphora Vase by Thomas Woodall

By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in New Orleans, LA

Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Japanese Lacquerware

Materials

Glass

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Antique Japanese Lacquerware For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Japanese lacquerware available at 1stDibs. Each antique Japanese lacquerware for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lacquer, wood and metal. There are many kinds of the antique Japanese lacquerware you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique Japanese lacquerware bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Lacquerware?

Prices for an antique Japanese lacquerware start at $266 and top out at $8,600 with the average selling for $2,950.