Asian Black And Gold Decoration

A large Japanese lacquer document box (fumibako) dating from the late Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century. The rectangular box is finished in lustrous black lacquer and decor...

A pair of Chinese export vases of black lacquer with gold gilt decoration. Decorated overall with chinese figures, trees and characters. Measures: height 23 in. (58.42 cm.) diam...

Kushibako (comb box) in black lacquer with gold lacquer decoration of arrows and my in the shape of three assembled commas " mitsudomoe " (Okabe; Itakura; Kuki; Hijikata; Arima famil...

Nicely made Fuchi. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920's. Thence by decent A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip...

Elegant rectangular kobako decorated in nashiji lacquer on a black ground. The lid features a delicate landscape scene depicting a pavilion—possibly a small castle—set beside a river...

20th century, Chinese twelve-panel Screen in Black Lacquered Wood and Gilt Decoration 20th-century Chinese screen with twelve panels in black lacquered wood, of striking visual pres...

The piece features exceptionally detailed relief and gilt decoration with finely painted figural scenes, traditional architecture, flowering trees, and mountainous landscapes rendere...

apanese Silk Obi Table Runner with Peony Motif Japan, 20th century Dimensions: 440 × 32 cm This luxurious silk obi has been repurposed into an elegant table runner. Woven with shimm...

A fine pair of large Japanese lacquer bowls dating from the Meiji period (1868–1912). The exterior of each bowl is finely decorated with traditional Japanese patterns rendered in lac...

Japanese, Taisho period. A very fine quality Japanese lacquer tray. The tray is heavily decorated with a traditional Maki-e gold, black & red surface. Done by an expert craftsman -...

This finely hand-carved wood statue depicts Mazu, the revered Chinese goddess of the sea and protector of sailors and travelers. Seated regally upon an elaborate throne, she has a be...

A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finish...

This antique card box is unsigned or initialed, so the specific artist is unknown, but is believed to have been made in Japan in circa 1900 in the period Meiji style. This box is com...

An elegant Japanese two-tier display table, or hirataku, dating to the early Showa period, distinguished by its architectural form and richly detailed gold maki-e decoration. The up...

A refined Japanese lacquer fumibako (document box), dating to the Meiji–Taisho period, late 19th to early 20th century. The elongated box is finished in lustrous black lacquer and d...

The Design & Impact: This exquisite antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully showcases the luxurious decorative traditions of Japanese lacquer art. The cover features an eleg...

Exceptional Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in vivid green, red and deep blue on an ovoid porcelain body in a stunningly beautifu...

A highly detailed late 20th-century Tibetan Buddhist thangka depicting Shakyamuni Buddha, stated to have been found at Shechen Monastery, Tibet. Executed by hand on canvas using tra...

Japanese Meiji Miniature Gold Maki-e Ceremonial Sake and Dining Set An unusually detailed miniature Japanese ceremonial sake and dining service from the Meiji period, circa 1880–190...

Ottoman Qur'an manuscripts of the 18th century represent the culmination of centuries of artistic and devotional refinement. Produced in the great centres of the empire, particularly...

Suzuribako (writing box) in black lacquer, rectangular in shape, with a gold lacquer (maki-e) decoration of a pavilion by the edge of a waterfall and a mountain river surrounded by v...

The Design & Impact: This stately antique writing box (suzuribako) exudes the austere elegance and authority of traditional samurai culture. The cover is strikingly minimalist, f...

Carved out of wood and has a hand painted 24 karat gold gilded finish over black lacquer. Inlaid pieces of glass for decoration.

Chinese Paravent, Art Deco style, China red lacker, main frame in black lacquer, base material wood, can be used as room divider as back side as a decoration as well, Front bird des...

Asian Wildlife and Hunting Scene – Antique German Engraving, c.1840 Description: This captivating antique engraving titled “Asien” depicts Asian wildlife alongside traditional hunti...

Ancient Scythians and Asia Minor Costumes – Antique Ethnographic Print, c.1905 This original early 20th-century ethnographic plate presents a detailed depiction of Scythian and Asia...

A set of three nesting Japanese boxes in black lacquer, each with its own lid. The lids are adorned with delicate mountain landscapes, depicting trees, mountains and small dwellings...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary three-panel framed porcelain artwork in gold, black and white. This is a masterpiece by a third generation master porcelain artist in the Imari-A...

Set of 4 Antique Near Eastern Costume Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900 This fine set of four antique plates presents an elegant and historically accurate overview of ancient Near Eastern...

Magnificent box Imperial jewelry box in black lacquered wood decorated with dragons. This wonderful box is lacquered on a black background with patterns painted in red, green, white ...

A Japanese black lacquer document box decorated with a large crane in flight, dating from the Showa period, 20th century. The crane extends dramatically across the lid with its wing...

Amazing and beautiful Chinese cloisonné opium pipe, enamelled with loto flowers, character marks to the base, 28cm high Astonishing opium pipe with motifs in cloisonné enamel and met...

Japanese Meiji Period Miniature Gold Maki-e Lacquer Presentation Tray This is a miniature Japanese lacquer serving or presentation tray, known as a bon (盆), dating to the Meiji peri...

This Japanese bronze and mixed metals box dates to the Showa period, circa 1930, and is finely decorated with 24 karat gold and silver inlay in the manner of Fujii Yoshitoyo, to whos...

Lustrous blackish-brown glaze decorated on the exterior with lines of splashes of russet color. This jar features a rounded and voluminous body, with its shoulders gently curving upw...

The Design & Impact: This highly refined writing box (suzuribako) beautifully captures a lyrical Japanese aesthetic. The cover features a flowing, rhythmic composition of finely...

A striking mirror pair of antique Japanese Meiji-period cloisonné enamel vases, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890–1900. Each vase has an elegant rounded hexagonal form div...

Japanese Black Lacquer Box with River Landscape and Mount Fuji, 20th Century An elegant Japanese black lacquer rectangular box, beautifully decorated with a serene riverside landsca...

Japanese lacquer ikebana vase dating to the mid-20th century, decorated with a stylized waterwheel design in maki-e and raden mother-of-pearl inlay. The cylindrical black lacquer bo...

An elegant O-natsume (tea caddy) decorated with nashiji lacquer and gold maki-e, featuring bamboo leaves and graceful vine tendrils. The decoration extends seamlessly across the ent...

This elegant hammered copper vase was created by Tamagawa Masao, a master craftsman associated with the renowned Gyokusendo workshop, celebrated for its exceptional tsuiki (hand-hamm...

This exquisite Meiji-period lacquer document box known as a ryoshibako showcases the meticulous artistry of maki-e, a technique of raised lacquer decoration. Adorned with gold and vi...

Particularly attractive is the painted border, which is part of the cloth itself—not a separate frame. Scrolling gold floral and foliate decoration alternates with circular pink meda...

A large maki-e presentation tray from the Meiji period. This is an extraordinary presentation rectangular tray created in the Imperial Japan period during the pinnacle of the Meiji ...

Size:W520 H310 D200mm 2kg Box Size:W600 × H400 × D260㎜　6㎏ Estimate packing size: 650×450×310㎜　15㎏ This is a luxurious sword stand for two swords, adorned with maki-e (gold lacque...

The exterior is finished in deep black lacquer, serving as a dramatic canvas for the intricate gold maki-e (sprinkled gold) decoration.

A striking late-20th-century Tibetan Buddhist thangka depicting Green Tara, stated to have been found at Kee Monastery in the Spiti Valley, India. Hand-painted on canvas using gold,...

A wonderful Tibetan bronze statue of Bodhisattva Manjushri, the embodiment of transcendent wisdom. According to legend, Manjushri used his sword to cut through the mountains and rele...

The Design & Impact: This refined Wajima lacquer vessel by Kikuji Nakao combines a bold, contemporary composition with the elegance of traditional Japanese lacquer decoration. Across...

Pair of Japanese Meiji Miniature Gold Maki-e Lacquer Takatsuki Stands A finely executed pair of miniature Japanese takatsuki pedestal dishes dating to the Meiji period, circa 1890–1...

A stunning and opulent Japanese gilt bronze moon flask vase with champleve enamel decoration, late Showa era, late 20th century, Japan. The richly gilt bronze vase of moon flask ...

A fine Japanese Meiji-period lacquer sake set, dating to the early 20th century, comprising a traditional kagetsudai sake table and an impressive oversized sakazuki sake cup. The sq...

A handsome Japanese lacquer hibachi of rounded rectangular form, decorated in gold and silver makie with an elegant composition of autumn botanicals — including chrysanthemum, mornin...

A fine pair of Japanese lacquer sake cups with matching stands, dating to the late Meiji period in the early 20th century. The shallow red lacquer cups are exquisitely decorated in g...

A tapering upright cabinet made of teak with black lacquered exterior and red interior. The decoration of gold on a black ground on three sides is created by the Lai Rot Nam traditio...

Selection of black and white abstract prints. From left to right, they are: 1) Abstract lithograph by Terry Haan, circa 1960s. Pencil signed and numbered by the artist, number 9 of a...

A fine late 20th-century Japanese lacquer kobako, or small incense box, exquisitely decorated in traditional maki-e with a rooster and hen. The domed black lacquer surface provides ...

One of a kind Thousand-Faced Fan with Box, Bamboo and Gouache, Late 19th Century - China Type: Thousand-Faced Fan Materials: Paper, gouache, bone chinoiserie wood Period: 1890s ...

A rare Japanese Namban (or Nanban) Lacquer domed coffer circa 1570-1610s of Azuchi-Momoyama to early Edo period. These types of lacquer ware were made for export to European Market a...

Sharing with you this lovely dish on footring, the sides modelled as pomegranate-shaped panels in low relief, lightly scalloped rim. Decorated in iron-red and gold on the glaze. Po...