Black Lacquer Pearl Inlay Box

. When decorating, the lacquer is often sprinkled with gold or silver dust and gold leaf or pearl inlays

glossed black lacquer driven all across the surface of the material. In some ways this even gives it a

glossed black lacquer driven all across the surface of the material. In some ways this even gives it a

Octagonal shape black lacquer chinoiserie boxes with mother-of-pearl inlay, side brass handles (one

20th century. The rectangular top depicting a golden phoenix with mother-of-pearl inlays, floating

black outline and gold trim. A beautiful mother of pearl inlay on top has a pen work pagoda Theme. The

A domed coffer decorated in gold hiramaki-e and inlaid in mother-of pearl on a black lacquer ground.

Japanese black lacquer bunko box, Rimpa (korin-style) lacquer with pewter and m.o.p inlay, c.1900

Black and gold maki-e and hirame-ji lacquer box representing a branch of plum tree in bloom which

Late 19th century Victorian Vietnamese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlay. Papier-mâché

A decorative box with mother of pearl inlay. This beautifully crafted vessel features a black

Meiji period (1868-1912) lacquer vase with red lacquer sides and mother of pearl inlay. Comes with

This French Napoleon III period black lacquer box features an inlaid top with mother-of-pearl

lacquer underdrawing. The mother of pearl resting on the black surface radiates its magnificent glow

This superb box features arrowhead shaped mother-of-pearl inlays in each of the lid corners as well

Antique papier mâché sewing box features black lacquer finish with hand-painted polychrome and gilt

A nice group of three, 18th century Georgian English black lacquered snuff boxes, decorated to

beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay, a decorative technique known as "najeonchilgi." During the Joseon era (1392

Vintage Chinese jewelry box, jewelry box with drawers and doors, black lacquered wood inlaid with

Antique black lacquered, scalloped edge writing slope with gold painted accents setting off a

black lacquered wood box; it has a well-proportioned shape that makes its capacity ample and well-usable

English black lacquered Papier mache and mother of pearl inlaid hinged tea caddy with scalloped

inlays, dark wood or black lacquer, imported materials. But what stands out the most is the undoubted

Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box (suzuri-bako) of camillias design with gold, pewter

oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were

-pearl in furniture, screens and lacquered boxes to create intricate and detailed patterns, which

This is a beautiful antique English burr walnut boxed silver plated cutlery set with hallmarks for

and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used

This 19th century clock is stunning with its' square rippling clock frame of black lacquered wood

freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design

amount of inlayed gold significantly reduced which left most of the surface covered by black lacquer as

marquetry of flowers, birds and butterflies and is beautifully crossbanded in mother of pearl. The sides

A small and charming Korean black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid cigarette box, 1930's, Korea

A delightful small Korean black lacquer and inlaid mother of pearl "longevity" cigarette box, circa

A Japanese black lacquer document box decorated with a motif of five flying cranes over a landscape

A bold Korean Art Deco lacquer and mother of pearl inlay stationery or writing box, circa 1920

(mother-of-pearl) inlay. The iridescent shell subtly shimmers against the deep black lacquer surface

An elegant Korean black lacquer and mother of pearl inlay stationery box with lion and peony, circa

Vintage hand carved melon form box with Mother Of Pearl floral inlays highlighted with gilt

Art Deco Japanese Decor jewelry box black Lacquer and mother of pearl. Jewelry box, black lacquered

color. The box opens with a silvered sleek streamlined handle and has a black lacquer trim where that

Glimmering with iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay, this English papier-mâché snuff box dates to the

Japanese Meiji period ivory and mother-of-pearl inlaid black lacquered wood box, circa 1870-1880

Art Deco Asian decor jewelry box with mother of pearl inlay. Jewelry box, black lacquered wood

This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in

Beautiful antique box from the Victorian style period. The box is made of black lacquered wood

, lacquered black and inlaid with a mosaic of mother-of-pearl. Painted with gold colored decorations. The

good for the age, there are some losses to the pearl inlay, a crack down the side, all genuine signs of

architecture. Early extant examples from the twelfth century are black with mother-of-pearl inlay, although a

multi tiered "giant lunch box" with black lacquer and mother of pearl inlay.

Papier Mache Writing Box by Jennens & Bettridge with beautiful mother-of-pearl inlays depicting

Gorgeous looking black lacquer box with inlays of Mother of Pearl ,precious wood and brass decor

Very nice wooden box in black lacquered finish with original key which still operates the lock

A Korean Folk Art painting mounted as a hanging scroll. The watercolor on paper was likely dated from 1930s-1940s. The work depicts a "Jakhodo" theme (Tiger and Magpie theme; The let...

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...

A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

Austrian Loetz iridescent art glass vase in papillon finish with sterling silver applied overlay. Art Nouveau style in a dimpled form shades of green blue and purple. Very nice condi...

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

A large Korean top-lid chest on block feet circa 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as coin chest (Ton-Kwe in Korean), this type of chest was originally used for storing money. Th...

Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was made in the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe in the mid-19th century. The desk f...

Loetz Candia Silberiris Glass Vase with Silver Overlay Circa 1900 Height: 5.2 inches (13.0 cm) Diameter: 3 Inches (7.5 cm) Condition: Glass vase with silver overlay etched with Art ...

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

A two-tier stacking storage cabinet on comforting stand, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (end of Joseon to Korean Empire Period). Each cabinet is fitted with a pair...