Japanese Gold Lacquer Box

Intricately detailed lacquer boxes such as this reveal the mastery of their maker and the storied tradition of Japanese craftsmanship.

Late Edo (1614 - 1868) period incense storage box in stacked, double fan design. Fans have bamboo and plum design with a chrysanthemum crest. Silver metal rim and seat, nashiji (gold...

Suzuribako box (empty) in black lacquer. Gold maki-e decoration of a river bordered by peonies, one with red highlights. The edges of the lid are in gold lacquer. Nashi-ji interior.

Rectangular kobako box in takamaki-e and kirigane gold lacquer circled with pewter depicting a lake landscape.

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.

A resplendent Japanese gold maki-e lacquer ryoshibako, document box, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.

An elegant Japanese maki-e lacquer fubako, box for letters or scrolls, with a design of cranes and and plum, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan.

An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form of a zither, koto, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.

The five main sides of the box are decorated in shades of gold hiramaki-e and takamaki-e technique, embellished with gold, vivid red and black lacquer.

Two large eight-sided kaioke boxes in black lacquer, decorated with mon and maple leaves in golden lacquer. These are usually octagonal boxes containing the painted shells used in ...

Inrō with four boxes in black and gold lacquer, representing a person in a pavilion in a snowy landscape with mountain on the background.

An impressive matching set comprising a ryôshibako (document box) and a suzuribako (writing box), both decorated with cranes, young pine trees, and celestial motifs of sun (hi) and m...

A fine Japanese small lacquer box for precious incense, kogo, Edo period, mid 19th century, Japan.

Rectangular and flat lacquer Kobako (small box) representing a furoshiki knot seen from above.

Brush box (fudebako) is made of wood and lacquer. On the lid, lacquer decoration representing sagittarius, a flower inlaid with ceramic and a leaf inlaid (raden). Interior and base o...

The Inro is comprised of three stacked compartments and features a deer motif with mother of pearl accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like m...

A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan.

The baseboard fitted with plain brush holders and a suzuri (inkstone). The interior with gold fundame edges (matt golden lacquer). Including red wooden tomobako (storage box) -wear-.

An uniquely double-gourd-shaped lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) with a design of gourd leaves, by Hara Yôyûsai (1769-1845). Covered with amber coloured lacquer and decorated in gol...

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...

A refined example of Japanese lacquer craftsmanship and samurai iconography.

A pair of Edo period black and gold lacquer Samurai helmet boxes (Hakko Bako), each of ribbed cylindrical form with a lid, a black lacquer interior, green tasselled cord and four tap...

An elegant lacquered suzuribako (writing box) by the lacquer artist Ogimura Sakitoshi (1943). Of rounded rectangular form with a gently domed cover, the exterior finished in a gloss...

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 ...

19th century Japanese black and gold lacquer Suzuribako box with firefly and plum blossom design.

Natsume in dark red lacquer, decorated with autumn leaves and cherry blossoms in hiramaki-e and nashiji. Interior in black lacquer. Maple leaves (Momiji) are celebrated in literature...

Suzuribako, or writing box, of rectangular shape, decorated with an imposing architecture realized in hira maki-e lacquer, probably a palatial structure, situated beside a waterfall...

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...

Inrô in gilded lacquer according to the takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and kirigane techniques, with five squares of a mountain lake landscape. On the first side, there is a man on horsebac...

By meticulously sprinkling fine gold flakes over a dark lacquer base, the artisan achieved a mesmerizing, stardust-like texture that radiates a warm, profound golden luster.

The Design & Impact: This incredibly rare, multi-layered writing box (kasane suzuribako) perfectly encapsulates the deep sense of ceremony and refined aestheticism of the traditiona...

The Design & Impact: This exceptionally beautiful and complete antique document box (bunko) and writing box (suzuribako) set perfectly captures the poetic and expansive beauty of cla...

Accompanied by its custom antique storage box, this incense box stands as an exceptionally rare, surviving testament to the absolute zenith of Japanese lacquer artistry.

The Era & Origin: Signed by the lacquer artist Kakuzan and accompanied by its original wooden storage box (tomobako), this piece is a wonderful example of modern Japanese lacquerwar...

A Gold Lacquer Kōbako (Incense Box) Edo Period (1615–1868), Circa 1850 This exquisite gold lacquer kōbako (incense box) exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Edo period.

An old suzuribako, or writing box, in black lacquer with a faceted lid and featuring, as its sole decoration in the lower left section, a moonlight scene emerging from tall grasses.

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif, Decorative & Functional Description: This elegant Japanese lacquer box, crafted in the 20th century, is a beau...

Beautiful vintage Japanese Shōwa lacquered & gold Suzuribako calligraphy chest. Circa early-mid 20th century. The chest with four drawers having a gold maki‑e cloud and landscape sc...

A fine lacquered and gold leaf Nagamochi dating from the late 18th century or early 19th century. The exterior of the trunk and its gilded metal fittings are decorated with a folia...

Large Japanese Maki-E Lacquer Box With Creepy Woodsorrel Mon or Kamon. Circa 1920s, black exterior ground various mixed color mon of the Tokugawa Shogunate, silvered metal rim on the...

Japanese inro with 4 XIXth century boxes in gold lacquer with matt kinji background decorated in gold taka makiyé of different tones.

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

Antique Japanese Bronze Mirror decorated with a scene of clouds swirling over two intertwinning pine trees, symbol of long life, on a promontory with waves breaking against it. Larg...

A Japanese bronze hand mirror with lacquer box Late 19th century, bronze circular mirror with reed wrapped handle, mirror is decorated in low relief with pine, bamboo, a pair of c...

19th century Japanese inro with 4 boxes in gold lacquer with kinji mat background decorated in taka makiyé of gold of different tones.

Impressive suzuribako writing box decorated in gold and tin maki-e lacquer on a nashiji ground.