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Japanese Inkstone

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai
Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai

Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai

Located in Niiza, JP

an Akama inkstone are attached. With a box and a signature on the lid. ▲▲ Notes ▲▲ *In order to

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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Fine Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 'Inkstone Box'
Fine Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 'Inkstone Box'

Fine Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 'Inkstone Box'

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H 2.01 in W 8.82 in D 9.73 in

Fine Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 'Inkstone Box'

Located in PARIS, FR

branches in bloom. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 2 in. (5.1 cm) – width : 8.8 in. (22.4 cm

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Beautiful Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Raden Inlay
Beautiful Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Raden Inlay

Beautiful Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Raden Inlay

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A refined Japanese lacquer suzuribako (inkstone box), elegantly decorated with delicate raden

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20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk
Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

an inkstone in Japanese calligraphy and ink painting. Depicted looking on aloofly with a kerchief

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

19th Meiji Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako with Bush Warbler, Writing Box
19th Meiji Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako with Bush Warbler, Writing Box

19th Meiji Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako with Bush Warbler, Writing Box

Located in Paris, FR

chrysanthemums and susuki grass in gold, silver and red maki-e lacquer. Urushi in fan shaped, inkstone, Japan

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Antique 1870s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Silver

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Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

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Located in San Francisco, CA

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

D7 Japanese Antiques, two lattice doors, fittings
D7 Japanese Antiques, two lattice doors, fittings

D7 Japanese Antiques, two lattice doors, fittings

$1,600

H 69.69 in W 35.44 in D 1.19 in

D7 Japanese Antiques, two lattice doors, fittings

Located in Niiza, JP

Material: Cedar wood, etc. Size per piece: Width 890 x Height 1770 x Depth 30 mm, Weight 6 kg per piece Estimated Packaging (9 mm thick plywood sandwiched): 14 cm x 97 cm x 185 cm, W...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Chinese Export Four Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Chinese Export Four Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen

Chinese Export Four Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

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...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

D6 Japanese Antiques two small doors, fittings, Cedar, square lattice
D6 Japanese Antiques two small doors, fittings, Cedar, square lattice

D6 Japanese Antiques two small doors, fittings, Cedar, square lattice

Located in Niiza, JP

Material: Cedar wood, etc Size: Width 500 x Height 1100 x Depth 25 mm weight 3 kg/per Estimate Packaging (9 mm thick plywood sandwiched): 12 cm x 57 cm x 120 cm, weight 18 kg A sma...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent island cou...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period
Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

$4,000

H 2.6 in W 9.75 in D 4 in

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box used to store document or small scroll painting), circa second half of 19th century late Edo period. The rectangular box features an unusually...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Japanese Antique Bamboo Sliding Door, Object Mingei Art Panel, Wabisabi Door(3)
Japanese Antique Bamboo Sliding Door, Object Mingei Art Panel, Wabisabi Door(3)

Japanese Antique Bamboo Sliding Door, Object Mingei Art Panel, Wabisabi Door(3)

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique Japanese bamboo door. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made mainly of cedar and bamboo. It has a simple design that conveys the charm of the mater...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Doors and Gates

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning 19th-century Chinese Export sewing box showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate decorative artistry. The rectangular box features a black lacquered surface ado...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors
French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors

French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent and Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors. This floral motif Galle lamp is made i...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

18th/19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Circular Box with Multiple Cartouches
18th/19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Circular Box with Multiple Cartouches

18th/19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Circular Box with Multiple Cartouches

Located in New York, NY

An 18th/19th Century Chinese cinnabar circular box with multiple cartouches of Families. This is a marvelous piece with very fine details on the main top panel of the box. The top pa...

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Antique 1790s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll of peacock painted by Kado for Tokonoma
Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll of peacock painted by Kado for Tokonoma

Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll of peacock painted by Kado for Tokonoma

Located in Niiza, JP

Color on silk, Scroll head: wood Size: Image size: 680(W) x 1600(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 850(W) x 2300(H) [mm] Box size: 100(W) x 100(H) x 940(D) ​​[mm] 1.8kg Estimate packing si...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

B30 Japanese Antiques 6panels, Silver Paper, folding Screen, red-rimmed
B30 Japanese Antiques 6panels, Silver Paper, folding Screen, red-rimmed

B30 Japanese Antiques 6panels, Silver Paper, folding Screen, red-rimmed

Located in Niiza, JP

Silver foil folding screen Material: Paper pasted on wooden frame 1 piece: Width 600 x Height 1745 x Depth 20 mm Expanded size: Width 3640 mm Folded size: Width 620 x Height 1745 x D...

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako
Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan. Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet

$21,500Sale Price|49% Off

H 88 in W 50.5 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Fulton, CA

Incredible example of Asian lacquer carving. Standing over seven feet tall, this monumental display shelf was produced in Japan at the end of the Edo period, late 19th century. It fe...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Japanese Inkstone For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese inkstone for your home. A Japanese inkstone — often made from lacquer, metal and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese inkstone — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Hara Yôyûsai each produced at least one beautiful Japanese inkstone that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Inkstone?

A Japanese inkstone can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,461, while the lowest priced sells for $4,500 and the highest can go for as much as $22,271.

Finding the Right Asian Art And Furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.