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Japanese Lacquer Box Calligraphy

Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Meiji-period lacquer document box known as a ryoshibako showcases the meticulous
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Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Box
Japanese Lacquer Box

Japanese Lacquer Box

H 7.25 in W 17.75 in D 13.75 in
Japanese Gilt Lacquer Document Box with a Calligraphy Document
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese gilt lacquer document box with a calligraphy Document, painted and gilt in flowers, a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Document Box with a Calligraphy Document
Japanese Gilt Lacquer Document Box with a Calligraphy Document

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Document Box with a Calligraphy Document

H 3.5 in W 2 in D 9.5 in
Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
calligraphy. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this red lacquered food box
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy
Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy

Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy

H 18 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs
Located in Hudson, NY
signed storage box. Calligraphy on the box dates the tray as Showa 9 (or 1934).
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs

H 1.25 in Dm 15.25 in
Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”
Located in Hudson, NY
The artist calls this vessel a flower basket in the calligraphy on the box. Showa period (1926-1989
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”
Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”

Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”

H 6.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Bundai, Ryoshobako, Fubako Set
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of bundai, ryoshibako and fudebako in wakasa lacquer with an old rose background and black
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Bundai, Ryoshobako, Fubako Set
Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Bundai, Ryoshobako, Fubako Set

Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Bundai, Ryoshobako, Fubako Set

H 4.93 in W 13.59 in D 22.84 in
Japanese Maki-e Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquered Box, Ric.050
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, a flat rectangular document box and cover, decorated with mother-of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquered Box, Ric.050
Japanese Maki-e Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquered Box, Ric.050

Japanese Maki-e Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquered Box, Ric.050

H 1.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in
Japanese Meiji Period Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period hokai box from the 19th century with black lacquer, brass accents and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Period Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Japanese Meiji Period Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope

Japanese Meiji Period Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope

H 15.25 in Dm 16 in
Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Calligraphy Box
Japanese Calligraphy Box

Japanese Calligraphy Box

H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.75 in
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques. This is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese tansu from the 17th century. This is a type of
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H

H 30 in W 29.5 in D 20.5 in

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Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of antique Japanese Lacquer Trays, Taisho period (1912-1926) beautifully decorated with a miniature landscape of pea pods on the vine and a gold cricket set against a large, ful...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Lacquer

Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays

Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays

H 5.5 in Dm 15 in L 5.5 in
Handcrafted Floral Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 02
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
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Handcrafted Floral Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 02
Handcrafted Floral Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 02

Handcrafted Floral Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 02

H 21.86 in W 42.92 in D 1.58 in
Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall. Late Edo to early Meiji period lacquer chest (mid to late 19th century) with two characters on the front reading Nuno an...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall
Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall

Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall

H 15 in W 14.5 in D 9.25 in
Art Deco Revival Style Figurative Lacquer Decorative Box
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Art Deco Revival style decorative storage or jewelry box. This unique piece showcases a figural representation of a woman standing beside a man, where the woman, in a d...
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Art Deco Revival Style Figurative Lacquer Decorative Box
Art Deco Revival Style Figurative Lacquer Decorative Box

Art Deco Revival Style Figurative Lacquer Decorative Box

H 3 in W 8 in D 12 in
Japanese Showa Period Mounted Screen Manchurian Cranes with Pines
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing Japanese Showa period two panel byobu screen later mounted in a large gilt and ebonized wood frame. The screen depicts a pair of large redheaded Manchurian cranes flying ami...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood

Japanese Showa Period Mounted Screen Manchurian Cranes with Pines
Japanese Showa Period Mounted Screen Manchurian Cranes with Pines

Japanese Showa Period Mounted Screen Manchurian Cranes with Pines

H 63.25 in W 66.5 in D 2 in
Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.051
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, decorated with morning glory and a bird in hiramaki-e.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.051
Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.051

Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.051

H 1.5 in W 7 in D 5.75 in
Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling Chinese export lacquered four-panel coromandel screen featuring a flora and fauna waterscape with stylized cranes. The carved lacquer panels are embellished with vivid color...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf
Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf

Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf

H 72.25 in W 64 in D 1 in
Imari Dish Charger Lobed Japan Iron Red Blue Green
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional 18th century Imari lobed dish. The centre painted with a vase of flowers and a bonsai tree. Surrounded by a double circle border and three large vignettes of a fenced gar...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Imari Dish Charger Lobed Japan Iron Red Blue Green
Imari Dish Charger Lobed Japan Iron Red Blue Green

Imari Dish Charger Lobed Japan Iron Red Blue Green

H 5 in Dm 31 in
Japanese Porcelain Dish Imari-Arita finely Hand Painted, Edo Period 18th C
By Arita
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful example of a Japanese, Arita- Imari porcelain Dish or Plate with finely hand painted decoration, dating to the Edo period circa 1770 or possibly earlier. This di...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Dish Imari-Arita finely Hand Painted, Edo Period 18th C
Japanese Porcelain Dish Imari-Arita finely Hand Painted, Edo Period 18th C

Japanese Porcelain Dish Imari-Arita finely Hand Painted, Edo Period 18th C

H 1.38 in Dm 8.7 in
Japanese Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th c
Located in PARIS, FR
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th c
Japanese Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th c

Japanese Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th c

H 16.54 in W 9.45 in D 9.06 in
Large Antique Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
Located in Kastrup, DK
A antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period "Honor Reward" calligraphy sign board. The wood carved signboard showcases Chinese characters with gold leaf on a blue lacquered background pane...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

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Wood

Large Antique Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
Large Antique Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board

Large Antique Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board

H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 2.37 in
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

H 24 in W 14 in D 14 in
Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period
Located in Studio City, CA
This is truly a wonderful piece with clear age and a nice patina to it. Very unique. We have not seen another quite like it. The monk appears to have glass eyes which gives his expre...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period
Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period

Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period

H 18 in W 18 in D 13 in
Japanese Red and Black Lacquer Chest with Silver Maki E Design, Taisho Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An antique Japanese, five drawer, black lacquered small chest. It features a pine and blossom decoration in silver maki e on each drawer front, outlined in graphic red lacquer diamon...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Lacquer

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Silver

Japanese Red and Black Lacquer Chest with Silver Maki E Design, Taisho Period
Japanese Red and Black Lacquer Chest with Silver Maki E Design, Taisho Period

Japanese Red and Black Lacquer Chest with Silver Maki E Design, Taisho Period

H 13 in W 18.12 in D 10.44 in
Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures. The box crafted of wood and covered in several layers of black, orange, green and yellow lac...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures
Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures

Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures

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Mid 20th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Japanese Framed Wall Art - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Anglo-Japanese Decorative Art

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Mid 20th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Japanese Framed Wall Art - Pair
Mid 20th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Japanese Framed Wall Art - Pair

Mid 20th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Japanese Framed Wall Art - Pair

H 20 in W 23.5 in D 1.25 in

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Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
Suzuribako writing box with décor of Mount Fuji on a gold lacquer ground, the inside with gold
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

H 1.66 in W 8.39 in D 9.65 in
Golden Calligraphy Set Box, Plum Blossoms, Rinpa Suzuribako, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Title: 18th Century Golden Calligraphy Set Box with Plum Blossoms, Rinpa Suzuribako Date: 18th
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Golden Calligraphy Set Box, Plum Blossoms, Rinpa Suzuribako, 18th Century
Golden Calligraphy Set Box, Plum Blossoms, Rinpa Suzuribako, 18th Century

Golden Calligraphy Set Box, Plum Blossoms, Rinpa Suzuribako, 18th Century, 18th century

H 9.65 in W 8.59 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Little and Edmund J. Lewis, View of the Pinnacle: Japanese Lacquer Writing Boxes: The Lewis Collection of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

H 1.5 in W 6.75 in L 1.5 in
Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century Japanese calligraphy or brush box, lacquer on wood. Artist signed. Condition
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Early 20th Century Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Box
Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Box

Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Box

H 2.63 in W 11.13 in D 3.38 in
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document
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Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

H 5.75 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Letter Box, Korin Style Subject
Located in Hudson, NY
in original storage box, (calligraphy on box reads Korin's bridge painting, lacquer honorable hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box, Korin Style Subject
Japanese Lacquer Letter Box, Korin Style Subject

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box, Korin Style Subject

H 8.75 in W 12.88 in D 6.63 in
Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo
By Saratani Tomizo
Located in Newark, England
Fine Japanese black lacquer natsume by Saratani Tomizõ circa 1970. The lidded tea caddy with
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Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo
Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo

Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo

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H 2.84 in W 2.68 in D 2.68 in
Japanese Rare Lacquered Wood Sensory Game, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
, leaves and flower symbols and with Japanese calligraphy to the opposite side. The boxes are all lacquered
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Japanese Rare Lacquered Wood Sensory Game, 19th Century
Japanese Rare Lacquered Wood Sensory Game, 19th Century

Japanese Rare Lacquered Wood Sensory Game, 19th Century

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Located in South Burlington, VT
and hand-lacquered Kokeshi Dolls one of Japan's most popular antique doll collectibles and unique
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Japanese Pair of Unusual Artisan Signed Dolls, Rare Red and Black Lacquer
Japanese Pair of Unusual Artisan Signed Dolls, Rare Red and Black Lacquer

Japanese Pair of Unusual Artisan Signed Dolls, Rare Red and Black Lacquer

H 12 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Celadon Tea Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Japanese pottery tea bowl or cup in celadon green glaze with gold lacquer repairs in three places
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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Celadon Tea Bowl
Japanese Celadon Tea Bowl

Japanese Celadon Tea Bowl

H 1.25 in Dm 3 in
19th Century Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Calligraphy Box
Located in Paris, FR
Black lacquer Suzuribako with a gilt lacquer banana leaves decor. The black lacquered inside has
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Copper

19th Century Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Calligraphy Box
19th Century Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Calligraphy Box

19th Century Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Calligraphy Box

H 2.17 in W 8.47 in D 9.45 in
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Japanese Lacquer Box Calligraphy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Japanese lacquer box calligraphy for your home. Frequently made of lacquer, wood and metal, every item from our selection of Japanese lacquer box calligraphy was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of Japanese lacquer box calligraphy — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Japanese Lacquer Box Calligraphy?

Prices for a piece of Japanese lacquer box calligraphy start at $375 and top out at $11,175 with the average selling for $1,400.
Questions About Japanese Lacquer Box Calligraphy
  • How do I clean a Japanese lacquer box?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.

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