Japanese Lacquer Meiji

Japanese lacquered Meiji Period cabinet.

A wooden vessel used from the Meiji era to the Taisho era. Probably a beech tree. It is made by hollowing out. It's very cool, isn't it? It is a lacquered tall foot round tray made ...

A exquisite, fine quality Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese black lacquer cabinet on stand with wonderful scrolling gilded decoration.

This is a small antique sharing box. A Japanese, lacquered Meiji era case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

A Japanese lacquered Sake Drinking set circa late 19th century (end of Meiji period), The assemble consists of a red lacquer stand open frame support and a lid that encloses a storag...

An assemble of four lacquerware sake cups from Meiji period Japan circa late 19th century. The shadow cups on an elevated stem were used by the nobles during to drink sake at feast. ...

A large and magnificently decorated Japanese lacquer document box, ryoshibako, signed Umeboshi/Baikyo, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.

A very fine Japanese lacquer tebako, box for personal accessories, in the form of rolled bolts of brocade fabric, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.

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...

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

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

A Japanese lacquered wood Naga Fubako (a long box used to store document or large scroll painting), circa 19th century Meiji period.

The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...

With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this fine tabletop writing set is a masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware. The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and ...

A good Japanese carved cinnabar three case inro with mixed metal ojime, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Inlaid Lacquered Panel C.1890 Panel with Figural Inlay Japan, late 19th century (Meiji period) Rectangular panel decorated with...

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.

A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century, Meiji period.

Fuji, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. The lacquer sake cups, called sakazuki, of traditional pedestal bowl form, crafted as a shallow bowl supported by a high, slightly splayed, ...

A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century).

A fine Japanese wood Hibachi with copper insert circa 1900-30s end of Meiji to Taisho Period. It can be used as a unique planter or to showcase an ikebana design. Hibachi means "fir...

The highly decorated tray in the form of a table frames a series of three stacking boxes, a further three lidded boxes and a tray concealed within, raised on ogee bracket feet. This...

This antique Japanese lidded bowl from the Meiji period, around 1900, is a stunning example of traditional lacquer craftsmanship, combining aesthetics with historical functionality.

A Japanese lacquered wood sake ewer with maki-e design, circa late 19th century, Meiji period.

A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century.

A simple and elegant Japanese lacquer hibachi stand with imperial chrysanthemum mon and copper liner, now modified as an usubata, late Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan.

A lovely Japanese lacquer decorated tray with images of hemp leaves, maple leaves, and cherry blossoms by Zohiko, Meiji or Taisho Period, early 20th century, Japan.

A fine Japanese maki-e lacquer natsume, tea caddy for matcha powder, with phoenix design, Meiji or Taisho period, circa 1910's, Japan.

Country: Imperial Japan, Period: Meiji, 1880-1890. Materials: Wood, red and black lacquer, gold and Namiki.

A rare and unusual pair of Japanese Meiji period lacquered folding wall shelves, likely late 19th century, each formed with an irregular cloud-shaped backplate decorated in gilt and ...

A Japanese four-case inro with a stringed carved wood netsuke circa 19th century. The inro has a near square form with rounded corners, The surface is decorated with gold hiramaki-e ...

A rare Japanese Koto made from carved Paulownia wood and lavishly decorated with lacquer Maki-e circa late 19th century of Meiji Period (1868-1912).

Country: Imperial Japan, Period: Meiji, 1880. Materials: Wood, red and black lacquer, gold and abalone shell.

A beautiful Japanese suzuribako (writing box) crafted in fine lacquer and decorated in maki-e technique with an elegant depiction of cranes.

As an object, it occupies that distinctive category of Japanese decorative art in which a purely functional form — the domestic brazier — is elevated through the highest level of lac...

Japanese Inro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Meiji imperial period, circa 1870.

A seven-piece Japanese Arita Sweetmeat set and matching lacquer box, Meiji period (1880-1890).

Fubako letters-box from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative Fubako letters box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1900.

Hailing from illustrious Meiji-period Japan, this lacquer tray showcases the mastery of Japanese craftsmen.

A Japanese lacquer water ewer without handle (known as hazo in Japanese) that was used to carry water, traditionally together with a large basin (known as tsunodarai) for domestic us...

A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period.

Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier), Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Box- shaped Japanese hibachi with mother of pearl inlay, handles on two sides, and a copper insert.

The Era & Origin: Crafted during the Meiji period (1868 to 1912), this writing box reflects a fascinating aesthetic shift within Japanese decorative arts.

A large rectangular tray with scalloped corners and slightly raised gallery rim circa late 19th century to early 20th century (end of Meiji period). The center image showcases a live...

The hand-painted registered trademark of the world looking through binoculars is characteristic of the International point of view during the Meiji period evoking a sense of modernit...

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...

This is a good papier mâché, circular, black lacquered tray, hand enameled and gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, Meiji period.

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

A fine vintage wooden vase. Carved in a hyperboloidal form. With a dark red lacquer throughout. Marked to the base with a stylized tensho-tai script seal. Simply a wonderful Jap...

The set of 10 Japanese lacquer trays was made in Japan in the year of Meiji 36.

This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer work.

An exquisite small Japanese maki-e lacquer stacking box for incense and accessories, ju-kobako, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.

Designed to hold glowing embers, hibachi vessels were used for cooking or as a source of heat in Japanese homes. Placed under a low wood kotatsu table with an open slat top, the hiba...

A beautiful example of late Meiji lacquer art.

A large circular plate with a short stem base in Vermillion lacquer color from Late Meiji Period circa end of 19th century to early 20th century. The surface was decorated with a fin...

This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, early Meiji period.

Antique Japanese export lacquer and gilt bamboo stick stand, see more pictures, 46'' x 27.5'' x 10''.  

A Japanese lacquered tea caddy (known as Natsume) with fine Maki-e decoration circa 18-19th century Edo to Meiji period.

This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer work.