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Rhino Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Art by Someya Satoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese Lacquer Rhino Sculpture by Someya Satoshi (1983-). A hand-molded lacquer sculpture that
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Rope, Wood, Lacquer
5 Items of Japanese Lacquer Art
Located in Norton, MA
This lot presents 5 beautiful Japanese lacquer works all hand-painted including:
1. a lidded rice
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lacquer
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Fubako Box In Hiramaki-e Lacquered Wood With Gilding
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese lacquer art that has been developed uniquely in Japan for about 1200 years. Firstly, it needs to
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Gold
H 2.75 in W 11.1 in D 3.75 in
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
As beautiful as it is practical, this Japanese Meiji-period lacquered tray is distinguished by its
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Trays
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful collection of 6 mid-20th century Japanese Lacquer Trays. There is one pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hailing from illustrious Meiji-period Japan, this lacquer tray showcases the mastery of Japanese
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Silver
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Tebako box with three compartments in golden and nashi-ji lacquer, decorated with golden, red, and
Category
Antique 1860s Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese lacquered Inro chrysantemum
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautifull Inro of three compartments made in kinji lacquer with an hiro maki-e
ornament
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Maki Style Black Lacquer Effect Resin Two Trays Gold Painted Cranes
Located in Prato, Tuscany
shimmering gold paint. The painting was executed using the Maki-e technique, an ancient Japanese lacquer art
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Resin
H 1.97 in W 19.3 in D 12.21 in
Japanese lacquered Cherry Tree Kobako
Located in PARIS, FR
seen from above. The inside is made of hirame lacquer,
and the outline is circled with shibuchi.
Japan
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Pair Japanese Lacquer Habachi
Located in Pasadena, CA
Japanese lacquer make this pair of utilitarian items true works of art. These are table top hibachi or hand
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier), Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Box- shaped Japanese hibachi with
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Japanese Lacquered Natsume 'Tea Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Natsume in dark red lacquer, decorated with autumn leaves and cherry blossoms in hiramaki-e and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Rectangular and flat lacquer Kobako (small box) representing a furoshiki knot seen from above
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Meiji-period lacquer document box known as a ryoshibako showcases the meticulous
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Kushibako
Located in PARIS, FR
Kushibako (comb box) in black lacquer with gold lacquer decoration of arrows and my in the shape of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
An oval Japanese export lacquer tray
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An oval Japanese export lacquer tray decorated with the alliance of the coats of arms of the
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Located in Hudson, NY
and plum design with a chrysanthemum crest. Silver metal rim and seat, nashiji (gold sprinkled lacquer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mandarin Ducks
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese lacquer box with mandarin ducks motif on cover. One lacquer tray and one small lacquer
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Lacquer inro, Japanese, Late 19th c.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fourpart Japanese lacquer Inro. the lacquer is red with motives of a spider with its web in gold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of antique Japanese Lacquer Trays, Taisho period (1912-1926) beautifully decorated with a
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japan kobako box lacquer samurai - Edo
Located in PARIS, FR
. Interior in nashi-ji lacquer.
Japan - Edo period (1612-1868)
Height: 0.4 in / 1.5 cm - Width: 1.97 in
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Gold
A superb Japanese export lacquer writing box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
completely covered in black lacquer in maki-e and decorated in gold, silver and red hiramaki-e and takamaki-e
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Koro 'Incense Burner'
Located in Hudson, NY
Removable bronze top, with gold drip pattern at top. Cresting ocean waves on bottom with raised silver sea spray.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Silver, Bronze
20th Century, Showa, Japanese Wooden Lacquered Tray
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese wooden lacquered tray.
Age: Japan, Showa period, 20th Century
Size: Height 18.1 C.M
Category
20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four-case lacquered Japanese inro by Yutokusai (Gyokkei), a lacquer artist active from 1845-1900
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
Japanese (19th Cent) brown lacquered karabitsu traveling trunk with carved birds and floral relief
Category
Antique 19th Century Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese suzuribako lacquered box peony river
Located in PARIS, FR
Suzuribako box (empty) in black lacquer. Gold maki-e decoration of a river bordered by peonies, one
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japanese peony basket lacquered box Edo
Located in PARIS, FR
Eight-sided, flared shaped lacquer kobako box, following the decoration on the lid depicting a
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. A beautiful example of Japanese lacquer (urushi), this elegant hibachi makes an ideal jardinière for
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs
Located in Hudson, NY
This lacquer tray uses several lacquer techniques including multi-color painting of flowers, ito-me
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Table Cabinet
Located in Richmond, London
A fine and rare Japanese black lacquer table or jewellery cabinet, exquisitely decorated in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Metal
Japanese Kara Nuri Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natusme, late 20th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and wild vintage Japanese lacquer tea caddy, Tsugaru nuri natsume, Heisei Era, circa 1990's
Category
1990s Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificently decorated Japanese lacquer document box, ryoshibako, signed Umeboshi
Category
Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
H 5.75 in W 10 in D 13.25 in
Japan lake landscape kobako box lacquer - Edo
Located in PARIS, FR
landscape. Inside and back of the box in nashi-ji lacquer.
Japan – Edo period (1612-1868)
Height: 0.8 in
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine Japanese lacquer tebako, box for personal accessories, in the form of rolled bolts of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
H 1.6 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Large Scale Japanese Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite large-scale antique Japanese lacquer tray showcases masterful gilt decoration
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'
Located in Hudson, NY
With all-over mother of pearl inlay and mon design of chrysanthemum in gold and black lacquer on
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Maki-e Tray
Located in Montreal, QC
Japan, incised and Maki-e lacquered wood, the center
depicting a fan decorated with cranes under a
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Kaioke Boxes 'Hokaibako'
Located in PARIS, FR
Two big eight-sided kaioke boxes in black lacquer, decorated with mon and maple leaves in golden
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray Raden Abalone Shell Decoration
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray with Raden Abalone Shell Decoration
This beautiful Japanese
Category
20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Incense Burner, Koro, Edo period, mid 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and refined Japanese lacquer koro, incense burner, in the form of a chaire, tea caddy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natsume, Cart Wheels, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A refined Japanese lacquer tea caddy, natsume, with a maki-e design of soaking cart wheels, Showa
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquered Samurai Jingasa Hat Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken Japanese historical hat known as Jinggasa (militant hat) that was worn by samurai in Edo
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered Sake Drinking set circa late 19th century (end of Meiji period), The assemble
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Stick Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Japanese export lacquer and gilt bamboo stick stand, see more pictures, 46'' x 27.5'' x 10''.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
with flying birds. The top lid showcase a lion (Shishi in Japanese) centered in a floral border. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
An Antique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fan shape black lacquer tray from Japan circa 1910-30s, late Meiji to early Showa era. Elaborated
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Inro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Japan.
The interior compartments of the case with a maki-e lacquer nashiji ground for the risers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Silver, Copper
Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An assemble of four lacquerware sake cups from Meiji period Japan circa late 19th century. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi with Imperial Chrysanthemum, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Japanese lacquer hibachi stand with imperial chrysanthemum mon and copper
Category
Antique Early 1900s Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Takasago Story
Located in Atlanta, GA
branch. A beautiful example of late Meiji lacquer art.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
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Japanese Lacquered Art For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Japanese lacquered art available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and metal. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of Japanese lacquered art, we have 789 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of Japanese lacquered art bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of Japanese lacquered art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Japanese School, Alfred Dunhill and Imao Keinen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Japanese Lacquered Art?
Prices for a piece of Japanese lacquered art start at $68 and top out at $385,000 with the average selling for $2,546.
Questions About Japanese Lacquered Art
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, there is a type of varnish called Japanese lacquer. It is made from the sap of an urushi tree, which grows in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and modern Japanese lacquered pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024The focus of Japanese art varies. Many traditional Japanese artists sought to capture the beauty of nature in their works. However, other Japanese artists have produced work with Buddhist themes, and contemporary artists working in the country have been inspired by a range of subjects, from socioeconomic and political issues to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Japanese art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
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