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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
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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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Lacquer

Kanshitsu Bachi Stunning Color Lacquer Bowl
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A remarkable red-colored signed lacquer worker bowl crafted using the traditional Japanese lacquer
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Kanshitsu Bachi Stunning Color Lacquer Bowl
Kanshitsu Bachi Stunning Color Lacquer Bowl
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H 3.3 in Dm 8.3 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Trays
Japanese Lacquer Trays
H 5.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Tray
Japanese Lacquer Tray
H 1.75 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Tebako box with three compartments in golden and nashi-ji lacquer, decorated with golden, red, and
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Antique 1860s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
H 6.11 in W 5.16 in D 5.99 in
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hailing from illustrious Meiji-period Japan, this lacquer tray showcases the mastery of Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver

Japanese Lacquer Tray
Japanese Lacquer Tray
H 2.5 in W 21.25 in D 15.38 in
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier), Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Box- shaped Japanese hibachi with
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
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
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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'
Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'
H 0.6 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Japanese Lacquer Letter Box
Located in Hudson, NY
Gold and shell marsh irises with pewter walkway wrapping around box. Korin style subject matter, nashiji ground interior and bottom with artist signature inside the lid. Signature re...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Pewter

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box
Japanese Lacquer Letter Box
H 16.5 in W 12.88 in D 6.63 in
A Japanese maki-è lacquer inro
Located in Milano, IT
Japanese inro with two compartments, in maki-è lacquer with nashiji decorations and circular
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

A Japanese maki-è lacquer inro
A Japanese maki-è lacquer inro
H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Kushibako
Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Kushibako
H 4.53 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in
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
H 7.25 in W 17.75 in D 13.75 in
Fine Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 'Inkstone Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Black and gold maki-e and hirame-ji lacquer box representing a branch of plum tree in bloom which
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lacquer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Japanese chinoiserie painted gold lacquer. chest with brass handle. Chest depicts
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Cabinet In Cinnabar Red Lacquer, Meiji Era Japan
By Kinkozan
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Precious cabinet in carved cinnabar red lacquer with two leaves and a drawer, revealing six small
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 1.75 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
H 4.25 in W 29.75 in D 21.13 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese suzuribako lacquered box peony river
Japanese suzuribako lacquered box peony river
H 10.04 in W 8.39 in D 1.86 in
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
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese peony basket lacquered box Edo
Japanese peony basket lacquered box Edo
H 3.55 in W 6.11 in D 1.89 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of antique Japanese Lacquer Trays, Taisho period (1912-1926) beautifully decorated with a
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
H 5.5 in Dm 15 in L 5.5 in
Lacquer Table, Late Meiji Period, Japan, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Lacquer table, Art Deco period, Japan, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Art Deco 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.
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Silver, Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Japanese (19th Cent) brown lacquered karabitsu traveling trunk with carved birds and floral relief
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Antique 19th Century Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
H 27.75 in W 30.5 in D 25.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
H 12.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
17th Century Japanese Negoro Style Lacquered Stand
Located in Fukuoka, JP
fittings. The Negoro lacquer technique is a centuries-old Japanese art form that originated in the Negoro
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

17th Century Japanese Negoro Style Lacquered Stand
17th Century Japanese Negoro Style Lacquered Stand
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H 10.63 in W 12.6 in D 22.45 in
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

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
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Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Lidded Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large Japanese Meiji period lacquered lidded soup or rice bowl. Beautiful hand-painted decoration
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro
Located in Newark, England
interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Rope, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro
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H 2.87 in W 2.64 in D 0.94 in
Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray Raden Abalone Shell Decoration
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray with Raden Abalone Shell Decoration This beautiful Japanese
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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Negoro Lacquer Tray 'Oshiki', 16th Century
Located in Milano, IT
black lacquer underneath. Oshiki-type trays were originally made with pieces of hinoki (Japanese
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Antique 16th Century Japanese 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
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, 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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Display Cabinet on Stand, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese lacquer and porcelain inlaid display cabinet on stand, kazaridana, Meiji
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Porcelain, Softwood, 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Copper

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Small Lacquered Japanese Kazaridana Cabinet, Edo Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Precious and rare small kazaridana lacquered on all sides with two drawers and three panels
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver, 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
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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
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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme 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''.  
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo

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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Japanese lacquer box for writing implements or stationery, suzuribako, with an
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer House Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and intricately decorated lacquer box for storing incense, kogo, in the form of a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Takasago Story
Located in Atlanta, GA
branch. A beautiful example of late Meiji lacquer art.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer
Located in Atlanta, GA
dish also features a fine rendition of a pine branch. A beautiful example of late Meiji lacquer art
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Antique 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
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Antique Early 1900s Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Japanese Black Lacquer Hanging Wall Vase
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Fine quality contemporary Japanese hanging vase, black lacquer with inlaid mother-of-pearl. This
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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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, 2022
    Japanese 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, 2022
    You 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    There 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, 2022
    The 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 16, 2024
    The 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, 2022
    What 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many 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.