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Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk

Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk

$21,500

H 27.75 in W 30.5 in D 25.5 in

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 Two-Tone Coffee Table, Wood with Trunk Base
Japanese Two-Tone Coffee Table, Wood with Trunk Base

Japanese Two-Tone Coffee Table, Wood with Trunk Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Japanese two-tone coffee table crafted from carefully joined wood, highlighting the beauty of

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk
A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk

A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk

$13,393

H 15.75 in W 25.2 in D 17.72 in

A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk

Located in London, GB

Japan, Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912 A very fine mid nineteenth century black lacquered Meiji wooden

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered and Gold Leaf Storage Trunk (Nagamochi)
Japanese Lacquered and Gold Leaf Storage Trunk (Nagamochi)

Japanese Lacquered and Gold Leaf Storage Trunk (Nagamochi)

$16,400

H 17.72 in W 36.62 in D 16.93 in

Japanese Lacquered and Gold Leaf Storage Trunk (Nagamochi)

Located in CA, CA

. The exterior of the trunk and its gilded metal fittings are decorated with a foliage pattern and young

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Two-Tone Coffee Table, Elongated Design, Natural Trunk Base
Japanese Two-Tone Coffee Table, Elongated Design, Natural Trunk Base

Japanese Two-Tone Coffee Table, Elongated Design, Natural Trunk Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Japanese two-tone elongated coffee table crafted from carefully joined wood, highlighting the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Monumental Sculptural Japanese Tree Trunk Coffee Table, Wabi-Sabi Brutalist Form
Monumental Sculptural Japanese Tree Trunk Coffee Table, Wabi-Sabi Brutalist Form

Monumental Sculptural Japanese Tree Trunk Coffee Table, Wabi-Sabi Brutalist Form

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A monumental sculptural coffee table carved from a single massive Japanese hardwood tree trunk. The

Category

20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquered Trunk on Stand
Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquered Trunk on Stand

Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquered Trunk on Stand

$1,600Sale Price|50% Off

H 27 in W 23.25 in D 16 in

Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquered Trunk on Stand

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Japanese black lacquered wood trunk with engraved cast brass corner mounts and bails for the lift

Category

Antique 19th Century Meiji Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japanese Edo Period 19th century Nagamochi - Wedding Trunk with Lacquer Crests
Japanese Edo Period 19th century Nagamochi - Wedding Trunk with Lacquer Crests

Japanese Edo Period 19th century Nagamochi - Wedding Trunk with Lacquer Crests

Located in New York, NY

A Japanese Nagamochi trunk is a traditional storage chest used for centuries to store clothing

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Samurai Trunk From The Estate Of Sir John Richardson
Japanese Lacquer Samurai Trunk From The Estate Of Sir John Richardson

Japanese Lacquer Samurai Trunk From The Estate Of Sir John Richardson

Located in Essex, MA

With slightly domed removable lid opening to an open interior, conforming case with central gilded samurai family crest or Mon depicting a butterfly. Brass trim and handles. Richards...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Brass

Vintage Kimono Chest, Japanese, Woven Reed, Campaign Linen Trunk on Stand
Vintage Kimono Chest, Japanese, Woven Reed, Campaign Linen Trunk on Stand

Vintage Kimono Chest, Japanese, Woven Reed, Campaign Linen Trunk on Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

A Unique Stenciled Japanned Scene Decorated Lacquered Split Reed Woven Kimono Trunk / Linen Trunk

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Reed

Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored

Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored

$1,421Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 20.25 in W 26 in D 17 in

Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese post war aluminum riveted trunk on iron stand with glass top, restored Stamped TS Tokyo

Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Tables

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored

Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored

$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 20.25 in W 26 in D 17 in

Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored Experience a

Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Night Stands

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Leather Trunk Contemporary Wardrobe Travel Trunk by Shigeru Uchida
Leather Trunk Contemporary Wardrobe Travel Trunk by Shigeru Uchida

Leather Trunk Contemporary Wardrobe Travel Trunk by Shigeru Uchida

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Luxury style wardrobe trunk case with wheels designed by Shigeru Uchida. Aluminum body upholstered

Category

Early 2000s Japanese Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Plastic

Antique Japanese Style Hand-Painted Trunk with Scenic Decor, Early 20th Century
Antique Japanese Style Hand-Painted Trunk with Scenic Decor, Early 20th Century

Antique Japanese Style Hand-Painted Trunk with Scenic Decor, Early 20th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

-painted trunk embodies the harmonious blend of Chinese tradition and Japanese influence, making it an

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Japanese dining table
Japanese dining table

Japanese dining table

$13,094

H 31.11 in W 90.95 in D 36.62 in

Japanese dining table

Located in Paris, FR

, carved from rubberwood and mounted on an ovoid Japanese beech trunk. Unique piece, signed in Kanji under

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Black Asian Trunk with Brass Fittings, Early 20th Century
Black Asian Trunk with Brass Fittings, Early 20th Century

Black Asian Trunk with Brass Fittings, Early 20th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Black Asian trunk with brass fittings, Early 20th century. Glass top that can be removed.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up
Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up

Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful Oriental Japanese Meiji period style bronze sculpture of a walking elephant with his

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand
17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand

17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand

$2,520Sale Price|83% Off

H 45 in W 35.5 in D 14.5 in

17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand

Located in Nashville, TN

Featured is an extremely rare 17th century Dutch William & Mary Chinoiserie style coffer trunk on

Category

Antique 1690s Dutch William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Dome-Top Wooden Trunk with Original Iron Hardware and Patina, Late 19th
Antique Dome-Top Wooden Trunk with Original Iron Hardware and Patina, Late 19th

Antique Dome-Top Wooden Trunk with Original Iron Hardware and Patina, Late 19th

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This impressive antique Japanese dome-top trunk is a richly textured example of late 19th-century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

English Chatham & Wilkes Faux Bois Steel Steamer Trunk J & E Bates Brass Latch
English Chatham & Wilkes Faux Bois Steel Steamer Trunk J & E Bates Brass Latch

English Chatham & Wilkes Faux Bois Steel Steamer Trunk J & E Bates Brass Latch

By J & E Bates & Sons, Chatham & Wilkes

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This Edwardian cold rolled annealed steel travel steamer trunk was made in Wolverhampton England by

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel, Brass

Oriental Hand Painted Black Lacquer Bar Trunk Chest Electric Lift Shelf Inside
Oriental Hand Painted Black Lacquer Bar Trunk Chest Electric Lift Shelf Inside

Oriental Hand Painted Black Lacquer Bar Trunk Chest Electric Lift Shelf Inside

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nicely painted vintage Oriental chest equipped with an electric up and down power bottom or shelf. When button is pressed the bottom raised up or down hiding or exposing the con...

Category

20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Dry Bars

Materials

Hardwood

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18th Century Japanned Trunk
18th Century Japanned Trunk

18th Century Japanned Trunk

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 53 in D 24.5 in

18th Century Japanned Trunk

Located in London, GB

A continental Japanned trunk, early 18th century. Decorated in the Japanese taste with elaborate

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Japanese Painted Trunk
Japanese Painted Trunk

Japanese Painted Trunk

Unavailable

H 25 in W 51 in D 25.5 in

Japanese Painted Trunk

Located in Stamford, CT

A black lacquer decorative trunk or chest with beautifully embossed brass mounts with red pinwheel

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Softwood

Old Japanese Wood Tree Trunk Hibachi
Old Japanese Wood Tree Trunk Hibachi

Old Japanese Wood Tree Trunk Hibachi

Unavailable

H 11 in W 13.5 in D 12 in

Old Japanese Wood Tree Trunk Hibachi

Located in Seattle, WA

Beautiful and rare old Japanese wood tree trunk hibachi lined in copper.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper

Monumental Japanese Hollowed Tree Trunk Jardinière
Monumental Japanese Hollowed Tree Trunk Jardinière

Monumental Japanese Hollowed Tree Trunk Jardinière

Unavailable

H 12.25 in W 28.5 in D 32 in

Monumental Japanese Hollowed Tree Trunk Jardinière

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese Meiji period hollowed tree trunk jardinière with a dark brown twisted trunk with a

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper

Huge Japanese Lacquer Trunk with Gold Crests
Huge Japanese Lacquer Trunk with Gold Crests

Huge Japanese Lacquer Trunk with Gold Crests

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 33 in D 26 in

Huge Japanese Lacquer Trunk with Gold Crests

Located in New York, NY

A stunning, decorative and useful antique Japanese storage trunk, with handles, metal hardware and

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Antique Japanese Cedar Wood Tea Crate / Trunk
Vintage Antique Japanese Cedar Wood Tea Crate / Trunk

Vintage Antique Japanese Cedar Wood Tea Crate / Trunk

Unavailable

H 19 in W 26.5 in D 16.75 in

Vintage Antique Japanese Cedar Wood Tea Crate / Trunk

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Vintage Japanese cedar wood tea shipping crate circa 1960s. Plain exterior, interior lined with

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

A Japanese Tree Trunk Hibachi, Meji Period Second Half 19th century
A Japanese Tree Trunk Hibachi, Meji Period Second Half 19th century

A Japanese Tree Trunk Hibachi, Meji Period Second Half 19th century

Located in London, GB

The hibachi has a deep and pleasing patination with a protruding burr to one side. The brazier is lined in copper and sheet steel with an iron frame.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Okimono
19th Century Japanese Okimono

19th Century Japanese Okimono

Unavailable

H 1.58 in Dm 1.38 in

19th Century Japanese Okimono

Located in Paris, FR

Very funny okimono of a man leaning on a tree trunk. Japan - Meiji (1368-1912). Measures

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Japanese Wooden Bucket

Japanese Wooden Bucket

Unavailable

H 10 in W 12 in D 0.1 in

Japanese Wooden Bucket

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Bucket made of a tree trunk from Japan from mid-20th century. carved from a wood trunk, lovely

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

Midcentury Black Fertility Sculpture on a Tree Trunk Base
Midcentury Black Fertility Sculpture on a Tree Trunk Base

Midcentury Black Fertility Sculpture on a Tree Trunk Base

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A vintage black sculpted limestone concrete fertility sculpture on a tree trunk base, circa 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone, Concrete

Antique Chinese Leather Trunk with Gold Crests
Antique Chinese Leather Trunk with Gold Crests

Antique Chinese Leather Trunk with Gold Crests

Unavailable

H 22 in W 28.5 in D 19.5 in

Antique Chinese Leather Trunk with Gold Crests

Located in New York, NY

Tokugawa family, with scrolling vines. While Tokugawa family crests are Japanese, I believe this trunk is

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Leather

Extremely Rare and Important Lacquer Japanese Trunk with 275 Family Crests
Extremely Rare and Important Lacquer Japanese Trunk with 275 Family Crests

Extremely Rare and Important Lacquer Japanese Trunk with 275 Family Crests

Located in Hudson, NY

Historically important and rare Japanese lacquer trunk with 275 family crests. This trunk

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Japanese Garment Trunk
Japanese Garment Trunk

Japanese Garment Trunk

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H 13.5 in W 25 in D 16 in

Japanese Garment Trunk

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Garment Trunk with delicate bronze hardware on lacquer wood. Vine design and family crest

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Trunk
Japanese Lacquered Trunk

Japanese Lacquered Trunk

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H 26 in W 62 in D 26 in

Japanese Lacquered Trunk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique black lacquered long, large trunk w/Imperial family design & brass hardware

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquered Trunk
Japanese Lacquered Trunk

Japanese Lacquered Trunk

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H 19.25 in W 19.5 in D 26 in

Japanese Lacquered Trunk

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese black lacquered and gilt trunk having six legs and embossed brass trim.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Painted Trunk
Japanese Painted Trunk

Japanese Painted Trunk

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H 25 in W 51 in D 25.5 in

Japanese Painted Trunk

Located in Stamford, CT

A black lacquer decorative trunk or chest with beautifully embossed brass mounts with red pinwheel

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Softwood

Luggage Trunk Lighter, 1980s Japan
Luggage Trunk Lighter, 1980s Japan

Luggage Trunk Lighter, 1980s Japan

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H 3 in W 3.5 in D 1.38 in

Luggage Trunk Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a luggage trunk with straps and bag tags. Made

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Japanese Garment Trunk
Japanese Garment Trunk

Japanese Garment Trunk

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H 13.5 in W 25 in D 16 in

Japanese Garment Trunk

Located in Hudson, NY

with delicate bronze hardware on lacquer wood. Vine design and family crest (Mon) in gold lacquer. Late Tokugawa period.

Category

Antique 19th Century Lacquer

Japanese Red Lacquered Trunk Meiji Period
Japanese Red Lacquered Trunk Meiji Period

Japanese Red Lacquered Trunk Meiji Period

Located in New York, NY

Japanese red lacquered trunk Meiji period.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Black Lacquer Kimono Trunk with Iris Design.
Japanese Black Lacquer Kimono Trunk with Iris Design.

Japanese Black Lacquer Kimono Trunk with Iris Design.

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Black Lacquer Kimono Trunk late 19th century, Iris Design Painted 1st half of the 20th

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Small Antique Natural Tree Trunk Garden Lantern
Japanese Small Antique Natural Tree Trunk Garden Lantern

Japanese Small Antique Natural Tree Trunk Garden Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

. An early smaller scale and hard to find Japanese antique natural rustic "tree trunk" form lantern

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Love Birds Japanese Carved Tree Trunk Table Lamp
Love Birds Japanese Carved Tree Trunk Table Lamp

Love Birds Japanese Carved Tree Trunk Table Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD Expertly and realistically carved mulberry tree trunk sculpture with love birds, bamboo and

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Table Lamps

Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Studio Vase Simulated Tree Trunk
Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Studio Vase Simulated Tree Trunk

Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Studio Vase Simulated Tree Trunk

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Contemporary Japanese studio vase in realistic imitation of a tree trunk with textured bark. The

Category

2010s Japanese Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Old Japanese tree trunk chair/Late 20th century/Photography chair
Old Japanese tree trunk chair/Late 20th century/Photography chair

Old Japanese tree trunk chair/Late 20th century/Photography chair

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a chair made from an old Japanese tree trunk made around the latter half of the 20th

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chest, Lacquered Pine Trunk, Blanket Box, Late 19th Century
Japanese Antique Chest, Lacquered Pine Trunk, Blanket Box, Late 19th Century

Japanese Antique Chest, Lacquered Pine Trunk, Blanket Box, Late 19th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a Japanese antique chest, a lacquered pine trunk or blanket box dating to the late 19th

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Japanese Gilt and Lacquered Karabitsu (Trunk) with Lotus Leaf Mon
Japanese Gilt and Lacquered Karabitsu (Trunk) with Lotus Leaf Mon

Japanese Gilt and Lacquered Karabitsu (Trunk) with Lotus Leaf Mon

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese Karabitsu on four embellished legs with etched gilt bronze fittings. Case decorated

Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Large Vintage Camphor Trunk, Japanese, Shipping Chest, Coffee Table, Art Deco
Large Vintage Camphor Trunk, Japanese, Shipping Chest, Coffee Table, Art Deco

Large Vintage Camphor Trunk, Japanese, Shipping Chest, Coffee Table, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage camphor trunk. A Japanese, mahogany and camphorwood lined chest, dating to

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a running elephant with its raised trunk
A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a running elephant with its raised trunk

A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a running elephant with its raised trunk

Located in Milano, IT

elephant with its trunk raised. The dark patinated finish lends the surface a soft luster and a highly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Edo 19th Century Tree Trunk Hibachi Copper and Bronze Accents
Japanese Edo 19th Century Tree Trunk Hibachi Copper and Bronze Accents

Japanese Edo 19th Century Tree Trunk Hibachi Copper and Bronze Accents

Located in Hudson, NY

This is a beautiful Edo period tree trunk hibachi. Retaining the original copper liner, bronze

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

Camphor Trunk
Camphor Trunk

Camphor Trunk

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H 18.12 in W 37.41 in L 18.12 in

Camphor Trunk

Located in Paris, FR

Trunk Camphor with natural solid camphor wood, handcrafted with two handles and one hand-lock

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique Imperial Meiji Japanese Dragon Carved Bench Trunk Chest
Monumental Antique Imperial Meiji Japanese Dragon Carved Bench Trunk Chest

Monumental Antique Imperial Meiji Japanese Dragon Carved Bench Trunk Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Imperial Japanese Meiji Period dragon bench. Features high relief carved accents and under seat

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Japanese Export Claw & Ball Vintage Chest Trunk Box Cranes Rural Schenes
Chinese Japanese Export Claw & Ball Vintage Chest Trunk Box Cranes Rural Schenes

Chinese Japanese Export Claw & Ball Vintage Chest Trunk Box Cranes Rural Schenes

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Chinese or Japanese Export carved wood trunk with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Leather Asian Style Trunk On Stand
Leather Asian Style Trunk On Stand

Leather Asian Style Trunk On Stand

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H 21.5 in W 32 in D 22.25 in

Leather Asian Style Trunk On Stand

Located in Hixson, TN

A 1920'-1940's japaned painted all leather trunk on a custom stand. This has a wonderful patina and

Category

20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Trunks and Luggage

Japanese Lacquer Chest
Japanese Lacquer Chest

Japanese Lacquer Chest

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H 25.75 in W 62.5 in D 25 in

Japanese Lacquer Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Superb Japanese lacquer trunk with gilt bronze fittings. A very large trunk with domed lid

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Nashiji Lacquer Armor Trunk with Bamboo Design
Nashiji Lacquer Armor Trunk with Bamboo Design

Nashiji Lacquer Armor Trunk with Bamboo Design

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H 26.25 in W 45.5 in D 30.5 in

Nashiji Lacquer Armor Trunk with Bamboo Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Nashiji lacquer armor trunk with bamboo design. Late Edo period, circa 1850, karabitsu (large

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

Natural Burl Maple Tree Trunk Sofu Sculpture
Natural Burl Maple Tree Trunk Sofu Sculpture

Natural Burl Maple Tree Trunk Sofu Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An amazing formation of burl maple, with twisting sinews and naturally occurring openings. Hand polished.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Kowa Aluminum Steamer Trunk, circa 1940's
Vintage Kowa Aluminum Steamer Trunk, circa 1940's

Vintage Kowa Aluminum Steamer Trunk, circa 1940's

By Kowa

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Korean war era military trunk by Kowa. Aluminum body with steel latches and leather handles. This

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

Gracie Gallery Antique Japanese Hibachis, a Pair
Gracie Gallery Antique Japanese Hibachis, a Pair

Gracie Gallery Antique Japanese Hibachis, a Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of very fine antique Japanese domaru (tree trunk) hibachis ideal for display or use as

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Blue Garden Lantern
Japanese Old Blue Garden Lantern

Japanese Old Blue Garden Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

trunk design by Japanese specialized artisans about 70 years ago. Sturdy and stabile. Weathered surfaces

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Woodcutter Sawing a Large Tree Trunk
19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Woodcutter Sawing a Large Tree Trunk

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Woodcutter Sawing a Large Tree Trunk

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An attractive Meiji period bronze of a woodcutter sawing a large tree trunk, he is standing on top

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer

Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer

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H 4 in W 5.5 in D 2.25 in

Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer

Located in South Burlington, VT

an ancient elephant with saddle, blanket, and "upward" protruding trunk. Signed Japan label on

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Primitive Huge Coffee Table 1940s-1970s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Huge Coffee Table 1940s-1970s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Huge Coffee Table 1940s-1970s / Wabisabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This coffee table is made from an old giant tree trunk made in Japan. The furniture is from the mid

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Antique "Tree" Tea Garden Lantern, Natural & Early Form
Japanese Fine Antique "Tree" Tea Garden Lantern, Natural & Early Form

Japanese Fine Antique "Tree" Tea Garden Lantern, Natural & Early Form

Located in South Burlington, VT

-out tree trunk design by Japanese specialized artisans almost 90 years ago. Sturdy and stabile

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Garden Lantern Tree and Lucky Bamboo, 1930
Japanese Old Garden Lantern Tree and Lucky Bamboo, 1930

Japanese Old Garden Lantern Tree and Lucky Bamboo, 1930

Located in South Burlington, VT

. Quality: Crafted from heavy iron with naturalistic cut-out tree trunk design by Japanese specialized

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Trunk
19th Century Japanese Trunk

19th Century Japanese Trunk

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H 16.25 in W 22.5 in D 14 in

19th Century Japanese Trunk

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a good example of a 19th century Japanese small lacquered trunk that retains its original

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Trunk Coffee Table with Charred Pitch Pine Top, Meiji Period
Japanese Trunk Coffee Table with Charred Pitch Pine Top, Meiji Period

Japanese Trunk Coffee Table with Charred Pitch Pine Top, Meiji Period

Located in London, England

Charred pitch pine top, paired with a Meiji period painted trunk base. W 97cm x H 34cm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

19th Century Japanese Elm and Iron Trunk on Risers
19th Century Japanese Elm and Iron Trunk on Risers

19th Century Japanese Elm and Iron Trunk on Risers

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese trunk on risers. Polychrome characters with iron strap hinges and hardware.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Japanese Tansu (Trunk)
Japanese Tansu (Trunk)

Japanese Tansu (Trunk)

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H 25.5 in W 36 in D 20 in

Japanese Tansu (Trunk)

Located in Stamford, CT

A stained wood Japanese tansu with sliding doors and fitted interior.

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese WWII Era Military Trunk
Japanese WWII Era Military Trunk

Japanese WWII Era Military Trunk

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H 14 in W 27.5 in D 12 in

Japanese WWII Era Military Trunk

Located in Norwalk, CT

A very neat item to use as an accent table or stand for a sculpture this case of unknown original use will be the conversation piece you have been looking for.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Trunks and Luggage

16th Century Antique Kuruma Japanese "Rolling Trunk, "
16th Century Antique Kuruma Japanese "Rolling Trunk, "

16th Century Antique Kuruma Japanese "Rolling Trunk, "

Located in Wainscott, NY

important possessions. This rolling trunk is wholly made of sugi and exhibits the finger joinery that would

Category

Antique 1740s Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Cedar

Midcentury Japanese Aluminum Steamer Travel Trunk by Kowa
Midcentury Japanese Aluminum Steamer Travel Trunk by Kowa

Midcentury Japanese Aluminum Steamer Travel Trunk by Kowa

By Kowa

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare, midcentury industrial style WWII steamer travel trunk featuring an aeronautical aluminum and

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tree Trunk Hibachi with Copper Lining
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tree Trunk Hibachi with Copper Lining

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tree Trunk Hibachi with Copper Lining

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period hibachi from the 19th century made from a tree trunk, with copper lining

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Fine Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk Hiramakie and Nashiji Gilt
Fine Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk Hiramakie and Nashiji Gilt

Fine Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk Hiramakie and Nashiji Gilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine Japanese Meiji period lacquered karabitsu trunk of square form and raised on six

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Organic Reclaimed Japanese Usu Tree Trunk Pedestal Dining Table
Organic Reclaimed Japanese Usu Tree Trunk Pedestal Dining Table

Organic Reclaimed Japanese Usu Tree Trunk Pedestal Dining Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Extraordinary reclaimed tree trunk pedestal fashioned from a monumental Japanese usu mochi mortar

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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Kimono Chest, Japanese, Woven Reed, Campaign Linen Trunk, Art Deco, 1950
Vintage Kimono Chest, Japanese, Woven Reed, Campaign Linen Trunk, Art Deco, 1950

Vintage Kimono Chest, Japanese, Woven Reed, Campaign Linen Trunk, Art Deco, 1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage kimono chest. A Japanese, woven reed campaign linen trunk, dating to the late

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Reed

Large Japanese Mejii Period Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant with Upswung Trunk
Large Japanese Mejii Period Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant with Upswung Trunk

Large Japanese Mejii Period Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant with Upswung Trunk

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Standing 11 inches tall this bronze, patinated in two colors, features articulate modeling and superb detail.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century
Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century

Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and unusual Japanese black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, Momoyama Period, 16th century, Japan. The large box and cover featuring a design of blossoming plum bran...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone

Small Japanese 19th Century Edo period Lacquer Kodansu Cabinet
Small Japanese 19th Century Edo period Lacquer Kodansu Cabinet

Small Japanese 19th Century Edo period Lacquer Kodansu Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A two door Japanese cabinet from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Decorated in gold hirimake-e and hirame with a mountainous landscape, flowering trees, cherry blossoms, ducks and a po...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Copper, Gold

Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period

Located in Troy, NY

Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

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

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated with images of folding fans, ogi, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The low, rec...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Coral

Japan lake landscape kobako box lacquer - Edo
Japan lake landscape kobako box lacquer - Edo

Japan lake landscape kobako box lacquer - Edo

$4,166

H 2.6 in W 6.7 in D 8 in

Japan lake landscape kobako box lacquer - Edo

Located in PARIS, FR

Rectangular kobako box in takamaki-e and kirigane gold lacquer circled with pewter depicting a lake landscape. Inside and back of the box in nashi-ji lacquer. Japan – Edo period (16...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

$8,333

H 6.11 in W 5.16 in D 5.99 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 kirigane lacquer, golden persimmon tree leaves, among rocks. The compartments are o...

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Antique 1860s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China
Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China

Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful Chinese coromandel brown lacquer cabinet on stand, made for the export market, early to mid-19th century, China, presented on an early 20th century custom fitted stand. ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th century. The lidded box in rectangular form with rounded corner is a classic example...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts

Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts

$44,642Sale Price|25% Off

H 23.82 in W 24.02 in D 18.31 in

Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A fine Japanese pictoral style lacquer cabinet with gilt-metal mounts Kyoto, Edo period, 1670-1690 Decorated in Japanese relief lacquer work, black lacquer ground decorated...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lovely Japanese lacquer rectangular lacquer tray with a slightly scalloped corner and four L shape supporting feet by one of the most celebrated lacquer artist active in Edo period...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A rare Japanese Namban export lacquer coffer with Mon emblems
A rare Japanese Namban export lacquer coffer with Mon emblems

A rare Japanese Namban export lacquer coffer with Mon emblems

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Late Momoyama period, late 16th century The coffer is decorated in black lacquer, urushi, on cedar wood, decorated with gold dust and silver, maki-e, and nashiji, mother-of-pearl, r...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Silver, Copper

Superb Late 16th Century Signed Colonial Japanese Namban Export Lacquer Coffer
Superb Late 16th Century Signed Colonial Japanese Namban Export Lacquer Coffer

Superb Late 16th Century Signed Colonial Japanese Namban Export Lacquer Coffer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Superb late 16th century signed colonial Japanese Namban export lacquer coffer Momoyama period, late 16th/early 17th century, inscribed 'Arisato' on the bottom H. 30.5 x W. 43...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box
Japanese Lacquer Box

Japanese Lacquer Box

$39,850

H 7.25 in W 17.75 in D 13.75 in

Japanese Lacquer Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Fine Japanese Namban Lacquer Jewelry Casket, 17th Century

Fine Japanese Namban Lacquer Jewelry Casket, 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Japanese Namban lacquer transition-style coffer with two drawers Kyoto/Nagasaki, circa 1650 The cartouches with gilt and red decorations of leaves, ferns, grasses, raised silve...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Cypress

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