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Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays
Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays

Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Japanese miniature kodansu constructed from Kaki wood (Persimmon) circa 19th century, late Meiji period. With its expressive exotic wood grains and exposed tenon construction,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Wood

Fine Japanese Hibachi Lacquer with Inlays Meiji Period
Fine Japanese Hibachi Lacquer with Inlays Meiji Period

Fine Japanese Hibachi Lacquer with Inlays Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Japanese wood Hibachi with copper insert circa 1900-30s end of Meiji to Taisho Period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern Japanese decorative secret puzzle trick box wood inlay Mt Fuji floral.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays
Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays

Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays " A finely crafted Japanese Kusuri Dansu (薬箪笥), or apothecary chest, featuring exceptional geometric marq...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Fine Japanese Inro with Maki-e and Inlay by Shokasai and Shibayama
Fine Japanese Inro with Maki-e and Inlay by Shokasai and Shibayama

Fine Japanese Inro with Maki-e and Inlay by Shokasai and Shibayama

By Shibayama Factory

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese four-case inro stringed together with a silk cord of a carved wood Ojime and a carved ivory netsuke circa 19th century of Edo period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

Beneath, two drawers feature geometric parquetry inlays in contrasting tones, a nod to Hakone yosegi marquetry traditions.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Namban Lacquer and Inlay Coffer Momoyama Period
Japanese Namban Lacquer and Inlay Coffer Momoyama Period

Japanese Namban Lacquer and Inlay Coffer Momoyama Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare Japanese Namban (or Nanban) Lacquer domed coffer circa 1570-1610s of Azuchi-Momoyama to early Edo period. These types of lacquer ware were made for export to European Market a...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji period. It was likely to be used to store inkstone or other scholarly items. The piece...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlays
19th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlays

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlays

Located in Buxton, GB

The design features a Japanese theme with birds and a the most beautiful pearl and shell inlays of various birds, butterflies and poultry that is sure to add a touch of elegance to a...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Shell, Wood

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Floral Elements Enamel Inlays & Gilt Swallows. The slope features a black fitted interior finished with a black velv...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Hibachi with Intricate Inlay
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Hibachi with Intricate Inlay

Pair of antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Hibachi with Intricate Inlay

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) lacquer braziers, or "hibachi". These may be used as beautiful planters, since they have copper lining, but these were created ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Wooden Hibachi, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century
Antique Japanese Wooden Hibachi, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century

Antique Japanese Wooden Hibachi, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A beautiful antique Japanese hibachi crafted from richly grained wood, featuring an elegant inlaid design of a peacock feather.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Kiri Hibachi with Momiji Maki-e and Raden Inlay, 17th c
Pair of Japanese Kiri Hibachi with Momiji Maki-e and Raden Inlay, 17th c

Pair of Japanese Kiri Hibachi with Momiji Maki-e and Raden Inlay, 17th c

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Hibachi of this type were traditionally used for heating and as refined interior furnishings in Japanese residences. The combination of lightweight kiri wood with elaborate lacquer a...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Gold

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture
19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese hand-carved wood seated monkey. The eyes are inlaid and made of glass. The fur and details are very realistic. The piece is signed on the bottom ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Organic Oval Mirror, Ceramic Red Stoneware, Nutmeg, Japanese Shell Inlay, 2026
Organic Oval Mirror, Ceramic Red Stoneware, Nutmeg, Japanese Shell Inlay, 2026

Organic Oval Mirror, Ceramic Red Stoneware, Nutmeg, Japanese Shell Inlay, 2026

Located in Coronado, CA

Organic Oval Mirror, Ceramic Red Stoneware, Nutmeg, Japanese Shell Inlay, 2026 Materials: Ceramic Red Stoneware, Glass Mirror, Found Japanese Shells, Steel Cable Dimensions: 14” tall...

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2010s American American Craftsman Wall Mirrors

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Metal, Other, Wire

Antique Edo Shibayama Inlay Crest Suzuribako
Antique Edo Shibayama Inlay Crest Suzuribako

Antique Edo Shibayama Inlay Crest Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This mid Edo period writing box (suzuribako) is an absolute masterpiece of daimyo (feudal lord) aesthetics, renowned for its dramatic dual nature. The exterior p...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Wood, Urushi lacquer

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Meiji Period, Japan
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Meiji Period, Japan

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A resplendent Japanese gold maki-e lacquer ryoshibako, document box, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The large document box, known in Japan as a ryoshibako, is decorated al...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Gold, Silver

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flowers and birds on gold lacquer ground on the door fronts, and painted and inlay design on the inne...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Located in Chicago, IL

The underside of the lid is decorated with blossoming branches of mother-of-pearl inlay and a maker's mark attributing the work to the style of master illustrator Ogata Kōrin (1658-1...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Late 19th C., Meiji, A Pair of Antique Japanese Keyaki Wooden Pots 'Hibachi'
Late 19th C., Meiji, A Pair of Antique Japanese Keyaki Wooden Pots 'Hibachi'

Late 19th C., Meiji, A Pair of Antique Japanese Keyaki Wooden Pots 'Hibachi'

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Japanese Keyaki wooden Hibachi vessels with inlaid gilt bronze. Hibachi is a traditional Japanese heating device. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century Size:...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Wood

Late 19th C., Meiji, A Pair of Antique Japanese Keyaki Wooden Pots 'Hibachi'
Late 19th C., Meiji, A Pair of Antique Japanese Keyaki Wooden Pots 'Hibachi'

Late 19th C., Meiji, A Pair of Antique Japanese Keyaki Wooden Pots 'Hibachi'

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Japanese Keyaki wooden Hibachi vessels with inlaid mother of pearl and gilt bronze. Hibachi is a traditional Japanese heating device. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, Lat...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Wood

Late 19th C., Meiji, A Pair of Antique Japanese Keyaki Wooden Pots 'Hibachi'
Late 19th C., Meiji, A Pair of Antique Japanese Keyaki Wooden Pots 'Hibachi'

Late 19th C., Meiji, A Pair of Antique Japanese Keyaki Wooden Pots 'Hibachi'

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Japanese Keyaki wooden Hibachi vessels with inlaid colored and gilt bronze. Hibachi is a traditional Japanese heating device. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, Late 19th C...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century Shibayama Four Panel Screen Meiji Period Japan, C.1880
19th Century Shibayama Four Panel Screen Meiji Period Japan, C.1880

19th Century Shibayama Four Panel Screen Meiji Period Japan, C.1880

Located in London, GB

19th century Shibayama four Panel screen Meiji Period Japan C.1880 Mother of pearl inlay in black lacquer depicting a bird in relief with cherry blossom. The lower section with gi...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Pair 19th Century Japanese Wall Shelves
Pair 19th Century Japanese Wall Shelves

Pair 19th Century Japanese Wall Shelves

Located in Houston, TX

Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood wall shelves with inlay and painted foliage motifs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Shelves and Wall C...

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Wood

Mid-19th Century Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Altar Table, Japan, Edo Period
Mid-19th Century Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Altar Table, Japan, Edo Period

Mid-19th Century Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Altar Table, Japan, Edo Period

Located in New York, NY

Japan, late Edo period, possibly earlier. Raden (螺鈿) is a traditional Japanese decorative technique, originating in the Nara period, used to inlay thin layers of mother-of-pearl or...

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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Gold

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese i...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

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Copper

Tiger Bamboo Wall Mirror With Chinoisserie Inlay Panels
Tiger Bamboo Wall Mirror With Chinoisserie Inlay Panels

Tiger Bamboo Wall Mirror With Chinoisserie Inlay Panels

Located in Bruton, GB

An exceptional tiger bamboo mirror featuring an architectural pagoda-form silhouette and richly detailed chinoiserie accents. Crafted with natural bamboo poles arranged in a layered,...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Wood, Mirror

Pair of Japanese Abalone And Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis With Copper Inserts
Pair of Japanese Abalone And Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis With Copper Inserts

Pair of Japanese Abalone And Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis With Copper Inserts

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pair of Japanese Abalone and Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis with copper inserts, Late Meiji period, early 20th century. Signed. The images of birds and flowers are artistically inlai...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer, Shell

Exclusive Japanese screen/room divider made of black lacquer, painted and inlaid
Exclusive Japanese screen/room divider made of black lacquer, painted and inlaid

Exclusive Japanese screen/room divider made of black lacquer, painted and inlaid

Located in Berlin, DE

Exclusive Japanese screen/room divider made of black lacquer, painted and inlaid Carved in wood, lacquered, the individual parts standing on feet. On a black lacquer background, gol...

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20th Century Japanese Screens and Room Dividers

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Stone, Quartz

Japanese Chairs attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880, set of 4
Japanese Chairs attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880, set of 4

Japanese Chairs attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880, set of 4

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Superb set of 4 Japanese chairs. Carved and inlaid wood. Backrest pediments decorated with vegetal friezes marquetry. Feet in the shape of animal claw paws, characteristic of the st...

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century
Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo period, 18th century. A complete matching set of lacquered iron work; the cuirass with dragonfly decoration and blue lacing, a Kaga schoo...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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Metal, Silver, Foil, Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Black Lacquer Ebonized and Inlaid Wood Organic End Tables
Pair of Black Lacquer Ebonized and Inlaid Wood Organic End Tables

Pair of Black Lacquer Ebonized and Inlaid Wood Organic End Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of black lacquer ebonized and inlaid wood organic end tables. Also great as nightstands.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme End Tables

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Pair of Black Lacquer Ebonized and Inlaid Wood Organic End Tables
Pair of Black Lacquer Ebonized and Inlaid Wood Organic End Tables

Pair of Black Lacquer Ebonized and Inlaid Wood Organic End Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of black lacquer ebonized and inlaid wood organic end tables. Also great as nightstands.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme End Tables

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period

Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo

This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven c...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Elegant Six-Panel Japanese Screen, 1920s
Elegant Six-Panel Japanese Screen, 1920s

Elegant Six-Panel Japanese Screen, 1920s

Located in Cesena, FC

Elegant Six-Panel Japanese Screen, 1920s Fascinating 1920s screen with details of fine Japanese workmanship. The screen, composed of six lacquered panels, rests on bracket feet with...

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

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Japanese Miniature Inlay Box
Japanese Miniature Inlay Box

Japanese Miniature Inlay Box

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H 15 in W 14.25 in D 6 in

Japanese Miniature Inlay Box

Located in Milton, DE

A finely inlaid Japanese miniature inlay box of good condition with wear commensurate with age.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Nagasaki Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Display Cabinet
Japanese Nagasaki Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Display Cabinet

Japanese Nagasaki Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Display Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Nagasaki lacquer and colored mother of pearl inlaid display cabinet (Kazaridana) on a stand, possibly intended for export, with the charming design of folding fans as the ra...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Shibayama Inlaid & Carved Folding Screen, "Eagles", Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1890
Shibayama Inlaid & Carved Folding Screen, "Eagles", Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1890

Shibayama Inlaid & Carved Folding Screen, "Eagles", Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1890

Located in L'Etang, FR

Folding screen / room divider. In carved, inlaid and lacquered wood. Carved with birds and foliage. The central panels are inlaid on one side, on the theme of birds of prey / ra...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Screens and Room Dividers

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Bone, Wood

19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box
19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box

19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box

Located in London, GB

Fine Bunko (document box) and Suzuribako (writing box), style of Ogawa Haritsu, seal mark of KAN. Each of typical form and decorated in gold hiramakie, takamakie, kirigane, muranash...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Other Antiquities

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Copper, Silver

19th Century Napoleon III Box with Japanese Decoration
19th Century Napoleon III Box with Japanese Decoration

19th Century Napoleon III Box with Japanese Decoration

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H 3.94 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Napoleon III Box with Japanese Decoration

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Rare quality of execution for this precious Napoleon III period box in rosewood, pewter, brass, copper, bone and mother-of-pearl (burgau and sea-ear). All the sides are decorated wit...

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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Land of the Rising Sun - Cabinet inspiration by contemporary Japanese aesthetics
Land of the Rising Sun - Cabinet inspiration by contemporary Japanese aesthetics

Land of the Rising Sun - Cabinet inspiration by contemporary Japanese aesthetics

By Nada Debs

Located in Beirut, LB

The land of the rising sun cabinet reflects Nada Deb’s inspiration by contemporary Japanese aesthetics, using local craft from the Middle Eastern region. The craft involves mother of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Cabinets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'L' by Tamen
Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'L' by Tamen

Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'L' by Tamen

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H 0.79 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in

Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'L' by Tamen

By Yoshiaki Ito

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zogan “Embedded Ware” uniquely combines traditionally distinct Japanese dishware materials—hardwood and enamel. The fusion of organic and enamel employs innovative craftsmanship resu...

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2010s Japanese Other Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Enamel

Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'S' by Tamen
Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'S' by Tamen

Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'S' by Tamen

By Yoshiaki Ito

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zogan “Embedded Ware” uniquely combines traditionally distinct Japanese dishware materials hardwood and enamel. The fusion of organic and enamel employs innovative craftsmanship resu...

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2010s Japanese Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Enamel

Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'S' by Tamen
Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'S' by Tamen

Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'S' by Tamen

By Yoshiaki Ito

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zogan “Embedded ware” uniquely combines traditionally distinct Japanese dishware materials—hardwood and enamel. The fusion of organic and enamel employs innovative craftsmanship resu...

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2010s Japanese Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Enamel

"Zōgan" Wooden Embedded Decorative Porcelain 'S' by Tamen
"Zōgan" Wooden Embedded Decorative Porcelain 'S' by Tamen

"Zōgan" Wooden Embedded Decorative Porcelain 'S' by Tamen

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H 1.58 in W 4.73 in D 4.93 in

"Zōgan" Wooden Embedded Decorative Porcelain 'S' by Tamen

By Yoshiaki Ito

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zogan “Embedded Ware” uniquely combines traditionally distinct Japanese dishware materials—hardwood and porcelain. The fusion of organic and ceramic employs innovative craftsmanship ...

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2010s Japanese Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'L' by Tamen
Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'L' by Tamen

Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'L' by Tamen

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H 0.79 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in

Zōgan, Enamel Embedded Decorative Wooden Tray 'L' by Tamen

By Yoshiaki Ito

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zogan “Embedded Ware” uniquely combines traditionally distinct Japanese dishware materials—hardwood and enamel. The fusion of organic and enamel employs innovative craftsmanship resu...

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2010s Japanese Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Enamel

Japan "Butterfly" Keyaki Wood and Copper Inlay Garden Planter or Coffee Table
Japan "Butterfly" Keyaki Wood and Copper Inlay Garden Planter or Coffee Table

Japan "Butterfly" Keyaki Wood and Copper Inlay Garden Planter or Coffee Table

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and serene way to accent your indoor art space or outdoor garden space with this rare handcrafted treasure from Japan! Our hard to find antique early to mid-20th ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Located in Chicago, IL

This handled box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese inc...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Modern Japanese Maki-e and Inlayed Lacquer Box by Ida Nobuaki
Modern Japanese Maki-e and Inlayed Lacquer Box by Ida Nobuaki

Modern Japanese Maki-e and Inlayed Lacquer Box by Ida Nobuaki

Located in Atlanta, GA

A magnificent lacquer box with intricate Maki-e decorations and mother of pearl in inlays by Japanese lacquer artist Ida Nobuaki (1892-1974). The box is dated early to mid-20th centu...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Whimsical Mechanical Bird Cigarette Box Holder Inlay Mix Woods
Whimsical Mechanical Bird Cigarette Box Holder Inlay Mix Woods

Whimsical Mechanical Bird Cigarette Box Holder Inlay Mix Woods

Located in San Diego, CA

Art Deco inlay mix woods bird cigarette box holder, dispenser great and unique piece in working condition.

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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Wood and Copper Lined Inlaid Braziers, Circa 1870
Pair of Japanese Wood and Copper Lined Inlaid Braziers, Circa 1870

Pair of Japanese Wood and Copper Lined Inlaid Braziers, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Japanese carved wood and interior lined copper braziers with decorative exterior inlaid brass, copper and bronze lotus flowers, Late 19th century.   

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

JAPAN 1920 Taisho Period Rabbit Ojime Carved In Precious Wood & Onyx
JAPAN 1920 Taisho Period Rabbit Ojime Carved In Precious Wood & Onyx

JAPAN 1920 Taisho Period Rabbit Ojime Carved In Precious Wood & Onyx

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese ojime from the Taishō Period (1912-1926). This is a beautiful and very cute ojime created in the imperial Japan during the Taishō period, circa 1920. The sculptural ojime w...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Onyx

Japanese Meiji Shibayama Cabinet
Japanese Meiji Shibayama Cabinet

Japanese Meiji Shibayama Cabinet

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H 55 in W 28 in D 13 in

Japanese Meiji Shibayama Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Beautiful signed and finely detail Japanese Meiji period Shibayama cabinet. Many of the individual lacquer panels are signed by the artist. The cabinet is in excellent unrestored con...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Exceptional Japanese Lacquer Koro
Exceptional Japanese Lacquer Koro

Exceptional Japanese Lacquer Koro

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H 2.75 in Dm 4.75 in

Exceptional Japanese Lacquer Koro

Located in Austin, TX

An extremely fine Japanese lacquer koro (incense burner). The lobed body decorated with a landscape or garden scene, replete with rock Formations, willow, bamboo and a flowering tr...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Coral, Pewter, Gold, Copper

Japanese Lacquer Box with Water Lily Design
Japanese Lacquer Box with Water Lily Design

Japanese Lacquer Box with Water Lily Design

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H 7.49 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

Japanese Lacquer Box with Water Lily Design

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A Japanese lacquer box of exceptional quality with an intricate waterlily inlay design. It has an inner compartment, with a delicate maki e decoration of a full moon with dragonflies...

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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer and Geometric Meiji Period Inlaid Tray
Japanese Lacquer and Geometric Meiji Period Inlaid Tray

Japanese Lacquer and Geometric Meiji Period Inlaid Tray

Located in New Windsor, NY

Circa 1880-1900. The inlays look to be oak, rosewood and some other exotic woods.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Oak, Lacquer

Small Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Container Kogo
Small Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Container Kogo

Small Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Container Kogo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small antique Japanese lacquered round box used to contain incense powder (it is called Kogo), circa Edo period (17-18th century). The form round box with a fitted lid with subtly ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Round Lacquer Storage Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell
Japanese Round Lacquer Storage Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

Japanese Round Lacquer Storage Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

Located in Prahran, Victoria

An elegantly decorated round, black lacquer, vintage Japanese box with a simple design of a moon rise over branches in bud, with the branches depicted using a gold maki e technique a...

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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Tantalus Set with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Tantalus Set with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Tantalus Set with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

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H 8.8 in W 11 in D 8 in

Tantalus Set with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Located in Chicago, IL

Tantalus case with hinged lid covered in hand-painting and Mother-of-Pearl inlay depicting a Japanese landscape with houses and trees. Box contains set of 6 hand-cut crystal decante...

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20th Century Japanese Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Box by Yoshifumi Takeuchi
Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Box by Yoshifumi Takeuchi

Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Box by Yoshifumi Takeuchi

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Contemporary Japanese red, blue and gold lacquer box of unusual arching form and heavy, carved construction by the known lacquer artist Yoshifumi Takeuchi. Decorated on its lid wi...

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1990s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Unique 19th Century Japanese Gold and Lacquered Cabinet
Unique 19th Century Japanese Gold and Lacquered Cabinet

Unique 19th Century Japanese Gold and Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Paris, FR

Unique 19th century Japanese cabinet, lacquered cabinet in all sides. Decorated with the ancient Maki-e Technick using gold powder, silver powder or inlaid bronze in the ornaments e...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

Japanese Connoisseurs Fine Antique Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Smoking Tansu, 19thc.
Japanese Connoisseurs Fine Antique Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Smoking Tansu, 19thc.

Japanese Connoisseurs Fine Antique Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Smoking Tansu, 19thc.

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare one-of-a-kind Japanese Antique Portable Inlaid with mother of pearl -in classic Japanese raden technique- smoking Tansu with a Kiseru pipe, 19th century You dont need to be a ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze, Copper

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Japanese Wood Inlay For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese wood inlay available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, shell and mother-of-pearl, every Japanese wood inlay was constructed with great care. There are 101 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese wood inlay you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese wood inlay you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese wood inlay made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made Japanese wood inlay has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Yoshiaki Ito, Charleton and Giordano Viganò are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Wood Inlay?

Prices for a Japanese wood inlay can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $1,122,559, while the average can fetch as much as $3,873.