Maki E

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

The surface is decorated in maki-e of fine scrolling vines with hanging guards.

The hydrangea leaves and branches are masterfully rendered in fluid gold maki-e. For the delicate flower petals, the artisan employed exquisite abalone shell inlay (raden).

The exterior cover is equally lavish, demonstrating complex burnished maki-e (togidashi) and raised lacquer techniques.

The techniques used on this tray include hiramaki-e, the low relief maki-e, mostly with gold powder, that is occasionally intercepted with silver and pewter powder to create a visual...

Elaborated decorated with a bundle of yomogi blossom in a very fine Maki-e technique using both gold and silver powders.

The Material: The exterior is masterfully executed using the advanced togidashi maki-e (burnished maki-e) technique. This incredibly laborious process involves building up the gold d...

The surface of the fubako was elaborately decorated with hiramaki-e (low relief maki-e) and Takamaki-e (high relief) in gold with small silver inlays and ink paint in the lower part ...

There are also two gold maki-e characters on the side of the box "intention".

The surface was decorated with a fine maki-e picture that depicts a masked dancer in motion.

The chest with four drawers having a gold maki‑e cloud and landscape scene over a dark matt lacquer ground, with Nashiji lacquer interior to the drawers.

In the case of this letter opener, hiramaki-e - the flat form of maki-e - has been used, allowing the surface to remain smooth so letters can be opened without damaging the decoratio...

The brushes and knife handle feature their own meticulous maki-e decorations and silver fittings, showcasing uncompromising attention to detail.

The Material: This piece showcases the spectacular Kaga Maki-e tradition, a regional style renowned for its highly decorative and visually striking qualities.

A rare Japanese lacquered wood fubako decorated in Kodaiji maki-e style circa early 17th century the beginning of the Edo period, possibly early toward the end of the Azuchi-Momoyama...

The Era & Origin: Crafted by a skilled Japanese artisan, this piece represents the enduring appeal of classical maki-e techniques. The flawless integration of sprinkled gold, rai...

The brilliant contrast between the deep black lacquer, the golden maki-e, and the pure silver accents is absolutely striking.

The dark, natural wood provides a stunning, high-contrast backdrop for the meticulous gold maki-e lacquer work used to render the intricate pine branches.

The surface was decorated with a very fine maki-e picture that depicts Takasago story. The legend is one of the oldest Japanese mythologies and is associated with a couple and an old...

A fine Japanese red and black maki-e lacquer presentation tray with original tomobako storage box, Taisho period, dated 1917, Japan.

The body of the Shishi was created using Togidashi burnish technique to achieve a dimensional visual effect. The maki-e design was done with extradentary details and mastery.

Each square black lacquer stand with gold maki-e geometric and floral motifs forms a one-piece tray surface in red lacquer fitted with three or four black lacquer cups—stemmed guinom...

The serene landscape is rendered using highly refined gold maki-e techniques, with the gold powder delicately applied to create soft, textured depth.

The Material: The piece is executed using the prestigious hon-kin (pure gold) maki-e technique, demonstrating extraordinary precision and material wealth.

The floral and vine motifs are sculpted using highly advanced gold and silver maki-e techniques, adding a stunning tactile quality that catches the light brilliantly.

The Era & Origin: Crafted by the highly skilled maki-e artisan Shunko, this piece represents the absolute pinnacle of modern Japanese lacquerware.

The Era & Origin: Crafted by the renowned maki-e master Ishii Yutokusai (active until 1862), an artist belonging to the prestigious Koma school lineage.

The surface of the fubako was elaborately decorated mostly with gold hiramaki-e (low relief maki-e) and some Takamaki-e (high relief) in gold and silver were used on the lower part o...

The wide range of decorative techniques, including gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, and togidashi maki-e with hirame flakes, shakudo, and radan inlays, were used harmoniously and cohesiv...

A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...

The tray is heavily decorated with a traditional Maki-e gold, black & red surface. Done by an expert craftsman - this round tray appears to depict a pagoda atop Mount.

Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...

A Japanese ink stone box (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration from Edo period (circa mid-18th century).

The Jubako showcases a phoenix perched on an old pine tree with tails cascading down the side of the boxes. The maki-e was very finely done with silver inlays that has oxidized to bl...

The center features a delicate, highly detailed maki-e depiction of shinobugusa (hare's foot fern), a classical botanical motif rendered with an elegant use of negative space.

The first two tiers are comprised of a pair of short off-set drawers with organic-inspired metal pulls, over a single lower drawer fitted with a patinated metal bail handle, their fr...

It is a tasteful example of the elegance and sophistication found in Japanese maki-e lacquerware.

Large Japanese Maki-E Lacquer Box With Creepy Woodsorrel Mon or Kamon.

The exquisite decoration is executed by the maki-e artist Setsurei, utilizing rich gold powder and the hiramaki-e (flat maki-e) technique.

A large maki-e presentation tray from the Meiji period.

This bold texture contrasts beautifully with the delicate autumn flora, including bellflowers and leaves, which are meticulously decorated with fine gold maki-e and luminous mother o...

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

Upon this dark canvas, the artisan masterfully applied delicate gold maki-e to construct the sweeping landscape. Utilizing varying densities of gold powder alongside togidashi (burni...

It is a museum quality artifact that flawlessly represents the rigorous technical standards and aristocratic aesthetic of classical maki-e artistry.

The Era & Origin: Crafted during the middle to late Edo period, this exceptional writing box represents a high point in traditional Japanese maki-e craftsmanship. Cherished by the ed...

Shaped using advanced molded lacquer techniques, the box is a canvas for a complex interplay of Polished Maki-e (Togidashi) and Chinkin (Gold Inlay). Each petal overlaps in radiant t...

This poetic scene perfectly demonstrates how traditional Japanese maki-e artists absorbed the spiritual essence of classical Chinese landscape painting and transformed it into a dist...

Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original silvered dial fully signed Movado Chronometre Emerto with Breguet style numerals an...

The artist, Jusui, applied meticulous gold maki-e to render the fluid, graceful pine needles.

Against this profound black ground, the maki-e decoration appears to float in space, the gold and silver powders catching light with extraordinary contrast and presence.

The geometric patterns on the edges are original maki-e, and you can see the wear and tear from its age.

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

A superb Japanese comb (kushi) and hairpin (kanzashi) set of exceptional quality, lavishly decorated with rich gold maki-e lacquer design and inlaid abalone shell. The set is signed ...

The body features beautiful maki-e gold scales done individually with togidashi technique and a MOP inlay for the eye.

Remarkably, this piece houses a perfectly preserved, complete suite of original scholar's tools, including the inkstone, water dropper, paper cutting knife, and calligraphy brushes, ...

The Design & Impact: This exquisite antique document box (fubako) beautifully captures the aristocratic elegance of the classical Heian court, heavily inspired by the revered "Ha...

The composition and advanced techniques channel the revered aesthetic of historic "Hatsune Maki-e" while showcasing the incredible precision that defined the Meiji era's golden age o...