Maki E

Togidashi maki-e — literally "polished-out maki-e" — is a technique of extraordinary patience and precision.

The bodies are crafted from paulownia wood (kiri) and richly decorated with maki-e lacquer depicting autumn maple leaves (momiji), enhanced with delicate raden (mother-of-pearl) inla...

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...

The flawless control of the gold powder, the complex layering of the lacquer, and the meticulous attention to detail represent the maturity of Edo-period maki-e artistry, making this...

A superb Japanese wooden hibachi crafted from kiri wood (paulownia), distinguished by its elegant proportions and unique maki-e lacquer decoration. The surface is beautifully adorne...

After mastering Kaga maki-e under his father, he built a prominent career focused on Nitten and Japan Contemporary Crafts exhibitions.

The exterior of the chest was lacquered red on which elaborate gold Maki-e, both hiramaki-e and takamaki-e, were used to depict several sceneries.

The surface is richly adorned with a harmonious combination of maki-e (gold lacquer) and raden (mother-of-pearl inlay), executed with exceptional balance and restraint.

The Design & Impact: This antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully illustrates a sweeping, poetic natural landscape. The cover features a dynamic composition of overlapping m...

The rounded form is finished in two deep red lacquers arranged in a radiant pattern, accented with elegant gold maki-e paulownia leaves. The harmony of warm red tones and gold decora...

Once opened, the viewer is struck with a splendid Maki-e interior decoration in sharp contrast with the plain exterior.

This superb Japanese footed lacquer tray dates to the late Edo–Meiji period (19th century) and is finely decorated with an elegant maki-e design. The refined composition and subtle u...

Demonstrating uncompromising artisanal integrity, even the hidden surfaces and drawer interiors are finished with expensive nashiji and maki-e detailing. The piece houses beautifully...

The Material: The exterior is enveloped in a flawlessly polished black lacquer ground, adorned with fine gold maki-e linework that captures the intricate weave of the basket and the ...

A rather design for a desktop item, used to store small personal items, with very fine maki-e workmanship. The exterior shows a slight browning of the black lacquer due to oxidation ...

The flowing water, rendered in delicate silver maki-e, creates a striking and elegant contrast against the golden pine branches, evoking a profound sense of tranquil, distant space.

Created for use in tea ceremonies, calligraphy, or high-end collecting, it perfectly represents the evolution of traditional maki-e techniques into contemporary, highly decorative ar...

Styling Tip: Place it on a dark wood console or a silk runner to highlight the gold maki-e. The original silk cords provide a rare pop of historical color (green and violet) that can...

The Era & Origin: Crafted by the legendary lacquer artist Terai Naoji (1912 to 1998), who was officially designated a Japanese Living National Treasure (Ningen Kokuho) in 1985 for hi...

Complementing this, the surrounding botanical and flowing water motifs are rendered with burnished maki-e (togidashi), creating a soft, atmospheric spatial depth that contrasts beaut...

The surface was decorated with a stunning maki-e picture that depicts an elaborate boat sailing on the waves hosting a lively gathering.

The Material: The foundation is a rich black lacquer ground, adorned with highly precise gold maki-e. The fluid, complex linework is meticulously arranged, reflecting the perfect bal...

Together these three objects constitute a complete symbolic vocabulary of Buddhist ritual, rendered in gold maki-e with the precision and refinement of a master lacquer artist.

The intricate motifs are brought to life through a masterful combination of takamaki-e (raised lacquer), hiramaki-e (flat lacquer), and togidashi maki-e (burnished lacquer).

Japan, Edo to Meiji period, a long rectangular document box with hinged cover, decorated with a bird and a floral basket, The locker is not functioning.

The remarkable lacquer box is protected by a custom silk shifuku drawstring bag, and further housed in a protective outer tomobako inscribed "Momoyama jidai Aoi maki-e kyara-bako (Mo...

The Design & Impact: This exceptional antique two-tier writing box (suzuribako) beautifully illustrates a sweeping, continuous landscape. The lid and sides are masterfully decorated ...

The Design & Impact:This magnificent antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully illustrates an auspicious scene of mandarin ducks resting by a stream beneath an ancient plum tree. ...

The inro is signed on the bottom as shown. Maki-e signature Shokasai and an MOP plaque with Shibayama.

Japan, Edo to Meiji period, decorated with morning glory and a bird in hiramaki-e.

A Japanese roiro lacquer scholar combo box with an upper tier of inkstone box (Suzuribako) and a lower document box (Ryoshibako) circa 1910-30s (end of Meiji to Showa period). The hi...

Impressive suzuribako writing box decorated in gold and tin maki-e lacquer on a nashiji ground. The lid is adorned with a composition depicting a pine and a plum tree whose trunks in...

The Design & Impact: This exquisite antique writing box (suzuribako) exudes the dignified and highly formalized elegance of the Japanese aristocracy. The cover features a brilliant, ...

The Design & Impact: This museum quality, tiered writing box (kasane suzuribako) represents a breathtaking convergence of traditional calligraphy (shodo) and the highly formalized Ja...

The Design & Impact: This extraordinary mid Edo period writing box (suzuribako) represents the absolute pinnacle of aristocratic samurai aesthetics. The cover is masterfully decorate...

The braziers are primarily black lacquered, but feature a dragon pattern in maki-e around the edges. The box is inscribed. There are some stains on the box.

A set of four Japanese shallow footed bowls or dishes in red lacquer with predominantly gold Makie design circa 1920s-1930s Taisho period. Each was decorated with hiramakie painting ...

A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finish...

The Japanese lacquerware method of sprinkling decorative gold or silver powder onto lacquer is called maki-e. The bottom two drawers in each cabinet contain a pair of smaller lidded ...

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa late 18th century of Edo period. The rectangular box features a deep lid with rounded corner...

Sagejubako is a portable lunch or picnic set that became popular in the early Edo period when an additional meal was added between breakfast and dinner. It normally consists of a han...

The Design & Impact: This extraordinary matched set of a document box (ryoshi-bako) and a writing box (suzuribako) exemplifies the restrained, aristocratic elegance of Kyoto lacquerw...

Extremely Rare Tokugawa Clan Kimono Hanger with Makie Lacquer and Gilded Fittings Edo Period, 18th–19th Century Dimensions: H 166 cm × L 187 cm × W 41.5 cm Materials: Wood, Lacquer...

A Japanese four-case inro with a stringed carved wood netsuke circa 19th century. The inro has a near square form with rounded corners, The surface is decorated with gold hiramaki-e ...

Inrô in gilded lacquer according to the takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and kirigane techniques, with five squares of a mountain lake landscape. On the first side, there is a man on horsebac...

An elegant O-natsume (tea caddy) decorated in nashiji lacquer with gold maki-e, featuring bamboo leaves and graceful vine tendrils.

Suzuribako box (empty) in black lacquer. Gold maki-e decoration of a river bordered by peonies, one with red highlights.

Maki-e are two Japanese words which mean sprinkle (maki) picture (e) and that more or less explains the concept.

A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century, Meiji period.

An antique Japanese table with inlaid mother-of-pearl (Raden) and gold maki-e over brown lacquer. Japan, late Edo period, possibly earlier.

An exquisite small Japanese maki-e lacquer stacking box for incense and accessories, ju-kobako, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.

“Maki” è un tappeto contemporaneo estremamente performante e versatile.

A large Japanese black lacquer and maki-e lacquer decorated footed pedestal bowl and cover featuring the Fujiwara mon, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

Namban lacquerware is characterized by a decoration in gold maki-e lacquer and inlaid mother-of-pearl (raden).

The present work features an elegant tōyama (distant mountains) motif rendered in Kōrin-style maki-e, referencing the decorative aesthetic associated with Ogata Kōrin.

Executed in deep black lacquer and adorned with delicate maki-e (gold and silver sprinkled designs), the surface is encircled by plants representing the four seasons—each rendered wi...

Kobako in nashiji lacquer of square shape with a hira maki-e décor of a blossoming cherry tree. Both of the four sides are adorned with golden lacquer cherry flowers, represented i...