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-century Japan. The set is finished in traditional gold maki-e lacquer (a Japanese technique in which fine

gold Maki-e and wonderful Raden shell inlays decoration. This rather unusual piece was likely made on

style for the maki-e decoration on his lacquer work. Their close collaboration led to a revival of the

masterfully combined hiramaki-e (flat gold lacquer) and togidashi (burnished lacquer) techniques to build the

combination of maki-e (gold lacquer) and raden (mother-of-pearl inlay), executed with exceptional balance and

is finished in two deep red lacquers arranged in a radiant pattern, accented with elegant gold maki-e

finely decorated with an elegant maki-e design. The refined composition and subtle use of lacquer and

a splendid Maki-e interior decoration in sharp contrast with the plain exterior. With masterful

integrity, even the hidden surfaces and drawer interiors are finished with expensive nashiji and maki-e

, adorned with fine gold maki-e linework that captures the intricate weave of the basket and the soft sway

item, used to store small personal items, with very fine maki-e workmanship. The exterior shows a

, calligraphy, or high-end collecting, it perfectly represents the evolution of traditional maki-e techniques

officially designated a Japanese Living National Treasure (Ningen Kokuho) in 1985 for his mastery of maki-e

highlight the gold maki-e. The original silk cords provide a rare pop of historical color (green and violet

with highly precise gold maki-e. The fluid, complex linework is meticulously arranged, reflecting the

decorated with a stunning maki-e picture that depicts an elaborate boat sailing on the waves hosting a

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.

maki-e (burnished lacquer). The thick, sculptural application of gold on the deer and landscape

luster. Over this sparkling surface, the artisan employed a sophisticated combination of hiramaki-e (flat

luster. The artisan employed the advanced takamaki-e (raised lacquer) technique alongside kirikane (cut

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

very similar to ink painting except that it was done in hiramaki-e technique. Confident, bold strokes

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

Impressive suzuribako writing box decorated in gold and tin maki-e lacquer on a nashiji ground. The

lacquer meticulously adorned with pure gold takamaki-e (raised lacquer) and oki hirame (individually

primarily black lacquered, but feature a dragon pattern in maki-e around the edges. The box is inscribed

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 ...

China, these animals symbolizes guardians to ward off evil spirits. Hiramaki-e was used in combination

Japanese lacquerware method of sprinkling decorative gold or silver powder onto lacquer is called maki-e

elaborately decorated with hiramaki-e and a low takamaki-e on a mottled Mura-nashiji background. The motifs on

gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and kirigane on black background, the three motifs were used in various

black lacquer. The floral crests are sculpted using the takamaki-e (raised gold lacquer) method, giving

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...

near square form with rounded corners, The surface is decorated with gold hiramaki-e and kirigane with

Inrô in gilded lacquer according to the takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and kirigane techniques, with five

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

, there is always room to add. This brilliant necklace a Tahitian pearl is dressed through the maki-e

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

An antique Japanese table with inlaid mother-of-pearl (Raden) and gold maki-e over brown lacquer

Dimensions: each approx. 23 × 23 × 26 cm Material: Black lacquer with gold maki-e decoration

An exquisite small Japanese maki-e lacquer stacking box for incense and accessories, ju-kobako

“Maki” è un tappeto rotondo ispirato alle tecniche di stampa giapponesi con un pattern floreale. È

A large Japanese black lacquer and maki-e lacquer decorated footed pedestal bowl and cover

gold lacquer (maki-e) and inlaid with mother-of-pearl (raden). Mon style decoration (family emblem) of

tōyama (distant mountains) motif rendered in Kōrin-style maki-e, referencing the decorative aesthetic

Dimensions: 23 × 23 × 26 cm Material: Black lacquer with maki-e decoration Box: Signed tomobako

worked in maki-e lacquer, taka-maki-e, and raden, all against a lush ground of gold nashiji. Fitted with

Kobako in nashiji lacquer of square shape with a hira maki-e décor of a blossoming cherry tree

, and copper raised hira-maki-e, with the zig-zagging plank bridges in deep reddish brown polished

chest with two outlined drawers showcases fine surface decoration of gold and silver maki-e in low

black lacquered wood and finely decorated in gold using the traditional maki-e technique. The piece

A Japanese writing box with ink stone (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration circa

made of lacquered wood in a deep brown color with surface Maki-e decoration that mostly consists of

faces of gold maki-e and black lacquer decorated to form a large landscape scene. The interior of the

national bird of Japan, roosting in flowering cherry tree branches above flowering peonies and 'maki-e

Wasaburo, maki-e lacquer under Matsuoka Kippei, and painting under Kishinami Ryukei. He eventually moved to

(maki-e) and inlaid with mother-of-pearl (raden). Decorated with three main bands of floral motifs