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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 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...

Japanese lacquer ikebana vase dating to the mid-20th century, decorated with a stylized waterwheel design in maki-e and raden mother-of-pearl inlay. The cylindrical black lacquer bo...

The exterior of each bowl is finely decorated with traditional Japanese patterns rendered in lacquer, while the interior is embellished with a pomegranate motif executed in the maki-...

Combined with the raised maki-e decoration, the finish gives the piece exceptional depth and brilliance.

Japanese Meiji Miniature Gold Maki-e Ceremonial Sake and Dining Set An unusually detailed miniature Japanese ceremonial sake and dining service from the Meiji period, circa 1880–1900.

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 combination of sculptural form, lustrous black lacquer and finely executed maki-e makes this an attractive display piece for ceramics, sculpture, ikebana or other decorative obje...

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.

Japanese Meiji Period Miniature Gold Maki-e Lacquer Presentation Tray This is a miniature Japanese lacquer serving or presentation tray, known as a bon (盆), dating to the Meiji peri...

The combination of a porcelain body with extensive lacquer and maki-e decoration makes these vases particularly striking.

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.

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

This Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Kinkaku-ji Box by Zohiko dates to the late Meiji period, circa 1910.

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.

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...

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...

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 fo...

Pair of Japanese Meiji Miniature Gold Maki-e Lacquer Takatsuki Stands A finely executed pair of miniature Japanese takatsuki pedestal dishes dating to the Meiji period, circa 1890–1...

Japanese Meiji Miniature Gold Maki-e Two-Tier Jūbako, circa 1890 A diminutive Japanese Meiji-period stacking box, or jūbako (重箱), dating to approximately 1880–1900.

The birds are finely rendered in gold and silver-toned maki-e, with careful attention to the layered wing feathers, long tail plumage, slender legs, and individual facial details.

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

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 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.

A striking and powerful Japanese maki-e lacquer fubako, box for letters, with hawk, cherry, and Fuji, late Edo Period, circa 1850, Japan.

Its plumage is rendered predominantly in silver maki-e, with finely articulated feathers and restrained gold accents to the beak, neck, tail and legs.

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...

A very fine Japanese gold maki-e lacquer round confectionary box, kashibako, featuring bamboo and Tokugawa mon, late Edo Period, mid 19th century, Japan.

The Material & Technique: The leaves and flowers are rendered through a sophisticated combination of colored maki-e, gold and silver powders, and raden shell inlay.

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

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 tr...

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...

This impressive historical object is distinguished by the exceptional quality of its traditional maki-e lacquer work. The broad paddle and handle are formed in beautifully finished b...

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 brillia...

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

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.

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

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 ...

An antique lacquer suzuribako (硯箱, writing/inkstone box) decorated in gold and silver makie with a design of ripened rice ears bending in the wind (稲, ine) over a field, with naruko ...

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 lacq...

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 ...

An antique suzuribako (硯箱, writing/inkstone box) dating from the Meiji to Taisho period, the interior finished in nashiji (梨地, "pear-skin ground") sprinkled lacquer. The lid is decor...

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...