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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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

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

Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays

H 3.25 in W 3.125 in D 4.75 in
Talea Inlay Wood Tray, Japanese Inspiration, Hand-Made by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
A delicate inlay of Japanese inspiration decorates this minimalist tray. Different types of wood
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

Talea Inlay Wood Tray, Japanese Inspiration, Hand-Made by Giordano Viganò
Talea Inlay Wood Tray, Japanese Inspiration, Hand-Made by Giordano Viganò

Talea Inlay Wood Tray, Japanese Inspiration, Hand-Made by Giordano Viganò

H 1.58 in W 21.66 in D 10.63 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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

H 8 in W 8.75 in D 6.25 in
Pair of Japanese Bronze Vase with Metal Inlays by Mitsufune
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of elegant vases of solid oiled bronze from the Meiji era, Japan (1868-1912). In a Classic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Bronze Vase with Metal Inlays by Mitsufune
Pair of Japanese Bronze Vase with Metal Inlays by Mitsufune

Pair of Japanese Bronze Vase with Metal Inlays by Mitsufune

H 7.25 in Dm 3.2 in
Japanese Namban Lacquer and Inlay Coffer Momoyama Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Japanese Namban Lacquer domed coffer circa 1570-1610s of Azuchi-Momoyama to early Edo period
Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Japanese Namban Lacquer and Inlay Coffer Momoyama Period

H 14.75 in W 26.8 in D 12.7 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

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

H 3.4 in W 10 in D 11.5 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Shell, 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

H 3.5 in W 2.25 in D 1 in
Japanese Lacquered Wood Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese lacquered wood table (in Chinese style) with m.o.p. inlay.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Furniture

Japanese Lacquered Wood Table
Japanese Lacquered Wood Table

Japanese Lacquered Wood Table

H 15.5 in W 21.5 in D 13 in
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Floral Elements Enamel Inlays & Gilt
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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

H 3.75 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Japanese lacquer rectangular lacquer tray with a slightly scalloped corner and four L
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period

H 1.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.25 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

H 6 in W 4 in D 4.5 in
Four Panel Tropical Underwater Scene with Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wood Panel
Located in Soquel, CA
Four Panel Tropical Underwater Scene with Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wood Panel Elaborate four
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Wood, Acrylic

Four Panel Tropical Underwater Scene with Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wood Panel
Four Panel Tropical Underwater Scene with Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wood Panel

Four Panel Tropical Underwater Scene with Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wood Panel

H 62 in W 37.25 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
abalone and Mother-of-Pearl inlays in a floral composition reflecting the aesthetic taste. Japan, made
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

H 30.25 in W 17.5 in D 12 in
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
(Korean Empire to Japanese Colonial Period). The square cabinet each is fitted with a pair of single panel
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

H 53 in W 63.5 in D 14.75 in
Midcentury Japanese Coffee Table In Wood And Seagrass, Japan, 1960s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Japanese coffee table made of wood and seagrass, Japan 1960s. A nice example of a
Category

Vintage 1950s Japonisme Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Seagrass, Wood

Midcentury Japanese Coffee Table In Wood And Seagrass, Japan, 1960s
Midcentury Japanese Coffee Table In Wood And Seagrass, Japan, 1960s

Midcentury Japanese Coffee Table In Wood And Seagrass, Japan, 1960s

H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Panel with Gold, Mother of Pearl and Coral Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period single panel table screen finely ornate with gold, mother of pearl and coral
Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Coral, Gold

Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Panel with Gold, Mother of Pearl and Coral Inlay
Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Panel with Gold, Mother of Pearl and Coral Inlay

Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Panel with Gold, Mother of Pearl and Coral Inlay

H 8 in W 5 in D 6 in
Antique Teak Wood and Shell Inlay Rice Container
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak wood container originally used to store rice. We have added the shell inlay by
Category

Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Shell, Reclaimed Wood, Teak, Wood

Antique Teak Wood and Shell Inlay Rice Container
Antique Teak Wood and Shell Inlay Rice Container

Antique Teak Wood and Shell Inlay Rice Container

H 10 in W 37 in D 12 in
Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export lacquered wood knife boxes with mother-of-pearl inlay of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Knife Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes
Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes

H 13.5 in W 8.75 in D 7.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Shadona Etagere Cabinet, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese yosegi zaiku marquetry etagere display cabinet, shadona, Meiji Period, circa
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood, Softwood

Japanese Marquetry Shadona Etagere Cabinet, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Marquetry Shadona Etagere Cabinet, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Marquetry Shadona Etagere Cabinet, Meiji Period, Japan

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H 40 in W 30 in D 14.75 in
French Inlay Wood Coffee Table by Emile Gallé (1846-1904)
By Emile Gallé
Located in IT
Elegant coffee table in finely inlaid wood, signed Emile Gallé (1846-1904), France This refined
Category

Antique 19th Century French Tray Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

French Inlay Wood Coffee Table by Emile Gallé (1846-1904)
French Inlay Wood Coffee Table by Emile Gallé (1846-1904)

French Inlay Wood Coffee Table by Emile Gallé (1846-1904)

H 32.68 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door in teak wood with the remnants of the original pretty coral color. We added the
Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay

H 64 in W 1 in D 26 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door in teak wood with remnants of the original color. We added the shell inlay by
Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay

H 66 in W 2 in D 27.5 in
Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese cast, carved, and parcel gilt bronze sculpture, okimono, of a kneeling
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan

H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
Organic Minimal Handcrafted Solid Wood Oak Coffee Table with Brass Inlay
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Ishi coffee table is a stunning piece of furniture that is inspired by the katana, the Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Brass

Organic Minimal Handcrafted Solid Wood Oak Coffee Table with Brass Inlay
Organic Minimal Handcrafted Solid Wood Oak Coffee Table with Brass Inlay

Organic Minimal Handcrafted Solid Wood Oak Coffee Table with Brass Inlay

H 15.75 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Organic Minimal Handcrafted Solid Wood Oak Black Coffee Table with Brass Inlay
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Ishi coffee table is a stunning piece of furniture that is inspired by the katana, the Japanese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Organic Minimal Handcrafted Solid Wood Oak Black Coffee Table with Brass Inlay
Organic Minimal Handcrafted Solid Wood Oak Black Coffee Table with Brass Inlay

Organic Minimal Handcrafted Solid Wood Oak Black Coffee Table with Brass Inlay

H 15.75 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
of a bat. This chest is full of symbolism. The wood used, keyaki, or Japanese elm, is considered a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in
END OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF JAPANESE VASES
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of wooden vases lacquered in an elegant shade of blue, and decorated with light wood
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

END OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF JAPANESE VASES
END OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF JAPANESE VASES

END OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF JAPANESE VASES

H 17.72 in Dm 8.67 in
Japanese Champleve Vase Lamp
Located in Wilson, NC
Japanese champleve vase lamp, this is an antique vase converted to a lamp with base in the late
Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Champleve Vase Lamp
Japanese Champleve Vase Lamp

Japanese Champleve Vase Lamp

H 17 in Dm 5.75 in
Japanese Cabinet In Lacquer And Shibayama, Japan Meiji Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Rare Japanese Shibayama cabinet with multiple drawers and sliding panels. The two central leaves
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Cabinet In Lacquer And Shibayama, Japan Meiji Period
Japanese Cabinet In Lacquer And Shibayama, Japan Meiji Period

Japanese Cabinet In Lacquer And Shibayama, Japan Meiji Period

H 66.15 in W 42.13 in D 27.96 in
Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A dramatic Japanese iron tsuba in the nanban (foreign) style, decorated with dragons and openwork
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Iron, Silver

Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan
Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan

Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan

H 1.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Lacquer and Geometric Meiji Period Inlaid Tray
Located in Garnerville, NY
Japanese inlaid, lacquered and gilded tray. Possibly for the sacred tea ceremony. This tray has
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Oak, Lacquer

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

Japanese Lacquer and Geometric Meiji Period Inlaid Tray

H 1.5 in W 17.5 in D 11.25 in
Japan 1890 Meiji Shibayama Round Urn in Gilded Wood and Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
imperial Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. This is a little urn with a lid crafted in gilded wood
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf

Japan 1890 Meiji Shibayama Round Urn in Gilded Wood and Sterling Silver
Japan 1890 Meiji Shibayama Round Urn in Gilded Wood and Sterling Silver

Japan 1890 Meiji Shibayama Round Urn in Gilded Wood and Sterling Silver

H 4.25 in W 5.15 in D 3.27 in
Korean Low Lacquer Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean black lacquered wood low table with elaborate inlay works circa late Joseon dynasty (late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Low Lacquer Table with Elaborate Inlays
Korean Low Lacquer Table with Elaborate Inlays

Korean Low Lacquer Table with Elaborate Inlays

H 12.75 in W 44 in D 28.5 in
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
gold lacquer ground on the door fronts, and painted and inlay design on the inner cabinet doors. Japan
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

H 86 in W 50 in D 17.25 in
Contemporary Japanese Black Lacquer Hanging Wall Vase
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Fine quality contemporary Japanese hanging vase, black lacquer with inlaid mother-of-pearl. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Contemporary Japanese Black Lacquer Hanging Wall Vase
Contemporary Japanese Black Lacquer Hanging Wall Vase

Contemporary Japanese Black Lacquer Hanging Wall Vase

H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Japanese Meiji Period Komai Inlaid-Iron Pagoda Model
Located in London, GB
Japanese Meiji period Komai inlaid-iron pagoda model Japanese, Late 19th Century Temple: Height
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Architectural Models

Materials

Gold, Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Inlaid-Iron Pagoda Model
Japanese Meiji Period Komai Inlaid-Iron Pagoda Model

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Inlaid-Iron Pagoda Model

H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Japanese Namban lacquer arqueta coffer for the Portuguese market Kyoto, Momoyama-period
Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century
Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century

Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century

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H 16.54 in W 34.45 in D 11.82 in
Carved Japanese Inlaid Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
Japanese symbols and cartouches with mother of pearl inlay; the single drawer with foliate carving and
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Carved Japanese Inlaid Cabinet
Carved Japanese Inlaid Cabinet

Carved Japanese Inlaid Cabinet

H 62 in W 35.75 in D 15 in
Japanese Inlaid Paulownia Tabako-Bon, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
paulownia wood (kiri). Metal inlay shaped as cherry blossoms, maple leaves, and a floating duck decorate the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Copper

Japanese Inlaid Paulownia Tabako-Bon, c. 1930
Japanese Inlaid Paulownia Tabako-Bon, c. 1930

Japanese Inlaid Paulownia Tabako-Bon, c. 1930

H 3.25 in Dm 6.25 in
Japanese American Cypresswood or Hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ Tea Chest
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese Cypresswood or hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ tea chest Yokohama, 1862-1897
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese American Cypresswood or Hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ Tea Chest
Japanese American Cypresswood or Hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ Tea Chest

Japanese American Cypresswood or Hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ Tea Chest

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H 20.87 in W 24.02 in D 16.15 in
Carved and Inlaid Shibayama Folding Screen, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Folding creen with 2 panels in carved, inlaid and lacquered wood. The upper and lower parts are
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Carved and Inlaid Shibayama Folding Screen, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1890
Carved and Inlaid Shibayama Folding Screen, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1890

Carved and Inlaid Shibayama Folding Screen, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1890

H 71.66 in W 55.91 in D 1.19 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

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

H 35.44 in W 43.31 in D 1.58 in
Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
a coin bank made of all wood; walnut and inlay here and there; simulating a stack and shelf of books
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948
Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948

Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948

H 3.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.13 in
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa
Category

Vintage 1930s Korean Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Abalone

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea

H 3.75 in W 11 in D 9 in
A rare Japanese Namban export lacquer coffer with Mon emblems
Located in Amsterdam, NL
wood, decorated with gold dust and silver, maki-e, and nashiji, mother-of-pearl, raden, and red copper
Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Silver, Copper

A rare Japanese Namban export lacquer coffer with Mon emblems
A rare Japanese Namban export lacquer coffer with Mon emblems

A rare Japanese Namban export lacquer coffer with Mon emblems

H 11.03 in W 17.72 in D 15.16 in
Japanese Export Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Secretaire for the American Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare Japanese export lacquered secretaire for the American market Circa 1800-1830, Colonial
Category

Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Export Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Secretaire for the American Market
Japanese Export Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Secretaire for the American Market

Japanese Export Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Secretaire for the American Market

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H 60.24 in W 32.68 in D 18.12 in
Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box used to store document or small scroll painting), circa
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period
Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

H 2.6 in W 9.75 in D 4 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

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

H 7 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural signed Okimono from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Very rare, unusual and
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking

H 7.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.03 in
Red lacquer Festival Flag Support abundantly inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Japan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare museum-worthy Japanese lacquered wooden festival support for a flag. In feudal Japan this kind
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Red lacquer Festival Flag Support abundantly inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Japan
Red lacquer Festival Flag Support abundantly inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Japan

Red lacquer Festival Flag Support abundantly inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Japan

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H 22.25 in W 26.19 in D 9.53 in
Japanese Colonial Nagsaki Lacquer Box with Depiction of Amsterdam, 1830-1840
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An important Japanese lacquer box with a view of The 'Nieuwe Stadsherberg Van Amsterdam Nagasaki
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Colonial Nagsaki Lacquer Box with Depiction of Amsterdam, 1830-1840
Japanese Colonial Nagsaki Lacquer Box with Depiction of Amsterdam, 1830-1840

Japanese Colonial Nagsaki Lacquer Box with Depiction of Amsterdam, 1830-1840

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H 6.5 in W 20.36 in D 13 in
Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
takamaki-e and raden (mother-of-pearl) shell inlay were used in combination to create the textured scenery
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period
Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period

Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period

H 0.65 in W 2.4 in D 3 in
Edo Period Spectacular Samurai Abumi, Stirrups Inlayed with Silver
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Spectacular Samurai Stirrups These spectacular samurai stirrups are a fine example of Japanese
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Edo Period Spectacular Samurai Abumi, Stirrups Inlayed with Silver
Edo Period Spectacular Samurai Abumi, Stirrups Inlayed with Silver

Edo Period Spectacular Samurai Abumi, Stirrups Inlayed with Silver

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H 5.52 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served as an adjuster
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period

H 3.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
Antique French Art Deco Octagonal Side Table Geometric Oriental scene 1930 inlay
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
breathtaking. The inlay is done with various wood types and always grabs your attention Stunning antique
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Art Deco Octagonal Side Table Geometric Oriental scene 1930 inlay
Antique French Art Deco Octagonal Side Table Geometric Oriental scene 1930 inlay

Antique French Art Deco Octagonal Side Table Geometric Oriental scene 1930 inlay

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H 26.38 in W 26.19 in D 25.79 in
Japanese Shibayama Cabinet, Carved and Black Lacquered, Meiji Period, 1870s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding Shibayama cabinet from the Meiji period in black lacquered and hand-carved wood with
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Japanese Shibayama Cabinet, Carved and Black Lacquered, Meiji Period, 1870s
Japanese Shibayama Cabinet, Carved and Black Lacquered, Meiji Period, 1870s

Japanese Shibayama Cabinet, Carved and Black Lacquered, Meiji Period, 1870s

H 77.17 in W 46.46 in D 13 in
18th Century Japanese Silver Inlaid Iron Shogun Stirrup (Abumi) Red Lacquer
Located in Stamford, CT
crest surrounded with a geometric pattern, the interior retains the original wood lining decorated in
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Iron

18th Century Japanese Silver Inlaid Iron Shogun Stirrup (Abumi) Red Lacquer
18th Century Japanese Silver Inlaid Iron Shogun Stirrup (Abumi) Red Lacquer

18th Century Japanese Silver Inlaid Iron Shogun Stirrup (Abumi) Red Lacquer

H 10 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Temple Door with Shell Inlay
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door in teak wood with the original pretty coral color. We added the shell inlay by
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Shell, Wood, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Temple Door with Shell Inlay

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Temple Door with Shell Inlay

H 62.5 in W 2 in D 23 in
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese writing box with ink stone (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration circa
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

H 1.5 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood Naga Fubako (a long box used to store document or large scroll painting
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period

H 3.25 in W 15.2 in D 3.5 in
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Japanese Wood Inlay For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese wood inlay you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, shell and mother-of-pearl, every Japanese wood inlay was constructed with great care. 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 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese wood inlay over the years, but those crafted by Charleton and Tatsuzo Shimaoka are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Wood Inlay?

Prices for a Japanese wood inlay start at $275 and top out at $67,553 with the average selling for $3,350.
Questions About Japanese Wood Inlay
  • What is Japanese wood carving?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.

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