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Material: Mother-of-Pearl
Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer Vargueno Cabinet, circa 1600
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer vargueno cabinet Momoyama period, circa 1600 H. 43 x W. 64.5 x D. 36 cm Wood, black lacquered and deco...
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Early 1600s Japanese Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Brass

Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer Vargueno Cabinet, circa 1600
Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer Vargueno Cabinet, circa 1600

Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer Vargueno Cabinet, circa 1600

$34,500
18th-century Dutch-colonial Peranakan mother-of-pearl casket with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian Peranakan mother-of-pearl inlaid mastic sirih casket with silver mounts Jakarta (Batavia), circa 1720-1730, the silver hinges marked for Batavia, maker’s mark HS or SH...
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Mid-18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Silver

18th-century Dutch-colonial Peranakan mother-of-pearl casket with silver mounts
18th-century Dutch-colonial Peranakan mother-of-pearl casket with silver mounts

18th-century Dutch-colonial Peranakan mother-of-pearl casket with silver mounts

$33,702
18th Century Chinese Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Pewter Teapot
Located in Brea, CA
18th century Chinese lacquer mother of pearl inlay pewter teapot, height to handle top 8 inch, floral decoration as expected for age an...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

18th Century Chinese Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Pewter Teapot
18th Century Chinese Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Pewter Teapot

18th Century Chinese Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Pewter Teapot

$8,180
Quran Stand In Khatam-kari, Persia, 19th C.
Located in PARIS, FR
Khatam kari is a fine, meticulous marquetry technique whose earliest examples date back to the Safavid period (1501-1730). This technique involves inlaying fine wood, brass or camel ...
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19th Century Persian Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Quran Stand In Khatam-kari, Persia, 19th C.
Quran Stand In Khatam-kari, Persia, 19th C.

Quran Stand In Khatam-kari, Persia, 19th C.

$5,777
18th Century Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Plate
Located in Brea, CA
18th century black lacquer mother of pearl inlay plate, decoration as expected for age and use. Very beautiful and hard to find li...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

18th Century Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Plate
18th Century Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Plate

18th Century Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Plate

$4,180
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 accessories. Believed to have evolved from the tradition...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

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

$1,280
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Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

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

$18,850
H 86 in W 50 in D 17.25 in
Japanese Large Cabinet, Wabi Sabi, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Japanese antique cabinet. This is not just a traditional tansu (storage chest); it serves as a complete niche that can enhance your interior with its functionality and style, blendin...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Large Cabinet, Wabi Sabi, Japan
Japanese Large Cabinet, Wabi Sabi, Japan

Japanese Large Cabinet, Wabi Sabi, Japan

$3,000
H 66.74 in W 65.36 in D 21.46 in
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand painted, scene in shades of blue, green, purple and brown and red. With antique lacquer fan...
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

$2,680
H 1.5 in W 26 in D 17 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet
Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet

Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet

$16,500
H 74.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
Japanese Antique Flower Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
Introducing a pinnacle of Japan's Taisho era furniture, this piece exemplifies meticulous craftsmanship akin to sculptural artistry. Adorned with intricate decorations reminiscent of...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Japanese Antique Flower Stand, Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Flower Stand, Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Flower Stand, Early 20th Century

$1,000
H 24.02 in W 14.18 in D 22.45 in
19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Elephant Bell with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze elephant bell with stand. Age: Burma, 19th Century Size: Height 12.5 C.M. / Width 9 C.M. Size including stand: Height 23.5 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Elephant Bell with Stand
19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Elephant Bell with Stand

19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Elephant Bell with Stand

$384 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.26 in Dm 3.55 in
Japanese Powder Horn with Inlay in Mother of Pearl, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fantastic Japanese powder horn. The horn has inlay of mother of pearl in the shape of a grasshopper. The Japanese craftsmanship at its best.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Horn

Japanese Powder Horn with Inlay in Mother of Pearl, 19th Century
Japanese Powder Horn with Inlay in Mother of Pearl, 19th Century

Japanese Powder Horn with Inlay in Mother of Pearl, 19th Century

$1,745
H 1.97 in W 8.27 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
Incredible example of Asian lacquer carving. Standing over seven feet tall, this monumental display shelf was produced in Japan at the end of the Ed...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet

$21,500 Sale Price
49% Off
H 88 in W 50.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century, A Set of Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Manuscript Bookmark with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of antique Lanna Thai wooden manuscript bookmark with stand. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size of bookmark only: Length 39.1 - 49.9 C.M. / Width 3.5 - 4 C.M. / Thickness 1 C.M....
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19th Century Thai Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, A Set of Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Manuscript Bookmark with Stand
19th Century, A Set of Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Manuscript Bookmark with Stand

19th Century, A Set of Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Manuscript Bookmark with Stand

$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 23.98 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
A four-tier Japanese Meiji period black lacquer Jubako box with stork and fir tree decoration. Box in four sections with lid.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif
Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif

Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif

$2,900
H 12.5 in W 9.25 in D 8.5 in
19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small alter / communion table in peach wood from the Zhejiang Province of China. Original condition with red lacquer with age-related patina. Ming sty...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China
19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China

19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China

$962
H 33.86 in W 45.67 in D 14.57 in
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand painted, scene with antique lacquer fan box...
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

$3,880
H 1.5 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
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Reuge Enameled Music Box with Bird Automaton and Clock
Located in Brea, CA
A reuge enameled music Box with Bird automaton and clock , The box with blue enamel exterior embellished with flowers and singing bird as shown in goo...
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1850s Swiss Country Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Reuge Enameled Music Box with Bird Automaton and Clock
Reuge Enameled Music Box with Bird Automaton and Clock

Reuge Enameled Music Box with Bird Automaton and Clock

H 2 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
19th Century French Painted Paper and Mother of Pearl Fan
Located in Brea, CA
This ornate, antique paper and mother of pearl hand fan was crafted in France, circa 1850. Showing a guitarist charming a female assembly. Sp...
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1850s French Arts and Crafts Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century French Painted Paper and Mother of Pearl Fan
19th Century French Painted Paper and Mother of Pearl Fan

19th Century French Painted Paper and Mother of Pearl Fan

H 1.5 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Meiji Period Ivory and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid lacquer box, Japan 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Japanese Meiji period ivory and mother-of-pearl inlaid black lacquered wood box, circa 1870-1880. The decoration of this box refers to the Shibayama inlay technique in which small cu...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ivory, Wood

Meiji Period Ivory and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid lacquer box, Japan 19th Century
Meiji Period Ivory and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid lacquer box, Japan 19th Century

Meiji Period Ivory and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid lacquer box, Japan 19th Century

H 6.75 in W 5.25 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century French Mother of Pearl Opera Binoculars
By Chevalier Paris
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful early 20th century French mother of pearl and gilded brass opera binoculars signed "Chevalier Opticien Paris". It's adjustable from top to ...
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Early 20th Century French Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Early 20th Century French Mother of Pearl Opera Binoculars
Early 20th Century French Mother of Pearl Opera Binoculars

Early 20th Century French Mother of Pearl Opera Binoculars

H 2.76 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Tang Dynasty Deer Hunting 18th Century Chinese Painted Mother of Pearl Shell
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely possibly 18th century mother of pearl shell which has been hand painted with a Tang dynasty deer hunting scene A very rare find e...
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18th Century Chinese Tang Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Tang Dynasty Deer Hunting 18th Century Chinese Painted Mother of Pearl Shell
Tang Dynasty Deer Hunting 18th Century Chinese Painted Mother of Pearl Shell

Tang Dynasty Deer Hunting 18th Century Chinese Painted Mother of Pearl Shell

H 4.93 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Antique Japanese Solid Silver, Enamel and Shibayama Koro, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Koro (Incense Burner). The silver body is applied of very fine enamel work, sides applied with two realistically modelled dr...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Solid Silver, Enamel and Shibayama Koro, circa 1890
Antique Japanese Solid Silver, Enamel and Shibayama Koro, circa 1890

Antique Japanese Solid Silver, Enamel and Shibayama Koro, circa 1890

H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Japanese Silver Mounted Shibayama Vases on Stands, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description Antique late-19th century Japanese Meiji period shibayama pair of vases on elaborate stands, tops applied with pierced silver rims and bases with revolving top carved ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Silver

19th Century Japanese Silver Mounted Shibayama Vases on Stands, circa 1890
19th Century Japanese Silver Mounted Shibayama Vases on Stands, circa 1890

19th Century Japanese Silver Mounted Shibayama Vases on Stands, circa 1890

H 19.69 in Dm 9.06 in
Antique Japanese Magnificent Shibayama Solid Silver Bowl, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century magnificent Japanese Meiji period shibayama & silver bowl on stand. The silver mount engraved with various floral decoration complimenting the shibayama work and applied with elephant heads, bowl standing on six scrolled legs, the sides are set with six large gold lacquered shibayama panels...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Magnificent Shibayama Solid Silver Bowl, circa 1890
Antique Japanese Magnificent Shibayama Solid Silver Bowl, circa 1890

Antique Japanese Magnificent Shibayama Solid Silver Bowl, circa 1890

H 6.7 in Dm 11.42 in
19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet in Boule Marquetry and Carrara Marble, France
Located in Paris, FR
French curved cabinet in Boulle brass inlaid marquetry with scroll work, leaves and tracery ornamental motif. Marquetry in three different materials: mother-of-pearl, bone and br...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf

19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet in Boule Marquetry and Carrara Marble, France
19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet in Boule Marquetry and Carrara Marble, France

19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet in Boule Marquetry and Carrara Marble, France

H 43.31 in W 44.49 in D 19.69 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in San Marino, CA
A lacquered and mother of pearl inlaid Japanese sewing box. This Japanese lacquered box is decorated in scenes of cranes and flowers. Inside, the b...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Mother-of-Pearl Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

H 6.5 in W 15 in D 11 in

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