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Rare Early Japanese Hibachi with Unique Makie Lacquer Scene, 19th, planter
$1,600
£1,214.04
€1,388.15
CA$2,234.77
A$2,484.76
CHF 1,297.40
MX$30,245.53
NOK 16,554.29
SEK 15,510.58
DKK 10,360.02
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An exceptional and rare example of an early Japanese hibachi (charcoal brazier), this elegant piece is crafted from kiri wood (paulownia) and fitted with a beautifully aged copper insert. What sets this hibachi apart is its unique makie lacquer decoration—a refined gold and black lacquer painting depicting a dynamic and unusual scene of boat pullers along a riverbank.
The composition is remarkable for its narrative detail and subtle movement, portraying the rhythm of daily life in riverside Japan. Such figurative subject matter is highly uncommon in hibachi design, making this piece especially collectible. The artistry captures the tension and motion of laborers pulling their boats upstream, a rare genre scene typically reserved for folding screens or scrolls rather than utilitarian objects.
The warm patina of the copper harmonizes beautifully with the soft grain of the kiri wood, creating an object that blends function and cultural storytelling. Likely commissioned for an affluent household during the Meiji era, this hibachi serves today as a sculptural interior accent and a historical artifact of Japanese domestic life.
Materials: Kiri wood with copper insert
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji era, 19th century
Technique: Hand-applied makie lacquer
Condition: Very good antique condition with natural patination and minor surface wear consistent with age
Dimensions:
Diameter: 32 cm (12.6 in)
Height: 20 cm (7.9 in)
Weight: 2.7 kg (6 lbs)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Diameter: 12.6 in (32 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Fukuoka, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8121245409642
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