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Style: Taisho
Japanese Natsume or tea box adorned with mapple leaves and sakure flowers
Located in PARIS, FR
Natsume in dark red lacquer, decorated with autumn leaves and cherry blossoms in hiramaki-e and nashiji. Interior in black lacquer.
Maple leaves (Momiji) are celebrated in literature...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Old Round Plate with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wooden vessel used from the Meiji era to the Taisho era.
Probably a beech tree.
It is made by hollowing out.
It's very cool, isn't it?
It is a lacquered tall foot round tray made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Japanese Taishō Period Early Red Lacquered Circular Hibachi, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period circular red lacquered hibachi from the early 20th century, with metal liner and lateral handles. Used for cooking or w...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Metal
Japanese Red and Black Lacquer Maki-e Decorated Presentation Tray, dated 1917
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese red and black maki-e lacquer presentation tray with original tomobako storage box, Taisho period, dated 1917, Japan.
The large prese...
Category
1910s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Kobako in natural wood of a frog under a willow tree
Located in PARIS, FR
Small kobako in natural wood made of a circular cross section, lacquered using both the maki-e technique and a transparent finish that grant a glossy finish to the bark. The composit...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Pair of Japanese Hibachi with Inlaid Bamboo Motif
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A beautifully matched pair of Japanese hibachi (traditional fire bowls) from the Meiji period (1868–1912), showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and refined aesthetics. Each vessel is...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Japanese writting set in waqasa lacquer including bundai ryoshibako and fudebako
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of bundai, ryōshibako and fudebako in wakasa lacquer with an old rose background and black traditional Japanese patterns.
The saya pattern (or sayagata) is composed by Chinese svastikas. This symbol linked to Buddhism, mean intelligence, power and peace. It is a good omen sign.
The kanoko pattern reminds stains on fawn back.
The sakura (cherry blossom) pattern is emblematic of Japan. The blossoming in a short time marks spring beginning and is a symbol of renewal and ephemeral beauty.
There are also traces of calligraphy brush, in reference to the function of the objects.
Bundai is a low table used to put books or scrolls and, later, to write.
Rectangular ryōshibako (letter and document box) with a slightly domed
Fudebako (pencil case) of rectangular format very narrow in its length with two rounded corners, flat cover.
Wakasa lacquerware...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Taishō Gold and Red Lacquer Hexagonal Planters with Reeded Cartouches
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Japanese Taisho period gold and red lacquer hexagonal planters from the early 20th century, with recessed reeded cartouches. Hailing from the Taisho period in Japan (1912-1...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Tray Box with Cutout Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquer box with lid and an inner tray decorated with Maki-e on a dense nashiji background. The fine box was likely made circa 1920-30s...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1937 Japanese Fish Sea Bream Carved Design Wooden Tray
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Beautiful Japanese Wood Carving Tray with Carp Design.
This beautiful Japanese wood carving tray is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated 1937 and is in good o...
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of antique Japanese Lacquer Trays, Taisho period (1912-1926) beautifully decorated with a miniature landscape of pea pods on the vine and a gold cricket set...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
$2,500 / set
Japanese fudebako or brush box in lacquered hardwood and ceramic inlay
Located in PARIS, FR
Brush box (fudebako) is made of wood and lacquer. On the lid, lacquer decoration representing sagittarius, a flower inlaid with ceramic and a leaf inlaid (raden).
Interior and base o...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Lacquer Craftsman's Work Drawer / Antique Work Table / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense.
And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way tha...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Cedar
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Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquered Tray, “Pagan Bya”
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Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique Japanese Red Black Lacquer Bamboo Food Carrier or Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique japanese red and black lacquered Bamboo Food Carrier or Box, front side can be open
Dimensions: Height 18'' x width 15.5" x depth 11".
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
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Bamboo
Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
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Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Incense Accessories Box, Kobako, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable Japanese maki-e lacquer box for incense accessories, kobako, with interior fitted tray, kakego, designed with a temple complex scene, late Edo Period, mid 19th century, ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
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$8,500
H 3.75 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Edo Period Black and Gold Lacquer Samurai Helmet Boxes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Edo period black and gold lacquer Samurai helmet boxes (Hakko Bako), each of ribbed cylindrical form with a lid, a black lacquer interior,...
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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 shape supporting feet by one of the most celebrated lacquer artist active in Edo period Hara Yoyusai (1772-1845). Yoyusai lived in Edo (Tokyo) and worked under the patronage of Lord Matsudaira. He operated a large workshop and had a very prolific output of lacquer objects. Most survived pieces being inro...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$8,000
H 1.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.25 in
Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Inro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Meiji imperial period, circa 1870. It was carefully crafted in carved precious wood with applications of lacquer and decorated with orientalism patterns. All dan trays are attached together with a himo cord. The detailed craftsmanship was a true pleasure to behold.
Period: Meiji 1868-1912, Period of Emperor Mutsuhito.
Approximate Date: 1870.
Motif: Organic design with cascade landscape scene and five flying cranes.
Drawers: Five.
Shape: Cylinder. Very unusual and rare shape.
Technique: Carved wood, Lacquer, hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, Gilding.
Ojime: 17mm, round with Ebony wood.
Netsuke: Carved dressed...
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1870s Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
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Wood, Ebony, Giltwood, Lacquer
$2,388 Sale Price
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H 3.07 in Dm 1.18 in
Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquered Tray, “Pagan Bya”
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early 20th Century Burmese Taisho Lacquer
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A workbench used by a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/wall-hanging object/20th
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This workbench was used by lacquerware craftsmen from the Taisho to Showa periods.
It is believed that this workbench was used when applying lacquer to wooden vessels.
Perhaps the la...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
H 16.89 in W 12.09 in D 2.52 in
Japanese Kara Nuri Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natusme, late 20th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and wild vintage Japanese lacquer tea caddy, Tsugaru nuri natsume, Heisei Era, circa 1990's, Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
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1990s Japanese Taisho Lacquer
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A work board used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen / 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This product is one of the work boards once used by lacquer craftsmen, and is a piece full of history and technology.
It was used in the northern Kanto region and further northeaster...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
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Lacquer
Old Work Bowl with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wooden vessel used from the Meiji era to the Taisho era.
Probably a beech tree.
It is made by hollowing out.
It's very cool, isn't it?
It is a round bowl made of one piece of wood...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
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Beech, Lacquer
Japanese Gilt Hiramaki-e Tabako-Bon, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Ja...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Japanese Lacquer Tray by Zohiko, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
By Zōhiko Studio
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Japanese lacquer decorated tray with images of hemp leaves, maple leaves, and cherry blossoms by Zohiko, Meiji or Taisho Period, early 20th century, Japan.
The graceful t...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Black Laquered Letter Rack Gilded and Decorated with Cranes, Circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good black lacquered Letter Rack, hand enameled and gilded, made in Japan during the Taisho period, early 20th Century, Circa 1920.
The letter rack has three vertic...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Paper
H 7.7 in W 10.25 in D 3.63 in
Japanese Taishō Period Black Lacquer Box with Reeded Patterns and Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period black lacquer box from the early 20th century with reeded patterns and lid. Created in Japan during the Taisho period, this black lacquered lidded box featur...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Lacquered Wooden Container / Sake Bottle Type/Taisho-Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very interesting vase made by grinding wood with a potter's wheel and applying lacquer on it.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
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Lacquer
Japanese Old Crane-Shaped Incense Container / Lacquered Pottery / Taisho-Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cranes have long been a symbol of longevity in Japan.
It is one of the most auspicious animals.
It is also a familiar animal that has been loved by Japanese people.
And this is ...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
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Lacquer
H 1.82 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
Japanese Black Lacquer Footed Tray
Located in Hudson, NY
With negoro red lacquer trim. Originally made for tea ceremony in the taste of Ichigensai (tea master). The shape is named Yukiwa-bon, a snow-shaped ring form tray. Lid has a signatu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
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Lacquer
Japanese Carved Wood and Negoro Lacquer Oval Tray, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese carved wood and Negoro lacquer oval tray. Very good preserved condition with slight shrinkage to the wood creating a pull up to the edges. This...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
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