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Style: Taisho
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 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.
The striking ...
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1990s Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
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 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
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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood
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 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
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
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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold
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
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
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
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
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
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Antique wooden bucket of Japanese lacquer craftsman/20th century/planter
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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.
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A workbench used by a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/wall-hanging object/20th
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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H 16.89 in W 12.09 in D 2.52 in
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Old Work Bowl with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi
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Japanese Black Laquered Letter Rack Gilded and Decorated with Cranes, Circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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H 7.7 in W 10.25 in D 3.63 in
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Japanese Antique Lacquered Wooden Container / Sake Bottle Type/Taisho-Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Old Crane-Shaped Incense Container / Lacquered Pottery / Taisho-Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Taisho lacquer for sale on 1stDibs.
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