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Place of Origin: Japanese
Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.047
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, two-tiered, with the cover with a landscape design, the four sides with guilt chrysanthemum flowers.
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Chest, Edo Period
Located in Greding, DE
Small rectangular Japanese chest with gold lacquer decoration in the form of leaf tendrils. The chest is decorated with cut-out and ornamentally engraved fittings on the corners and ...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together features a lavish flower arrangement in a bamboo basket (ikebana). The detailed craftmanship was a true pleasure to behold. Mostly Takamaki-e (high relief) were used to texturize the delicate petals of the chrysanthemums, on which different shades of gold were used to create contrast. Raden (mother of pearl) shells were also used to highlight some leaves, rendering the piece an interesting balance of color and material. The interior was completed in a mottled gold finish. It was signed Shigehide on the bottom with a Kao. There is a small carved rabbit ojime bead...
Category
Late 18th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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 early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner.
Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece.
Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...
Category
19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese ink stone box (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration from Edo period (circa mid-18th century). The box features a rectang...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Japanese Style Storage Box - Bamboo and Copper
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique storage box, made of bamboo, beautifully decorated with plates of gracefully embossed copper.
The chest was probably made in Japan, for the European/French market...
Category
1890s Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Copper
Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest
19th-century
This exquisite chest, inspired by Hasami-Bako travel trunks, is a striking example of Japanese lacquerware. The hiramaki-e technique—applie...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Gold
Meji's Period Inro Box. Japan, 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Inro is an ancient traditional Japanese box used to carry and store small items such as tobacco, money, paintbrushes, and other objects. The...
Category
19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Zogan Cigarette Case in Komai Style
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Japanese Zogan Cigarette Case in Komai Style.
This antique Japanese cigarette case showcases exquisite Zogan inlay work in the Komai style, a ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Metal, Gold
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Box, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely 19th c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer box.
Additional information:
Material: Lacquer
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 19th century, 20th century
Japan Dynasty Period: M...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Boat 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a box for the matcha powder using while tea ceremony in Japan.
It is called 'Natsume'. It is made with wood. The design is a boat and it is hand painted. The material is with...
Category
1980s Showa Vintage Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
A Pair of Large Japanese Lacquer Kaioke Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, late Edo, two big octagonal covered shell game boxes resting on footed stands, with makie-e decorations depicting flowering vines on a black lacquer ground,
They are still in ...
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Superb Japanese Black Lacquer Document Box with Gold Maki e Design, Meiji Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An antique black lacquer document box with an exquisitely detailed, finely wrought design from The Tale of the Genji depicted in gold maki e across the lid. Internally, the box is de...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small square-form table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent is...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th century. The lidded box in rectangular form with rounded corner is a classic example...
Category
18th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent island cou...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Huge Japanese red lacquerware gourd motif box, decorated in relief with Japanese gourds suspended from leafy branches and scrolling vines.
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Japanese jewelry cabinet in Yosegi-zaiku marquetry composed of six drawers. The whole is inlaid with geometrically shaped pieces of wood and decorated with motifs resembling kamon...
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rare Vintage Set of 4 Nesting Teak Canisters from Japan Mid-Century 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of teak canisters. This vintage set is aesthetically pleasing visually and current, as it is full of purpose. The practicality of the nes...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes
Materials
Teak
Kyohei Fujita 'Dream' Blown Glass Box
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in New York, NY
Kyohei Fujita exquisite molded hexagonal Liuli blown glass box with gold and silver leaf inclusions, Japan, 1995. Etched signature 'Kyohei Fujita' to underside.
Literature:
Fin Lyn...
Category
1990s Japanese Boxes
Materials
Glass
Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique seamstress' button box. A Japanese, brass decorative tin, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Delicately crafted bo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Brass
Wood Lidded Box, Hand-Painted and Lacquered, Japanese, Early 20Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is a japanese box, early 20th century, in a red laquer, representing a bird and a flower.
This has been made in Japan.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game. This box is well-detailed in chased brass appliques and makie. The box is in overall ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A seven-piece Japanese Arita Sweetmeat set and matching lacquer box, Meiji period (1880-1890). Comprising of a central hexagonal dish and six-fan shaped ...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Lacquer
Japanese Covered Grape Plique a Jour Enamel Kogo
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese covered silvered and enamel kogo or box for incense. The box is enameled with polychrome images of grape vines with berries made in the Plique a Jour technique on burgundy...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Yamanaka lacquerware sweets box for tea ceremony, Japanese. Formed as a deep black apple with gold & colored enamel decoration. Post WWII. Provenance: Sherman E. Lee...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Antique Two Japanese Woven Bamboo Strip Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Two woven bamboo strip boxes, including one with leather details and geometric decorations,
Dimensions:
1. 8.75" W x 4" H x 4" D
2. 5.75" W x 2.75" H x 2" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Carved Bone Woven Basket Inro, early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Intricately carved inro in the form of a woven basket. Quality craftsmanship. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red silk string. Made of nat...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Bone
Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Momoyama or Edo Period, 16th/17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Japanese lacquer incense box, kogo, with a design of plovers in flight, late Momoyama or early Edo Period, circa 1600, Japan.
The small box, called a kogo, was used to s...
Category
Early 17th Century Edo Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Gold, Pewter
A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with butterflies
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with butterflies amongst foliage, attributed to Kawade Shibataro, the cover and sides finely worked with silver wire and coloured ena...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Carved Bone A Bamboo-Form Snuff Bottle
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting an astonishing Japanese Antique Carved Bone bamboo-form snuff bottle, museum quality.
Dimension: 2.5" H x 1 " Dia.
Condition: Excellent Condition
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Bone
Vintage bronze mounted porcelain box hand painted butterflies and floral decor
By François Linke, Henredon
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Porcelain bronze mounted box, Art Nouveau style
Made of hand-painted crackled, glazed high quality bronze mounted porcelain. Signed on the bottom.
An all over polychrome floral deco...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Japanese Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Presentation Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Hand Painted, Oriental, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique presentation box. A Japanese, lacquered lidded case with hand painted Oriental decor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Superb Japanese interest wi...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Hand-Painted Porcelain Lidded Serving Dish, Trinket or Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Japanese hand painted porcelain decorative trinket, pill or jewelry box or serving dish of Meiji period.
The decoration cons...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Box with Chintz Design
Located in New York, NY
A white porcelain 'violin' box with blue and green floral 'Chintz' design, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. This violin shaped box, outlined in gold, has a blue flower and green leaf c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Jewelry Box with Urn and Bird Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful porcelain box with urn vase, sheaf-of-wheat, and bird design, circa mid-20th century. Box lid with gold urn vase and sheaf-of-wheat foliage, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century. This suzuribako is one of the most unusual boxe...
Category
19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finished with black lacquer (kuro) with sparse Mura-Nashiji effect outside and on the top surface of the lid, there are three Komainu, (sometimes known as Shishi or Japanese lions) frolicking and forming a circle in lively motion. Komainu are auspicious animals in Japanese cultures in both Shinto and Buddhism tradition. Originally from China, these animals symbolizes guardians to ward off evil spirits. Hiramaki-e was used in combination with carving and combing to render the lions with various surface textures. A gilt border with an slight angle was given to the lid and even the thin band is decorated with miniature floral scrolls. The interior of the box was finished in a dense nashiji. Underneath the lid, a cluster of peonies open lavishly by two gentle mounts. Takamaki-e (high relief) in both gold and silver were...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Set of 3 Japanese Inro Pill Boxes
Located in Munich, DE
These three antique handcrafted inro cases, are a wonderful collection of Japanese Sagemono (hanging object). These inro have several sections stacked ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese Boxes
Materials
Bone, Bamboo, Wood
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 accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Hand Box Kobako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early Japanese lacquer Maki-e decorated kobako (small storage box) circa 18th century (Edo period). Based on its form and size, this kobako was possibly used as a Chabako to store the accoutrements for chado (tea ceremony). The lidded box is of rectangular form with bevel design on all edge that softens the appearance. The entire surface was densely covered with a background of nashiji. Elaborate Maki-e techniques were used on each side to showcase a distinct landscape or floral design within a cartouche panel. On the surface of the lid, a mountainous landscape rises from the edge of the water. The poetic composition is akin to a traditional ink scroll...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Yamanaka lacquerware sweets box for tea ceremony, Japanese. Formed as a deep red apple with gold & colored enamel decoration. Post WWII. Provenance: Sherman E. Lee, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Porcelain on Metal Fine Chinoiserie Occupied Japan Art Deco Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain on metal fine chinoiserie occupied Japan Art Deco box, beautiful and rare petite box delicate and painted with metal inserts, a couple of tiny...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Japanese Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3
Located in San Carlos, CA
🍵 Elevate Your Storage: Set of 3 Japanese Natsume Tea Caddies! 🍵
Enhance your storage solutions with a touch of elegance and functionality with our wonderful set of three hard pla...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Japanese writing box dates to circa 1950 and is detailed with a raised lacquer scene of mountains and village.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Balsa Wood and Tin Lined Tea Box Workshop Prop Decor Storage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage balsa wood, and tin lined lidded tea box, retaining partial labels.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Musical Jewerly Box
By Tiffany & Co., Gumps, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sleek and classic multi-use decorative jewerly box. This beautiful box is divided in 2 compartments and lined with red velvet and includes a vanity mirror. High sheen, g...
Category
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Plastic
Japanese late Meiji period A Large Organizer Red Lacquered Box, Ric.052
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese late Meiji period A Large Organizer Red Lacquered Box, decorated with irises and butterflies in gold and black.
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, 19th/20th century, one red-lacquered with an inner compartment; one black-lacquered with an inner compartment.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
1960's Japanese Tea Caddy Tin Canister
Located in New York, NY
1960's tin tea caddy covered in traditional Japanese woven gold fabric with floral motif. There are two lids, inner and outer to keep tea leaves fresh.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme Japanese Boxes
Materials
Tin
Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829
Located in PARIS, FR
Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829
Japan, Rare Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, dated Bunsei 12, 1829.
Hokai boxes are traditionally use...
Category
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Japanese Sumi-E Lacquer Inro Yamada Jokasai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-case lacquered Inro by Yamada Family circa 18th-19th century Edo period. The inro with slight rounded form is of Kano style and vividly depicts a dragon slithering among the ink clouds on a gold background. Sumi-e togidashi (ink togidashi) technique, in combination with Hiramaki-e, were employed to create the dreamy ambience of this piece. The dragon has a painterly appearance inspired by Chinese ink painting that was often seen on the Japanese folding screens. The back of the Inro was sparsely decorated with the shifting patterns of the darkening clouds with an emphasis on the space intentionally left empty. Jokasai was signed to the base. On the front of the inro there is another miniature signature Hakugyoku Hogen, which is one of names used by Kano Michinobu (1730-1790). The dragon is evidently one of his designs (see reference below).
Established by a member of Yamada family in the 17th century, the clan was one of the most prominent lacquer artisanal family for the next 200 years until the end of Edo period in the 19th century. Most members signed their work simply with Jokasai making the identification of the individual artists somewhat impossible. The current Inro on offer, compared to many other pieces by Jokasai, has an uncommon Kano style done in Sumi-e togidashi.
Another unusual feature of this piece is that the interiors of the inro was decorated with an interesting gold mosaic inlays (kirigane) on a dark lacquer background, giving it a jewel like quality.
For another Inro by Jokasai of a similar style using Sumi-e togidashi but depicts a tiger, see Wrangham collection, no.353, which was offered for sale as lot 256 in Bonham's London Auction: The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part I. 9 Nov 2010.
For an ink scroll...
Category
18th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Tebako box with three compartments in golden and nashi-ji lacquer, decorated with golden, red, and kirigane lacquer, golden persimmon tree leaves, among rocks. The compartments are of increasing size from the top. The decoration is in continuity.
Persimmon has been cultivated in southern China for more than 2500 years and is believed to have been introduced to Japan in the 8th century. The veneer is a tree with very hard wood, similar to ebony. According to a legend, one specimen survived the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, close to the epicenter. It is therefore in Japan a symbol of strength and longevity. It is also the national fruit of the country. It is eaten as a traditional dish during New Year's Day celebrations.
Tebako literally means "portable box...
Category
1860s Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four-case lacquered Japanese inro by Yutokusai (Gyokkei), a lacquer artist active from 1845-1900 (end of Edo to Meiji period). The slightly round inro features a very intricate design with three unfolded fans on the front and two on the back: each reveals a vignette landscape scenery, likely real places in Japan. Using a combination of hiramaki-e and slight takamaki-e, the artist deftly created the pictures with fine details, rendering the inro as a miniature artwork...
Category
19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood sake ewer with maki-e design, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The nicely decorated lacquerware is of a Classic sake ewer for...
Category
1890s Japonisme Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro, 19th Century
Additional information:
Period: 19th century, 20th century
Region of Origin: Japan
Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century). The generous size of the box was reser...
Category
19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
