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Material: Lacquer
“Lotus” Lacquered Peacock Feather Box
By David design
Located in New York, NY
This Lacquered box is a wonder. There has never been anything created like this. Firstly, the box is shaped by hand. Then the
interior is primed then sanded this process is done a to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lacquer, Feathers
Small Vintage Lacquer & Rhinestone Acorn Pin Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Small vintage circa 1950's black lacquer and rhinestone acorn pin. Unsigned, pin and hook finding, good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paste, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th century (late Edo period). The buddha is seated in the padmasana position on an elevated double lotus throne, under a small lotus halo canopy. His right hand is held in abhaya mudra which means fearlessness in Sanskrit. The mudra symbolizes protection, peace, and fearless. His left hand gently resting on his thigh. Dressed in a flowing robe with open chest, the statue showcases a classic iconography found prominently in Japanese Buddhism art during Edo to Meiji period, characterized by the double lotus throne and a particularly serene meditative facial expression, highlighted by inset gemstones...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian 17th Century Giltwood Altarpiece Sculpture Hand Carved in High Relief
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique 17th century Louis XIV period Italian architectural altarpiece fragment is made of a masterfully sculpted rectangular solid wood panel...
Category
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
19th Century Romanian Polychrome Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century Romanian hand carved wooden rocking horse. Featuring a colorful polychrome finish on a base decorated with a floral m...
Category
19th Century Romanian Folk Art Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Ferrari Freccia Rossa Speed Motorboat
Located in Roma, IT
Ferrari Freccia Rossa speed motorboat is a very rare vintage decorative object handcrafted in mahogany wood, metal and leather finishes.
Scale model of the exclusive Ferrari F430-...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
A Very Fine Takamaki-e Lacquer Cheroot Case in the Manner of Shibata Zeshin
By Shibata Zeshin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The 'ishime' lacquered case consisting of two conforming molded sections with one sliding overtop the other, both sides decorated with hand painted gilt, silver & burnt dark russet (kasshoku) lacquers, depicting motifs in low relief of a rat with an acorn on one side and two acorns on the opposing.
In Japanese culture rats are considered auspicious symbols of fertility & wealth, acorns symbolize prosperity & growth. Signed with characters and a mon on one edge.
Takamaki-e is a lacquer technique in which metallic powders such as silver, gold, copper, pewter etc., are used in combination with lacquer & clay-dust to build up motifs in low relief.
Please note that the color tones & hues of the lacquered motifs appear somewhat more vibrant in the images due to ambient lighting conditions.
Regarding the opinion stating the superior quality of this fine example being likened to works associated with those by Shibata...
Category
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lacquer
Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box — Solid Hand-Patinated Brass and Walnut
Located in Washington, GB
A special chess set in solid, hand-patinated brass and walnut. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in a range of materials and finishes, Otterburn can truly be customized an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Brass, Sta...
Chinese Lacquer Double Sided Qing Dynasty Drum with Wooden Stand and Drum Sticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful piece! two sided with leather hand painted snare on two sides trimmed in nail heads. The collapsable wooden stand, while making the piece complete, can be put aside and t...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Japanese Lacquer Smoking Box, Tabako Bon, Edo Period, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine Japanese maki-e lacquer decorated tabako bon, or smoking box, late Edo Period, mid-19th century, Japan.
The elegant smoking box of black lacquer decorated with a wonderful gold lacquer takamaki-e design of a gnarled and elegantly twisted plum tree with branches in full bloom. A border of golden cranes in flight to the top.
The smoking box, called a tabako bon, is comprised of an open section at the top with inset with two cylindrical metal canisters...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lacquer
1940s Aldo Tura Macabo Tobacco Pipe Container Lacquered Goatskin Brass Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Aldo Tura by Macabo circa 1940s Italy
Refined tobacco pipe container with unique cap. Compartment for matches. Two storage sections.
Tobacco container: 7.25T x 6.5D 4W
Original unres...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The Buddha is depicted as seating on a slightly taper...
Category
19th Century Burmese Other Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Italian Carved Santo Boy Sculpture Icon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large 18th century Italian carved Santo figural icon sculpture depicting a boy with arms raised dressed in a blue parcel-gilt outfit with boots. Heavily aged and distressed polychrom...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood
Swing Tractor Seat Chair, in Red like Achille Castiglione Stool, circa 1970
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Burmese Buddhism Scripture with Lacquer Covers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Theravada Buddhism scripture book from Burma, circa late 19th century-early 20th century. The book opens to continuous folding pages that is accordion like. Ink scriptures in curvy Burmese language were handwritten on both sides of the pages. The papers are bind by two lacquered wood covers with elaborate design that features relief scrolls and mini mosaic...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Other Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lacquer, Paper
Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous Burmese carved and gold leafed teakwood stand and cover for a kammavaca manuscript, late 18th or early 19th century, Burma.
The manuscript chest is heavily rococo influenced, speaking to the French presence in the region at the time. The carved teak stand is formed as a raised platform set upon four large scrolling acanthus leaf feet, with carved flour-de-lis to the apron.
The cover for the stand is also carved from teak, and features a series of rectangular cartouches, each set with a red foil backed glass "gem", surrounded by shell inlay, and embellished with green and silver foil backed glass sequins.
The top of the cover features the same design motif, with the addition of thayo lacquer design elements, and is strongly reminiscent of Tibetan manuscript...
Category
Early 19th Century Burmese Rococo Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf, Foil, Silver Leaf
Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that a boy’s passage into manhood was m...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Cane, Wood, Lacquer
French Mid-Century Mirrored Miniature Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) pink mirrored rectangular miniature cabinet with 2 doors and bevelled trim on lacquered base with mahogany interior
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lacquer, Mahogany
Empire Painted and Lacquered Spyglass, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The adjustable spyglass with gilt brass trim and original leather case.
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lacquer
An Exceptional Carved Giltwood & Black Lacquered Shan Style Buddha, Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A most impressive and exceptionally fine hand carved, black lacquered & gilded Shan style buddha. Shown wearing a finely carved & richly detailed mon...
Category
1890s Burmese Other Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Fine Chinese Export Lacquer Game Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular form with hinged lid opening to a fitted interior, with lower conforming case.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Lacquer Ceremonial Monastery Food Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A covered lacquer monastery food bowl used to transport food to monks in Burmese temple. Burma, c.1920.
L106
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Cartier Lighter Circa 80s Vintage "Trinity" Brown Lacquer
By Cartier
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Cartier Lighter Circa 80s Vintage "Trinity" Brown Lacquer 18k Gold Plated
Beautiful vintage Cartier flame lacquered lighter with pentagonal design. A rare piece in very good conditio...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lacquer Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lacquer
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