Crushed Egg Shell Lacquered Japanese Vanity Box

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #786891
KA600

This exceptionally elegant antique Japanese 'rankauhari' white lacquered vanity box employs a rare white lacquer made form crushed quaill egg shells. Copies of this lacquering technique not using crushed egg shells will fade over time. This piece made in early Meiji Period c.1885 as a geisha's vanity box, still has the lovely original color and 'kagamakie' a sought after makie technique of raised gold pictures encased in fans and and circles on all sides in black and gold. All the auspicious symb... Click for details

A Very Fine Dark Lacquer Square Box/Cover

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #785593
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A Very Fine Dark Lacquer Square Box/Cover: Japan, Meiji Period, This is a beautiful round corners dark lacquer square box painted in gold and silver chrysanthemums and paulownia leaves on the cover and around box on the dark black lacquered surface, its interiors red lacquered.. The box and cover are in almost perfect condition without any minor damages. Measures: 7” x 7 3/4” x 7 3/4” (17.8cm x 19.7cm x 19.7cm)

Fine Makie Lacquer Works Comb Set signed Shukyo

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1920: item #784730
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The size of Comb: 3 3/4" Long x 1 7/8" Wide x 1/8" thick on top of comb. Beautiful Japanese Comb set with Bekko(turtoise shell) decorated with fine Makie works as well as Raden, mothers of pearl, inlaid, silver inlaid. The design of Chrysanthemum(kiku), cherry blossoms. It is wonderful works comb and Kogai. It is signed by artist name, Shukyo. The condition of comb and kogai are excellent. There are little tiny Mushikui(a couple of insect bite surface only) which is very minor due to the age. It... Click for details

Very Nice Roiro Makie Lacquer Ozen Tray Set Edo

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #783058
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The size of each Tray: 10 3/8" Square x 1 13/16" High. Beautiful Japanese Roiro Taka-Makie Lacquer Tray Set. Each Tray has roiro(black) lacuqer finish with gold makie design of birds and boat scenery. The bird and bamboo pole and boat has gold kirigane work. Boat has also togidashi work as well. Tray with the feet. The side of tray with cut corner as well as hanzori(curve out) finish. The condition of all five tray are excellent, There are some used scratch spots on few of trays but they are not... Click for details

Japanese Large Wooden Lacquer Tray Suzuributa

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1920: item #783049
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In Japanese ceremony dishes, to put the appetizers or desserts on this lacquer tray called Suzuri-buta. The design of flowers, bird and butterflies is engraved fine lines on a black lacquered surface. It is in good condition and comes with original wooden box. Measurements: 21 3/8" (54cm) square and 4 3/4" (12cm) tall.

Antique Japanese Lacquer Bunko Book Document Box

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1920: item #782756
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Estimated from late 19th to early 20th century, Japanese silver rimed lacquered bunko document box and inside tray feauturing exquiaite maki-e gold lacquer work in the motif of pine, bamboo, Ume tree, chrysanthemum, fans and dynamically flying cranes in clouds inside of the lid, and sprinkled makie lacquer work all inside. Very good in condition with fine patina. This is highly recommended quality article. It is very good in condition with fine patina. This box is on sale with suzuri bako inkst... Click for details

Antique Japanese Lacquer Suzuri Bako Writing Box

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1920: item #782754
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Estimated from late 19th to early 20th century, Japanese silver rimed lacquered suzuri bako inkstone box, inkstone, brushes, and knife with exquiaite maki-e gold lacquer work in the motif of pine tree, bamboo, Ume tree, chrysanthemum on fans outside of the lid and dynamically flying crane in clouds inside of the lid, and sprinkled makie lacquer work all inside. This is highly recommended quality article. It is very good in condition with fine patina. This box is on sale with fubako book box, sto... Click for details

Edo-Meiji exquisite comb and hairpin, signed

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #782141
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Comb and hairpin of superb craftsmanship decorated with flowers in the most exquisite inlays in mixed techniques including takamaki-e, kirigane, and the finest of ashide. Signed: Shinsai. Edo-Meiji, c. 1850-1900. a) 9 cm, b) 15 cm. Slight wear due to use.

Japanese Chawan HIGH QUALITY LACQUER MAKI-E GOLD BOWL

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #780882
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Measurements: The size is 3 1/2 " tall x 4 3/8 " wide Age: Meiji Period Condition: Very good Set of 2 bowls (chawan) This Japanese chawan or bowl use for miso soup in Japan. This is high quality kind of lacquer, and finished with the technique of maki-e gold paint, beautiful black glossy lacquer. This is made of wood. One of the most popular in Japanese art is lacquer. Lacquer is a complex resin made from lacquer tree sap. Japanese lacquer wares were so famous long time ago that the ... Click for details

3 Tier Jubako Bento Red Lacquer Sakura Motif

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1920: item #780879
L61

Measurements: 7 1/4"H x 7 1/4"W. Age: Showa Period This beautiful 3 tier jubako bento lunch box is finished of lacquer techinique called maki-e gold, including a mother of pearl beautiful turquoise inlay (see photo closely). Traditionally use in Japan during new years day in stocking food so no need for cooking during this busy season. This bento box has a pretty design of sakura flowers, greatly designed with makie-gold. It has some normal scratches because of age. This still usable and a... Click for details