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A pair of circular make-up boxes in nashi-ji lacquer adorned with a floral pattern and an aoi go mon motif (three mallow leaves in a ring) on the lid. This motif is well-known for being the mon (family crest) of the famous dynasty of the Tokugawa shoguns. The bottom of the lid and the top of the box are lined with silver. The interior is in nashi-ji lacquer. These two boxes were probably part of a wedding trousseau of which one of the pieces, a square incense box with identical ornamentation,...

Japanese lacquered gold and silver hira maki-e biwa shape box (kobako). Japan, Edo period Length 7,67 in – Width 3,14 in – Heigth 0,7 in The biwa is a japanese short-necked fretted luth, often used in narrative storrytelling. The biwa is chosen instrument of Benten, goddess of music, eloquence and poetry.

Leather tobacco pouch (tabaco-ire), its lacquered wood pipe case decorated with a landscape and a pipe in wood, copper and silver. The pouch still contains tobacco. Ojime in white and blue porcelain, decorated with a dragon. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Pipe case : 8,3 in – 21 cm Pipe : 7 in – 18 cm Pouch: Height : 3,1in ( 8 cm) -Width : 5,1in (13cm)

Japanese bronze brown patinated representing a hare laying on a crescent moon. Japan – Showa (1912-1926) Height: 11 cm – 4,3 inches The Hare is a very beloved animal in Japan. Each year, on the 15th day of the 8th month of the moon calendar, Japanese are celebrating “Tskukumi”, a party paying tribute to the hare of a tale. A God decided to get down on earth as a starved man. He went to the forest to see how animal used to find something to eat. All the animals of the forest came...

A four-case lacquer inro in iroe, togidashi, hirame and kirigane lacquer, on a nashiji lacquer background, decorated with a boat, sailing on the flow, carrying numerous passengers, there are some mountains in the background. Nashi-ji lacquer interior. The ornamentation probably depicts the Sumida river in Tôkyô. A similar inro is represented in the book Inrô, japanese belt ornaments the Trumpf collection, Uta Werlich/Susanne Germann, Linden-Museum Stuttgart, arnolsche art publishers. ...

Inrô with five compartments with lake landscape decoration in continuity on both sides, in gold lacquer hira maki-e, taka maki-e, kirigane and brown lacquer on a fundame gold background. The interior is in nashi-ji lacquer. Wooden Netsuke representing the Japanese wonder shell (Thatcheria mirabilis). Ojime of tubular form in gilded copper and incised with peach decoration. In Japanese popular culture, fishing has the power to drive away evil spirits. The eponymous tale of Momotarô i...

Fan-shaped kobako in lacquer. The kobako is decorated with autumn plants on sequined silver and gold. The inside and the circumference are in nashi-ji lacquer. Kobako (“little boxes”) are often adorned with harmonious decors and sceneries inspired by Japanese fauna and flora. Japanese artists play with shapes and materials with accuracy and thoroughness akin to silverware. Japan, Edo period (1603-1868) Length 3.75 in (9,5 cm) – Height 1.6 in (2 cm) – Width 0.75 in (4 cm)

Fan-shaped kobako, decorated with clouds and wisterias in gold lacquer and kirigane on a silver background. The sides are decorated with a checked pattern in gold lacquer. The background and the inside are in nashi-ji lacquer. Kobako (“little boxes”) are often adorned with harmonious decors and sceneries inspired by Japanese fauna and flora. Japanese artists play with shapes and materials with accuracy and thoroughness akin to silverware. Japan, Edo period (1603-1868) Length 3.15 i...

Wooden netsuke, a dog carrying a collar and small bell, baring her teeth, protecting her puppy. Signed Tomokazu ( 友一 ). Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Height : 1.3 inches (3,3 cm) - Length : 2 inches (5 cm) -Width : 1.2 inches (3 cm)

Inrô of three black lacquer compartments decorated with raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) of ducks on the water or in flight on both sides. One of the faces shows four ducks (one per box) in different postures among a decoration of stylized bamboo leaves. The upper one in flight, head to the right, the second facing left and about to land, wings spread apart, the third in a resting position, head on its wing, the fourth on the water, leaning its head forward. The other side shows two ducks, one f...

Inrô with four compartments in fundame lacquer decorated with a pavilion near a river in a mountain landscape in hira maki-e, taka maki-e lacquer and kirigane. The inside in nashi-ji gold lacquer. The manju in carved wood decorated with two children in mother-of-pearl, lacquer and horn inlay. Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) Inrô : height 7,5 cm -3 in Manju : diameter 4 cm-1,6 in

Snuffbox carved out of a dried marrow decorated with lacquered leaves. The rim and stopper are made out of wood. Signed in golden lacquer in a black lacquer cartouche. Japan, 20th century Height: 4" (10 cm)

Black and gold lacquer sageju-bako (picnic box) decorated with floral motifs. It is comprised of a small tray or dish, a sake bottle and a four compartment lacquer box, the inside of which is in nashiji lacquer. At the top, there is a bronze handle for transport. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Height: 10.2” - 26 cm Width: 11.8” – 30 cm Depth: 6.3” – 16 cm

A large presentation tray in finely carved polished wood in the shape of a rounded stump cutout. The sides mimic the knotty grain of a tree trunk. This type of tray was used to present bonsai. Japan – Shōwa era (1926 – 1989) Length : 15.75 inch (40cm) – Width : 9.9 inch (25cm) – Height : 0.8 inch (2cm)

Bronze vase with a dark brown patina in the shape of a trunk. It bears a three characters signature underneath : 京翁斎 « made by an old man in Kyôto”. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Height : 22 cm-Diameter : 14 cm

Pair of stamped brass stirrups decorated with Hashizuka, Ito and Manabe Mons. Japan - Edo (1615-1868), 18th century. Measures: Height 10.24in , length 12.6in, width 4.72in As in Western culture, the culture Japanese stirrups were part of traditional accessories used only by the nobility and the people belonging to the upper class. The stirrups were made in the most precious metal, they were intended to indicate the social status of the owner. They were used in military combat during ce...

Rare Nanban chest with rounded sides and a curved lid. It presents a drawer. This small chest is decorated with urushi lacquer and inlayed mother of pearl. The drawer on the lower half presents a keyhole and a lock. The front, lid and back are divided by two gold and mother-of-pearl lines which create three decorative areas of equal dimensions. The sides are separated in half by a single line of mother-of-pearl. The decoration is composed of four different floral motifs: • Th...

Two big eight-sided kaioke boxes in black lacquer, decorated with mon and maple leaves in golden lacquer. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Height: 17,6 in (44,7 cm) -Width : 14,9 in (38 cm)