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Japanese Red Lacquer Serving Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Japanese serving tray exemplifies the refined style of Meiji-era lacquerware. Elevated by a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Platters and Serveware

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Wood, Lacquer

Carved and Inlaid Shibayama Folding Screen, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
animal marquetry) and painted on the back side (flowers). Shibayama style, Japan, Meiji era, around
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Vintage Meiji Period Six Panel Japanese Folding Screen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A super chic and beautifully done Vintage Meiji Period Six Panel Japanese Folding Screen Depicting
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Long Samurai Bow and Ten Arrows Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
symbol. A rare find. Quality: bamboo and vermilion lacquer (Japanese lacquer) Patina and mild use
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Wood

Japanese Black Lacquer Footed Tray, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century square Japanese tray exemplifies the refined style of Meiji-era tea ceremony
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Platters and Serveware

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Wood

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Sendai Clothing Tansu with Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japan's traditional cabinetry. Featuring a lovely lacquered finish, this chest presents a rectangular top
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Japanese Antique 86" Samurai Bow, Quiver, Ten Arrows, Meiji 19thc, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
vermilion lacquer (Japanese lacquer) with bamboo bindings, mother-of-pearl inlaid quiver and with arrows
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Wood

Japanese Signed Gigaku Noh Theater Meiji Mask of Taikofu the Elderly Widower
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, riveting mask, clearly made for and used by a Japanese Noh theater actor. The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Red Lacquer Serving Tray, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Japanese serving tray exemplifies the refined style of Meiji-era lacquerware. Elevated by a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Platters and Serveware

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Low Tsugaru-nuri Lacquer Table, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The restrained silhouette of this low Japanese table beautifully showcases the extraordinary
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique gyosho tansu Japanese peddler s backpack of drawers Edo-Meiji 1860s-1910
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique Japanese Gyosyo tansu (Peddler's chest), product of late Edo - Meiji era (estimate 1860s
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Pair of Samurai Bow with Ten Arrows Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
feathers from Meiji period, 19th century. A rare find. Quality: bamboo and vermilion lacquer (Japanese
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Wood

Black Lacquer Rounded Rectangular Fubako and Cover with a Crane, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A black lacquer rounded rectangular fubako and cover with a crane. Meiji Period, decorated in gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Laquered Box and Lid Hand Painted Scene, Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
in Japan, very early in the 20th century, late Meiji period, circa 1900. This is a very decorative
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Japanese Wakasa Persimmon Lacquer Square Low Table
Located in Torino, IT
A 19th century Japanese Wakasa lacquered low table with mother-of-pearl inlay; raised on elegantly
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Old wooden work board used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen/abstract painting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a work board used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen. Work boards like this, which are no longer
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Carved Dragon Display Cabinet, Shodana, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A powerfully carved and ebonized Japanese Meiji Period display cabinet, known as a shodana, made
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese antique lacquer craftsman s wooden work board/1868-1920/Wall hanging
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
rare. Why not display rare Japanese lacquer tools in your home? I'm sure you can create a wonderful
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings

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Cedar

JAPANESE 1900 Meiji Period Rare Namiki Desk Rectangular Box In Gilt Metal Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Namiki & Maki-e desk-box from the Japanese Meiji period. This is a beautiful decorative
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Silver

Japan Fine Antique Set Six Lacquered Makie Byobu Screen Accents
Located in South Burlington, VT
traveling through out Japan. Attractive leaf and vines lacquer patterns. Dimensions: 12.75 inches
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Lacquer

Japan Fine Antique Set Six Lacquered Makie Byobu Screen Accents
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. This is a beautiful set of six (6) Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Lacquer

Japan, Superb Antique Furniture Lacquered Tansu from "Wakasa, " 19th Cemtury
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine tall Meiji period lacquered tansu from “Wakasa,” three sections, superb original red
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Large wooden spatula used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen/1868-1920/Wall hanging
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a large spatula used by craftsmen who make Japanese lacquerware. I don't know what the wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Important Antique "Shinto Red Lacquered Altar Table", Signed 1895
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan antique handmade, hand carved altar table finished in stunning red lacquer - signed Meiji
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
compartment, rich black lacquer finish 1880-1900, Meiji period Yamagata Prefecture 100% original with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Iron

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Six Panel Screen Peasant Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large 19th century Japanese late Edo/early Meiji period six panel screen depicting peasants engaged
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Brass

19th Meiji era Japanese antique keyaki tansu wabi sabi urushi chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Product of Meiji period (estimate 1868-1912) - 2 tier Isho tansu (Clothing chest of drawers), Kanto
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Iron

Japanese Antique Two Lacquer Boat Sushi Plates Fine Details Hard to Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent trip to Japan comes this rarely found antique set of two black and gold mist
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold

Japanese Antique Four Lacquer Boat Sushi Plates Fine Details Hard to Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
SALE - NOW SAVE 20% OR MORE From our recent trip to Japan comes this rarely found antique set of
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold

Superb Japanese Silver Lacquer Wood Auspicious Smoking Tansu, Complete
Located in South Burlington, VT
A spectacular and hard to find silver and lacquer three-drawer Tansu complete with all original
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sterling Silver

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Silver

Rare Japanese Meiji Dressing or Full Length Floor Mirrors (H 67 1/2 x W 26)
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and beautiful pair of Meiji era dressing or full length floor mirrors with lacquered frames
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Glistening Old Japan Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Bowls Hibachi Planters Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Glistening pair (two) beautiful antique red lacquer chrysanthemum -kiku- planters or bowls from old
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Lacquer

Japanese Antique Red Lacquered Low Table 1860s-1900s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This low table is made in Japan in red lacquer. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

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Cedar, Lacquer

Tranquil Countryside Meiji Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Tranquil Countryside Meiji Screen Period: Meiji Size: 232x169 cm (91x67 inches) SKU: PTA129
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Glistening Old Japan Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Bowls Hibachi Planters Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Glistening pair (2) beautiful antique red lacquer planters or bowls from old Japan dating to the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Lacquer

Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine
Located in Studio City, CA
to any collection of Japanese or Asian artifacts. Dimensions: 3.5" high, 1.5" wide, 1" deep.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Carved and Red Lacquer Kamakura-Bori Altar Table, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Japanese Kamakura-bori carved and red lacquered Buddhist altar table, Edo to Meiji
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Softwood

Japanese Asian Hand Painted Lacquered Temple Shrine Plaque Fish Ocean 19th Cent
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and intricate work likely originally from a Japanese Temple. The hand painted scene
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Lacquer, Paint, Wood

Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Red Lacquer Lid, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with a dotted, textured surface and an elegant arched handle, this Japanese teapot was
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Iron

Japanese Antique Lacquer Bucket 1860s-1900s / Plant Cover Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old lacquer barrel made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Bamboo, Cedar

Carved Wood Gilt-Lacquered Seated Japanese Temple Shrine Buddha ‘Amida Nyorai’
Located in Studio City, CA
This truly beautiful and serene piece. Meticulously hand carved in fine detail. Gilded throughout. Seated in deep meditation with folded hands and flowing robes. We are listi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Red Lacquer Tabako-Bon with Sakura Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This decorative box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Copper

Japanese Papier Mâché Lacquered Box Hand-Painted with 3-Section Tray, circa 1905
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful papier mâché, lacquered box, which we attribute to being made in Japan during
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Fine Antique Japan Natural Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp, 1880 Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
old Japanese Andon lamp wooden light fixture, would look wonderful in your interior. And it is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Fine Antique Japan Red Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp, 1880 Immediately Usable, Round
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Andon lamp wooden light fixture, would look wonderful in your interior. And it is immediately
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese antique tray made of bamboo/Late Meiji to early Showa period/Wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of the Meiji era to the beginning of the Showa era (1900-1940). Japan and China have had a tea
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Serving Pieces

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Bamboo

19th Century Papier Mâché, Lidded Box, Hand-Painted and Lacquered, Japanese
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful papier mâché, large circular lacquered box, which we attribute to being made in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Japanese Carved Wood Ramna, Architectural Transom
Located in Camden, ME
Japanese ranma crafted of carved sugi wood surrounded by a black lacquered frame. The ranma depicts
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Architectural Elements

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Wooden Box with Japanese Paper / Wall Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
astringency and lacquer. Some of the old wooden boxes in Japan were made of Japanese paper in this way to
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

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Wood

Early Meiji Period Sendai Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a good example of an early Meiji period Sendai Tansu. Sendai Tansu were originally used to
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Antique Japanese Andons
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of antique Japanese Andons, Meiji period (1868-1912) andons with wood and silk shades and a
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lanterns

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Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Folk Art Chair
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese Mingei (Folk Art) chair. A very rare example made from a section of a cedar tree, 19th
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

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Cypress, Lacquer

Japanese Rare Pair of Gong Drums, Rich Red Black Lacquer, Immediately Playable
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fresh find from our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels Ring in your dinner guests and enjoy
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Rope, Leather, Wood

Lacquer Hibachi, Chrysanthemum Form
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning Negoro Lacquer Chrysanthemum-form hibachi that dates to the Late Meiji Period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique samurai conch war trumpet Horagi - massive size A rare find. This is a very
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood

Japanese Hiramaki-e Footed Tray, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century square Japanese tray exemplifies the refined style of Meiji-era tea ceremony
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Japanese Four-Panel Flowers of Autumn Byobu Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous Japanese four-panel byobu screen depicting colorful flowers of autumn. Chrysanthemum (kiku
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper, Wood

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Japanese Lacquer Meiji For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese lacquer meiji you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese lacquer meiji — often made from wood, lacquer and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese lacquer meiji — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese lacquer meiji, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese lacquer meiji that is appealing in its simplicity, but Century Furniture, Imao Keinen and Japanese School produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Lacquer Meiji?

Prices for a Japanese lacquer meiji start at $150 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $2,527.
Questions About Japanese Lacquer Meiji
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there is a type of varnish called Japanese lacquer. It is made from the sap of an urushi tree, which grows in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and modern Japanese lacquered pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.