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Japanese Metal Red Lacquer Bird Motif Amour Shield Circa 1800 Hachiman Temple
Located in Atlanta, GA
serving as a symbol of their status and artistic sensibilities. The use of lacquer in Japanese armor not
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Metal

Japanese Black Cabinet Chrysanthemums, urushi-e lacquer Showa period
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning Japanese cabinet in lacquered wood, original from the Shōwa period. The Shōwa era (in
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Vintage 1940s Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Lacquer Painting on Canvas of Mirrored Flower Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Stylized exotic orchids from southern Japan or China. Heavily applied and textured lacquer on
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Lacquer, Canvas

Fine Japan Pair Antique Red Lacquer "Chrysanthemum" Bowls Hibachi Planters Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Glistening pair of (two) beautiful antique red lacquer carved chrysanthemum planters from old Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Antique Samurai Wine / Sake Gourd “Hyotan” Lacquered Calabash Flask
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Samurai drinking vessel with red lacquer and wooden stopper in excellent condition. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Fruitwood

Glistening Japanese Antique Matching Tea Pot Pair, Red and Black Lacquer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan dating to the early 1900s Fine quality. Beautiful to handle and touch. Appealing art to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Wood Buddha, Circa 18th / 19th Century Asian Antiques 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Superb Japanese lacquered wood Buddha, Circa 18th / 19th century Asian antiques ???? Beautiful and
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Tribal Art

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered wood, Late Edo period This lion mask can be
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Japanese Inlaid and Lacquered Panels Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Japanese inlaid and lacquered wood panels Decorated in gold, red and brown lacquer and
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Art

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Bone, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Black and Gold Lacquer Samurai Spear Yari Edo Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels A Fine Japanese hard to find antique Samurai Spear
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Important Japan Complete Antique Kabuki Woodblock 42 Prints 1870 Lacquer Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese, antiquities and fine art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Lacquer, Washi Paper

Japanese Red Lacquered Folding Meditation Armchair for Monks , golden
Located in Valladolid, ES
, Buddhism has marked many aspects of its society in Japan: culture, art, philosophy, and even its character
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Vintage 1930s Antiquities

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Gold

Antique Dark Lacquered Wood Chest with Brass Hardware, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This 19th century chest was made in Japan with dark lacquered wood and brass hardware. This
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Brass

Japanese Fine Rich Black Gold Lacquer KOI and Pine Writing Box, Collectors Dream
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan's famous centuries old Zohiko lacquer Kyoto family, .Zohiko Urushi Art. An outstanding arts
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar s Objects

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Wood

Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and finely decorated carved and lacquered boxwood netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho (probably
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood, Lacquer

Japanese Set of Four Fine Black Lacquer Shoji Doors Screens Birds Bamboo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine set of four (4) antique shoji black lacquer bamboo doors or screens recently
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Bamboo, Wood

American Black Lacquer Japanned Figural Tilt-Top Table, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American black lacquer Japanned tilt top table depicting a landscape scene with pagodas in the
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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Painted Furniture

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Brass

Japanese Buddha 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese lacquer giltwood Buddha shrine. Antique Edo period travelling shrine depicting the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...

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Paint, Wood

Pair of Japanese Lacquered and Inlaid Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Japanese lacquered and inlaid plaques. Figures in landscape on black lacquer. Measures: 17
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Art

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Wood

Japanese Samurai Iron Battle Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
With red lacquer interior. Comes in a set of three, all sold separately.
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Antique 17th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Iron

Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Inro from the Edo period (1615-1868) Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Edo
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Silver

Japanese Chest, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Black lacquered Japanese chest, the edges are accentuated with brass molding. The body rests on
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Noh Lacquered Wood Mask of Okina The Happy Old Man by Ko-Ikiu
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period lacquered carved paloma wood Noh mask depicting Okina, the happy old man of
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Japanese Edo Era (c 1860) Bodansu Personal Tansu Red Lacquer 24"W
Located in Portland, OR
wood (cryptomeria). The hardware make them very highly regarded all over Japan for the quality
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Red Japanese Lacquer Four-Panels Folding Screen, Meiji Period, 1868-1912
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red Japanese lacquer four panels folding screen "{yonkyoku byobu}". The panels are decorated with
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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings and Screens

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Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese black lacquered and gilt wood altar table with brass ornamentation. Recent refreshing and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood

A Gilt-lacquered figure of Buddha Amida - early Edo period from Japan
Located in DEVENTER, NL
promise of rebirth in the Pure Land. The Edo period was a flourishing era for religious art in Japan
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fine Antique Japan Red Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp 1880 Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find. Beautiful, historical treasure. This fine 140 year old Japanese Andon lamp wooden light
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Fine Antique Red Lacquer Andon Hand Lamp 1880, Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find. Historical treasure. This fine 140 year old Japanese Andon lamp wooden light fixture
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Six Panel Screen: Black and Gold Lacquer Flower Festival Cart
Located in Hudson, NY
fence to the left. Fine lacquer ceremonial cart with silk ties and areas of raised gold. Mineral
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Japanned Whatnot, Japanese, Lacquered 2 Tier Stand, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Japanned whatnot. A Japanese, lacquered 2-tier stand, dating to the late Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Side Tables

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Wood

Vintage Japanese 4 Panel Black Lacquer Floral Bird Folding Screen Byobu 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese Chinoiserie four panel folding screen featuring black lacquer and gold painted
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Japanese Big Antique Red Lacquered Bamboo Storage Chest, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Found during our recent Japanese Acquisition travels. Unusual Japanese antique red lacquered
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Leather

Pair of Japanese Étagères Wooden Shelves
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Constructed from black lacquered wood, these Japanese Étagères are not only a beautiful addition to
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antiquities

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Wood

Twelve Panel Japanese Screen
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 20th Century Twelve Panel Japanese Screen, fabulous one-of-a-kind piece. Black lacquer
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Soapstone

Japanese Shrine, circa 1800
Located in San Marino, CA
A lacquered wood Japanese shrine, circa 1800. Just under six feet tall, the shrine has two large
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Corner Cabinet C. 1900 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinoiserie and black lacquered stacking corner cabinet. Circa 1900's.
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20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Lacquer

20th Century Carved Red Lacquer End Table
Located in San Marino, CA
An early 20th century intricately carved floral red lacquer side table with a single shelf inside
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20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

A Japanese Articulated Lion Dance (Shishimai) Mask
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Japanese mask originally used in traditional lion dances (shishimai)to scare away evil
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Masks

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Wood, Lacquer

A Japanese samurai menpo mask
Located in Milano, IT
Samurai menpo mask with the 'fierce' ressei expression, with the iron and red lacquer surface which
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Iron

Wakasa Lacquer Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Wakasa lacquer table.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Shibayama Art, Meiji Era, Ebonized Wood, Lacquer, Two Panel Screen, Japan, 1890s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Shibayama Art, Meiji Era, Ebonized Wood, Lacquer, Japanese Two Panel Screen, Room Divider, Japan
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood, Lacquer

Japan Bronze Antique Meditation Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
An authentic Japanese antique treasure to accompany you in meditation, reflection and pleasure
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Single Panel Celestial Images
Located in Hudson, NY
Lacquer painting on wood. Signature reads: Shigeru.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Lacquer

Trio of Vintage Dinner Trays, Japanese Lacquer Serving Platter, Bamboo, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of vintage dinner trays. A Japanese, lacquered serving platter with woven bamboo
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Platters and Serveware

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Japanese Buddhist Offering Table, circa 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare Japanese red and black lacquered Buddhist offering table decorated with gilded floral and
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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Copper

Antique Japanese Buddhist Altar Table, 19th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare Japanese Buddhist altar table built entirely from zelkova (Japanese elm) wood with a lustrous
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Elm

Pair Of Vintage Decorative Trunks, Japanese, Lacquered, Bamboo, Art Deco, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative trunks. A Japanese, lacquered chest with woven bamboo, dating
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Blanket Chests

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Japanese Matsumoto Stacking Tansu Chest, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Iron

Large Pair of Japanese Gilt-Carved Foo Dog Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Large pair of late nineteenth or early twentieth century Japanese left and right foo dog (shi-shi
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Antique fine quality Oriental Japanese /Chinese black lacquer dressing screen
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large fine quality Oriental Japanese /Chinese C1900 black lacquer dressing screen room
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Antique Early 1900s Paintings and Screens

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Wood

19th Century Japanese Screen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid-19th Century Japanese sixfold screen with atmospheric Nanga style painting. Black ink over gold
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Antique Japanese Solid Silver, Enamel and Shibayama Dragon, Kazumi, circa 1890
By Kazumi Yoshida
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Japanese Meiji period solid silver and shibayama model of a dragon. Cast and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Silver

Unique 19th Century Japanese Gold and Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Unique 19th century Japanese cabinet, lacquered cabinet in all sides. Decorated with the ancient
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

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Gold

Japanese Antique Whimsical "Frogs" Planter Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels Sure to bring smiles. This happy one-of-a-kind
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Gold Embossed Dragons
Located in Hudson, NY
with black lacquer trim.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Edo Musha Ningyô of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Edo Musha Ningyô (Boys Day Doll) depicting the legendary Toyotomi Hideyoshi, seated in
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Lacquer

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Japanese Lacquered Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Japanese lacquered art on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every piece of Japanese lacquered art was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of Japanese lacquered art, we have 1968 options in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of Japanese lacquered art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of Japanese lacquered art, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and folk art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of Japanese lacquered art over the years, but those crafted by Eizo Ippyosai VII, Zōhiko Studio and Japanese Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Lacquered Art?

Prices for a piece of Japanese lacquered art start at $0 and top out at $1,492,810 with the average selling for $2,914.

Finding the Right Asian Art And Furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.

Questions About Japanese Lacquered Art
  • 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
    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
    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.
  • 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
    There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The focus of Japanese art varies. Many traditional Japanese artists sought to capture the beauty of nature in their works. However, other Japanese artists have produced work with Buddhist themes, and contemporary artists working in the country have been inspired by a range of subjects, from socioeconomic and political issues to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Japanese art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.