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19th Century Japanese Gilt Standing Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with black lacquer and gold leaf, this elegant Buddha sculpture was carved from wood in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this traveling shrine belies the splendor
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese 1940s Reproduction Bifold Screen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 1940s reproduction of an 18th century original Japanese folding screen, also known as byobu, this
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Edo Gosho Ningyo Holding Cherry Blossoms
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Edo period seated gosho ningyo doll holding cherry blossoms in his hands. The figure is
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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Wood

Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Box, Tenbun Period, 1532-1555
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Samurai helmet box, attributed to a gift from Japanese monk Kennyo (Kosa) (1543-1592), the Abbot of
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Scholar s Objects

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Iron

Japanese Four Panel Screen: Fishing Boat in the Reeds
Located in Hudson, NY
swaying in the wind. Finished with a silk brocade border and black lacquer trim. Seal reads: Shinsui
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Silk, Lacquer

Small Vintage Stem Vase, Japanese, Lacquer, Slim Posy Pot, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage stem vase. A Japanese, lacquered slimline posy pot, dating to the late Art
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

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Lacquer

Japanese Monochromatic Four-Panel Bamboo Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Interesting Japanese four-panel byobu screen of green bamboo stalks over blue dyed paper. Lovely
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Seaside Dream
Located in Hudson, NY
mineral pigments and gold on mulberry paper, with silk brocade border and black lacquer wood trim.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold

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, Silver, Bronze

Japanese Gilt Sakyamuni Buddha with Stele
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately carved from wood, this exquisite Buddha was finished with gold leaf and lacquer
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Singing Bowl with Raised Dots
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful early 20th century Japanese singing bowl, demonstrating rows of neatly arranged raised
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Vintage Japanese Composition Gold Leaf Painted Wall Panel Birds in Flight
Located in Norwich, GB
A Japanese, Dutch metal composition gold leaf lacquered panel, with overlaid hand-painted scene
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Composition

19th Century Anglo-Japanese Bamboo Étagère
Located in Hudson, NY
This very nice small scale étagère is made of bamboo and Japanese lacquer panels. The form and
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

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Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Four-Panel Screen Prunus Tree with Nandina
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful Japanese four-panel screen depicting a prunus tree with a songbird perched in a red
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

1840s - 1870s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet, sideboard. wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
come from the layer of the persimmon tannin (kakishibu), burnt pine ink, traditional urushi lacquer and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Wood

Asian Two-Fold Lacquered Screen from the 19th c.
Located in Austin, TX
A 19th century two-fold lacquered screen featuring Japan-laquered front and back on rolling brass
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Metal

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Maruyama Oyo’s Pine in Snow
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese painting. Pigment on silk with silk brocade border and black lacquer wooden trim. Signature and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Silk, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Singing Bowl with Rose Gold Patina
Located in Somis, CA
A very special 19th century Japanese singing bowl, demonstrating a hand-hammered pattern of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Shodai-Yaki Pottery Kintsugi Platter, Edo Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese 'Shodai-yaki' segmented pottery platter of large proportions with numerous Fine
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Lacquer, Pottery

19th Century Japanese Seated Figure of Amida
Located in Chicago, IL
also as Amida in Japan, he is the oldest and most important of the five celestial Buddhas of Mahayana
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood

Large Diorama 3D Hand Carved Cork Art Scenic Black Lacquer San You
Located in Sofia, BG
Large Diorama 3D hand carved cork art scenic black lacquer.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Cork

Four Panel Carved Lacquer Screen after The Kiss by Gustav Klimt
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
screen is made of carved and painted lacquer with abundant use of gold, and is close in feeling to the
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Late 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Paintings and Screens

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Wood

Gold Temple Columns Pair of Glistening Display Possibilities Old Japan
Located in South Burlington, VT
Glistening pair (two) beautiful old gold gilt and black lacquer three part wooden temple columns
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Gold

Trio of Antique Shibayama Panels, Japanese Decorative Screen, Meiji Period, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of antique Shibayama panels. A Japanese, lacquer decorative screen, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Art

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Cherry Blossoms on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
lacquer trim. Signature and Seal read: Joshi.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Elm Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
grain, this tansu showcases Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. The chest features a lacquered finish
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Iron

Japan Big Antique Bronze Meditation Bell on Stand, Serene Sounding
Located in South Burlington, VT
An authentic Japanese antique early 20th century treasure to accompany you in meditation
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Seated Kannon, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this 19th century Japanese traveling shrine
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Moon and Wild Grasses
Located in Hudson, NY
Ink, mineral pigments and gold flake on applied silver with negoro-style lacquer trim. Signature
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold, Silver Leaf

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Landscape with Figures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Serene Japanese Showa period four-panel byobu screen made in the Nihonga School style. The screen
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Autumn Quail Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming Japanese Showa period four panel byobu screen depicting an autumn landscape with two quail
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Peach Form Vintage Red Lacquered Box with Lid Mint Condition
Located in South Burlington, VT
A superb Japanese handmade and hand lacquered vintage peach form box crafted in luscious famous 30
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

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Lacquer

Japanese Two-Panel Screen School of River Fish
Located in Hudson, NY
underwater rock on the right panel. Wonderful soft painting in mineral pigments on silk with a red lacquer
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Fine Carved Wooden and Gilt Figure of a Japanese Buddha, Dainichi Nyorai
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine carved wooden and gilt figure of a Japanese Buddha, Dainichi Nyorai, the surface with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Big Pair of Red Lacquer "Butterfly" Antique Planter Bowls, Signed and Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels Come these glistening antique red lacquer "buttefly
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Cherry and Willow on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on gold silk with black lacquer trim. Signature and seal read: Sho shu
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold

Early 20th C., Showa, Large Japanese Lacquerware Ceremonial Wedding Gift Tray
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Large antique Japanese lacquerware ceremonial wedding gift tray. Age: Japan, Showa period, Early
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Lacquer

Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Dramatic Splash by Suzuki Goro
Located in Hudson, NY
Sumi ink on Mulberry paper, with black lacquer trim and gilded bronze hardware. Signature reads
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Bronze

Japanese Large Bronze Antique Meditation Bell, Soothing Reverberating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Rare signed with dedications and dated 1746. Pleasant
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Meditation Bell Calming Sound, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Rare Temple bell orin prolifically signed with dedications
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Noh Mask with Fine Details, Signed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. This finely carved Japanese antique wooden theater
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Edo Two-Panel Screen Flowers of Autumn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive early 19th century Japanese Edo period two-panel screen featuring flowering plants and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Four Panel Screen Flowering Prunus Tree
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Japanese four panel screen depicting ancient flowering prunus tree with spring blossoms
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Bombay Art Furniture Anglo-Japanese Side Chair with a Lacquer Floral Panel
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in London, GB
Bombay Art Furniture Co. An Anglo-Japanese side chair with turned finials at different heights and
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Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Japanese Four-Panel Screen of Pagoda Bridge Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury Japanese four-panel byobu screen depicting a lakeside landscape with a tall pagoda and
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Four Panel Showa Period Spring Tales Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Idyllic Japanese four-panel Showa period screen probably from the narrative tales of Genji. Set in
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Four Panel Showa Period Narrative Tale Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful Japanese four-panel Showa period screen from a narrative tale, probably tales of Genji
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Japanese Bronze Shinto Shrine Lanterns, Early 20th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare pair of antique Japanese cast bronze Shinto Shrine lanterns paired with their original
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Six Panel Screen: Chrysanthemums on Gold Leaf
Located in Hudson, NY
pigments and gold leaf on mulberry paper with silk brocade border and dark brown lacquered trim with bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

19th Century Japanese Solid Silver Mounted Shibayama Fan on Stand, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
traditional Japanese fan-shape, with a central gold lacquer roundel inlaid in mother of pearl and coral with a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Silver

Japanese Showa Four Panel Kano School Style Landscape Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Japanese Showa period four-panel folding byobu screen depicting a lively flora and fauna
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanese Edo Period Deer Form Bronze Censer
Located in Austin, TX
A stunningly elegant Japanese bronze censer in the form of a spotted deer, Edo period, early 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Zushi, Personal Buddhist Shrine, Momoyama Period, 16th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese Buddhist Zushi, personal shrine, with representative figures of the Buddhist
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Full Moon Through Gold Dust Clouds
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments and gold on mulberry paper with black lacquer trim.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold

Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Doll of Samurai and Attendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Edo period Musha Ningyo (boys' day doll) of a samurai and attendant. Pairs of ningyo of
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Textile, Silk, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen After Tawaraya Sotatsu
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating late 19th century Japanese Meiji period four panel folding byobu screen. Made in the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

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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
    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
    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 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
    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 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
    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 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
    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 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.
  • 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.