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Japanese Antique Red Lacquer and Gold Gilt Display Altar Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese handcrafted rich red lacquer and gold gilt bronze embellished wooden altar or display
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th Jewelery Box Altar Box Japanese Temple Cabinet lacquer Black gilding Meiji
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Small Japanese temple cabinet in black lacquer with gilding. Decorated with birds and Asian
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Samurai Lacquered Quiver and Six Arrows, Signed, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels One of the finest we have seen Japanese a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Japanese Exceptional Antique Samurai Sword Saya Scabbard Red Nuri Lacquer
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important and exceptionally fine quality Japanese antique Samurai sword scabbard for wakizashi
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Iron

Japanese Set of Two Fine Red Lacquer Shoji Doors Screens
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine set of two shoji red lacquer bamboo doors or screens recently acquired from a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Bamboo, Wood

Japanese Fine Antique Lacquered Koto Lute, Rare Violin Size, Meiji, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions trip. Japan fine antique lacquered Maki-e Koto Lute stringed
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese negoro lacquer card case
Located in Austin, TX
Japanese negoro lacquer card case
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Finely Carved Small Antique Japanese Buddha Figure Lacquered Gilded Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A fine small Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese hand carved and painted lacquered gilt wood meditating
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Japanese Edo Period Lacquered Wood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and sensitively carved Japanese carved wood and lacquered Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Rock Crystal

Japanese Lacquered Wood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Edo Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and beautiful Japanese carved and lacquered Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Edo Period
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Rock Crystal

Japanese Fine Rich Black Gold KOI Framed Lacquer Panel Signed Collectors Dream
Located in South Burlington, VT
Lacquer framed panel of three koi - beautifully rendered by a master Japanese artisan. Three rich black
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Wood

Japanese Antique Samurai Lacquered Quiver Six Gold Arrows, Signed, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels One of the finest we have seen Japanese a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

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

1970s Japanese Four Panel Black Lacquer Folding Screen with Decoupage Scenes
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Japanese four panel black lacquer folding screen with decoupage of typical daily life scenes
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

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 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

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

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 Pair of Samurai Bows Fine Lacquered Details Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique pair of Samurai bows with fine lacquered details in original vibrant red and black
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Wood

Japanese lacquer boxes - Offline Sale
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Japanese Red Lacquer Writing Stand
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Japanese Noh Theatre Mask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century Japanese Noh theatre mask of Ko-Jo an elegant old man in Noh drama. Lacquered over
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme More Asian Art, Obje...

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Lacquer, Wood

Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bamboo Lacquered Hat with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bamboo lacquered hat with stand. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Bamboo

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

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

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 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

Japanese Pair of Unusual Artisan Signed Dolls, Rare Red and Black Lacquer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint and signed Here's a rare Japanese Folk Art survivor duo -two Fine antique dolls hand-carved
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese antique lacquered tray/“Negoro” tray/Edo period/Like abstract painting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese lacquerware painting methods. It is characterized by the application of black lacquer on the
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Cypress

Japaneses pair of Golden metal Lotus Flowers in Temple black lacquered vases
By Dynasty Transorient
Located in Valladolid, ES
towards Buddhist enlightenment. Sealed at the bottom. In Japanese culture, art has a great introspective
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Plate, Brass

Antique Japanese Kotatsu Tabletop Tray
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Japanese Kotatsu tabletop tray decorated with several layers of lacquer and accented with
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Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Abalone, Wood, Lacquer

Old work board of a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/20th century/wall art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Art

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Pine, Lacquer

Japanese black lacquer bajô jingasa 馬上陣笠 (samurai hat) with family crest
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exquisite black lacquer bajô jingasa (horseback samurai hat) with a dark golden lacquer crest
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Metal, Copper

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

Old small wooden workbench used by Japanese lacquer / 20th century / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden workbench used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen when they used lacquer. It is thought
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

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Pine

Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic piece. Hand carved and painted. A great addition to any collection of Japanese or
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1680-1720 Edo period Japanese Porcelain Gold Lacquer Vase Japan Bird Vase
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice and beautiful vase. Decorated with gold paint or lacquer. Very unusual 15-11-18-13-4
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Tokagawa Period Wedding Box
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine and early Japanese Tokagawa Period wedding box, 18th/19th century, in brown lacquer with
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Other Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Japan Gold Classic Compassionate Kanon Guan Yin, Original Gold Lacquer, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hand gold gilt and lacquered. This is a scarce and lovely Japanese temple find, a gold gilt and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar s Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

Japan Old Gold Crowned Kanon Guan Yin, Original Gold Lacquer, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a lovely Japanese temple find, a gold gilt and lacquered wood Kanon Guan Yin. She is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood

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

Japanese Dagger, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese dagger where the blade is hidden in a scabbard looking like a folding fan.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

19th Century Japanese Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a 19th century Japanese small lacquered trunk that retains its original
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Japan Fine Antique Quail Sculpture Hand-Carved Red Lacquered 100 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
NOW SAVE 20% OR MORE Japan, a fine large antique quail sculpture hand-carved and red lacquered
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Kyogen Theater Tiger Mask, Showa Era, Mid-20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and expressive Japanese carved wood mask of a tiger, made for kyogen theater
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

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Wood, Lacquer

Fine Japanese 19th century Gem Mounted Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Buddha Figure
Located in Forney, TX
gemstone mounted lacquered gilt wood Buddha figure. Japan, circa 1860, exceptionally carved diminutive
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Antique 19th Century Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Multi-gemstone

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

Large Japanese Marquetry Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
lacquer paneled doors, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The oversized table cabinet of
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Brass

Pair Japanese Bronze Frog Warrior Candlesticks, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and fabulous pair of Japanese cast bronze candlesticks in the form of armored frog
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Large Noh Lion Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a large Japanese Noh mask in the form of a Guardian Lion. The mask
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Masks

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Wood, Lacquer

Tetsubin with Gilt Lacquered Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese artisans often weave stories and symbolism into their furniture designs. This coffer has eight drawers because the Mandarin word for “eight” sounds likes the word for prosper...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

Japan Fine Old Buddhist Figure in Original Gold and Black Lacquer Box , Zushi
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine Japanese Buddhist figure concealed in an elegant door hinged black and gold lacquer
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar s Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Japanese Meiji Samurai Armour Chest
Located in San Marino, CA
A Japanese Meiji Samurai armour chest, dating from the early 19th Century. This Meiji armour chest
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Lacquer

Inro, Japanese, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
partly lacquered, 19th century. An inro is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ivory, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Kagura Noh Theater Mask, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather wonderful, albeit a little frightening, Japanese Kagura mask, clearly made for and used by
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Masks

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Lacquer, Wood

Contemporary Japanese Screen with Kimono
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Contemporary Japanese two-panel screen created in the traditional manner, using vintage kimono
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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Fabric, Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Antique Samurai Handcuffs, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
: Hojojutsu (???), or Torinawajutsu (???), or just Nawajutsu (??), is the traditional Japanese martial art of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Shell, Wood

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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
    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
    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 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 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.