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Japanese Four Panel Screen: Lone Dove
Located in Hudson, NY
buff mulberry paper with silk brocade border and black lacquer trim. Seal reads: Ransen. Original
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Lacquer, Paper

Edo Period Japanese Bodhisattva Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible Edo Period Japanese gilt and lacquered carved wood shrine depicting a Bodhisattva
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Seasonal Flowers
Located in Hudson, NY
mineral pigmnets on mulberry paper. Oxblood lacquer trim with beautiful bronze mounts. Signature and seal
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Garden Scene
Located in Hudson, NY
Bamboo, chrysanthemums and garden stone in mineral pigments on a gold silk ground. Black lacquer
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

Set of 19th c Corner Chairs, Bamboo Frame, Black Lacquer Seat
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
a sturdy bamboo frame with a sleek black lacquer finish, complementing the vividly colored
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Snowy Mountain Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
dark brown lacquer trim with bronze hardware. Signature and seal read: Taniguchi Hideo.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Clearing Skies
Located in Hudson, NY
Cloud formation in gold with blue skies in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with black lacquer
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Garden Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
doves. Mineral pigments on silk with black lacquer trim and beautiful bronze hardware. Signature reads
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

Rare and Important Japanese Meiji Period Shadona, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A Japanese hardwood shodana with inlaid and lacquer decoration, Meiji Period 1868-1912, by Shoso
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Magazine Rack Bamboo Faux Tortoishell Art Deco Lacquer Japan
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
of each side has a fretwork panel with central ebonised plaque and a pair of floral lacquer panels
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Rimpa Flowers
Located in Hudson, NY
negoro style lacquer trim.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Plovers Over Waves
Located in Hudson, NY
pigments on gold leaf with black lacquer trim. Original storage box.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Sudare on Gold Leaf
Located in Hudson, NY
the refined craftsmanship of traditional Japanese art, where complex meaning is often conveyed through
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful and antique Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box with full array of components included
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20th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Chrysanthemums
Located in Hudson, NY
mulberry paper with gold clouds and a dark brown lacquer trim. Seal reads: Korin-Ga. Most likely used
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Two Japanese Mother of Pearl Wood Dishes
Located in Brea, CA
Two Japanese mother of pearl wood dishes, very beautiful pieces. Measures: Large one H 2” x L 13.5
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Fishing on the Flats
Located in Hudson, NY
Boat is in tow through lowtide. Ink on gold with black lacquer trim. Signature and seal on back
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Folding Screen Flower Cart Showa Period
Located in Fulton, CA
A 4 panel Showa period Japanese folding screen depicting a flower cart. Hand-painted flowers in a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel
Located in Norwood, NJ
shell, mother of pearl and bone to stand in high relief against the black lacquered ground. Presented in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Emu in Flowering Cactus
Located in Hudson, NY
silk in a dark brown lacquer trim with bronze mounts. Signature and seal read: Bunson-sha.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Deer in Autumn Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
brocade border and black lacquer trim. White deer are considered a symbol of longevity and good fortune in
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Exceptional 19th Century Wajima Lacquer Low Table with Gold Makie Decoration
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An exquisite antique Japanese low table (hiradaku) from the 19th century, crafted in the renowned
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Inlaid Paulownia Tabako-Bon, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden vessel is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used in tandem with a smoking pipe
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Copper

Japanese Four Panel Screen: Cherry Viewing Under Moonlight
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on fabric with silk brocade border and black lacquer trim. Signature reads
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Brocade, Silk, Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Rocky Seascape
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with silk brocade border and black lacquer trim.
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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: "Autumn Day in the year 1931 (Xinwei)"
Located in Hudson, NY
. Mineral pigments on gold with silk brocade boarder and black lacquer trim with bronze hardware. Signature
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Lacquer

Japanese Showa Painted Panel Screen Persimmon Branch
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming Japanese Showa period hand-painted panel depicting a persimmon branch with leaves. The
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Sacred Horse "Shinme" 1800s-1860s / Primitive Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese carved wooden horse, a highly valuable piece created in the late Edo period
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Iris By Rivers Edge
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments and gold leaf on mulberry paper with black lacquer trim.
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Venerable Plum Tree in Winter
Located in Hudson, NY
Ink and mineral pigments on silver leaf with black lacquer trim. Signature reads: Kotan hitsu. Seal
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pine in Snow
Located in Hudson, NY
Kano School, Mineral pigments on gold leaf with silk brocade border and lacquer wood trim.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Two-Panel Phoenix Screen, Edo Period, Ca. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Two-Panel Phoenix Screen, Edo Period, Ca. 1850 Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868
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Antique 1850s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

19th Century Net-Pattern Lacquer Box and Cover
Located in Brea, CA
19th century a lacquer net-pattern box and cover, a very beautiful piece. See more pictures
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Egrets in Grass
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Japanese Showa period two-panel folding byobu screen depicting three egrets in the grass
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Young Bamboo on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Symbolizing the Sun, gold is often used in shrines and temples in Japan. Gold has been extensively
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold

Beautifully Decorated Lacquer Towel Rack for Tea Ceremony.
Located in Hudson, NY
gold lacquer on wood, with beautifully decorated bronze mounts.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Set 3 Chinese Export Gilded Lacquer Dragon Feet Nest of Tables 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A fine set of three japanned & gilt Chinese export tables, circa 1890. The table are japanned in
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Cased Bronze Kagami Hand Mirror with Cranes
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional quality antique Meiji period bronze Japanese Kagami mirror molded with cranes and
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Showa Six Panel Screen Mountain Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Japanese Showa period six panel folding byobu screen depicting a grand mountain landscape
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Wood Bugaku Mask of Korobase Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Japanese carved wood mask with polychrome paint and lacquer surface. This rare mask is
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Queens, NY
crest), accompanied by a phoenix, a revered symbol in Japanese art and mythology. The cabinet contains
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Export Meiji Era Highly Carved Hongmu Library Table Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A superb Meiji Era (1867-1912) intricately hand carved Japanese hardwood writing table with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Two Panel Screens: Misty Cedar Forest
Located in Hudson, NY
on paper. Silk brocade border and black lacquer trim. Originally fusuma (sliding doors). Signature
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold

Japanese Boy s day display suit of armor
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese miniature model of a suit of armor made for the Boy’s day display. Constructed of
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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
priests and monks during long pilgrimage, this rare chest is known as Oi Japanese. In China the carrier
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
50 x H170 cm Scholars agree that Japanese armour first appeared in the 4th century, with the
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Moonlit Forest Landscape with Deer
Located in Hudson, NY
Sumi Ink on Mulberry paper with silk brocade border and lacquer trim. Signature reads: Sobun. Seal
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Geese and Reeds
Located in Rio Vista, CA
right corner. Koshu studied Western art under Koyama Shoturo (1878-1932) and Japanese art under
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Antique Early 20th Century Japanese Hand Stitched Silk Framed Tapestry
Located in Lambertville, NJ
All hand work framed silk Japanese tapestry with embroidered boarder. A deep custom black lacquered
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Silk, Glass, Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Lotus Leaves and Blossoms
Located in Hudson, NY
mulberry paper with black lacquer wooden trim.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Early 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Lacquered Candlestick (Condition as is )
Located in Wainscott, NY
appreciation for nature and life's transient beauty. The warm hues and glossy finish reflect the Japanese
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Amorous Pea-fowl in Craggy Garden Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Ink and minimal pigments on mulberry paper with black lacquer trim.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1870’s) Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 5 Drawer 23"W
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques. This is an antique Japanese Meiji era (1868-1912) kodansu (personal chest). Used for storing
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Plum Blossom in the Mist
Located in Hudson, NY
brocade border with black lacquer trim and bronze hardware.
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th/19th century Japanese Samurai Abumi (stirrups)
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of antique Japanese abumi, dating to the Edo Period (1615-1868) Abumi are stirrups
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Antique Mid-19th Century Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

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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
    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
    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.