17th Century Lacquer

A Rare Negoro Lacquer Buddhist Stand This rare and historic Negoro lacquer Buddhist stand is a beautiful example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is made of wood with Negoro-style lacq...

A rare Japanese lacquered wood fubako decorated in a Kodaiji maki-e style circa 17th century (early Edo period). The long and slender rectangular box features a deep lid with slightly rounded corners, fitting on a conforming lower box with two bronze medallion rings with tasseled...

An old lacquered small box that was likely used to contain incense powder (it is called Kobako), circa Momoyama to early Edo period (17th century). The square form box with a fitted ...

An old and exquisite Japanese lacquered small box likely used to contain incense powder (it is called Kobako), circa Momoyama to Edo period (17th century). The rectangular form box w...

An early Japanese lacquer kobako (small box) in octagon shape circa 16th-17th century (late Muromachi to Momoyama period). This kobako was possibly used as...

A large lacquer Ryoshibako (Paper box in Japanese) finely decorated with Maki-e circa 17th century early Edo period. The box is of an impressive size and was used to store paper documents. Both sides of the lid were elaborately decorated with maki-e and the edge was befitted with lead rim, an early practice before the silver rim became common later. The interior and base were finished in Nashiji. The night scene on top surface of the lid depicts flocks of chidoris flying in formation from a sea shore swaying with reeds under a full moon, using hiramaki-e in both gold and silver. Ribbons of clouds were achieved with different densities of gold powder. The underside, in contrast, shows a crescent moon in takamakie-e above the sea with ferns and reeds. Chidoris, the plovers, are symbolic in Japanese culture as "thousands of blessings" and longevity. The Namichidori, the pattern in which the chidori flies in the nami (wave) represents the eternal love and safety of couples and families. For detailed references on the historical background and the use of chidoris on lacquerware, see the reference below. This very lacquer box was featured for sale as lot 339 in Christie's London Sale Japanese Art...

A finely carved Chinese antique Ming wooden figure of a dignitary seated on a throne and riding on horseback dating from the early 17th century. The figure...

Chinese red lacquer box from Ming or Yuan dynasty. Includes nine-pieces. In excellent condition.

A fine and rare Japanese Momoyama Period (1573 to 1615), lobed lacquer incense burner, akoda koro, 16th-17th century, Japan. The lobed censer, called an akoda koro (pumpkin or mel...

English chinoiserie black lacquered and gilt stenciled tall case clock with a steel numeral engraved face surrounded by flanking che...

Rare Japanese red and black lacquered Buddhist offering table decorated with gilded floral and butterfly motifs and applied incised gilt copper hardware, early Edo circa 1650. Dim...