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Style: Taisho
Antique Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Candy Dish with Paulownia and Bamboo Design
Located in Taichung, TW
This antique kashiki candy dish features a refined design of paulownia and bamboo executed in fine gold maki-e over a deep black lacquer ground. The paulownia is associated with puri...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Two-Piece Comb (Kushi) Set with Gold Maki-e, Signed, Early 20th
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A superb Japanese comb (kushi) and hairpin (kanzashi) set of exceptional quality, lavishly decorated with rich gold maki-e lacquer design and inlaid abal...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Silver
Pair of Japanese Lacquer Hibachi with Tropical Motifs — Taishō to Early Shōwa Pe
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Dimensions: each approx. 23 × 23 × 26 cm
Material: Black lacquer with gold maki-e decoration
Condition: Very good, minor wear consistent with age
A rare matched pair of Japanese lac...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
Japanese Natsume or tea box adorned with mapple leaves and sakure flowers
Located in PARIS, FR
Natsume in dark red lacquer, decorated with autumn leaves and cherry blossoms in hiramaki-e and nashiji. Interior in black lacquer.
Maple leaves (Momiji) are celebrated in literature...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Pair of Japanese Hibachi with Inlaid Bamboo Motif
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A beautifully matched pair of Japanese hibachi (traditional fire bowls) from the Meiji period (1868–1912), showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and refined aesthetics. Each vessel is...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Kobako in natural wood of a frog under a willow tree
Located in PARIS, FR
Small kobako in natural wood made of a circular cross section, lacquered using both the maki-e technique and a transparent finish that grant a glossy finish to the bark. The composit...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japanese writting set in waqasa lacquer including bundai ryoshibako and fudebako
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of bundai, ryōshibako and fudebako in wakasa lacquer with an old rose background and black traditional Japanese patterns.
The saya pattern (or sayagata) is composed by Chinese svastikas. This symbol linked to Buddhism, mean intelligence, power and peace. It is a good omen sign.
The kanoko pattern reminds stains on fawn back.
The sakura (cherry blossom) pattern is emblematic of Japan. The blossoming in a short time marks spring beginning and is a symbol of renewal and ephemeral beauty.
There are also traces of calligraphy brush, in reference to the function of the objects.
Bundai is a low table used to put books or scrolls and, later, to write.
Rectangular ryōshibako (letter and document box) with a slightly domed
Fudebako (pencil case) of rectangular format very narrow in its length with two rounded corners, flat cover.
Wakasa lacquerware...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Red and Black Lacquer Maki-e Decorated Presentation Tray, dated 1917
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese red and black maki-e lacquer presentation tray with original tomobako storage box, Taisho period, dated 1917, Japan.
The large prese...
Category
1910s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Kobako in the form of a Seashell in gold and wajima lacquer
Located in PARIS, FR
Wajima-lacquer kobako in grey lacquer, decorated with gold-lacquer stripes forming a bivalve shell motif. The interior is finished in nashiji lacquer on a black ground.
Wajima lacque...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Tray Box with Cutout Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquer box with lid and an inner tray decorated with Maki-e on a dense nashiji background. The fine box was likely made circa 1920-30s...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Old Round Plate with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wooden vessel used from the Meiji era to the Taisho era.
Probably a beech tree.
It is made by hollowing out.
It's very cool, isn't it?
It is a lacquered tall foot round tray made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
1937 Japanese Fish Sea Bream Carved Design Wooden Tray
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Beautiful Japanese Wood Carving Tray with Carp Design.
This beautiful Japanese wood carving tray is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated 1937 and is in good o...
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Taishō Period Early Red Lacquered Circular Hibachi, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period circular red lacquered hibachi from the early 20th century, with metal liner and lateral handles. Used for cooking or w...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Metal
Japanese Taishō Gold and Red Lacquer Hexagonal Planters with Reeded Cartouches
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Japanese Taisho period gold and red lacquer hexagonal planters from the early 20th century, with recessed reeded cartouches. Hailing from the Taisho period in Japan (1912-1...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Japanese fudebako or brush box in lacquered hardwood and ceramic inlay
Located in PARIS, FR
Brush box (fudebako) is made of wood and lacquer. On the lid, lacquer decoration representing sagittarius, a flower inlaid with ceramic and a leaf inlaid (raden).
Interior and base o...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of antique Japanese Lacquer Trays, Taisho period (1912-1926) beautifully decorated with a miniature landscape of pea pods on the vine and a gold cricket set...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
$2,500 / set
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Japanese Tagasode (Whose Sleeves?) Lacquer Incense Box, Kobako, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual Japanese lacquer box for incense accessories, kobako, featuring a tagasode (whose sleeves?) design, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The exquisite box of simple rectangular shape worked in maki-e lacquer, taka-maki-e, and raden, all against a lush ground of gold nashiji. Fitted with silver rims.
The main decorative element of the box depicts a six panel folding screen, byobu, showing an interior scene with kimono strewn over a rack, a motif known as tagasode (whose sleeves), all in raised taka-maki-e lacquer and inlaid raden.
The screen depicts an intimate room with tatami mats on the floor and sliding shoji doors in the background. The foreground depicts a large clothing...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Silver
$7,500
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Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
1937 Japanese Fish Sea Bream Carved Design Wooden Tray
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Beautiful Japanese Wood Carving Tray with Carp Design.
This beautiful Japanese wood carving tray is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated 1937 and is in good o...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
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Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
A four-tier Japanese Meiji period black lacquer Jubako box with stork and fir tree decoration. Box in four sections with lid.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Red Black Lacquer Bamboo Food Carrier or Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique japanese red and black lacquered Bamboo Food Carrier or Box, front side can be open
Dimensions: Height 18'' x width 15.5" x depth 11".
...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer work. Precious materials are precisely inlaid in the lacquer base, creating a highly...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold
19th century Japanese Lacquer Zataku (low table) with Scattered fan Motif
Located in New York, NY
This Japanese antique low table features a scattered fan motif and is a type of zataku (low table), historically used for meals, tea ceremonies, and other seated activities.
Lacque...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold Leaf
$3,200
H 11.25 in W 34.75 in D 25 in
Japanese Kamakura Bori Lacquer Presentation Box, Showa Era, mid 20th century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Japanese red lacquered Kamakura-bori inscribed presentation box, featuring peony, Showa Era, mid 20th century, Japan.
The low box and cover carved with a bold and stri...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
$800
H 1.75 in W 8 in D 9.75 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mandarin Ducks
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese lacquer box with mandarin ducks motif on cover. One lacquer tray and one small lacquer plank inside the box.
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Fubako Box In Hiramaki-e Lacquered Wood With Gilding
Located in Miami, FL
Fubako letters-box from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912).
Beautiful decorative Fubako letters box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1900. This box has been meticul...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold
$1,118 Sale Price
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H 2.75 in W 11.1 in D 3.75 in
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A workbench used by a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/wall-hanging object/20th
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This workbench was used by lacquerware craftsmen from the Taisho to Showa periods.
It is believed that this workbench was used when applying lacquer to wooden vessels.
Perhaps the la...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
H 16.89 in W 12.09 in D 2.52 in
Japanese Kara Nuri Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natusme, late 20th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and wild vintage Japanese lacquer tea caddy, Tsugaru nuri natsume, Heisei Era, circa 1990's, Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
The striking ...
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1990s Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
A work board used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen / 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This product is one of the work boards once used by lacquer craftsmen, and is a piece full of history and technology.
It was used in the northern Kanto region and further northeaster...
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Old Work Bowl with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wooden vessel used from the Meiji era to the Taisho era.
Probably a beech tree.
It is made by hollowing out.
It's very cool, isn't it?
It is a round bowl made of one piece of wood...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Lacquer Craftsman
s Work Drawer / Antique Work Table / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
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Cedar
Japanese Gilt Hiramaki-e Tabako-Bon, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Ja...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Japanese Lacquer Tray by Zohiko, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
By Zōhiko Studio
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Japanese lacquer decorated tray with images of hemp leaves, maple leaves, and cherry blossoms by Zohiko, Meiji or Taisho Period, early 20th century, Japan.
The graceful t...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Black Laquered Letter Rack Gilded and Decorated with Cranes, Circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good black lacquered Letter Rack, hand enameled and gilded, made in Japan during the Taisho period, early 20th Century, Circa 1920.
The letter rack has three vertic...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Paper
H 7.7 in W 10.25 in D 3.63 in
Japanese Taishō Period Black Lacquer Box with Reeded Patterns and Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period black lacquer box from the early 20th century with reeded patterns and lid. Created in Japan during the Taisho period, this black lacquered lidded box featur...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Lacquered Wooden Container / Sake Bottle Type/Taisho-Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very interesting vase made by grinding wood with a potter's wheel and applying lacquer on it.
I think it is an item from the Taisho era to the first half of the Showa period ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Old Crane-Shaped Incense Container / Lacquered Pottery / Taisho-Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Cranes have long been a symbol of longevity in Japan.
It is one of the most auspicious animals.
It is also a familiar animal that has been loved by Japanese people.
And this is ...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
H 1.82 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
Japanese Black Lacquer Footed Tray
Located in Hudson, NY
With negoro red lacquer trim. Originally made for tea ceremony in the taste of Ichigensai (tea master). The shape is named Yukiwa-bon, a snow-shaped ring form tray. Lid has a signatu...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
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