Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

Material: Eggshell

English Table with Lacquer Japanning, Eggshell Design and Bamboo

Located in Hudson, NY

English table with lacquer japanning, eggshell design and bamboo, Japanning is a term used for when Europeans mimic Japanese lacquer by applying a hard, black surface to an item. Thi...

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Early 1900s British Antique Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Eggshell, Bamboo

English Table with Lacquer Japanning, Eggshell Design and Bamboo

$5,000

Japanese tea house in rankanku or eggshell lacquer with a decor of gold crane

Located in PARIS, FR

Miniature tea house with a crane and bamboo motif in black and gold takamaki-e lacquer on a rankaku (eggshell inlay) base. It has several compartments and trays on the roof, walls an...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Japanese tea house in rankanku or eggshell lacquer with a decor of gold crane

$9,622

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

$450

H 1.7 in W 3.5 in D 0.25 in

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Table with Woven Rattan Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with red lacquer, woven rattan top, horse hoof legs and waisted apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Table with Woven Rattan Top

$1,750

H 22 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in

Antique Dark Brown Lacquered Low Display Table with Carved Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese low dark brown lacquered display table from the early 20th century with carved legs and apron. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this la...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Antique Dark Brown Lacquered Low Display Table with Carved Legs

$1,500

H 13 in W 43 in D 12 in

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

$4,800

H 24 in W 14 in D 14 in

Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood Naga Fubako (a long box used to store document or large scroll painting), circa 19th century Meiji period. The rectangular box features an unusually deep lipped lid with slightly rounded corners, a conforming lower box with bronze medallion rings with tasseled...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period

$5,800

H 3.25 in W 15.2 in D 3.5 in

Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Japanese miniature kodansu constructed from Kaki wood (Persimmon) circa 19th century, late Meiji period. With its expressive exotic wood grains and exposed tenon construction,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays

$4,500

H 3.25 in W 3.125 in D 4.75 in

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...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards

$19,800

H 4.25 in W 29.75 in D 21.13 in

Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Tiered Table with Drawer and Fretwork Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period tiered side table from the early 20th century with reddish brown lacquer, carved fretwork shelf and single drawer. Cr...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Tiered Table with Drawer and Fretwork Shelf

$1,500

H 41 in W 16 in D 16 in

Vintage Country Style Table with Rattan Top and Geometric Bamboo Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Burmese Country style bamboo side table from the Mid-20th Century, with hand woven rattan top, geometric base and patinated brass feet. Created in Burma (nowadays known as Myanmar) during the Midcentury period, this stylish side table features a linear Silhouette made of a geometrically organized bamboo base. Presenting a rectangular shaped rattan top, the table is mounted on petite patinated brass feet. With its clean lines, elaborate design and great rustic character, this Burmese Country style side table...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Country Style Table with Rattan Top and Geometric Bamboo Base

$1,740

H 24 in W 20 in D 14.5 in

Minimalist Vintage Bamboo Side Table with Reddish-Brown Patina and Recessed Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage bamboo side table, with reddish-brown patina. This unpretentious vintage bamboo side table charms us with its reddish-brown hued structure and elegant simplicity. Presentin...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Bamboo

Minimalist Vintage Bamboo Side Table with Reddish-Brown Patina and Recessed Top

$650

H 21 in W 20 in D 14 in

Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Coral Design

Located in New York, NY

Late Meiji to early Taishō period Japanese lacquer box (circa 1890–1920), decorated in the takaramono (宝物, “treasures”) motif, symbolizing prosperity, longevity, and good fortune. Th...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal

Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Coral Design

$2,600

H 3 in W 12 in D 4.25 in

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Inro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Meiji imperial period, circa 1870. It was carefully crafted in carved precious wood with applications of lacquer and decorated with orientalism patterns. All dan trays are attached together with a himo cord. The detailed craftsmanship was a true pleasure to behold. Period: Meiji 1868-1912, Period of Emperor Mutsuhito. Approximate Date: 1870. Motif: Organic design with cascade landscape scene and five flying cranes. Drawers: Five. Shape: Cylinder. Very unusual and rare shape. Technique: Carved wood, Lacquer, hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, Gilding. Ojime: 17mm, round with Ebony wood. Netsuke: Carved dressed...

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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Ebony, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes

$2,089 Sale Price

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H 3.07 in Dm 1.18 in

Previously Available Items

Antique Pair of Cased South African Ostrich Eggs Hand Painted

Located in Lincoln, GB

These antique pair of cased South African ostrich eggs is a unique and exquisite addition to any collection. The eggs are hand-painted with intricate designs, showcasing the talent a...

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19th Century South African Folk Art Antique Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Ostrich Eggshell

Antique Pair of Cased South African Ostrich Eggs Hand Painted

H 10 in W 17 in D 7.5 in

Japanese Kobako box in eggshell lacquer decorated with peonies and a butterfly

Located in PARIS, FR

Kobako in rankuku lacquer, also known as eggshell lacquer in Europe, decorated with peony flowers and a butterfly realized in maki-e lacquer. The butterfly (choho) in Japan, is perce...

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Early 20th Century Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Japanese Kobako box in eggshell lacquer decorated with peonies and a butterfly

H 2.17 in W 4.34 in D 5.52 in

Japanese Eggshell and Gold Maki-E Lacquer Bowl

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Japanese red lacquered bowl decorated with an unusual Art Deco influenced design of leaping dogs rendered in black, gold and eggshell against a lightl...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Japanese Eggshell and Gold Maki-E Lacquer Bowl

H 2.37 in Dm 13.78 in

Japanese Early 20th Century Late Meiji or Taisho Period Eggshell Lacquer Tray

Located in Spencertown, NY

Small eggshell and gilded lacquer tray with gilded landscape in the foreground, 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Eggshell Asian Art and Furniture

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Eggshell

Japanese Early 20th Century Late Meiji or Taisho Period Eggshell Lacquer Tray

H 0.25 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in

Symbols of Happiness and Rebirth Adorn This Japanese Satsuma Bowl

Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.

Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art

For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.

In L.A., Gallerist JF Chen Has Long Championed Eclectic Blue-Chip Design

Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.

12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.