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Japanese wooden box, 19th century, Japan

$535.42
£398.36
€450
CA$741.63
A$794.64
CHF 426.27
MX$9,412.66
NOK 5,377.16
SEK 4,919.27
DKK 3,428.79

About the Item

A 19th-century Japanese wooden box with an elegant geometric shape, crafted using traditional Japanese decorative arts techniques. The black lacquered surface is adorned with delicate painted and inlaid motifs, blending stylized floral elements, graphic symbols, and decorative characters. The composition is structured by a play of diagonal lines and ornamental bands, lending the piece a remarkable visual restraint while revealing refined and meticulous craftsmanship. The contrasts between the deep black, the golden tones, and the light accents attest to masterful craftsmanship. The antique patina, with subtle signs of age, enhances the authenticity and charm of this piece. Serving as both a storage object and a decorative element, this box embodies the aesthetics of 19th-century Japan, where functionality and symbolism harmoniously converge. It will find its place naturally in a wabi-sabi, minimalist, or eclectic interior, or within a collection of antique Asian objects. Main features: Antique wooden box Japan, 19th century Black lacquered wood Painted and inlaid decoration Stylized symbolic and floral motifs Original patina Storage and collectible item Keywords: antique Japanese box, 19th-century Japanese lacquered box, Japanese decorative art, antique Japanese object, vintage lacquered wood box, wabi-sabi aesthetic, traditional Asian art
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lacquer,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. See Detailed Pictures.
  • Seller Location:
    Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A49071stDibs: LU894348385672

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