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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 meticulously crafted in wood with black lacquer and gilding decorations. The long sides are attached with a pair of carvings in coral and gilded sterling silver screws. Created in an elongated rectangular shape with sharp corners, the outside of the lid has decorations in hiramaki-e depicting decorations of Sakura cherry blossom flowers in high relief. The interior part of the lid and the inside of the lower box are fundame lacquered with applications of very fine gold powder. The Meiji Imperial Period This is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keiō era and was succeeded by the Taishō era, upon the accession of Emperor Taishō. Fubako This is a kind of box. It has been used to store letters, papers, or books, and it is also used to deliver documents to the other party. It is useful not only to store documents or books, but you can also put your favorite small articles or valuables. Or, you can also display it to enjoy as a part of the interior decoration in your room. Hiramaki-e This term is in reference to a Japanese lacquer work, gold decoration in low, or “flat,” relief, a basic form of Makie-e. The pattern is first outlined on a sheet of paper with brush and ink. It is then traced on the reverse side of the paper with a mixture of heated wet lacquer and (usually red) pigment. The artist transfers the pattern directly to the desired surface by rubbing with the fingertips, a process called okime. In the next step (jigaki), the pattern that has been transferred is painted over with lacquer—usually a reddish colour. A dusting tube is used to sprinkle gold powder on the painted design while the lacquer is still wet. Makie-e This is another more complicated technique of Japanese lacquer art...

Japanese Inro with a Hawk from the Edo Period (1603-1867). Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Edo period (Shogunate), circa 1810. It was carefully crafted in carved preciou...

Japanese Inro from the Edo Period (1603-1867). Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Edo period (Shogunate), circa 1830. 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: Edo 1606-1867, Shogunate. Approximate Date: 1830 Motif: An elaborated three-dimensional royal carriage with a silvered bull and a richly dressed court companion. All surrounded by a road and sinuous mountainous landscape with trees and plants. Drawers: Six. Shape: Oval Technique: Carved wood, Lacquer, hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, Gilding, Silvered. Ojime: 15mm, round sphere carved from natural translucent carnelian Netsuke: Patinated carved seated child playing a shakuhachi (flute) in a resting bull, signed. Weight: 67.60 Grams. Measurements: Inro is 92 mm by 27 mm by 38 mm (3.60 x 1.06 x 1.50 Inches). The Edo Period The Edo period or Tokugawa period is the period between 1603 and 1867 in the history of Japan, when Japan was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and the country's 300 regional daimyo. Emerging from the chaos of the Sengoku period, the Edo period was characterized by economic growth, strict social order, isolationist foreign policies, a stable population, perpetual peace, and popular enjoyment of arts and culture. The period derives its name from Edo (now Tokyo), where on March 24, 1603, the shogunate was officially established by Tokugawa Ieyasu. The period came to an end with the Meiji Restoration and the Boshin War, which restored imperial rule to Japan. The Tokugawa (or Edo) period brought 250 years of stability to Japan. The political system evolved into what historians call bakuhan, a combination of the terms bakufu and han (domains) to describe the government and society of the period.[3] In the bakuhan, the shōgun had national authority and the daimyo had regional authority. This represented a new unity in the feudal structure, which featured an increasingly large bureaucracy to administer the mixture of centralized and decentralized authorities. The Tokugawa became more powerful during their first century of rule: land redistribution gave them nearly seven million koku, control of the most important cities, and a land assessment system reaping great revenue Inro Is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist when wearing a kimono. They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Because traditional Japanese dress...

Miniature hanagamidai cabinet from the Japan meiji (1858-1912) period. Gorgeous and rare miniature drawers hanagamidai (cosmetic cabinet), created in the imperial Japan during the...

A large vintage Chinese red cinnabar box with deep relief carved lid depicting flowers, leaves and a dragon. The round box has a domed lid and...

Vintage Chinese rectangular vanity, jewelry or trinket red cinnabar box with carved lid depicting flowers, leaves and geometric motifs with black lacq...

Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typically, bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in making lacquer work. This covered vessel is called a “Hsun Ok...

Large Chinese cloisonné enamel-inset rectangular lacquer wall panel decorated in high relief with lotus flowers, leaves and king birds. The background...