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19th Century Chinese Export Table Top Black Lacquer Jewelry/Valuables Cabinet
Located in Incline Village, NV
Chinoiserie hand painted 19th century Chinese export jewelry cabinet circa 1880; is fronted by a pair of raised panel double doors; decorated in gilt with scenes of Chinese figures, ...
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Georgian Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Wall Mirrors
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Georgian (mid-18th Century) red lacquered and Chinoiserie decorated wall mirrors with gilt carved open pediment top with a centered cartouche. (PRICED AS Pair)
Lacqu...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Exceptional Daimyo Hand Warmers
Located in Hudson, NY
The daimyo were the ruling class of land owners, subordinate to shogun, who formed around the 10th century and fell out of power in the 19th century. Daimyo families tended to be wealthy and could commission artwork or decorative pieces. This pair of 17th century hibachi are black and gold lacquer with designs of Uji Bridge...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
$65,000 / set
Pair of Chinese Carved and Lacquered Door Panels
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese style (19th Century) red lacquered carved filigree door panels with scenes (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Doors and Gates
Materials
Wood
$18,000 / set
Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall. Late Edo to early Meiji period lacquer chest (mid to late 19th century) with two characters on the front reading Nuno an...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Located in New York, NY
This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...
Category
Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Edo Period Black
Gold
Nagamochi
Dowry Trunk with Family Crests
Located in London, GB
A Fine Black & Gold Lacquer
Japanese Nagamochi Trunk
With Family Crests of the Tokugawa and Minamoto Clans
Of rectangular form, the storage trunk covered on all sides with hiramak...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
As beautiful as it is practical, this Japanese Meiji-period lacquered tray is distinguished by its exceptional craftsmanship. It exhibits a phenomenal artistry as the entire tray is ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
$8,850
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Cuspidor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intriguing Chinese zhadou is intricately carved of fine cinnabar lacquer. A work of exceptional artistry, this covered bowl is adorned with an intricately carved floral motif on all surfaces, including the cover and the wide rim. Also known as a cuspidor or spittoon, this rare container would have been used by members of the imperial family and scholar- officials at the court. Carved during the Kangxi period (1662-1722), this charming piece exhibits the high detail and charm associated with items from that period, making it a true treasure,
Early 18th century (Kangxi dynasty)
Measures: 6 ¼” wide x 3 ¼” high
Cinnabar has been revered for its color all over the world. It has been found in the royal burial chambers of the Mayas, in the rituals of India, and in the ruins of ancient Greece and Rome. In China, cinnabar and gold were the two most important elements in alchemy. Mined since the Neolithic Age, cinnabar is the ore of mercury, and as such, it can be incredibly toxic, especially when mining. In fact, during the Roman Empire, miners at Spain’s Almadén mine in Spain were frequently exposed to mercury fumes, and the subsequent, often fatal, sickness was considered an occupational hazard.
The most popular known use of cinnabar is in Chinese carved lacquer-ware, a technique that is believed to have originated in the Song Dynasty, in which cinnabar is ground to a powder and added to clear lacquer. As with mining, there was inherent danger of mercury poisoning for those who carved the lacquer, as mercury was also released into the air when artisans ground the pigments. Most antique cinnabar...
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray
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
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Pair of Edo Period Black and Gold Lacquer Samurai Helmet Boxes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Edo period black and gold lacquer Samurai helmet boxes (Hakko Bako), each of ribbed cylindrical form with a lid, a black lacquer interior,...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box
Jubako
Located in Hudson, NY
With all-over mother of pearl inlay and mon design of chrysanthemum in gold and black lacquer on top. The chrysanthemum is a national symbol of Japan and the Imperial family.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japanese Antique Lacquer Document Box with Elaborate Hawk and Faux Oak Grain
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese antique lacquer document box with elaborate hawk and faux oak grain, Late Meiji (1868 - 1912) / Early Taisho (1912 - 1926) period lac...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Lacquer inro, Japanese, Late 19th c.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fourpart Japanese lacquer Inro. the lacquer is red with motives of a spider with its web in gold and two flying cranes. The lowest part of the inro has a crack on one side.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Meiji-period lacquer document box known as a ryoshibako showcases the meticulous artistry of maki-e, a technique of raised lacquer decoration. Adorned with gold and vi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Gold
$39,850
Chinese, 18th Century Red Lacquer Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese, 18th century red lacquer table with shell inlay dragon design.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Lacquer
Large Japanese five part lacquer Inro, late 19th c.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large five part lacquer inro. A family crest in gold on black background.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Edo Maki-e Japanese Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Japanese box with lacquer lid finely decorated with Maki-e, dating from the 18th century, mid-Edo period.
The box is of special size to preserve important calligraphy.
All sides of ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold Leaf
$3,108
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
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
$2,500 / set
Japanese Lacquer Kogo
Incense Box
Located in Hudson, NY
Late Edo (1614 - 1868) period incense storage box in stacked, double fan design. Fans have bamboo and plum design with a chrysanthemum crest. Silve...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
Japanese (19th Cent) brown lacquered karabitsu traveling trunk with carved birds and floral relief of gilt and pearl inlay resting on 6 legs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
Chinese, late 19th century
Height 9.5cm, width 32cm, depth 23cm
This beautiful Chinese red lacquer box...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
XX°Century Chinese Decorative Screen Lacquered whit Landscape and Sails
Located in Brescia, IT
Chinese screen in black lacquered wood decorated with gilded paintings, very sturdy with excellent wooden base.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood
Japanese, Black Lacquer, Chrysanthemum Shaped Incense Burner
Koro
Located in Hudson, NY
With chrysanthemum motif and a gilded bronze lid. Includes unsigned collector's box. Interior measurements: 7 1/2" opening, 5 1/4" deep.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier), Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Box- shaped Japanese hibachi with mother of pearl inlay, handles on two sides, and a cop...
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Japanese Lacquer Box with Bamboo, Plum, and Family Crest
Located in Hudson, NY
Made with heavy gold flakes and lacquered fabric on wood, with cutout heart designs. Has an interior tray, and comes with silk tasseled ties. (Does not come with presentation stand).
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Early 17th century
Incense Burner
( Koro)
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 17th century incense burner( Koro) in basket weave nashiji lacquer pattern with chrysanthemum mons (the national symbol of Japan). Copper grill with detailed waves pattern. Foo...
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs
Located in Hudson, NY
This lacquer tray uses several lacquer techniques including multi-color painting of flowers, ito-me (thread pattern) and shell inlay. The artist was Shimano Sanshu (1877 - 1965). He ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Early 17th Century Negoro Lacquer Footed Bowl
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 17th century Negoro lacquer footed bowl, Edo period (1603-1868) round bowl with tripod cabriole style legs. Negoro lacquer (monk's lacquer in red ...
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Red Lacquer Tray with Rabbit Running Over Waves Under Full Moon
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century Japanese red lacquer tray with rabbit running over waves under full moon. Mingei style painting, the imagery of this tray is bas...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set
Located in Hudson, NY
Wheels Submerged in flowing water motif, believed to be a subject popular in samurai families. Example of the same subject matter in Tokyo National Museum.
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer
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
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japanese Showa Period Dry Lacquer Sculpture of a Duck
Located in Hudson, NY
Showa Period (1926 - 1989) sculpture of a duck resting with its head tucked into its wings. Dry lacquer, or kanshitsu, is a process of layering and manipulating lacquer soaked cloth ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Koro
Incense Burner
Located in Hudson, NY
Removable bronze top, with gold drip pattern at top. Cresting ocean waves on bottom with raised silver sea spray.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Silver, Bronze
18th Century Japanese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
This lacquered 18th century Edo period altar table was probably made for the private shrine of an aristocratic home. There, it would have been placed before an image of a deity, and ...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Brass
Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”
Located in Hudson, NY
The artist calls this vessel a flower basket in the calligraphy on the box. Showa period (1926-1989) black lacquer container in square form with notched c...
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hailing from illustrious Meiji-period Japan, this lacquer tray showcases the mastery of Japanese craftsmen. Precious materials are precisely inlaid in the lacquer base, creating an a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Silver
$19,800