A Japanese Lacquer Small Lid –“Hannya”– Meiji

Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #984452
COLL 1023

This is a striking small Japanese lacquered piece that appears to have been a lid to some item - possibly for a natsume - a tea leaf holder. Though it is just a lid, we found the technique to be so fine that we believe it can stand on its own. The design is that of the famous character from the Noh drama - “Hannya”. The mask sits on a multi-colored cloth and a flowing stream winds nearby. The details are done in several different lacquer techniques – small black and gold chips – makie – hiramaki... Click for details

Fine Japanese Makie, Lacquer Suzuribako

Japanese: Lacquer: Boxes Pre 1920: item #983771
022224

The size of Suzuribako: 8 1/2" Long x 5 1/8" Wide x 1 1/2" High. Beautiful Japanese Makie, Lacquer Suzuribako. Suzuribako is made with Makie finish called, "Tamenuri" which has reddish lacquer finish in middle urushi(lacquer) finish, then top coating Urushi with translucent finish which give half translucent effect. It is very lovely finish as well as fine shape Suzuribako. Inside and bottom of suzuribako has Roiro(black) urushi finish. Inside has inkstone as well as Metal Suiteki which is made b... Click for details

Rare Japanese Deep Red Lacquer Cigar Case, Meiji Era

Japanese: Lacquer: Boxes Pre 1920: item #983585
J80L20

A very rare and hard to find lacquered cigar case. This early 20th deep rust colored lacquered beauty comes of the Meji period of Japan (1868-1912) and is in excellent condition, a few minor nicks, hardly worth mentioning, but is listed for accuracy. The inside is black. It measures 5.25" long by 2.75" wide.
Note: Outdoors in the sunlight the background color is orange, indoors it is a deep rust, a very different co... Click for details

Very Fine Japanese Makie Suzuribako with Karako Design

Japanese: Lacquer: Boxes Pre 1837 VR: item #983531
051033

The size of Suzuribako: 9 1/8" Long x 8 9/16" Wide x 1 3/4"
Beautiful Fine Japanese Roiro Suzuribako. It has the design of Karako(Chinese children) making snow ball. It is done in fine detail gold hira makie. It has unusual makie work on snow. Inside covere as well as Suzuribako tray and inkstone tray has very fine nashiji work with Matsu (pine tree) design. My photo not showing the fine glossy finish of Nashiji... Click for details

Additional Photos for Roiro Japanese Suzuribako #983531

Japanese: Lacquer: Boxes Pre 1900: item #983529
051033

Additional photos for item#983531
The condition of Japanese Roiro Suzuribako with Nashiji finish inside. Overall condition is very good, no split and crack on the cover and bottom Suzuribako. There are several spots of small dent and old wear around the Suzuribako as the age of suzuribako expected. All corner has been touched up. Upper right corner of cover has the resoration spot at the edge where the bottom c... Click for details

A Japanese Lacquer Hai Dai – Sake Cup Holder – Meiji

Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #981392
ICHI 4261

This is a stunning lacquer hai dai, a stand used for holding a guinomi (sake cup). The hai dai is decorated all over with a pattern of leaves falling on a flowing stream. These are executed in both gold and silver makie lacquer. Most interestingly, some of the leaves are filled with nashiji (pear skin) sprinkled gold makie – as are the lines in the streams. All the design in done on a dark black roiro lacquer base. The piece measures 5 5/8” diameter at the top, the stand flares to the base and ... Click for details

Large Japanese Aogai Lacquer Picnic Set 19th. century

Japanese: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #980806
b1048

A Good Large Japanese Lacquer Sage-jubako Picnic Set. 19th. Century.  Ht. 15 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 9 1/2 ins. (39.4 x 41.9 x 24.2 cms) These picnic sets would be taken on al fresco occasions, particularly to the various festivals celebrated throughout Japan. They are now very uncommon both in the West and in Japan, many having been separated and the components sold separately. This impressive example is decorated with traditional motifs inlaid in "aogai" shell. It is not quite complete, the empty spac... Click for details

Book: “The Inro Handbook” by Raymond Bushell

Japanese: Lacquer: Accessories Contemporary: item #980162
BK11

DESCRIPTION: “The Inro Handbook, Studies of Netsuke, Inro and Lacquer” was written for collectors who have discovered the delights of the miniature Japanese art forms. This authoritative and enlightening book offers a wealth of valuable information and is written by one of the foremost collectors and scholars in the field, Raymond Bushell. Affording entry into a world of fascinating design and superb craftsmanship, the book covers the subject in a thorough manner with beautiful color illustrati... Click for details

Japanese Gold Lacquer Buddhist Kogo Incense Box 19th.c.

Japanese: Lacquer: Boxes Pre 1900: item #980097
b5311

A Fine and Rare Japanese Buddhist Gold Lacquer Kogo. 19th. century 4 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 ins. (11.1 x 8.3 x 3.8 cms) This very fine box, a kogo or incense container, is decorated with lotus and falling leaf motifs which have their origin in the Heian Period (9794-1185 AD.) The lotus is of course associated with the Buddha and the falling leaves signify the ephemerality of existence. The design is executed in togidashi on a nashiji ground and the box has the early style pewter rims. There is a... Click for details

Large Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Footed Display Stand

Japanese: Lacquer: Accessories Pre 1950: item #979985
11E-148

This fine vintage Japanese wakasa-nuri stand with rolled legs has a mosaic-like surface that shimmers with gold foil and tiny inlaid pieces of iridescent mother-of-pearl. Early to mid-20th century. The base of the lacquer is wood which was finished with brown, black and red colors, and the layers of these colors are revealed by polishing the lacquer finish to create this unique and complex pattern. Small pieces of mother of pearl are mixed into the finish creating a lovely overall effect. The b... Click for details