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
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
The size of Comb:4 3/16" Long x 2 3/16" Wide, The size of Kogai: 6 1/2" Long. Very finely finished Japanese Roiro Lacuqer finished over Bekko. The front side of Kushi(comb) has the design of bridge with Cloud, watter, Momiji, Sakura, plum and wisteria design with Takamakie. Flower parts are done in Raden (mother's pearl inlaid). Clouds has gold kirigane. The back side has same manner in little subtle finish. Kogai has same scheme. Fine looking comb set. The condition of comb set excellent on Mak... Click for details
A variety of saya lacquer-style samples enclosed in a set of stacking boxes titled Nuri-Hon. Thirty samples covering inlays, various techniques such as nejiri, powdered shell, byakudan, wakasa, and tsugaru techniques. Each sample is roughly 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) lng, the boxes 7-1/2 x 4 x 1 inches (19 x 10 x 2 cm). Very rare and overall in fine condition, dating from the later Edo. This is from a collection of scholar items we are currently offering from the estate of a Kyoto family involved in... Click for details
Japanese late 19th century set of black and gold lacquered trays. The set consists of 5 trays with the exact same design. Made by lacquer artist, MUNEMITSU. Each tray measures 10" by 10" and is 1 3/8" tall.
This is a luxurious five-case, gold-lacquered inro depicting a grove of foliage and flowers in gold and silver takamaki-e on a gold kinji ground.
The foliage is naturalistically rendered with kirikane details, the interiors executed in rich amber-colored nashiji. A coral ojime keeps the woven silk string in place. This inro is in very good condition with the raised signature of Kogyoku Sai on the base.
19th Century, Japan
Unique as it is rare, this lacquered Japanese cigarette case is a choice example of the excellent workmanship that the Japanese are noted for. Beautifully rendered is a soft cover book that appears to have been tossed to the floor, its pages exposed, reveals an inscription of calligraphy telling a story. It has been meticulously wrought and superimposed to high relief, a difficult process even by modern standards. Silver, bronze, with gold accents adorn the subject; This beauty can be yet used... Click for details
Approximately dates to 18th century, Japanese koro cencer applied with impressive lacquer mother of pearl work. Overall condition is very good with fine patina and some slight losses to mother of pearl works due to age.
Impressive maki-e lacquer relif work in the motif of fowl and flowers, kiseru pipe case from appoximately 19th century. It is very good in condition with beautiful patina.
A beautifully lacquered four-tiered inro with tsuishu ojime, carved in
relief with flowers and scrollwork. A lustrous, mirror-like roiro
ground provides an elegant backdrop for the beloved theme represented
here of the cockerel and family.
Togidashi maki-e in silver, gold and red lacquer define this
empathic visual in exquisite detail, fine gold flakes of
various sizes floating on the background. On the reverse, a small
chick stands on a ground of shimmering gold maki-e. Roiro int... Click for details
