Antique Japanese Wooden Carved Shishi Lion Display

Japanese: Lacquer: Decorations Pre 1920: item #805300
5568

Exquisitely carved animating shish lion with flower under the falls in wood and maki-e lacquered with gold on the reverse side. It was originally a lid of boox box and now framed with lacquered wood for display. Unfortunately, we could not identify an artist due to no sign or seal but are sure that this impressive work had been done by highly skillful artist. It is esitimated from 19th century. Highly recommended article. It is very good in condition with surface light crack on the reverse. ... Click for details

Antique Japanese Bamboo Vase w/ Maki-e design of Sagi

Japanese: Lacquer: Decorations Pre 1920: item #793062
MOR2396

Crested-ibis huddle among dried grasses in the frigid waters of a winter river, a scene common throughout the long Japanese winter, depicted in lacquer on the raw polished surface of this bamboo flower vessel dating from the later Meiji to Taisho period. All exposed areas of the vase, top, bottom and inside the basin, are perfectly lacquered black. The birds are performed with gold and silver over black and red lacquer, worn to a very attractive gradient of color. The vase is 13-1/2 inches (3... Click for details

Antique Japanese Makie Lacquered Metal Sake Pot

Japanese: Lacquer: Decorations Pre 1920: item #792719
5398

Estimated from 19th century, impressive maki-e lacquer work in the shape of insects, pair of lacqured metal sake pot. lacquered area of both pots are re-lacqured by a craftman and turned into excellent condition, and they comes with new custom kiri paulownia box.

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Ainu Japanese Lacquer Wood Bowl w/ Stand

Japanese: Lacquer: Decorations Pre 1920: item #791540
5521

Estimated from late 19th to early 20th century, ainu lacquer ceremonial bowl and stand. They were originally made by Japanese and handed to the Ainu for trade. Their condition is good with some lacquer peel-off and minor cracks.

Stock Number:5521
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Japanese Lacquer Gold Makie Dish Table Set

Japanese: Lacquer: Decorations Pre 1970: item #754881
034

Impressive gold makie work with sprinckled lacquer and leaves motif, tableware including tray, plates, chopstick case, sake cups, and cup stand. All are made of thick and fine wood with beautiful lacquer. Very good in condition with no chips or cracks. Highly recommended for use or diplay.

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19th c. Antique Japanese Bamboo Vase w/ Gold Maki-e

Japanese: Lacquer: Decorations Pre 1900: item #736715
MOR2330

A dragon-fish splashes in a tempest of roaring waves on this ancient bamboo vase signed on the back by both the lacquer artist and cutter of the bamboo. The dark, soft glow to the raw wood is supplanted by the black, red, gold and silver design with applied gold foil. The rims and interior are blackened with lacquer and spotted with gold water droplets. The vase is 11-1/2 inches (29 cm) tall, 6-1/2 inches (16.5 cm) diameter and comes enclosed in an age darkened wooden box titled 100th cut vas... Click for details

Japanese Dry Lacquer Dish by Iwamoto Yasuo

Japanese: Lacquer: Decorations Pre 1980: item #721313
MOR2303

A 16 lobed red lacquered dish in the original wooden box by Iwamoto Yasuo prized at the 39th Toyooka City Art Exhibtion in 1988. The original exhibition labels are on back. It is 15-1/2inches (39.5 cm) diameter 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) tall.

Fine Art Deco Japanese Lacquer Vase, Shimano Sanshu

Japanese: Lacquer: Decorations Pre 1940: item #716774
MOR2295

A lacquered bamboo vase covered in ro-iro black with an inset band of nashiji decorated with Mother of Pearl plum blossoms and vertical bands of Mother of Pearl lined with gold. The vase is 12 inches (31 cm) tall, 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) diameter and in excellent condition, enclosed in the original wooden box stamped Sanshuken (Shimano Sanshu). A tiny ding near the base is all that could detract from the mirror surface.

Very Fine Edo Period Japanese Carved Lacquered Panels

Japanese: Lacquer: Decorations Pre 1900: item #697775
R112

Important pair of very large Late Edo Period (19th Century) Japanese Carved Lacquered Panels. This work of art is of the highest museum quality. Works like these are usefully found in only in major museums and prominent private art collections. We are proud to offer this spectacular masterpiece. They feature four mythological and historical figures in relief, lacquered in the most amazing techniques. Framed with beautiful red lacquer that is part of the panel. 41.5 inches (105.5 cm)h x 33 inche... Click for details

Fine Early 20th Century Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Tray

Japanese: Lacquer: Decorations Pre 1920: item #681926
MOR2216

Palm fronds explode in a mishmash of gold across this fine black lacquered wooden tray enclosed in a custom made period wooden box. The artist has used various shades of gold to affect distance and shadow, with the majority in takamaki-e, the furthest most branches in togidashi of fine gold powder. The ro-iro ground is scattered with clouds of gold flake, with the upturned rim lined with a genuine silver band. The tray is 12 x 8-1/4 inches (21 x 30 cm) and is in fine condition, with some mino... Click for details