Small urushi lacquer cabinet with two doors and three drawers. The decoration depicts a lakeside landscape with a temple, bridge, and mountains, rendered in maki-e lacquer dusted with gold and inlaid with silver and gold mosaics (kirikane) on a nashiji (aventurine) background...

A lacquer box with a fine design of cherry blossoms enclosed in a wooden box titled Aogai-iri Sakura Moyo Te-bako. Inside the box is written the date: the 31st of December, Meiji 37 (1904) Onshi followed by the honorificJiju and name Hineno Yokichiro . Each petal and leaf are uniquely cut from polished mother of pearl inlayed into the black lacquer surface. The interior is lined with gold powder with a tarnished silver rim...

Stackable compartment box (bako). Lacquered wood powdered with gold (maki-e), gold mosaic detail (kirikane), silver and gold mount. Decorated with a palace (or temple) in a lakeside landscape. Silver powder detail. The edges are secured with silver mounts lined with gold. The simplicity of the refined decoration indicates that this box was created for a Japanese patron; for export, the decoration would have been ostentatious...

Exceptional Pair of Imperial Chrysanthemum lacquer MakieBoxes Japan, Edo Period, 18th–19th Century

An exceptional and highly refined pair of aristocratic Hokai boxes, traditionally used for storing shells for the courtly game of Kai Awase...

A breathtaking four-tiered stacking box emblazoned with overlapping Imperial Chrysanthemum on the lid, each tier uniquely decorated in gold and mother of pearl enclosed in an old lacquered wooden box titled Jidai Maki-ga Ga-gae Jubako with a label reading Yon-ju Monyo-gae Makiga. The inside of each box is completely covered in clouds of gold dust. The outside shows various natural patterns, with varied techniques in gold and mother of pearl...

19th Century Japanese Red Cinnabar Lacquered Wood Carved Box with Lotus & Dragon

It is 2 inches (5.08 cm) tall by 2.35 inches (5.97 cm) wide. It is 80.6 gram.

It has small chips, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Raden Inlay

Japanese lacquer suzuribako (inkstone box) decorated with elegant raden (mother-of-pearl) inlay.
The shimmering shell contrasts beautifully with the deep black lacquer, creating a refined and quiet presence.
A well-balanced piece, suitable for display or collection.
Comes with original wooden storage box.

Size: 29 × 23 × H 5 cm(11.4 × 9.1 × H 2.0 inches)
Weight:1.3 kg (2.9 lb) With wooden box: 1.9 kg (4.2 ...

Large Japanese Lacquer Box with Crane and Turtle Maki-e

Large Japanese lacquer box decorated with elegant maki-e motifs of cranes and a Turtle, traditional symbols of longevity and good fortune.
Finished in deep black lacquer with refined gold detailing...

A raw kiri-wood box decorated with Sasa bamboo grass in raised gold with a Kamakiri praying mantis with wings of Mother of pearl. Beautifully rendered, the box is a perfect example of the understated elegance and respect for nature so inherent to Japanese traditional art. The box is 38.5 x 9 x 3.5 cm (15-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches) and is in overall fine condition.

An unusual round bowl with cover carved in the shape of a Tai (red snapper) turning upon itself carved rom wood and covered in red and black lacquer dating from the mid 20th century. It is 21 cm (just over 8 inches) diameter, 10 cm (4 inches) tall and in excellent condition.

A spray of winter flowers, camelia and plum, wrapped in a colorful paper sleeve decorate this box dating from the late Edo period enclosed in the original kiri-wood storage box. It is 26.5 x 10.5 x 6 cm (10-1/2 x 4 x 2-1/2 inches) and is in overall fine condition with some wear typical of age and use.

This lacquer box by Okada Yūji exemplifies the contemporary refinement of makie and raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) techniques. The black lacquer surface is articulated with bold geometric patterns inlaid with iridescent strips of abalone shell...

A spectacular Lacquer Kazari-bako box covered in powdered silver over which are spilled vibrantly designed Hanafuda playing cards dating from the Taisho period and enclosed in a fine red-lacquered wooden storage box signed Hakuo and sealed Iriyama-no-in. A large silk chord which billowing tassels binds the lid of the box. It is 25.5 x 21.5 x 13.5 cm (10 x 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches) and is in overall fine original condition, with toning to the lacquer and silver typical of a century of exposure...

Japanese lacquered letter box, traditionally known as a fubako (文箱 or 文筥). This type of box, particularly those with a cord, was used for storing or presenting letters and documents during the Edo and Meiji periods (17th to 19th centuries) when traditional Japanese clothing lacked pockets...

Japanese 19th C box (known as kobako). The lid and tray inside decorated with intricate landscapes. Sides are with cherry blossoms. Both box and tray are with legs. Box with a few signed of wear on the corners. Tray inside in perfect condition. 5.25” x 2.75”. 13.5 x 7.5 sm

Early Edo Japanese rectangular, lacquer writing box (suzuribako). The top is with a charming elephant depicted in a black lacquer (roiro-nuri) and its trainer on a natural wood background. Lacquer is in good condition. The top is a bit warped with a few cracks on the cornets. 9.5” x 7.75" x 2". 24.8 x 20 x 5 sm

Charming Japanese lacquer box with a flying hawk in gold lacquer against red circle possibly representing a sun. 5.5” x 4" x 2". 14 x 10 x 5.3 sm

The box featuring a landscape design with a willow, bridge and a torii gate using gold maki-e techniques. Overall condition is good; there is some ware on the lid and bottom corners 9.5” x 9” x 2” 25 x 22 x 5.5 sm