A set of stacking dishes in the shape of a Tea Brazier Set (Furogama) dating from the late 19th to early 20th century enclosed in a red lacquered wooden display box. It is performed in the dry lacquer technique covered in Sabiji-nuri (lacquer made to look like rust). Consisting of four tiers, a lid and an inner ring used for holding a sake cup, assembled it is 15. x 17.5 x 21.5 cm (roughly 6 x 7 x 8-1/2 inches)...

The box is made of Urushi lacquer with a relief decoration of a phoenix (phoenix) in gold powder on a roiro (black) background. Details are in red lacquer, gold mosaic (kirikane), and mother-of-pearl (aogai). Japan, Meiji-Taisho period, early 20th century. Good condition, with a few minor losses to the edges, visible in the photos. The interior is lined with aventurine (nashiji). No restoration. 245mm x 100mm.

Elegant rectangular kobako decorated in nashiji lacquer on a black ground. The lid features a delicate landscape scene depicting a pavilion—possibly a small castle—set beside a river winding through karstic formations...

Kobako en laque Wajima de couleur grise orné de rayure de laque or représentant un coquillage bivalve. L’intérieur en laque nashiji sur fond noir. La laque de Wajima, l'une des plus prestigieuses du Japon, est originaire de la ville de Wajima, nichée au nord-ouest de la péninsule de Noto...

Impressive suzuribako writing box decorated in gold and tin maki-e lacquer on a nashiji ground. The lid is adorned with a composition depicting a pine and a plum tree whose trunks intertwine, with young bamboo shoots growing at their base...

Suzuribako (writing box) in black lacquer, rectangular in shape, with a gold lacquer (maki-e) decoration of a pavilion by the edge of a waterfall and a mountain river surrounded by vegetation. The trees and the waterfall are in takamaki-e. The decoration itself covers the entire piece, continuing from the lid to each of the sides...

An old suzuribako, or writing box, in black lacquer with a faceted lid and featuring, as its sole decoration in the lower left section, a moonlight scene emerging from tall grasses. The moon is rendered through the addition of metallic salts such as iron, silver, or oxidized tin, sprinkled onto the fresh lacquer. The grasses are depicted with great delicacy using hira maki-e gold lacquer, which time has barely worn away...

This small hexagonal kobako presents a rich scene featuring two roosters perched on a pine tree, set within an abundant natural landscape...

Suzuribako, or writing box, of rectangular shape, decorated with an imposing architecture realized in hira maki-e lacquer, probably a palatial structure, situated beside a waterfall and a mountain river...

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Silver Rim Makie Lacquer Box with Wild Flowers on a Swirling Stream

It is 1.75 inches (4.45 cm) tall by 8 inches (20.32 cm) wide by 9.25 inches (23.49 cm) in length. It is 1.6 Lb.

It is tarnished and has small and flea bite chips at the edges, one corner of the lid has cracks and gaps, rubbing of gold and paint, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Fine Japanese Lacquer Letter Box with Bamboo Design, Meiji–Taisho Period (19th–20th Century)

Elegant Japanese lacquer letter box decorated with graceful bamboo leaves in gold and vertical bamboo trunks rendered in a soft silvery tone against a deep black background.
The composition captures the serene beauty and strength symbolized by bamboo, a classic motif in Japanese aesthetics.
Dating from the late Meiji to early Taisho period (circa 1900–1920).
A refined exam...

LUXURIOUS SEWING BOX

A finely crafted deep-black lacquered wooden sewing box with a refined gloss, typical of Japan’s Meiji to Taisho period (late 19th–early 20th century), prized as part of a bride’s trousseau. Approx. 30.5 × 27.4 × 38.5 cm (12 × 10.8 × 15.2 in)...

1900's Japanese Makie Lacquered Wood Carved Boko Box

It is 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide and 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) in length. It is 237.1 gram.

It has small chips, peeling of lacquer, cracks, stains, rubbing of lacquer and gold, and surfaces wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Fumibako (Document Box) with Gold Makie of Plum Blossoms and Chrysanthemums

A refined Japanese lacquer fumibako (document box), dating to the Meiji period (late 19th – early 20th century).
Executed in rich black lacquer and decorated in fine gold makie with a plum tree in blossom and chrysanthemums at its base, the design conveys seasonal elegance and poetic symbolism—plum blossoms representing renewal and resilience, while chrysanthemums evoke...

19th Century Japanese Makie Lacquer Five Case Inro with Fan Design Signed

The inro is 3 inches (7.6 cm) by 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) wide.

It has missing a piece of mother of pearl at the fan, small chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A beautiful geometric design covers this lacquer box by Hattori Shunsho enclosed in the original signed wooden storage box. It is 11 x 15 x 3.5 cm (4-1/4 x 6 x 1-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Hattori Shunshō (1943–2018) was born in Kyoto, and studied under leading lacquer masters Uehara Kiyoshi and Banura Shōgo...

Edo Period Samurai Lacquer Storage Box with Gilded Clan Crests

A rare mid-Edo period (17th–18th century) samurai clothing or armor storage box, crafted from wood and finished in deep black lacquer. Decorated with bold gilded mon (family crests) and reinforced with finely engraved copper fittings, this chest exemplifies the refined yet purposeful aesthetics of the warrior class.
Such boxes were carried by retainers during the travels or relocations of their lords, serving bo...

Majestic Hexagonal Lacquer Box with Dragons Amidst Clouds – 3D Effect Carved Design

Large Lacquered hexagonal box on stand depicting Dragon flying amidst the clouds. Unique , appliqués like lacquer technique created amazing effect of almost 3d effect.
Multilayered box most likely belonged to someone of significant social Item is in very good condition.

Age: Meji period , 19-early 20th century
Size : 30/35cm, H.36.5cm (11.8/13.8inch , H.14.3inch)
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