A radical design of flowers intertwined with fines and heraldic crests inlayed in mother of pearl into black lacquer in the style of work held in the collection of Shosoin. With a matching silver suiteki water-dropper in the shape of a flowering vine. It is 28 x 23 x 8 cm and in excellent condition.

Three case gold lacquer inro decorated tiger on one side and plants (bamboo) on the other side. Ojime is a glass bead. 3” x 2 ¼ ”

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).
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Five case inro decorated with gold lacquer leaves and fruits on a black background. The plant looks like stylized Hawthorn which used commonly for bonsai. Label that looks like museum inventory in inside the first compartment. 3” x 2 ¼ ”

Five case gold lacquer inro decorated with crows. Ojime is a nut having some wear and a nice patina. 3” x 2 ¼ ”

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)...

A spectacular boxed set of five lidded lacquer bowls decorated with fine patterns in gold from Tachibanaya Asano Tomoshichi dating from the later Edo period enclosed in the original signed wooden box with a specialized compartment cut in for each bowl. The interiors are festive red with swirling lattice work patterns alternating with auspicious dials, while outside lattice-work and fish-scale patterns are pierced by windows featuring scenes of travel over a belt of Kanji characters...

An image of a bird in dry lacquer dating circa 1970 by Banura Yuji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Tori (Bird). It is 36 x 22 x 51.5 cm (14 x 9 x 20-1/2 inches) and is in overall excellent condition.
Banura Yuji was born in Kyoto in 1935, and was first exhibited in 1956, and was consistently exhibited at the Shin-seisaku-ten as well as the Gendai Nihon Bijutsu Ten.

The mask depicts an old man with glass eyes and gray hair. It is in overall good condition, but there are a few closed cracks on the front of the mask. Black color of the back of the mask is flaking in a few places. 4 ½ ” x 3 ½ ” x 2 ”

By Shogyoku, late 19th century Edo/Tokyo, muso-zutsu style, figure inlayed with various wood, horn, and what looks like a lacquer. Inlayed seals are green stone and mother of pearl. The character depicted on kiseruzutsu (Japanese pipe case) is likely En no Gyōja (also known as En no Ozunu), a legendary ascetic and founder of Shugendō, a Japanese mountain ascetic practice...

An exquisite Neo-Rimpa box in wiped on red tinged semitransparent lacquer revealing the wood grain decorated with autumnal flowers enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Akigusa-e Suzuribako. Inside, a cricket carved from mother of pearl, the lonely minstrel of fall, sings his solo among long waving grass under a waning moon water dropper. The box is 16 x 20 x 3.3 cm (6-1/4 x 8 x 1-1/4 inches) and is in excellent condition.

A wooden tray by Yabe Takayoshi carved with an auspicious design by Shimizu Hian with the phrase Buji-sokusai. Buji Sokusai is a traditional Japanese expression meaning literally: (buji) “without incident” or “safe,” and Sokusai “free from illness,” or “in good health.” It often appears in Buddhist or Shintō contexts, prayers, or New Year’s greetings, expressing the hope to live through the year without calamity or illness...

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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An exquisite lacquer dish by Hattori Shunsho in shimmering black decorated with cherry blossoms and maple leaves among swirling eddies circling a central “pool” of black nunome (cloth texture with subtle flowers and leaves in raised relief enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shunju Maki-e Rinka-Bon. It is 22.5 cm (9 inches) diameter, 3.5 cm (over 1 inch) tall and in perfect condition...

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...

A striking design with crushed eggshell on black lacquer infused on the sides with snowflake blossoms in faint silver dating from the mid-century. A solid silver bead separates the lid and box. The lid opens to reveal a section for a Suzuri ink stone and brush/ ink storage, wit a drawer below for paper. The box is 31.5 x 19 x 8 cm (12-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 3 inches) and is in excellent condition.

A wooden tray designed by poet/painter Shimizu Hian turned and lacquered by Yabe Takeyoshi emblazoned with The four character phrase Mainichi Kakyo “Every Day life at its finest.” Into the tray are carved persimmons, a symbol of autumn abundance. The tray is 30.5 cm (12 inches) diameter, 3.5 cm (1-1/2 inches) to the rim and in excellent condition...

Old (1940's) Japanese Extra Long Lacquer Cigarette Case with Lovebirds Signed - Namiki Kokkokai

It is 7 inches (18 cm) in length by 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) wide. It is 0.4 lb.

It has tarnished metal, rubbing of gold, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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