Kayaku-ire Powder Horn or Tokkuri Sake Flask? One can only guess at the original purpose of this gourd cut in half and lacquer black with ethnic designs about the base under a worked brass and copper alloy fitting fixed with a loop brass handle and collapsing ring. All the metalwork is non-spark, supporting the theory of this being a case for gunpowder. The mouth, quite wide, is of dark wood...

A staggering amount of technical skill has been expended on this huge Meiji period lacquered sake cup dripping with gold over crimson red lacquer with mother of pearl inlay enclosed in a red lacquered wooden box. This is truly an amazing bit of Maki-e. The entire simply glimmers with mother of pearl, nashiji and kiri-gane applied gold over maki-e designs emenatng in a swirling fan from two mirror image cranes meeting in the central dial...

A striking and richly detailed Edo period Japanese statue of a fierce guardian deity, finely carved from wood and decorated with polychrome pigments and gilt detailing. The deity stands in a dynamic posture, trampling a demon figure beneath his feet—a visual metaphor for the triumph of virtue over evil.
He holds a vajra-topped staff and a miniature pagoda, both symbolic of spiritual authority and enlightenment. A flaming halo encircles his head, emphasizing divine power and protection...

Vintage Japanese Makie Lacquer Mother Pearl Inlay with Box

It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 12.6 inches (32 cm) long and 9.4 inches (24.5 cm) wide. It is 1.9 Lb.

It has stains, rubbing paints, white paint spots, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese antique Kasuga table, small altar. Square form with elongated, curved legs. Lacquered red and fitted with copper hardware on corners.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 13 3/4" high x 11 1/2" wide x 8 3/4" deep

Japanese antique lacquer Kasuga table, small altar. Rectangular form with elongated curved legs. Lacquered a deep reddish-brown color and fitted with copper hardware on corners and edges.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 14 1/2" high x 18 1/2" long x 11" wide

A stone pathway in lead, mother of pearl and eggshell pavers is fitted across the gilded cloth colored (Nunobari) surface of this lacquered storge box from the Zohiko studio dating from the mid 20th century enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Te-Bunko. It is 22 x 29.5 x 6.5 cm (9 x 11-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches and is in excellent condition, bearing the Zohiko mark on the base. An excellent example of mid-century design.

Kobako in rankuku lacquer, also known as eggshell lacquer in Europe, decorated with peony flowers and a butterfly realized in maki-e lacquer. The butterfly (choho) in Japan,is perceived as "the soul of the living and the dead", the spirits of the dead taking the form of a butterfly on their journey to the other world. The butterfly spreading its wings is also asymbol of femininity. But itcan also symbolize joy and longevity...

An organic form like a flower or some under-sea creature in vibrant red by Sasai Fumie enclosed im tehorignal signed wooden box titled Mau (dervish) and dated Heisei 28 (2016). It is entirely hollow and light as a feather so easily hung on a wall. Hemp and layered lacquer, it is 54.5 x 45 x 8 cm (21 x 18 x 3-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition. Fumie uses the technique called kanshitsu (lacquer applied on a fabric mould) to shape her works...

A classical Japanese low display table in slightly crackled black lacquer by Suwa Sozan I Delicate gold designs of butterflies, soaring birds and floral sprays decorate the legs and edges, the top is simple black, allowing whatever is displayed to stand on its own. The table is 63 x 39 x 15.5 cm (25 x 15-1/2 x 6 inches). It is signed in red lacquer beneath Sozan and comes in the original signed wooden box...

A fabulous 19th century round lacquer box covered in intricate textile designs outside, with various blossoming chrysanthemum on a fine Nashiji gold powder base within. It comes enclosed in an age darkened period wooden box protected in a disintegrating silk cloth. The box is 21.5 cm (8-1/2 inches) diameter, 8 cm (over 3 inches) tall and in excellent condition.

Stunning lacquer worker bowl ! Kanshitsu bachi

This is a one-of-a-kind bowl created using the traditional Japanese "Kanshitsu" (dry lacquer) technique, layering lacquer and hemp cloth.
Its vibrant mix of deep red, orange, and black evokes the flickering dance of flames, giving the surface a striking, fiery texture.

Size : 24 cm( 9.5inch) in diameter / Hight 11cm (4.5 inch)
Weight : 860g ( 2 lb)

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A masterful example of Japanese lacquer artistry, this ceremonial display stand is adorned with intricate makie (gold sprinkled lacquer) detailing, centered around a bold depiction of the Tokugawa clan crest—the iconic triple hollyhock (mitsuba aoi) mon—framed by curling waves and stylized cloud patterns in shimmering gold.
Resting atop a deep black lacquered base, the lower section features a striking golden dragon cresting through waves, symbolizing power and protection...

Okushima Keiji Titled Hari Kyushitsu Hai Hakuoshi (Lacquer Lined Sake Cup with gilding. It is 7.5 cm (3 inches) diameter and in excellent condition, directly from the artist. A sumptuous glasssake cup lined with lacquer and gilded with bold by Okushima Keiji.
This work can be purchased as a set with Tokkuri (OK4A) or Katakuchi (OK5A)...

A squirrel in Chinkin etched gold and silver looks back under the draped leaves of a maple, a crescent of mother of pearl moon shining through the branches...

A stunning sake cup by Okushima Keiji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hari Kyushitsu Hai Hakuoshi (Glass Lacquer Lined Sake Cup). Ot is 6.5 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter) and in perfect condition.
This work can be purchased as a set with Tokkuri (OK4A) or Katakuchi (OK5A). This price is the price for Guinomi alone.
Okushima Keiji was born in Kyoto in 1977, and raised in rural Shiga prefecture just over the mountains from his birthplace...

A blown glass sake cup by Okushima Keiji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hari-Kyushitsu Hai Haku-oshi (Gilded Lacquer Lined Glass Sake Cup). It is 7.5 cm (roughly 3 inches) diameter and in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
This work can be purchased as a set with Tokkuri (OK4A) or Katakuchi (OK5A)...

An astounding carved wooden elephant heavily decorated with gold and inlays bearing the seal of Ogawa Haritsu dating from the mid Edo period. Into the creatures back has been carved a deep well for lined with silver rimmed copper to be filled with ash as an incense burner or Shuro censer. Over the well a broad bronze cover pierced with wild chrysanthemum protects and conceals the ash pit. The sculpture is 33 x 64 x 24 cm (13 x 25 x 9-1/2 inches). There is single missing jewel on the right hip, ...