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)...

A breathtaking set of bowls turned from natural bamboo nodules covered outside in shunkei Nuri and inside in velvety black by Katajiya Seibei enclosed in the original signed wooden box dating from the early 20th century. Each bowl varies slightly in size dut to the nature of haing been turned from bamboo nodules. They are roughly 11.5 cm (4-1/2 inches) diameter, 7.5 cm (3 inches) tall and in excellent condition...

A very unusual brush case in the shape of a sword dating from the 19th century. It seems to be a play on the expression “the pen is mightier than the sword”. A part of the sheath slides to the side revealing a compartment for wadding drenched in ink and a brush. It is 39 cm (15-1/2inches) long and in excellent condition.

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.

Five case inro depicts nature scene with dragonflies, buterflies, lady birds and grasshoppers. Netsuke is also lacquer and is in the shape of a base. Ojime has an inlayed insect on it. Inro signed Shibata Zeshin. For similar signature see: https://www.bonhams.com/auction/23269/lot/283/a-lacquered-bamboo-inro-the-inro-by-shibata-zeshin-1807-1891-the-netsuke-by-koma-kansai-meiji-era-1868-1912-circa-1870-1890/ Inro 3 ¾ ” x 1 ½ ”. 9.5 x 4.7 sm Netsuke 1 ½ “ x 1” 3.8 x 2.7 sm

Elegant gold-lacquered wooden comb and hairpin decorated in maki-e with landscapes and animals. The comb is decorated on one side with pavilions in a landscape and on the other side with two swimming turtles. The decoration on the hairpin echoes the style of the comb, forming a coherent whole...

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...

Imposing kobako in nashiji lacquer on a black ground, decorated with a motif imitating wood grain. The lid is adorned with an ikebana basket (hanakago) containing a bouquet of remarkable harmony despite its complexity. The level of detail achieved by the lacquer artist allows several plants in the floral composition to be clearly identified...

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...

Unusual Japanese 19th C small box (known as natsume), decorated with a maki-e design featuring several crabs, rendered with different textures and depths, showcasing various lacquer techniques. Perfect condition. 3” x ¾ ”. 7.5 x 2 sm

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 framed gold lacquer plaque depicting a figure, possibly a poet or an attendant, seated in a boat under a weeping willow tree. The other features a detailed botanical design of flowers, possibly chrysanthemums, arranged in a vase. Unsigned Without frame: 7½ ” x 6 ½ ” 186 x 165 mm

18th century four case gold lacquer and mother of pearl inro. One side is decorated with 3 figures wearing large hats and robes, carrying what looks like scrolls. The other side depicting a Buddhist image surrounded in gold lacquer “flame” with mother of pearl inlay with a dragon image, behind some sort of fence. Unsigned 2½ ” x 2 ¼ ” 65 x 54 mm