Exquisite Pair of Makie Lacquer Hibachi – Imperial Horse Racing Motif – Edo–Meiji Period

A rare and opulent pair of antique Japanese hibachi (braziers), exquisitely hand-crafted from kiri (paulownia) wood and embellished with rich makie gold lacquer decoration...

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...

Described as a “Tsuki-no-Umi” (Ocean of the Moon) sake cup we can see immediately the inspiration for this recent work from Kurokawa Daisuke. Fashioned from glass, the smooth and luminous interior starkly contrasts; yet, oddly compliments the textured and crater-marked exterior that refracts light in a brilliant kaleidoscopic display...

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...

Japanese antique maki-e lacquer jūbako, tiered boxes for food. Made up of five square compartments and a lid. The lacquer design is of bamboo and tendrils of berry vines (either Japanese wineberry or raspberry) in gold and red lacquer on a black ground. The insides of the boxes are lacquered an orangish-red.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 14 1/4" high (all boxes stacked) x 9" wide x 9" wide

Very rare Buddhist portable Negoro lacquer shrine,Zushi. 18th c , Edo

Very rare Negoro lacquer Buddhist portable shrine with gilded crests and gilded copper hardware.

Size : 30cm x 30cm (11.8 x 11.8inch) , H.41.5cm (16.3 inch)
Weight :2964gr (6.5lb)

Good condition. Patinated surface with some evidence of stabilization of under roof and base joints...

An exceptional and rare pair of Japanese devotional panels, each composed of split and curved bamboo, finely lacquered and painted with mineral pigments and gilt. These panels depict the Eighteen Arhats—enlightened disciples of the Buddha—each portrayed with expressive individuality, symbolic animals, and atmospheric clouds, set within a dynamic and sacred landscape...

Japanese antique pair of shokudai candle sticks. Used for a Buddhist household shrine, these candlesticks have the traditional stylized lobed chrysanthemum shaped top and base separated by a long, narrow neck. Carved of wood and lacquered black.

Age: Meiji/Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 22" high x 7 1/2" wide (base)

Japanese antique pair of round form hokkai, lidded containers for Ka-awase shell game. Each box stands on four feet and has horizontal ribbed sides. Lacquered red and decorated with large gold lacquer Aoi (hollyhock) crests. Tied with long purple silk cords and fitted with copper hardware.

Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 15" high x 14" wide

Japanese antique lacquered bento box. A carrying outer case with bronze handle opens on both the front and back. Inside is a set of four covered boxes of differing sizes. All are decorated with sprays of wild flowers and grasses, bamboo and birds in gold maki-e lacquer and shell inlay. The inside of the boxes are lacquered red except for the largest box which has a rich gold leaf finish.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8 1/4" high x 8 1/4" wide x 5 1/4" deep

19th Century Japanese Makie Lacquer Wood Carved Box with Dragon

It is 1.96 inches (5 cm) tall by 3.8 inches (9.7 cm) long and 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide. It is 124.7 gram.

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

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Superb Early Hibachi with unique Makie lacquer design.

Kiri Wood and Copper, 19th Century

An exceptional example of an early Japanese hibachi, crafted from Kiri wood (paulownia) and featuring a beautifully patinated copper coal receptor...

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Low Table, Ming Dynasty, 16th–17th

A rectangular lacquer low table with shaped edges, finely inlaid with iridescent mother-of-pearl. The top depicts an elegant gathering of scholars in a garden pavilion, bordered by floral and bird motifs...

1934's Japanese Wooden Box Woven Bamboo Frame Mixed Metal Cover with Garden Scene Marked

The box is 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) long and 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide. It is 0.6 lb.

It is tarnished and has chips and peeling of lacquer at the inner rim, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Muted gold glimmers softly on the outside of this Te-Oke shaped water container by Hattori Shunsho enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mizusashi, Tsuki no Umi (Moon on the sea). The top of the box is covered in a design of inlayed mother of pearl rippling over a glistening gold orb like the moon reflecting off of water. It is 22.5 cm (9 inches) diameter, 24 cm (9-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition...

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