Antique Japanese Lacquerware

This is an antique Japanese soup-bowl made around 1930s with wood. This soup-bowl is made with wajima-nuri, a Japanese lacquerware from Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture in Japan.

Made using the kanshitsu (dry lacquer) technique, this elegant piece showcases the depth and subtle luster characteristic of high-quality Japanese lacquerware. Originally intended a...

Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest 19th-century This exquisite chest, inspired by Hasami-Bako travel trunks, is a striking example of Japanese lacquerware.

A handsome lacquered tea set from Japan, circa 1920s, featuring a traditional Japanese lacquerware style, known as Urushi, with a deep red color and hand-painted gold designs, prized...

The craftsmanship and harmonious balance of colors highlight the artistry and cultural heritage of Japanese lacquerware, making it a striking decorative piece.

Measuring 4.25" deep, 12" wide, and 3" high, this box exemplifies the refined artistry and symbolic richness of late 19th- to early 20th-century Japanese lacquerware.

The table's design, with its fan motif, is a classic element in Japanese art and is often found on lacquerware pieces and on Japanese screens.

Urushi Nanban-style refers to early 17th-century Japanese lacquerware for European markets, which combined Japanese techniques with Western shapes, creating a unique hybrid style. 

With its exquisite craftsmanship, antique patina, and decorative appeal, this object is now a beautiful collector's item or a charming piece for an eclectic interior. Style : Japoni...

This is a wooden bucket used by Japanese lacquerware craftsmen to store lacquer. It is believed to have been used from the Meiji period to the first half of the Showa era (1868-1940).

Style : Japonisme Japanese decorative art Meiji period Orientalist Japanese lacquer Late 19th century Main characteristics : Rectangular box with lid Black lacquered papier-mâché Ha...

A classic example of a fine Japanese lacquerware, this smoking set lives on as a beautiful keepsake of the past.

A wonderful example of a fine Japanese lacquerware, this smoking set lives on as a beautiful keepsake of the past.

Dating to the late Edo Period to early Meiji Period, this piece reflects the refined aesthetics and craftsmanship of 19th-century Japanese lacquerware. The composition features grac...

An exquisite example of a fine Japanese lacquerware, this smoking box lives on as a beautiful keepsake of the past.

The refined composition and subtle use of lacquer and gold powder reflect the high level of craftsmanship associated with Japanese lacquerware of this era. The tray is accompanied b...

Description of the Prints: - The first print features an assortment of Japanese lacquerware patterns, characterized by intricate geometric and natural motifs.

The sap of the lacquer tree has traditionally been used in Japan to perform lacquerware decoration. However the substance is poisonous to the touch until it dries, the creation of la...

Key features include: Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: This box reflects traditional Japanese lacquerware techniques, emphasizing delicacy, patience, and respect for nature.

Huge Japanese red lacquerware gourd motif box, decorated in relief with Japanese gourds suspended from leafy branches and scrolling vines.

A fine example of practical artistry from the Meiji period, it reflects the timeless taste and beauty of Japanese lacquerware.

With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this fine tabletop writing set is a masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware. The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and ...

Sagejubako is a portable picnic set that became popular in the early Edo period when an additional meal was added between breakfast and dinner. It normally consists of a carry case w...

These range from rich floral patterns and stylized landscapes to finely detailed textures that evoke the opulent world of Japanese lacquerware and inlay. The dynamic arrangement of t...

As objects they inhabit the intersection of fine art and the most elevated tradition of Japanese decorative craft — equally distinguished displayed as a group, used for their origina...

This lithograph is a testament to the Japonisme movement that swept through Europe in the late 19th century, offering a captivating look into the refined artistry of Japanese lacquer...

The surrounding border features stylized floral patterns and subtle golden hues that evoke the shimmering richness of traditional Japanese lacquerware. The intricate detail in the pl...

The Era & Origin: Crafted during the Meiji period (1868 to 1912), this exceptional piece reflects an era when Japanese lacquerware reached astonishing heights of decorative refinement.

The Era & Origin: This exceptional piece bears the signature of Kajikawa ("Kajikawa saku"), a legendary name in Japanese lacquerware. The Kajikawa family served as the official maki-...

The interiors of the drawers are decorated with red and gold flecked lacquer. The Japanese lacquerware method of sprinkling decorative gold or silver powder onto lacquer is called ma...

Supported by the government through world fairs and Imperial commissions, Japanese lacquerware, cloisonné, satsuma ceramics, bronzes, and ivory carvings reached collectors worldwide.

The Era & Origin: Crafted by the highly skilled maki-e artisan Shunko, this piece represents the absolute pinnacle of modern Japanese lacquerware. It successfully bridges the hig...

The Material: The foundation of this piece is a testament to the highest standards of Japanese lacquerware, completely enveloped in a luxurious gold nashiji (sprinkled gold flake) gr...

The Material: The vessel is a testament to the absolute highest standards of Japanese lacquerware, built upon a luxurious gold nashiji (sprinkled gold flake) ground.

The Material: The foundation of this piece is a testament to the highest standards of Japanese lacquerware, completely enveloped in a luxurious gold nashiji (sprinkled gold flake) gr...

Maintained in excellent condition, it stands today as a museum quality artifact for discerning collectors of premium Japanese lacquerware.

Supported by the government through world fairs and Imperial commissions, Japanese lacquerware, cloisonné, satsuma ceramics, bronzes, and ivory carvings reached collectors worldwide.

The Kajikawa family Kajikawa family, flourished in the 19th century, they was Japanese lacquerware artists whose school in Edo (now Tokyo) flourished for more than 200 years.

They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Because traditi...

Supported by the government through world fairs and Imperial commissions, Japanese lacquerware, cloisonné, satsuma ceramics, bronzes, and ivory carvings reached collectors worldwide.

They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Because traditi...

This magnificent tray is presented in the original kanji wood box Maki-e This is a traditional Japanese lacquerware technique that involves creating designs by sprinkling metallic ...

Features Period: Early 20th century Origin: Japan Material: Lacquered wood Colors: Black, gold, and copper tones Decoration: Bird, flowering branch, and stylized landscape Shape: Rec...

NASHIJI LACQUER (梨地) is a traditional Japanese finishing technique used in lacquerware, characterised by a subtle, shimmering surface that resembles the texture of pear skin.

It was a popular subject depicted in all types of Japanese art, from painting, lacquerware and metal ware to prints.

It is a tasteful example of the elegance and sophistication found in Japanese maki-e lacquerware.

At the confluence of aesthetic of China, Korean and Japan, the Ryukyuan lacquerware was distinguished in a unique appeal in its multi-cultural influence and particularly for the exte...

Japanese lacquerware is characterized by its simplicity and elegance, and it often incorporates natural materials such as wood, bamboo, and shells.

The mizuya tansu originated as the working kitchen cabinet of traditional Japanese households, used to store lacquerware, ceramics, and provisions in proximity to the 茶 (cha) prepara...

Kamakura-bori is a form of lacquerware from Kamakura, Japan. It is made by carving patterns in wood, then lacquering it with layers of color.

Traders or missionaries went to Japan, bringing with them a culture totally foreign to Japan.

Raden This is a Japanese decorative technique used for lacquerware and woodenware, in which linings of mother-of-pearl or of abalone shells are cut into designs and either glued ont...

This table exemplifies the height of Victorian fascination with East Asian lacquerware, its black japanned surface adorned with intricate floral and landscape motifs including a peac...

Through this tiny island, European knowledge, books, medicines, maps, and technologies entered Japan, while Japanese goods such as porcelain, lacquerware, silk, and copper reached in...

The first plate, titled *Lackmalerei* (Lacquer Painting), focuses on traditional Japanese patterns commonly used in lacquerware, woodwork, and textiles.

It remains a magnificent artifact of feudal Japan's glorious lacquerware tradition.

From 1948 to 1970, he worked as a part-time cataloguer for Sotheby’s, where he catalogued netsuke, lacquerware, and Japanese sword fittings. He was renowned for his eye and expertise...