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An antique suzuribako (硯箱, writing/inkstone box) dating from the Meiji to Taisho period, the interior finished in nashiji (梨地, "pear-skin ground") sprinkled lacquer. The lid is decor...

A rare Ryukyu lacquerware (琉球漆器) vase of wood construction, finished in glossy black lacquer with a decoration of coral and fish (珊瑚に魚) executed in the tsuikin (堆錦) technique — a dis...

A striking Japanese Shijo School kinji gold lacquer round box, kashibako, with a shibayama design of horse and fuyou (cotton rose hibiscus), apocryphally signed Hokkyo Korin for Ogat...

An antique lacquer suzuribako (硯箱, writing/inkstone box) decorated in gold and silver makie with a design of ripened rice ears bending in the wind (稲, ine) over a field, with naruko ...

A very fine Japanese gold maki-e lacquer round confectionary box, kashibako, featuring bamboo and Tokugawa mon, late Edo Period, mid 19th century, Japan. The elegant box of circular...

A resplendent Japanese gold maki-e lacquer ryoshibako, document box, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The large document box, known in Japan as a ryoshibako, is decorated al...

A striking and rare Japanese Kodaiji style lacquer kyara-bako, box for precious agarwood incense, Momoyama period (1573-1615), late 16th to early 17th century, Japan. The rectangula...

The Design & Impact: This exquisite Edo period incense tray (kobon) perfectly balances practical utility with the spectacular decorative beauty of traditional Japanese lacquer ar...

A pair of sake cups (盃) in vermilion lacquer (shu-nuri), each decorated in gold takamaki-e with a design of a phoenix (鳳凰, ho'o) in flight above paulownia (桐, kiri) foliage — a class...

The Design & Impact: This elegant Wajima lacquer four-tier jubako is covered in a richly layered composition of autumn grasses and seasonal flowers. The decoration flows continuousl...

A fine pair of large Japanese lacquer bowls dating from the Meiji period (1868–1912). The exterior of each bowl is finely decorated with traditional Japanese patterns rendered in lac...

A pair of sake cups (盃) in vermilion lacquer (shu-nuri), each decorated in gold makie with a design of butterflies in flight (群蝶金蒔絵) — rendered in high relief with fine details of wi...

The Design & Impact: This elegant document box (bunko or ryoshibako) presents a dignified and highly stable form, serving as a magnificent canvas for traditional Japanese lacquer...

A remarkable Japanese kanshitsu lacquer stand dating from the early Shōwa period, featuring a highly expressive surface created through the innovative application of multiple layers ...

A fine Japanese maki-e lacquer kinji gold ground box for personal accessories or cosmetics, tebako, with a design of autumn flowers and grasses, Meiji Period, circa 1890, Japan. Th...

Material: plywood, lacquer size:L46×W91×H1.5(Board thickness)cm 5kg Estimate packing: Weight 11kg L52cm W98cm H8cm A workstand used by lacquer craftsman. Through years of use, natur...

The Design & Impact: This refined four-tier round jubako from the Edo period is compact in scale yet exceptionally elegant in detail. Repeated crane crests are carefully arranged acr...

The Design & Impact: This exceptionally decorative three-tier jubako presents a lush arrangement of chrysanthemums in a vivid yet refined palette. Against the deep black lacquer gro...

Rare Japanese Negoro Lacquer Table with Curved Legs (Late 17th–18th Century) Japan, Edo period Dimensions: H 26.5 cm × W 43.1 cm × D 27 cm (Top surface: W 42.7 cm × D 25.7 cm) This ...

The Design & Impact: This elegant Wajima lacquer chōshi features a dramatic composition of crashing waves striking against rocky forms, rendered in raised maki-e. The sweeping curve...

The Design & Impact: This remarkable antique writing box (suzuribako) perfectly embodies the refined, spiritual elegance of the traditional Japanese scholar's study. The interior...

The Design & Impact: This refined Wajima lacquer vessel by Kikuji Nakao combines a bold, contemporary composition with the elegance of traditional Japanese lacquer decoration. Across...

The Design & Impact: This elegant antique writing box (suzuribako) represents the perfect harmony of traditional Japanese high lacquer art and classical scholar culture. Against ...

The Design & Impact: This magnificent antique writing box (suzuribako) pays a breathtaking homage to the iconic Rinpa school aesthetics pioneered by the great Edo period master, ...

A powerful Japanese lacquer decorated suzuribako, writing box, featuring an image of fighting cocks, early Edo Period (1603 - 1868), 17th century, Japan. Ex. Charles Gillot Collectio...

The Design & Impact: This highly elegant antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully illustrates the classic Japanese "Nami-chidori" (wave and plover) motif. The dynamic composi...

The Design & Impact: This mid Edo period writing box (suzuribako) is an absolute masterpiece of daimyo (feudal lord) aesthetics, renowned for its dramatic dual nature. The exteri...

Material: Cedar wood size:L47×W91×H1cm(Board thickness)/ 5cm(Thickness, including the legs) 4kg Estimate packing: Weight 11kg L55cm W100cm H12cm A workstand used by lacquer craftsma...

The Design & Impact: This museum quality, tiered writing box (kasane suzuribako) represents a breathtaking convergence of traditional calligraphy (shodo) and the highly formalize...

The Design & Impact: This extraordinary antique lacquer tray presents the ultimate expression of Edo period aristocratic prestige. The surface is densely adorned with lush bloomi...

The Design & Impact: This exquisite antique writing box (suzuribako) exudes the dignified and highly formalized elegance of the Japanese aristocracy. The cover features a brillia...

The Design & Impact: This breathtaking Kanshitsu (dry lacquer) tray is a definitive masterpiece by the legendary Japanese lacquer artist Oba Shogyo. The tray features a gently cu...

The Design & Impact: This exquisite antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully showcases the luxurious decorative traditions of Japanese lacquer art. The cover features an eleg...

The Design & Impact: This exceptionally beautiful and complete antique document box (bunko) and writing box (suzuribako) set perfectly capture...

The Design & Impact: This exquisite writing box (suzuribako) perfectly captures the refined literati aesthetic of the late Edo period. The cover features a charming, highly seaso...

The Design & Impact: This exceptional square tray (shiho-bon) presents a masterful dialogue between raw natural history and refined human craftsmanship. The center features a del...