Meiji Period Lacquer box with Gold/Silver Maki-e of Flowing Water, Moon, Autumn

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 beautifully matched pair of Japanese hibachi (traditional fire bowls) from the Meiji period (1868–1912), showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and refined aesthetics. Each vessel is...

This Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Kinkaku-ji Box by Zohiko dates to the late Meiji period, circa 1910. Of rectangular form with rounded corners, the box (known as a kōbako 香箱 in Japanese)...

A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finished with black lacquer (kuro) with sparse Mura-Nashiji effect outside and on the top surface of the lid, there are three Komainu, (sometimes known as Shishi or Japanese lions) frolicking and forming a circle in lively motion. Komainu are auspicious animals in Japanese cultures in both Shinto and Buddhism tradition. Originally from China, these animals symbolizes guardians to ward off evil spirits. Hiramaki-e was used in combination with carving and combing to render the lions with various surface textures. A gilt border with an slight angle was given to the lid and even the thin band is decorated with miniature floral scrolls. The interior of the box was finished in a dense nashiji. Underneath the lid, a cluster of peonies open lavishly by two gentle mounts. Takamaki-e (high relief) in both gold and silver were...