Japanese lacquer wares, 18th-20th century

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Work Box with Peacock and Butterflies

A good Japanese lacquer work box, 19th century. Lift off lid and internal lift out tray plus two drawers. The decoration depiction foliage, on the sides, a peacock on the lid and internally butterflies. (Generally good condition, a few cracks etc, nothing…

Meiji Period Japanese Lacquerware Round Box with Lid

A very fine Japanese lacquer ware round box with lid and internal tray, (some minor internal cracks etc.) Meiji period. Height 5 cm, diameter 6.7 cm.

Taisho Period Zen Restaurant Cabinet with Lacquer Trays

Paulownia Taisho period Sui-Mono Zen (Restaurant cabinet). The interior with nine shelves and ten lacquer trays. 90 cm height

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Plum and Blossom Decoration, Taisho Period

Japanese lacquer Suzuribako, Taisho period, early 20th century, of rectangular form, the wooden exterior decorated with plum and blossom, both rendered in pewter and with plover flying overhead applied in bright gold lacquer, the interior finished in…

Vietnamese Bamboo Betel Box with Auspicious Carvings

A fine Vietnamese Bamboo-Veneer betel box, 19th century, very finely decorated all over with relief carving to the bamboo veneer with auspicious symbols including birds and flowers and phoenix and dragon to the centre. The inside fitted with a detachable…

Japanese Gold Lacquer Suzuribako with Silver Inkwell

A fine Japanese gold lacquer black ground suzuribako (calligraphy box) Meji period (1868-1912), with ink stone, metal rims, and silver inkwell and removable tray, 23 cm long 21 cm wide 4.5 cm high

Japanese Lacquer Miniature Suzuribako with Deer and Pine Tree

Beautiful Japanese lacquer miniature Suzuribako, of circular form, finely decorated with a scene of a deer standing under a pine tree surrounded by foliage, with speckled finish, opening to central pad and removable water pourer, the interior with wave…

Rare Edo Sage-Jubako with Lacquer Tokkuri and Maple Leaves

A fine and rare Edo period Sage-Jubako (picnic set) by Shunso the rectangular frame containing a four-tiered jubako (food container) and two lacquer tokkuri (sake bottles) in a box-stand. The upper section with a small drawer containing five lacquer trays…

Japanese Lacquer Tray and Boxes Set

Three pieces of Japanese lacquer; comprising a black tray decorated with a gilt mon and border with original storage box; a square box with stylised clouds and waves to the cover; and another similar with cover decorated with peacocks. Largest box 12 x 29…

Meiji Geisha Pillows in Lacquered Box

A pair of early 20th century Japanese Meiji geisha pillows, red lacquered tapered box form bases with black cloud type highlights, the red silk cylinder pillows with covers. In original black lacquer fitted box. Pillow length 21 cm.

Japanese Jingasa with Daimyo Crest, Edo Period

A Japanese black-lacquered deer-hide jingasa, Edo period (1603-1868), the conical samurai war hat decorated with a gold lacquer mon (Daimyo crest) to the front, beneath a silver lacquer band. 16 cm high, 38 cm diameter

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Deer Design

A Japanese lacquer Suzuribako, Mid-Edo period, early 18th century, decorated with scattered nashiji, decoration of takamakie, hiramakie, keuchi and kirikane of both silver and gold, with a design of four deer by a river with chrysanthemum and autumn…

Meiji Period Shibayama Tray with Sterling Silver Frame

Stunning Japanese Meiji period sterling silver and shibayama tray, of rectangular form with shaped corners and raised on four pierced bracket feet, the tray featuring a central gold lacquer panel depicting a blossoming tree and birds before a mountainous…

19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Jingasa

Japanese 19th century black lacquer Jingasa, the exterior decorated in gilding with a family crest and with a constellation, the interior lacquered in red, length 35 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland,Sotheby's, then private collection,…

Japanese Lacquer Ware Set with Tray and Boxes

Japanese lacquer ware tray, four lidded boxes and dish, (7 items), the tray 35 cm wide,

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Inkstone and Suiteki

A Japanese lacquer Suzuribako with Inkstone and Suiteki, Meiji period (1868-1912), the clear and red lacquered wooden box embellished with gold scrolling plum blossoms, the interior fitted with brush trays, rectangular gilded inkstone and bronze suiteki…

Japanese Art Deco Wakasa lacquer vase with gilt decoration

A Japanese Art Deco Wakasa lacquer vase, circa 1930s, of ovoid form with two ring handles and abstract gilt decoration, 22 cm high, 17 cm wide

Edo Period Black Lacquer Kodansu with Gold Star Decoration

A Japanese black lacquer Kodansu, late Edo period, circa early 19th century, with three drawers to the front, and a tray form top, decorated with six pointed gold stars and incised copper hardware, 37 cm high, 35.5 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Meiji Period Horn and Shibayama Vase

A Japanese horn and shibayama style vase, Meiji period, 19th century, of tapered form and sealed with on the underside with clear glass, an unusual horn vessel featuring shibayama style inlay and lacquer work. Spring blossom, sprays of flowers and cranes…

Octagonal Lacquer Box and Two Ox Blood Ceramics

Asian octagonal lacquer box and two ox blood ceramics, ox blood tall vessel with small chip to rim, 16.5 cm with vase

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Butterfly and Insect Motif

A decorative Japanese lacquer tray, of asymmetrical shape with rim fashioned to replicate a tree trunk, the centre decorated with lacquered butterflies and other winged insects. Width 70 cm

19th Century Oval Papier Mache Tray Table

An English 19th century oval black lacquer and gilt papier mache tray table 49 cm high, 44 cm wide, 36 cm deep

Japanese Lacquer Vase with Sang de Boeuf Bird Decoration

Kohichi Minohara (Japan b1942) lacquer vase, sang de boeuf colour. Bird and flower decoration in relief. Internal copper sleeve for flowers. In wood presentation box. Height 24 cm

Japanese Lacquer Hokai, Edo Period, 19th Century

A pair of Japanese lacquer Hokai, Edo period, 19th century, each of typical form, with ribbed sides and canted corners, supported on four tall spreading feet, decorated overall with roiro black lacquer, edges and feet with brass kanagu (metalwork…

Edo Period Japanese Lacquer Sagejubako Picnic Container

A fine Japanese lacquer Sagejubako (picnic container), Edo period, 19th century, the double hexagonal frame lacquered in roiro and decorated with bamboo in hiramakie and copper-gilt carrying handle, the set comprising, a hexagonal four-tier stacking food…

Japanese Gilded Black Lacquer Tray (46cm)

A Japanese gilded black lacquer tray, first half of 20th century, 46 cm wide

Zohiko Maki-E Lacquer Trays with Elephant Mark

A Japanese pair of lacquer Maki-E trays by Zohiko, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890, with the 'Elephant mark' from renowned kyoto lacquer Studio. Gold lacquer decoration of seasonal flowers and birds. Stylized dragon and cloud motif borders. One of…

Ornate Lacquer Gourd Vase with Buddha and Dragons

Lacquer ware gourd vase. Very large double gourd vase, with lid on blackened stand, ornately decorated with figures, praying to Buddha amongst a palm forest setting, smaller decorations of dragons & clouds, height 133 cm

Meiji Period Lacquer Suzuribako with Scholar Figure

A Japanese black lacquer Suzuribako, (writing box) Meiji period (1868-1912), a figure of a scholar on the cover, in gold, silver and porcelain, original metal inkstone and gilt water dropper, four character inscription under the base, 18.2 cm wide, 22 cm…

Embellished Black Lacquer Panel with Precious Objects

An embellished black lacquer rectangular panel, 19th/20th century, the black lacquer ground inlaid predominantly in bone, jade and polychrome stained bone with precious objects including a vase of fruiting and flowering stems, a miniature landscape with…

Japanese Lacquer Kimono Storage Tray with Geisha Painting

A Japanese lacquer Kimono storage tray, painted with nine geisha by a Lake, Edo period 19th century, the detailed painting has a garden pavilion with lanterns hanging below the eaves & birds resting on the roof, thirteen geisha entertaining four males all…

Gilded Japanese Trays with Flying Turtle and Cherry Blossoms

Japanese lacquerware pair of gilded trays decorated with a mythical flying turtle carrying a cherry blosson tree with a crane in flight looking on. Condition, good, some wear to the edges. Dimensions, 29 x 29 cm

Black Lacquer Tray on Japanned Stand

Japanese black lacquer tray on Japanned stand. Black lacquer tray with gilded central motif. Stand with brocade top & japanned legs with brass fittings. Provenance: Estate of Australian collector. Height 53 cm. Width 58 cm. Diameter 40 cm (total…

Japanese Lacquer Sake Bowls with Makie Designs

A set of three Japanese lacquer ware Sake bowls, 19th century, [3], all with fine gold Makie designs of pine trees & flying cranes on red background, all on custom made stands, contemporary historical research indicates that the knowledge of urushi…

Edo Shrine Table with Elephant Head Feet

Late Edo gold & lacquer shrine table with upward carved scrolls on either end of the rectangular top tray, the top main panel above finely carved cloud-frieze apron, supported on four stylised 'Elephant head' scrolled feet, joined by finely grooved…

Embellished Black Lacquer Panel with Inlaid Precious Objects

An embellished black lacquer rectangular panel, 19th century the black lacquer ground inlaid predominantly in bone, jade and polychrome stained bone with precious objects including a vase of fruiting and flowering stems, a miniature landscape with lingzhi…