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Lacquer For Sale
Fine Japanese Lacquer Takamakura Geisha Pillow, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine Japanese lacquer Takamakura Geisha pillow, first half of the 20th century. Depicting Shi-Shi Lion between peony and rock in gold, silver, red and ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Abalone, Lacquer
Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Japanese pictoral style lacquer cabinet with gilt-metal mounts
Kyoto, Edo period, 1670-1690
Decorated in Japanese relief lacquer work, black lacquer ground decorated...
Category
Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Small Chinese Lacquer Sewing Table
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century small Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Asain Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Side Chairs 20th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Asain black lacquer and mother of pearl inlay side chairs 20th c.
Measures: 19.5" wide x 18.5" deep x 19" high at the seat x 41.5" high at the back
The padded seats measure...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Fine Japanese Namban Lacquer Jewelry Casket, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Japanese Namban lacquer transition-style coffer with two drawers
Kyoto/Nagasaki, circa 1650
The cartouches with gilt and red decorations of leaves...
Category
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer
Materials
Cypress
Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century. This suzuribako is one of the most unusual boxe...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Japanese lacquer rectangular lacquer tray with a slightly scalloped corner and four L shape supporting feet by one of the most celebrated lacquer artist active in Edo period Hara Yoyusai (1772-1845). Yoyusai lived in Edo (Tokyo) and worked under the patronage of Lord Matsudaira. He operated a large workshop and had a very prolific output of lacquer objects. Most survived pieces being inro...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Four-Panel Red Lacquer Armoire with Brass Trim by Robert Kuo, Limited Editon
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four-panel red lacquer doors
Armoire / cabinet with brass trim
Wood base
Red lacquer doors (80 coats)
Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it is tapped from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Lacquer
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Plate
Located in CABA, AR
Introducing a stunning early 20th-century Chinese red lacquer plate, a testament to the exquisite artistry and craftsmanship of the period. This capt...
Category
Early 20th Century Lacquer
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Lacquered Wood Wabi-Sabi Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
What can we say about this bowl? Perhaps we can start by describing the unique Japanese aesthetic concept of "Wabi-Sabi". In contrast to the western concept of beauty that is centere...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Lacquer Standing Offering Dish, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century lacquer standing offering dish, Burma
Beautifully lacquered in gold and red pigments, such offering dishes were designed to serve meals for monks, hig...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with intricate designs and images of ancient C...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
French Asian Style Lacquered Cocktail Table, circa 1950
Located in Locust Valley, NY
French Asian style lacquered mahogany cocktail table in deep red hue with floral decorated top and straight legs, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Set of Four Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Pedestal Dishes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Japanese shallow footed bowls or dishes in red lacquer with predominantly gold Makie design circa 1920s-1930s Taisho period. Each was decorated with hiramakie painting of different motifs, mostly gold, black and pewter color. One with a temple drum...
Category
1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Lacquer Consoles
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual pair of Late Ching Chinese cinnabar-toned coromandel lacquer small altar or side tables. The tops of the tables feature complementary incised and painted scenes from Chinese every day life. Both tables are in very good condition considering their 100+ years of use. It is unusual to find a pair of coromandel incised lacquer...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Fine Japanese Export Red Lacquer Box with Masonic Symbols, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Japanese export red lacquer box with Masonic symbols
Kyoto/Nagasaki, 1800-1820
Red lacquer decorated with scattered flowers and flying birds with long tails in gold, wit...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Cuspidor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intriguing Chinese zhadou is intricately carved of fine cinnabar lacquer. A work of exceptional artistry, this covered bowl is adorned with an intricately carved floral motif on all surfaces, including the cover and the wide rim. Also known as a cuspidor or spittoon, this rare container would have been used by members of the imperial family and scholar- officials at the court. Carved during the Kangxi period (1662-1722), this charming piece exhibits the high detail and charm associated with items from that period, making it a true treasure,
Early 18th century (Kangxi dynasty)
Measures: 6 ¼” wide x 3 ¼” high
Cinnabar has been revered for its color all over the world. It has been found in the royal burial chambers of the Mayas, in the rituals of India, and in the ruins of ancient Greece and Rome. In China, cinnabar and gold were the two most important elements in alchemy. Mined since the Neolithic Age, cinnabar is the ore of mercury, and as such, it can be incredibly toxic, especially when mining. In fact, during the Roman Empire, miners at Spain’s Almadén mine in Spain were frequently exposed to mercury fumes, and the subsequent, often fatal, sickness was considered an occupational hazard.
The most popular known use of cinnabar is in Chinese carved lacquer-ware, a technique that is believed to have originated in the Song Dynasty, in which cinnabar is ground to a powder and added to clear lacquer. As with mining, there was inherent danger of mercury poisoning for those who carved the lacquer, as mercury was also released into the air when artisans ground the pigments. Most antique cinnabar...
Category
18th Century Chinese Other Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Gilt Black Lacquer Tea Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this fine tabletop tea chest is a true masterpiece of Japanese cabinetry and lacquerware. Decorated in ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Sewing Table with Removable Trays and Bone Sewing Tools/Spools
Located in Charleston, SC
Very good Chinese export sewing table with removable trays and bone sewing tools/spools. Remarkable condition original lacquer work chinoiserie table with...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer
Materials
Bone, Lacquer
Antique Bamboo Etagiere
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming bamboo etagiere , just right for the guest bath or hallway. This piece features 5 shelves of varying sizes, all with well preserved red and black lacquer tops, decorated w...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Lacquer
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Large Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e Carp Design Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large rectangular tray with scalloped corners and slightly raised gallery rim circa late 19th century to early 20th century (end of Meiji period). The center image showcases a live...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Large Chinese Export Red Lacquer Character Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese Export red lacquer character box, sculptural, well executed Chinese two part lacquer table box.
Decorated with vines, symbols and bats. Unmarked.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with a key, the rectangular-section body decorated with panels of landscapes and patterned decoration throughout retains original ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Casket in the Manner of Akatsuka Jitoku
Located in London, by appointment only
Mount Fuji decorates the cupboard door taking centre stage on a background of gold
On this casket, a village can be seen in the valley which is most likely the Oshino Village
T...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Japanese (19th Cent) brown lacquered karabitsu traveling trunk with carved birds and floral relief of gilt and pearl inlay resting on 6 legs.
Category
19th Century Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood
Located in New York, NY
Japanese pair of Nio Buddhist temple guardian masks in finely carved and lacquered cypress wood, with signed labels on the inside, early 20th century, circa 1920.
A pair of protectors, one on either side of the entrance to the temple, the Nio are diverse in style, but each of them with their bare-chested bodies rippling with muscles, fierce visages, and brandishing weapons, seem violent and threatening. The Nio were originally Hindu gods in India, who were adopted by the Japanese into the Buddhist pantheon. This pair of masks...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Lacquer
Materials
Wood
6-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The All Aid Wellness Cabinet from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, was initially imagined as a large-scale medi...
Category
2010s Japanese International Style Lacquer
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fine 17th Century Japanese Export Black and Gold Lacquered Pictorial-Style Dish
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Japanese export black and gold lacquered pictorial-style dish Nagasaki or Kyoto, 1680-1720
The dish with wide flat rim of Keaki wood (Zelkova species) in black lacquer with...
Category
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
Category
1830s Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Six-Panel Decorative Folding Screen, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Chinese six-panel folding screen with decorative carved forest with standing and flying cranes, with reverse side depicting village and figures of people, terminating on brass square...
Category
1780s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer
Antique Japanese Dramatically Carved and Lacquered Stack Box on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese dramatically carved and lacquered stack box on stand. Meiji period (1868 - 1912) lacquer stacking box, traditionally used for bringing mochi (rice cake) to celebrati...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Two Palembang Peranakan Lacquerware Bridal Boxes and a Tray
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Two Palembang Peranakan lacquerware bridal boxes and a tray
South Sumatra, Palembang, lacquer work by Chinese Peranakan artisans, mid 20th century
Woo...
Category
1950s Indonesian Vintage Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Nesting Table Set with Carved Dragon Feet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique set of lacquered nesting tables was made by Wong Kwoko Hing from Canton China in circa 1910 in the period chinoiserie style. These graduated nesting tables are construct...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer
Materials
Softwood
Japanese Taishō Period Early Red Lacquered Circular Hibachi, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period circular red lacquered hibachi from the early 20th century, with metal liner and lateral handles. Used for cooking or w...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Metal
Unique 19th Century Export Chinese Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Unique 19th century export Chinese gilt chinoiserie lacquer box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, this box has a unique shape, it is f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer gaming box from the Qing Dynasty. Black and golden drawing by hand with 3 gaming lacquer boxes, in very good ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Lacquered Console Table
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Chinese mandarin red lacquered console table server with five deep drawers / fine brass hardware. dovetailing at rear of drawers / tenon construction on case. Overall beautif...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Brass
Large Royal Early 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Chest with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Japanese transitional lacquer chest with gilt-metal mounts
Edo period, early 17th century
The rectangular chest with flat hinged lid decorated in gold, silver, and red ...
Category
Early 17th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer
Materials
Bronze
Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan.
The delicate lacquer box, known as a kogo in Japanese, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner.
Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece.
Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Taishō Gold and Red Lacquer Hexagonal Planters with Reeded Cartouches
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Japanese Taisho period gold and red lacquer hexagonal planters from the early 20th century, with recessed reeded cartouches. Hailing from the Taisho period in Japan (1912-1...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Burmese Vintage Black Lacquer Bowl with Silver Toned Frieze of Palmettes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese vintage black lacquer bowl from the mid 20th century, with silver highlights. Created in Burma during the midcentury period, this vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Lacquer
Materials
Metal
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood sake ewer with maki-e design, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The nicely decorated lacquerware is of a Classic sake ewer for...
Category
1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Red Lacquer Folding Chair China Round Back Chair
Located in Epfach, DE
The Chinese folding chair was made in the beginning of the 19th century. It is worked out very beautiful and the red lacquer is in a good conditi...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Japanese Lacquer Plate with Elaborate Maki-e Design by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large circular plate with a short stem base in Vermillion lacquer color. The surface was decorated with a stunning maki-e picture that depicts a...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Early 20th Century, Large Burmese Betel Box, “Kun It”
Located in Atlanta, GA
Burmese (Myanmar) Lacquerware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th Century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typica...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four-case lacquered inro by Koma Koryu circa 19th century late Edo period. The inro features a pair of Chinese mandarin duck resting under a bundle of blooming irises on the pond. ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century). The generous size of the box was reser...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Located in Hudson, NY
Exquisitely detailed incense storage box in gold lacquer with silver and gold overlays of a folded screen with heron and willow design. Flowers and winding leaves on the sides.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
Category
1830s Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
17th Century Qing Dynasty Set of 5 Chinese Bamboo Tea Cups with Silver Inlaid
Located in Brea, CA
A fine set of 5pieces Chinese bamboo tea cups with silvered interiors from the 17th century Qing Dynasty, the faces each of each decorated t...
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Antique Chinese Inlay Tin Coconut Big Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese tin coconut big bowl with mark, diameter 8.5inch, high 3.5 inch.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Coconut
Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji period. It was likely to be used to store inkstone or other scholarly items. The piece displays several interesting characteristics that appear puzzling initially. First, the form is not typical Japanese, but more Chinese and Korean, with its scalloped base. Second, the decoration of MOP inlays also suggests a Korean and Chinese affiliation, especially with the linear borders and the scrolling cloud patters on the sides of the box. These two observations suggest that the box may be from Ryukyu Island instead of Japanese mainland. Third, strikingly in the center of the cover, a bold quarterly floral pattern outlined with MOP was filled with a striking mottled red lacquer using tsugaru nuri...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Large Japanese Lacquer Box Early Edo Period Ex-Christie's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large lacquer Ryoshibako (Paper box in Japanese) finely decorated with Maki-e circa 17th century early Edo period. The box is of an impressive size and was used to store paper documents. Both sides of the lid were elaborately decorated with maki-e and the edge was befitted with lead rim, an early practice before the silver rim became common later. The interior and base were finished in Nashiji. The night scene on top surface of the lid depicts flocks of chidoris flying in formation from a sea shore swaying with reeds under a full moon, using hiramaki-e in both gold and silver. Ribbons of clouds were achieved with different densities of gold powder. The underside, in contrast, shows a crescent moon in takamakie-e above the sea with ferns and reeds. Chidoris, the plovers, are symbolic in Japanese culture as "thousands of blessings" and longevity. The Namichidori, the pattern in which the chidori flies in the nami (wave) represents the eternal love and safety of couples and families. For detailed references on the historical background and the use of chidoris on lacquerware, see the reference below.
This very lacquer box was featured for sale as lot 339 in Christie's London Sale Japanese Art...
Category
17th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The surface of the lid features a Rinpa style maki-e paint depicting ...
Category
1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, there are 8 gaming boxes and 6 trays, highly ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Early 17th century 'Incense Burner' ( Koro)
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 17th century incense burner( Koro) in basket weave nashiji lacquer pattern with chrysanthemum mons (the national symbol of Japan). Copper grill with detailed waves pattern. Foo...
Category
Early 17th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer
Materials
Copper
19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Comb
Located in Brea, CA
19th century gilt-decorated lacquer Chinese comb, very beautiful piece.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
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