Taisho Lacquer

This signed Vintage Japanese exotic wood Kakesuzuri style funa dansu (ship's safe) is an fine example of the skilled craftsmanship of Sendai tansu makers. The smooth lacquer finish in reddish brown highlights the grain of this exotic wood, and the chased metal fittings are embossed with vines and a floral motif. The safe comes with a lock and key that boasts a very sturdy and smooth gliding lock mechanism. It contains three drawers made of aged exotic wood with pulls in a darker stain. The drawers are silky to the touch and fit snugly in place while gliding smoothly along the rails. This tansu is assembled with exquisite joinery using no nails or screws, as is the tradition. There are some oxidized spots on the metal in several places but this does not detract from this tansu's beauty. I was told the maker of this chest is "Adachi Koge" from Sendai City, based on the signature. I was not able to decipher the papyrus note written in Japanese. I would be grateful if a speaker of the dialect of this region could tell me what it says. Sendai chests...

This beautiful vintage black lacquer jewelry box is embellished with hardstone and mother of pearl carvings and hand painted gold details. Bl...

This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Ja...

A lovely Japanese lacquer decorated tray with images of hemp leaves, maple leaves, and cherry blossoms by Zohiko, Meiji or Taisho Period, early 20th century, Japan. The graceful t...

This is a very good black lacquered Letter Rack, hand enameled and gilded, made in Japan during the Taisho period, early 20th Century, Circa 1920. The letter rack has three vertic...

A Japanese Taisho period black lacquer box from the early 20th century with reeded patterns and lid. Created in Japan during the Taisho period, this black lacquered lidded box featur...

It is a very interesting vase made by grinding wood with a potter's wheel and applying lacquer on it. I think it is an item from the Taisho era to the first half of the Showa period ...

Cranes have long been a symbol of longevity in Japan. It is one of the most auspicious animals. It is also a familiar animal that has been loved by Japanese people. And this is ...

With negoro red lacquer trim. Originally made for tea ceremony in the taste of Ichigensai (tea master). The shape is named Yukiwa-bon, a snow-shaped ring form tray. Lid has a signatu...

Japanese carved wood and Negoro lacquer oval tray. Very good preserved condition with slight shrinkage to the wood creating a pull up to the edges. This...

A stunning Japanese 1920s Taisho period negoro lacquer table. Originally used as a tea table, and bearing the hallmarks of use. The low square table of tradition design, with a lar...

Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century, Taisho period, Geta Sandals, Japan This pair of Geta has two toe coverings: one in silk shibori and the other in painted leather. Thes...