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Pair of Antique Glove Boxes, Japanese Lacquered Lidded Dishes, Victorian, C.1900
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Pair of Antique Glove Boxes, Japanese Lacquered Lidded Dishes, Victorian, C.1900

19th century
Sold 2 December 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is a pair of antique glove boxes. A Japanese, lacquered lidded dish, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Delightfully decorative Japanese glove boxes with superb oriental elegance

Presented in striking cinnabar red and ochre tones upon a deep black lacquer ground

Each lid fits neatly over the shallow tray base, ideal for light storage or display

Distinctive scenes depict Mount Fuji rising in the distance

Foregrounds enriched with temple buildings, winding trees, and traditional landscapes

Useful as decorative jewellery boxes, oriental curios, or simply as display accents

Gently timeworn with a charming aged patina, commensurate with careful historic handling

A fine pair of late Victorian Japanese glove boxes, brimming with character and artistry — perfect for collectors of oriental antiques or to grace a well-appointed dressing table. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 9cm (3.5'')

Max Depth: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Max Height: 7cm (2.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Japanese Lacquer Glove Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158692
Dealers Internal Reference
25487
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Description
This is a pair of antique glove boxes. A Japanese, lacquered lidded dish, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Delightfully decorative Japanese glove boxes with superb oriental elegance

Presented in striking cinnabar red and ochre tones upon a deep black lacquer ground

fig 1. A pair of rectangular antique Japanese black lacquer glove boxes featuring hand-painted gold and red landscape and pavilion motifs.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Glove Boxes, Japanese Lacquered Lidded Dishes, Victorian, C.1900

Each lid fits neatly over the shallow tray base, ideal for light storage or display

Distinctive scenes depict Mount Fuji rising in the distance

Foregrounds enriched with temple buildings, winding trees, and traditional landscapes

fig 2. A pair of rectangular antique Japanese black lacquer glove boxes featuring hand-painted gold and red landscape and pavilion motifs.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Glove Boxes, Japanese Lacquered Lidded Dishes, Victorian, C.1900

Useful as decorative jewellery boxes, oriental curios, or simply as display accents

Gently timeworn with a charming aged patina, commensurate with careful historic handling

“
A fine pair of late Victorian Japanese glove boxes, brimming with character and artistry — perfect for collectors of oriental antiques or to grace a well-appointed dressing table.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 9cm (3.5'')

Max Depth: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Max Height: 7cm (2.75'')

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Japanese Lacquer Glove Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158692
Dealers Internal Ref
25487
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A pair of rectangular antique Japanese black lacquer glove boxes featuring hand-painted gold and red landscape and pavilion motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Antique Glove Boxes, Japanese Lacquered Lidded Dishes, Victorian, C.1900

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A pair of rectangular antique Japanese black lacquer glove boxes featuring hand-painted gold and red landscape and pavilion motifs.
Pair of Antique Glove Boxes, Japanese Lacquered Lidded Dishes, Victorian, C.1900
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A pair of rectangular antique Japanese black lacquer glove boxes featuring hand-painted gold and red landscape and pavilion motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Export
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Gold pigment
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsHand-painted landscape, Pavilion architecture, Gold hiramaki-e, Foliage and trees
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 27.5 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Japanese lacquering, known as urushi, involves extracting and treating sap from the lacquer tree to create a durable, glossy finish. Such pieces gained widespread popularity in Western interior design during the Victorian era through the influx of trade and Orientalism.

These items are typically constructed from a lightweight wood core, repeatedly coated with natural tree sap resin, and finished with metallic powders such as gold or silver leaf applied via techniques like maki-e to create pictorial designs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-painted details with slight natural imperfections, organic wear consistent with age, and a traditional wood or papier-mache base rather than modern synthetic plastics.

These decorative objects work well placed on coffee tables, bookshelves, or sideboards, adding a layer of rich texture, historical depth, and global contrast to contemporary spaces.

Lacquerware should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid chemical cleaning agents.
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