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Excellent Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Set of 3 Lacquer Sake Cups & Stand
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Excellent Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Set of 3 Lacquer Sake Cups & Stand

1900 - 1920
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Attractive Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) set of 3 lacquer vermillion sake cups and stand, depicting the Seven Lucky Gods. Stand 18.5cm x 18.5cm x 18cm high, cups diameter 14cm, 12.7cm and 11.7cm. Wooden box.

Good condition, one cup repaired.

Japan's Seven Lucky Gods (or Shichifukujin) are deities of fortune from Buddhist, Taoist, and Shinto roots, traditionally including Ebisu, Daikokuten, Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Fukurokuju, Jurōjin and Hotei, often depicted on their treasure ship, the Takarabune, bringing blessings such as wealth, longevity, wisdom, and happiness, especially around the New Year.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Meiji Lacquer Stand to the 1910s.

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SA1234443
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1376
Description
Attractive Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) set of 3 lacquer vermillion sake cups and stand, depicting the Seven Lucky Gods. Stand 18.5cm x 18.5cm x 18cm high, cups diameter 14cm, 12.7cm and 11.7cm. Wooden box.
fig 1. A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top.
fig 1. Excellent Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Set of 3 Lacquer Sake Cups & Stand

Good condition, one cup repaired.

Japan's Seven Lucky Gods (or Shichifukujin) are deities of fortune from Buddhist, Taoist, and Shinto roots, traditionally including Ebisu, Daikokuten, Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Fukurokuju, Jurōjin and Hotei, often depicted on their treasure ship, the Takarabune, bringing blessings such as wealth, longevity, wisdom, and happiness, especially around the New Year.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Meiji Lacquer Stand to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234443
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1376
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top.

Excellent Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Set of 3 Lacquer Sake Cups & Stand

Archive II A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View II
Archive III A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View III
Archive IV A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View IV
Archive V A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View V
Archive VI A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View VI
Archive VII A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View VII
Archive VIII A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View VIII
Archive IX A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View IX
Archive X A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View X
Archive XI A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View XI
Archive XII A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View XII
Archive XIII A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View XIII
Archive XIV A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top. View XIV
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A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top.
Excellent Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) Set of 3 Lacquer Sake Cups & Stand
Ref: SA1234443
A square black lacquer miniature stand decorated with gold floral maki-e motifs, featuring a small matching black lacquer cup resting on top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLacquerware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJapanese Meiji
  • MaterialLacquer, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsMaki-e floral motifs, Curved apron legs, Raised edge tray top
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 18.5 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Meiji period lacquerware is recognised for exceptional technical precision and elaborate decorative techniques, particularly fine maki-e work, produced during an era when Japanese master craftsmen catered to both traditional domestic tea ceremonies and enthusiastic Western collectors.

Artisans build up multiple thin coats of natural urushi sap over a shaped wooden core, curing and hand-polishing each layer before painting intricate motifs with lacquer and sprinkling fine metallic gold or silver powders onto the wet surface.

Authentic pieces feature precise hand-drawn detail, a lightweight wooden structure, and subtle natural wear along exposed edges rather than uniform modern synthetic coatings or sprayed finishes.

Lacquered objects add deep tonal warmth and metallic elegance when placed on sideboards, mantelpieces, or open shelving, creating a sophisticated visual contrast alongside clean minimalist or contemporary furnishings.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and store away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity shifts, or direct heat sources, which can dry out the natural wood substrate and cause cracking.
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