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Beautiful Japanese Edo (Mid 19thc) Pair of Gold Lacquer Sake Cup Stands
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Beautiful Japanese Edo (Mid 19thc) Pair of Gold Lacquer Sake Cup Stands

19th century
Sold 26 April 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Superb Japanese Edo (mid 19thC) pair of gold lacquer sake cup stands (kagetsudai) with ‘four gentlemen’ design of plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum. The design also incorporates Ganoderma lucidum fungi/mushrooms. In original wooden box. 10cm x 10cm x 8cm high.

Excellent original condition.

The phrase "Four Gentlemen" in the context of Chinese art and design refers to a group of four plants: the plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum. These plants are not associated with the mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi). The Four Gentlemen symbolize different virtues and are frequently depicted in traditional Chinese art, representing the seasons and embodying qualities like perseverance, purity, righteousness, and humility.

Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as the reishi mushroom, varnished conk, lacquered bracket or ling chih, is a red-colored species of Ganoderma with a limited distribution in Europe and parts of China, where it grows on decaying hardwood trees. It is used to treat a variety of chronic diseases.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated these Gold Lacquer Sake Cup Stands to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1149170
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1233
Description
Superb Japanese Edo (mid 19thC) pair of gold lacquer sake cup stands (kagetsudai) with ‘four gentlemen’ design of plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum. The design also incorporates Ganoderma lucidum fungi/mushrooms. In original wooden box. 10cm x 10cm x 8cm high.
fig 1. A pair of low, square Japanese wooden sake cup stands finished in black and gold lacquer with cloud motifs and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Beautiful Japanese Edo (Mid 19thc) Pair of Gold Lacquer Sake Cup Stands

Excellent original condition.

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The phrase "Four Gentlemen" in the context of Chinese art and design refers to a group of four plants: the plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

These plants are not associated with the mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi). The Four Gentlemen symbolize different virtues and are frequently depicted in traditional Chinese art, representing the seasons and embodying qualities like perseverance, purity, righteousness, and humility.

fig 2. A pair of low, square Japanese wooden sake cup stands finished in black and gold lacquer with cloud motifs and cabriole legs.
fig 2. Beautiful Japanese Edo (Mid 19thc) Pair of Gold Lacquer Sake Cup Stands

Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as the reishi mushroom, varnished conk, lacquered bracket or ling chih, is a red-colored species of Ganoderma with a limited distribution in Europe and parts of China, where it grows on decaying hardwood trees. It is used to treat a variety of chronic diseases.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated these Gold Lacquer Sake Cup Stands to the 19th Century.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149170
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1233
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I A pair of low, square Japanese wooden sake cup stands finished in black and gold lacquer with cloud motifs and cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful Japanese Edo (Mid 19thc) Pair of Gold Lacquer Sake Cup Stands

Archive II A pair of low, square Japanese wooden sake cup stands finished in black and gold lacquer with cloud motifs and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A pair of low, square Japanese wooden sake cup stands finished in black and gold lacquer with cloud motifs and cabriole legs. View III
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Archive X A pair of low, square Japanese wooden sake cup stands finished in black and gold lacquer with cloud motifs and cabriole legs. View X
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A pair of low, square Japanese wooden sake cup stands finished in black and gold lacquer with cloud motifs and cabriole legs.
Beautiful Japanese Edo (mid 19thC) Pair of Gold Lacquer Sake Cup Stands
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A pair of low, square Japanese wooden sake cup stands finished in black and gold lacquer with cloud motifs and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Edo Period
  • MaterialWood, Urushi Lacquer, Gold Powder
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsCloud patterns, Cabriole legs, Raised rim top, Nashiji dusting
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Japanese lacquerware, known as urushi, has a history spanning thousands of years, reaching high levels of refinement during the Edo period (1603-1867) when intricate gold maki-e techniques flourished for aristocratic and samurai households.

These pieces are traditionally constructed from carved wood, coated with multiple layers of refined sap from the lacquer tree, and meticulously decorated with metallic powders such as gold and silver applied during the curing process.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-carved wooden substrates, natural urushi sap that darkens and hardens over time, fine maki-e detailing with microscopic metallic flakes, and signs of age-appropriate oxidisation and wear.

They serve as sophisticated focal points on console tables, mantels, or display cabinets, bringing historical depth and artisanal craftsmanship into minimalist or eclectic contemporary interiors.

Lacquerware requires protection from direct sunlight to prevent fading and cracking, stable relative humidity levels, and gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth without the use of chemical cleaning agents.
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