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Beautiful Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Lacquer Tea Ceremony Basket with Fish Decoration
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Beautiful Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Lacquer Tea Ceremony Basket with Fish Decoration

19th century
Sold 28 November 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Description

Superb Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) lacquer tea ceremony confectionery basket with lovely lacquer decoration in the form of a net filled with fish. 23cm x 22.5cm x 15cm high.

Excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Lacquer Tea Basket to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
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SA1152072
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1201
Description
Superb Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) lacquer tea ceremony confectionery basket with lovely lacquer decoration in the form of a net filled with fish. 23cm x 22.5cm x 15cm high.

Excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Lacquer Tea Basket to the 19th Century.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1152072
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1201
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Lacquer Tea Ceremony Basket with Fish Decoration

Archive II A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface. View II
Archive III A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface. View III
Archive IV A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface. View IV
Archive V A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface. View V
Archive VI A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface. View VI
Archive VII A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface. View VII
Archive VIII A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface. View VIII
Archive IX A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface. View IX
Archive X A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface. View X
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Verified Since Oct 2021
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Items Sold 783
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface.
Beautiful Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Lacquer Tea Ceremony Basket with Fish Decoration
Ref: SA1152072
A square black lacquer tea ceremony basket featuring curved bamboo handles and a gold and red fish and net motif across the interior surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Baskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji
  • MaterialBamboo, Lacquer, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsFish decoration, Fishing net pattern, Curved bamboo handles, Maki-e gold detailing
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 22.5 cm (9 in)

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The Meiji period (18681912) marked a golden age for Japanese craftsmanship, during which traditional lacquer techniques were elevated to new levels of artistic expression for both domestic use and international export.

These items typically combine a woven bamboo or wood core finished with multiple layers of natural tree sap lacquer, often decorated using maki-e techniques where gold and silver powders are sprinkled into the wet lacquer.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit natural wear consistent with age, meticulous hand-painting or maki-e detailing, organic imperfections in the lacquer finish, and traditional construction methods typical of late 19th-century Japanese artisans.

Such decorative objects work effectively as focal points on coffee tables, sideboards, or open shelving, bringing organic texture and historical depth to minimalist or eclectic interior schemes.

Lacquerware should be kept away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity to prevent cracking, and cleaned only with a soft, dry cloth without chemical polishes.
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