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(Reserved Vb) Japanese Lacquer Box and Cover, Edo Period (Circa 1830)
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(Reserved Vb) Japanese Lacquer Box and Cover, Edo Period (Circa 1830)

19th century
Sold 24 November 2025 · Oliver Sargent Antiques
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(Reserved VB) Japanese Lacquer Box and Cover, Edo Period (circa 1830)

For sale is a charming small Japanese lacquer box and cover dating from the Edo period, around 1830. The exterior is beautifully decorated with delicate gold scrolling foliage on a rich black lacquer ground, centered with a motif of seven gold dots.

The interior of the lid features a gold-flecked finish, while the lower section is lined with silk. There is minor chipping and some lacquer loss, consistent with age and use, as shown in the photographs.

A highly attractive and collectible piece.

Dimensions: 7.5 cm square × 6.5 cm high

Price: £175.00 (including UK shipping)

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com*

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Edo Period Lacquer Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176757
Dealers Internal Reference
OSA1521
Description
(Reserved VB) Japanese Lacquer Box and Cover, Edo Period (circa 1830)

For sale is a charming small Japanese lacquer box and cover dating from the Edo period, around 1830.

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The exterior is beautifully decorated with delicate gold scrolling foliage on a rich black lacquer ground, centered with a motif of seven gold dots.
Oliver Sargent Antiques
fig 1. A square black Japanese lacquer box with gold floral and scroll motifs covering the lid and sides.
fig 1. (Reserved Vb) Japanese Lacquer Box and Cover, Edo Period (Circa 1830)

The interior of the lid features a gold-flecked finish, while the lower section is lined with silk. There is minor chipping and some lacquer loss, consistent with age and use, as shown in the photographs.

fig 2. A square black Japanese lacquer box with gold floral and scroll motifs covering the lid and sides.
fig 2. (Reserved Vb) Japanese Lacquer Box and Cover, Edo Period (Circa 1830)

A highly attractive and collectible piece.

Dimensions: 7.5 cm square × 6.5 cm high

Price: £175.00 (including UK shipping)

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com*

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Edo Period Lacquer Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176757
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1521
Oliver Sargent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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Archive I A square black Japanese lacquer box with gold floral and scroll motifs covering the lid and sides. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

(Reserved Vb) Japanese Lacquer Box and Cover, Edo Period (Circa 1830)

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A square black Japanese lacquer box with gold floral and scroll motifs covering the lid and sides.
(Reserved VB) Japanese Lacquer Box and Cover, Edo Period (circa 1830)
Ref: SA1176757
A square black Japanese lacquer box with gold floral and scroll motifs covering the lid and sides.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Traditional
  • MaterialWood, Urushi Lacquer, Gold Powder
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, Maki-e gold detailing, Mon clusters, Rounded square profile
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

The Edo period (1603-1867) marked a golden age for Japanese lacquerware production, characterised by refined maki-e techniques and patronage from both the samurai elite and growing merchant classes.

These pieces are typically crafted from a wood base coated with multiple layers of refined sap from the lacquer tree (urushi), often decorated with gold or silver powder using the maki-e technique.

Authentication relies on examining the weight, the depth of the urushi layers, the natural ageing and fine craquelure of the surface, and the precision of the hand-applied metallic powder details.

An antique lacquer box can be placed on a desk, coffee table, or bookshelf as a focal point to introduce rich textures, historical depth, and contrasting dark tones into a modern room.

Antique lacquer should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading and drying out, maintained at stable humidity levels, and dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth without chemical cleaners.
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