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Japanese Meiji Shibayama Panel Geishas in Garden
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Japanese Meiji Shibayama Panel Geishas in Garden

19th century
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This is a beautiful antique shibayama plaque depicting three geishas in a garden dating from late 19th Century, circa 1880. The enamelled plaque is inlaid with hand carved bone to form the geisha and the lacquer is hand painted and gilded. The three young ladies are in traditional kimono dress and one carries a parasol, another has a fan in her hand. They walk beneath a large overhanging cherry blossom tree with and trees and pagoda buildings in the distance.

The panel is in excellent condition with no losses or restoration and is in a later smart black and gilt frame suits it beautifully.

This measures 38 cms by 31 cms overall.

UK insured packing and delivery is £12

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Japanese Shibayama Wall Panel to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1198549
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Description
This is a beautiful antique shibayama plaque depicting three geishas in a garden dating from late 19th Century, circa 1880.
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The enamelled plaque is inlaid with hand carved bone to form the geisha and the lacquer is hand painted and gilded.
Rams Head Antiques

The three young ladies are in traditional kimono dress and one carries a parasol, another has a fan in her hand. They walk beneath a large overhanging cherry blossom tree with and trees and pagoda buildings in the distance.

fig 1. A rectangular black lacquer Japanese wall panel featuring inlaid figures of geishas under a blossoming tree.
fig 1. Japanese Meiji Shibayama Panel Geishas in Garden

The panel is in excellent condition with no losses or restoration and is in a later smart black and gilt frame suits it beautifully.

This measures 38 cms by 31 cms overall.

UK insured packing and delivery is £12

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Japanese Shibayama Wall Panel to the 1890s.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1198549
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
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A rectangular black lacquer Japanese wall panel featuring inlaid figures of geishas under a blossoming tree.
Japanese Meiji Shibayama Panel Geishas In Garden
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A rectangular black lacquer Japanese wall panel featuring inlaid figures of geishas under a blossoming tree.
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  • Object[Wall Art]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Meiji Period]
  • Material[Wood, Urushi Lacquer, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl, Gold]
  • Colour[Black, Gold]
  • MotifsGeisha figures, Flowering tree, Traditional architecture, Parasol
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 38 cm (15 in)

This Japanese Meiji period shibayama panel dates from 1890 and depicts three geishas in a garden scene. The rectangular wall art consists of a black urushi lacquer plaque with hand painted and gilded decoration, set within a later black and gilt wooden frame with stepped mouldings. The imagery incorporates hand carved ivory, bone, and mother-of-pearl inlays forming the figures of women in traditional kimono dress, one holding a parasol and another carrying a fan, positioned beneath a blossoming tree alongside distant pagoda architecture and pine trees. The overall piece measures 31 cm high by 38 cm wide. In a contemporary home, this framed wall art suits display on a staircase wall or within a gentleman's library setting. The dark ground contrasts with the pale figural inlays and golden foliage details, while the construction includes secure corner joints and a flat rear profile for hanging. The composition demonstrates traditional craft techniques combining lacquerwork with delicate sculptural inlays, producing a decorative panel suited for interior wall mounting in living spaces or hallways.

FAQs

Shibayama is a Japanese art form involving the inlay of precious materials such as ivory, mother-of-pearl, bone, and tortoiseshell onto a base of wood or lacquer, typically depicting figures, flora, and fauna.

These pieces generally utilise a wooden core coated with layers of urushi lacquer, decorated with meticulously carved bone, ivory, shell, and gold powder hiramaki-e details.

Authenticity is usually determined by the precision of the inlay work, the depth and quality of the natural materials used, the characteristics of the black lacquer ground, and the presence of maker signatures or signature plaques on the reverse.

Such pieces function effectively as focal points on neutral walls, mounted independently or paired with minimalist contemporary furniture to highlight the contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight to prevent the fading of natural inlays and lacquer, maintaining stable humidity levels, and dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth without using liquid cleaners.
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