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Beautiful Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Lacquer Maki-e Storage Box, Chrysanthemum, Nihonbashi Kuroeya
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Beautiful Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Lacquer Maki-e Storage Box, Chrysanthemum, Nihonbashi Kuroeya

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Description

Exquisite Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) lacquer maki-e storage box decorated with gold/silver chrysanthemums and ‘pear-skin’ interior sold by Nihonbashi Kuroeya, a 300-year-old Tokyo business famous for its lacquerware. Paulownia wood box with original labels ‘Maki-e wax-colored polished small box chrysanthemum (Kuroe-ya Stamp)’ and ‘Kashiwa (Kashiwabara Stamp)’. 6.5cm high x 12.7cm long x 10cm deep, weight 250g (with box).

Good condition with minimal wear.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Box to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1230957
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1634
Description
Exquisite Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) lacquer maki-e storage box decorated with gold/silver chrysanthemums and ‘pear-skin’ interior sold by Nihonbashi Kuroeya, a 300-year-old Tokyo business famous for its lacquerware.
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Paulownia wood box with original labels ‘Maki-e wax-colored polished small box chrysanthemum (Kuroe-ya Stamp)’ and ‘Kashiwa (Kashiwabara Stamp)’.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

6.5cm high x 12.7cm long x 10cm deep, weight 250g (with box).

Good condition with minimal wear.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Box to the 1920s.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230957
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1634
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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Archive I Rectangular black lacquer box decorated with gold and silver floral chrysanthemum motifs on the upper lid surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Lacquer Maki-e Storage Box, Chrysanthemum, Nihonbashi Kuroeya

Archive II Rectangular black lacquer box decorated with gold and silver floral chrysanthemum motifs on the upper lid surface. View II
Archive III Rectangular black lacquer box decorated with gold and silver floral chrysanthemum motifs on the upper lid surface. View III
Archive IV Rectangular black lacquer box decorated with gold and silver floral chrysanthemum motifs on the upper lid surface. View IV
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Rectangular black lacquer box decorated with gold and silver floral chrysanthemum motifs on the upper lid surface.
Beautiful Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) Lacquer Maki-e Storage Box, Chrysanthemum, Nihonbashi Kuroeya
Ref: SA1230957
Rectangular black lacquer box decorated with gold and silver floral chrysanthemum motifs on the upper lid surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Box
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji
  • MaterialLacquer, Wood, Gold Powder, Silver Powder
  • ColourBlack, Gold
  • MotifsChrysanthemum floral design, Maki-e powder detailing, Lapped lid construction
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 12.7 cm (5 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquer technique where metallic powders, such as gold or silver, are sprinkled onto wet urushi lacquer to create intricate decorative patterns. Popularised throughout the Edo and Meiji periods, these techniques were applied to objects ranging from small storage vessels to writing desks.

Traditional Japanese lacquerware features a wooden core coated in multiple thin layers of refined sap from the urushi tree. The surface decoration incorporates metallic powders, mineral pigments, and occasionally mother-of-pearl or charcoal powder details.

Authentic Meiji-period pieces feature precise metallic powder application, smooth multi-layered lacquer surfaces, and subtle signs of natural wear along base edges. Maker marks, shop seals, or original timber storage boxes (tomobako) from historical Tokyo or Kyoto purveyors further confirm period authenticity.

A Japanese lacquer storage box functions as a refined accent piece when displayed on a sideboard top, desk, or open shelving unit. Its dark polished finish and metallic artwork create contrast when positioned alongside natural timber, stone, or woven textiles.

Japanese lacquerware must be protected from direct sunlight, extreme dry heat, and sudden humidity changes to prevent timber warping and surface cracking. Dust the object gently using a dry microfibre cloth without applying water, solvents, or commercial waxes.
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