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Rare Japanese Meiji (19thc) Ryukyu Islands Lacquer Keepsake Box
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Rare Japanese Meiji (19thc) Ryukyu Islands Lacquer Keepsake Box

19th century
Sold 28 January 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Beautiful Japanese Meiji (19thC) Ryukyu Islands black lacquer keepsake box decorated with a high relief mother-of-pearl grasshopper. This lovely lacquer box is accented by the use of real ‘painted bamboo’, which has been incorporated on the top of the lid and all four sides of the box. Different hues of inlaid mother-of-pearl and raised outlines detailing the body of the grasshopper, give this motif a three-dimensional appearance, called tsuishu, or lacquerware with raised designs, and demonstrate the innovation of Ryukyu Shikki artisans. Measures 12cm (4.75in) x 10cm (4in) x 3.5cm (1 3/8in).

Excellent condition with no damage or repairs. A charming little box.

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Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Lacquer Keepsake Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA994042
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AD503/23
Description
Beautiful Japanese Meiji (19thC) Ryukyu Islands black lacquer keepsake box decorated with a high relief mother-of-pearl grasshopper.
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This lovely lacquer box is accented by the use of real ‘painted bamboo’, which has been incorporated on the top of the lid and all four sides of the box.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Different hues of inlaid mother-of-pearl and raised outlines detailing the body of the grasshopper, give this motif a three-dimensional appearance, called tsuishu, or lacquerware with raised designs, and demonstrate the innovation of Ryukyu Shikki artisans. Measures 12cm (4.75in) x 10cm (4in) x 3.5cm (1 3/8in).

Excellent condition with no damage or repairs. A charming little box.

FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Lacquer Keepsake Box to the 19th Century.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA994042
Dealers Internal Ref
AD503/23
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A rectangular black lacquer box features an inlaid mother-of-pearl insect design and patterned border along the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular black lacquer box features an inlaid mother-of-pearl insect design and patterned border along the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Japanese Meiji (19thc) Ryukyu Islands Lacquer Keepsake Box

Archive II A rectangular black lacquer box features an inlaid mother-of-pearl insect design and patterned border along the base. View II
Archive III A rectangular black lacquer box features an inlaid mother-of-pearl insect design and patterned border along the base. View III
Archive IV A rectangular black lacquer box features an inlaid mother-of-pearl insect design and patterned border along the base. View IV
Archive V A rectangular black lacquer box features an inlaid mother-of-pearl insect design and patterned border along the base. View V
Archive VI A rectangular black lacquer box features an inlaid mother-of-pearl insect design and patterned border along the base. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular black lacquer box features an inlaid mother-of-pearl insect design and patterned border along the base. View VII
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Telephone 07975 614592
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Bath
Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/antikdragon
Verified Since Oct 2021
Items For Sale 35
Items Sold 783
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A rectangular black lacquer box features an inlaid mother-of-pearl insect design and patterned border along the base.
Rare Japanese Meiji (19thC) Ryukyu Islands Lacquer Keepsake Box
Ref: SA994042
A rectangular black lacquer box features an inlaid mother-of-pearl insect design and patterned border along the base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsInlaid insect, Mother-of-pearl detailing, Contrasting geometric border
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

The Meiji period spans from 1868 to 1912, marking an era of intense modernisation and international exposure where traditional Japanese craftsmen combined centuries-old lacquer techniques with innovative artistic expressions for both domestic and global markets.

These items are typically constructed from a wooden base coated with multiple layers of refined tree sap resin, often embellished with mother-of-pearl inlay, metallic powders using the maki-e technique, and intricate carving.

Authentic pieces exhibit deep lustrous finishes from natural urushi sap, microscopic age-related craquelure or wear, meticulous hand-applied detailing, and traditional construction methods distinct from modern synthetic resin replicas.

Place the piece as a focal point on a coffee table, console, or bookshelf to introduce rich textural contrast, cultural history, and understated elegance to modern minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Keep lacquerware away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking, and clean only with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth without using chemical polishes or water.
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