How do I care for gilded Japanese lacquer?

Keep these items away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent the wood and lacquer from drying out or cracking. Dust them gently with a soft, dry cloth without applying chemical polishes or modern cleaning agents. Because the natural lacquer finish is sensitive to moisture and abrasion, placing them in stable indoor environments preserves the delicate gold leaf and painted details for the long term.

Are these pieces waterproof?

While cured urushi lacquer creates a durable and water-resistant surface, antique items featuring gold leaf and delicate painted decoration should not be immersed in water or used for serving liquids. Traditional sake cups are decorative or ceremonial rather than functional tableware. Wiping surfaces with a damp cloth is acceptable for cleaning, but prolonged contact with moisture can compromise the underlying wood and lift the gilt elements.

How do I distinguish Meiji period pieces?

Meiji period items often exhibit fine pictorial detail, including specific motifs like Mount Fuji and coastal seascapes, reflecting the era's focus on pieces destined for Western export markets. The lacquer work on these objects balances traditional techniques with an openness to elaborate narrative scenes. Examining the construction of cabinets, boxes, and screens helps confirm the nineteenth-century manufacturing methods and materials characteristic of this specific era of Japanese craftsmanship.

Search 0

8,979 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 53 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN

Saved

GIFTS

Gilded Japanese Lacquer

53 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Gilded Japanese Lacquer

21 items · page 2 of 2

← Page 2 of 2 →

Gilded Japanese lacquer pieces are tactile works of art adorned with metallic leaf, bringing rich historic depth and deep black or red surfaces into your home.

Superb Japanese Edo (Early 19thc) Gilt Wood Statue, Amitabha Buddha

19th century

Save

Superb Japanese Edo (Early 19thc) Gilt Wood Statue, Amitabha Buddha

From Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

£245

FOR SALE

sculptures

1900 - 1920

Save

Small Chinoiserie Coffee Table

From John Howkins Antiques

£395

FOR SALE

tables

19th century

Save

19th Century Black Lacquered Jewellery Box

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£795

FOR SALE

boxes

Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet

19th century

Save

Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£785

FOR SALE

cupboards

19th century

Save

Japanese Four-panel Folding Screen

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£450

FOR SALE

miscellaneous

← 1 2 →

65,886

Antiques For Sale

Antiques Approved Today

4,477

Antique Uploads This Month

444,911

Total Antiques Sold

Gilded Japanese Lacquer

Superb Japanese Edo (Early 19thc) Gilt Wood Statue, Amitabha Buddha

Small Chinoiserie Coffee Table

19th Century Black Lacquered Jewellery Box

Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet

Japanese Four-panel Folding Screen

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories