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Japanese Damascene

Japanese Damascene Belt Buckle
Japanese Damascene Belt Buckle

Japanese Damascene Belt Buckle

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Meiji period silver Japanese damascene belt buckle with gold inlay.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Antique Japanese Damascene Komai Styled Yellow Gold Decorated Cigarette Case
Antique Japanese Damascene Komai Styled Yellow Gold Decorated Cigarette Case

Antique Japanese Damascene Komai Styled Yellow Gold Decorated Cigarette Case

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This damascene styled cigarette case is done with oxidized metal and decorated with a well executed Japanese landscape on the front.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Damascene Cigarette Case with Ornate Mt. Fuji & Dragon Decor
Antique Japanese Damascene Cigarette Case with Ornate Mt. Fuji & Dragon Decor

Antique Japanese Damascene Cigarette Case with Ornate Mt. Fuji & Dragon Decor

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique cigarette case is unsigned by the maker, but presumed to have originated from Japan and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Japanese Export style.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case
Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case

Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique damascene styled tobacco case is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Anglo-Japanese style.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver
Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver

Located in Newark, England

INLAID WITH A GOLD AND SILVER DEER From our Japanese collection we are pleased to offer this Japanese Damascene Box by Ashizuki.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron

Japanese Kyoto Damascene Tiger Cigarette/Card Mixed Metal Case Amita Japan
Japanese Kyoto Damascene Tiger Cigarette/Card Mixed Metal Case Amita Japan

Japanese Kyoto Damascene Tiger Cigarette/Card Mixed Metal Case Amita Japan

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a fine quality Japanese damascene case made by and signed Amita which was in business in Kyoto Japan from the 1930's to the 1970's.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Early 20th Century Pair of Small Japanese Kutani Porcelain Damascene Vases
Early 20th Century Pair of Small Japanese Kutani Porcelain Damascene Vases

Early 20th Century Pair of Small Japanese Kutani Porcelain Damascene Vases

Located in North Miami, FL

Early 20th century pair of small Japanese Kutani Porcelain Damascene vases. They are black, matte ground, and hand painted gold tone scenes of bamboo.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese 19th century Komai 24kt. gold and silver Damascene cigarette case
Japanese 19th century Komai 24kt. gold and silver Damascene cigarette case

Japanese 19th century Komai 24kt. gold and silver Damascene cigarette case

Located in Braintree, GB

An elegant and finely crafted Japanese Komai-style damascene cigarette or card case, dating from the early 20th century (circa 1900–1940), featuring stunning 24‑karat gold and silver...

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20th Century Japanese Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Metal, Gold

19C Middle Eastern Damascene Charger
19C Middle Eastern Damascene Charger

19C Middle Eastern Damascene Charger

Located in Dallas, TX

Damascened-inlay jewelry, especially of Japanese origin, is sometimes referred to as shakudo from the use of that alloy as the dark background.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Jordanian Islamic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

19thC Middle Eastern Damascene Charger of Large Proportions
19thC Middle Eastern Damascene Charger of Large Proportions

19thC Middle Eastern Damascene Charger of Large Proportions

Located in Dallas, TX

Damascened-inlay jewelry, especially of Japanese origin, is sometimes referred to as shakudo from the use of that alloy as the dark background.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Jordanian Islamic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

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Cabinet and Two Vases in Gold Damascened Iron
Cabinet and Two Vases in Gold Damascened Iron

Cabinet and Two Vases in Gold Damascened Iron

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H 4.34 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in

Cabinet and Two Vases in Gold Damascened Iron

By Komai

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Exceptional set composed of a cabinet and two miniature vases in gold damascened iron. The cabinet opens in front with four drawers. The three pieces are marked with Mount Fuji, sign...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Shippou Zogan Vase, Meiji Period
Japanese Shippou Zogan Vase, Meiji Period

Japanese Shippou Zogan Vase, Meiji Period

Unavailable

H 24.02 in Dm 12.01 in

Japanese Shippou Zogan Vase, Meiji Period

Located in Sydney, NSW

Japanese Shippou Zogan or damascened vase, circa 1800s.

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Antique 1840s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Rare Pre War Japanese Damascene Dragon Vase, Pair
Rare Pre War Japanese Damascene Dragon Vase, Pair

Rare Pre War Japanese Damascene Dragon Vase, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Japanese damascene dragon vase, pair, made circa 1920-1930 with 24-karat gold inlay features a far eastern dragon wrapping around the face of the vase.

Category

Early 20th Century American Vases

Materials

Metal

Japanese Komai Style Cigarette Case & Lighter Set Meiji Period
Japanese Komai Style Cigarette Case & Lighter Set Meiji Period

Japanese Komai Style Cigarette Case & Lighter Set Meiji Period

By Komai

Located in Newark, England

Japanese damascene Komai style cigarette case and hillman lighter set.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo
Japanese Meiji Period Komai Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese Damascene Meiji period box in the komai style.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Damascene Table Screen by Masamitsu
Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Damascene Table Screen by Masamitsu

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Damascene Table Screen by Masamitsu

Located in Newark, England

FEATURING FOUR FOLDING PANELS MEASUREMENTS 16cm High x 29.5cm Wide – each panel 7.15cm (6.3 x 11.6 – 2.81) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this Japanese...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Yoshitoyo
Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Yoshitoyo

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

Japanese Komai Style Damascene From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Yoshitoyo.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box
Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box

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H 1.3 in W 1.97 in D 2.49 in

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box

By Komai

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese Meiji period Komai style damascene box. The box with twin loop handles to the base with a inlaid damascene lid encompassing the brass body.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo
Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

Notes Fujii Yoshitoyo was born in Kyoto, Japan in 1868. Fourth generation metal worker of first rank.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box
Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box

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H 0.79 in W 2.37 in D 1.78 in

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box

By Komai

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese small mixed metal lidded box. The box of excellent quality with a central riverside scene to the lid with a silver wire boarder separating an outer boarder with leaves....

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron

Japanese Komai Damascene Iron Dragon Charger 20th Century
Japanese Komai Damascene Iron Dragon Charger 20th Century

Japanese Komai Damascene Iron Dragon Charger 20th Century

By Komai

Located in Newark, England

Meiji Period (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this rare and impressive Japanese Komai Iron Charger.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron

Vintage Japan Sterling Silver Two-Tone Damascene Powder Compact
Vintage Japan Sterling Silver Two-Tone Damascene Powder Compact

Vintage Japan Sterling Silver Two-Tone Damascene Powder Compact

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Japanese sterling silver powder compact. Two tone etched damascene of Mt.

Category

20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Komai Style Iron Damascene Dish by Abe Shoten
Japanese Komai Style Iron Damascene Dish by Abe Shoten

Japanese Komai Style Iron Damascene Dish by Abe Shoten

Located in Newark, England

Japanese Komai style iron damascene dish. The dish decorated with a landscape scene worked in gold and silver nunomezogan on a matt black ground with a village scene and Mount Fuji r...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver, Iron

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box by Murakami of Kyoto
Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box by Murakami of Kyoto

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box by Murakami of Kyoto

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese Meiji period damascene box in the shape of an open fan.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

Rare Pre-War Japanese Damascene Playing Cards Cigarette Case
Rare Pre-War Japanese Damascene Playing Cards Cigarette Case

Rare Pre-War Japanese Damascene Playing Cards Cigarette Case

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Japanese Damascene with a 24-karat cigarette case with gold and silver inlay, circa 1920-1930.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Japanese Komai Damascene Cigarette Case
Japanese Komai Damascene Cigarette Case

Japanese Komai Damascene Cigarette Case

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H 3.25 in W 3 in D 0.35 in

Japanese Komai Damascene Cigarette Case

By Komai

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Japanese komai damascene cigarette case.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Japanese Komai Damascene Cigarette Case
Japanese Komai Damascene Cigarette Case

Japanese Komai Damascene Cigarette Case

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H 2.35 in W 3.25 in D 0.25 in

Japanese Komai Damascene Cigarette Case

By Komai

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Japanese Komai Damascene cigarette case.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Cigarette Case
Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Cigarette Case

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Cigarette Case

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H 6.5 in W 3.25 in D 0.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Cigarette Case

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Japanese Meiji period Damascene cigarette case.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Cigarette Case
Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Cigarette Case

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Cigarette Case

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Japanese Meiji period damascene cigarette case.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Signed Japanese Steel Shakudo Damascene Box with a Shimazu Mon
Signed Japanese Steel Shakudo Damascene Box with a Shimazu Mon

Signed Japanese Steel Shakudo Damascene Box with a Shimazu Mon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique 20th century Japanese Amita Damascene Steel Box. Made of damascened steel inlaid with gold & silver.

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper, Steel

FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold
FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold

FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

This is a beautiful decorative presentation box created in the Imperial Japan during the Meiji period, back in 1880. The fabulous rare box has been meticulously crafted in a rectangu...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Japanese Komai Style Damascened Iron Box – Lucky Gods
Japanese Komai Style Damascened Iron Box – Lucky Gods

Japanese Komai Style Damascened Iron Box – Lucky Gods

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large heavy Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) damascened iron box in the manner of Komai of Kyoto, on t...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Japanese Damascene For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese damascene you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese damascene — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese damascene, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese damascene, designed in the Meiji, Anglo-Japanese or Japonisme style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Komai each produced at least one beautiful Japanese damascene that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Damascene?

The average selling price for a Japanese damascene at 1stDibs is $1,725, while they’re typically $172 on the low end and $3,900 for the highest priced.