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Japanese Inkstone

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Fine Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 'Inkstone Box'
Fine Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 'Inkstone Box'

Fine Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 'Inkstone Box'

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H 2.01 in W 8.82 in D 9.73 in

Fine Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 'Inkstone Box'

Located in PARIS, FR

branches in bloom. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 2 in. (5.1 cm) – width : 8.8 in. (22.4 cm

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai
Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai

Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai

Located in Niiza, JP

an Akama inkstone are attached. With a box and a signature on the lid. ▲▲ Notes ▲▲ *In order to

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Beautiful Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Raden Inlay
Beautiful Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Raden Inlay

Beautiful Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Raden Inlay

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A refined Japanese lacquer suzuribako (inkstone box), elegantly decorated with delicate raden

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk
Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

an inkstone in Japanese calligraphy and ink painting. Depicted looking on aloofly with a kerchief

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

19th Meiji Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako with Bush Warbler, Writing Box
19th Meiji Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako with Bush Warbler, Writing Box

19th Meiji Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako with Bush Warbler, Writing Box

Located in Paris, FR

chrysanthemums and susuki grass in gold, silver and red maki-e lacquer. Urushi in fan shaped, inkstone, Japan

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Antique 1870s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Silver

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Located in Miami, FL

DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...

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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century
Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century

Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and unusual Japanese black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, Momoyama Period, 16th century, Japan. The large box and cover featuring a design of blossoming plum bran...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone

19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet

$18,525Sale Price|35% Off

H 88 in W 50.5 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Fulton, CA

Incredible example of Asian lacquer carving. Standing over seven feet tall, this monumental display shelf was produced in Japan at the end of the Edo period, late 19th century. It fe...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period

$5,600

H 0.7 in W 2.2 in D 3.5 in

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa late 18th century of Edo period. The rectangular box features a deep lid with rounded corner...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea. The box, most likely used to store documents, is crafted of black la...

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Vintage 1930s Korean Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Abalone

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning 19th-century Chinese Export sewing box showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate decorative artistry. The rectangular box features a black lacquered surface ado...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako
Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan. Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

Located in London, GB

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

Materials

Wood, Pine

French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors
French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors

French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent and Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors. This floral motif Galle lamp is made i...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums

Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums

Located in New York, NY

A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperial garden of magnolia blossoms, chry...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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Japanese Inkstone For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese inkstone for your home. A Japanese inkstone — often made from lacquer, metal and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese inkstone — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Hara Yôyûsai each produced at least one beautiful Japanese inkstone that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Inkstone?

A Japanese inkstone can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,461, while the lowest priced sells for $4,500 and the highest can go for as much as $22,271.

Finding the Right Asian Art And Furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.