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Kamakura Bori

Japanese Kamakura Bori Lacquer Presentation Box, Showa Era, mid 20th century
Japanese Kamakura Bori Lacquer Presentation Box, Showa Era, mid 20th century

Japanese Kamakura Bori Lacquer Presentation Box, Showa Era, mid 20th century

Located in Austin, TX

An attractive Japanese red lacquered Kamakura-bori inscribed presentation box, featuring peony, Showa Era, mid 20th century, Japan.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Large Edo Period Kamakura-bori Lacquer Box with Chrysanthemum by Chen Wu
Large Edo Period Kamakura-bori Lacquer Box with Chrysanthemum by Chen Wu

Large Edo Period Kamakura-bori Lacquer Box with Chrysanthemum by Chen Wu

Located in Taichung, TW

Designer's Note: Masculine Elegance: Unlike the delicate, smooth surface of Maki-e, Kamakura-bori is characterized by its bold, tactile wood-carving marks.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Taisho Period Kamakura-Bori Lacquered Platter
Taisho Period Kamakura-Bori Lacquered Platter

Taisho Period Kamakura-Bori Lacquered Platter

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H 0.75 in W 16 in D 11 in

Taisho Period Kamakura-Bori Lacquered Platter

Located in Stockbridge, MA

This Kamakura-bori wooden platter is delightfully carved and then lacquered in multiple layers of color.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Meiji Carved and Lacquered Desk
Meiji Carved and Lacquered Desk

Meiji Carved and Lacquered Desk

Unavailable

H 48.75 in W 44 in D 30 in

Meiji Carved and Lacquered Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese carved and lacquered desk referred to as Kamakura-bori lacquer. Note: Kamakura-bori is a style of hand carving a pattern in wood and then finishing with lacquer.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box
Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box

Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Prahran, Victoria

High quality Japanese 'Kamakura-Bori' carved lacquer writing box with a shallow relief carved design of vines, a rare signed example, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Large Vintage Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Showa Period, Japan
Large Vintage Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Showa Period, Japan

Large Vintage Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Showa Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

The exterior of the box of carved kamakura-bori and maki-e lacquer with a striking design of a large stalk of flowering cockscomb celosia, keito, all against a brown lacquer ground.

Category

Vintage 1960s Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Kamakura-Bori Wood Carving Lacquered Tray with Bamboo Tree
Japanese Kamakura-Bori Wood Carving Lacquered Tray with Bamboo Tree

Japanese Kamakura-Bori Wood Carving Lacquered Tray with Bamboo Tree

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Kamakura-bori (鎌倉彫) is a form of lacquerware from Kamakura, Japan.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Japanese Carved and Red Lacquer Kamakura-Bori Altar Table, Mid-19th Century
Japanese Carved and Red Lacquer Kamakura-Bori Altar Table, Mid-19th Century

Japanese Carved and Red Lacquer Kamakura-Bori Altar Table, Mid-19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and rare Japanese Kamakura-bori carved and red lacquered Buddhist altar table, Edo to Meiji period, mid-19th century, Japan.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Softwood

Japanese Kamakura-Bori Red Lacquer Incense Stand, Edo Period, 19th Century
Japanese Kamakura-Bori Red Lacquer Incense Stand, Edo Period, 19th Century

Japanese Kamakura-Bori Red Lacquer Incense Stand, Edo Period, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A very fine and rare Japanese Kamakura-bori carved wood and red lacquered incense stand, Edo period, early 19th century, Japan.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Softwood

Antique Arts And Crafts Liberty & Co. Japanese Carved Side Table Wine Table
Antique Arts And Crafts Liberty & Co. Japanese Carved Side Table Wine Table

Antique Arts And Crafts Liberty & Co. Japanese Carved Side Table Wine Table

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Hand carved floral pattern with Kamakura-bori (a form of lacquerware from Kamakura, Japan).

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme End Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Kamakura Bori Tray
Kamakura Bori Tray

Kamakura Bori Tray

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H 3.125 in W 23.75 in D 15.5 in

Kamakura Bori Tray

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful Japanese tray with cut out handles in two toned Kamakura bori lacquer with hand carved peonies. Taisho period, 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Serving Pieces

Japanese Jewelry Box
Japanese Jewelry Box

Japanese Jewelry Box

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H 10 in W 12 in D 8.5 in

Japanese Jewelry Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Taisho period Kamakura Bori carved and lacquered box with honeycomb pattern and bamboo motif.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Jewelry Boxes

Japanese Red Lacquer Plate
Japanese Red Lacquer Plate

Japanese Red Lacquer Plate

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H 0.75 in Dm 12.13 in

Japanese Red Lacquer Plate

Located in San Francisco, CA

Taisho period red lacquered Kamakura-bori plate with pine trees and bamboo carving was originally used to serve food or as a tea tray.

Category

Early 20th Century Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Hibachi
Pair of Japanese Hibachi

Pair of Japanese Hibachi

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H 10.13 in Dm 10.75 in

Pair of Japanese Hibachi

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of hand-carved Taishō period Japanese lacquer hibachi (hand warmer) from Kyoto, Japan. Kamakura-bori lacquer hibachi with carvings of a noh mask and fan.

Category

Early 20th Century Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Fine Japanese Early Showa Lacquered Low Table
Fine Japanese Early Showa Lacquered Low Table

Fine Japanese Early Showa Lacquered Low Table

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H 13 in W 59.5 in D 35.75 in

Fine Japanese Early Showa Lacquered Low Table

Located in New York, NY

This fine large Japanese early Showa period low table has a rectangular top with a smooth red lacquered surface, raised above an apron and four slightly out turned legs, decorated wi...

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Located in Skien, NO

Antique / Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Vase – Early 20th Century A stunning primitive-style cloisonné vase crafted in the first half of the 1900s. Made of bronze / copper with gold gil...

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$7,650

H 51.5 in W 60.75 in D 80 in

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

An elaborately carved full bedstead with intricate swan carvings. The headboard with a gadrooned carved acanthus motif trim around the parquetry herringbone inlay. The arched headboa...

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Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
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Located in Austin, TX

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Located in Houston, TX

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Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
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Located in Dallas, TX

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Located in Milano, IT

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Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai

$3,500

H 0.7 in W 2.25 in D 3 in

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Located in Atlanta, GA

A four-case lacquered Japanese inro by Yutokusai (Gyokkei), a lacquer artist active from 1845-1900 (end of Edo to Meiji period). The slightly round inro features a very intricate des...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Wooden Lacquered Lower Table / Stand
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Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Wooden Lacquered Lower Table / Stand

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H 5.01 in W 20.4 in D 13 in

Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Wooden Lacquered Lower Table / Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Japanese wooden lacquered lower table / stand. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size: Length 51.8 C.M. / Width 33 C.M. / Height 12.7 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

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A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality example with a complicated and intricate interior. The box is in very good condition c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

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Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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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

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

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