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Set of three small Japanese lacquered wooden boxes from Japan, dating to about 1900–1910, in good used condition with age-related wear, each with a distinct design: a large square box with three stylised black birds on vermilion red; a rectangular box with a gold motif of a fantastical figure or creature and vegetal motifs plus an old inscription; a small rectangular box with a polychrome design of two birds in flight beneath flowering branches.
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Set of three small antique Japanese lacquer boxes featuring designs of birds, a fantastical figure, and animal motifs – Japan – approx. 1900–1940
Charming set of three small antique Japanese lacquer boxes, probably made between the end of the Meiji era and the beginning of the Shōwa era, around 1900–1940.
The three pieces showcase beautiful lacquer in shades from vermilion red to reddish brown, with a black lacquered interior.
Each box has a different decoration:
– Large square box: particularly graphic design consisting of three small stylized black birds on a vermilion red background.
Dimensions: 4.5 × 9.3 × 9.3 cm.
– Rectangular box: gold decoration depicting a curious character or fantastical animal, accompanied by botanical motifs. An ancient inscription is also visible on the piece.
Dimensions: 2.5 × 9.5 × 6 cm.
– Small rectangular box: delicate polychrome decoration showing two birds in flight under flowering branches, on a red background.
Dimensions: 2 × 4.3 × 6.7 cm.
These small boxes testify to the Japanese taste for refined everyday objects and nature-inspired motifs.
Estimated period: late Meiji – Taishō / early Shōwa, probably around 1900–1940.
Condition: antique condition with significant signs of age and use. Presence of crazing, wear, small chips and lacquer losses, particularly on the edges and some surfaces. The large box also shows visible crazing on the lid. These imperfections are clearly visible in the photographs and form part of the history and character of the objects.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Set of three small antique Japanese lacquer boxes featuring designs of birds, a fantastical figure, and animal motifs – Japan – approx. 1900–1940
Charming set of three small antique Japanese lacquer boxes, probably made between the end of the Meiji era and the beginning of the Shōwa era, around 1900–1940.
The three pieces showcase beautiful lacquer in shades from vermilion red to reddish brown, with a black lacquered interior.
Each box has a different decoration:
– Large square box: particularly graphic design consisting of three small stylized black birds on a vermilion red background.
Dimensions: 4.5 × 9.3 × 9.3 cm.
– Rectangular box: gold decoration depicting a curious character or fantastical animal, accompanied by botanical motifs. An ancient inscription is also visible on the piece.
Dimensions: 2.5 × 9.5 × 6 cm.
– Small rectangular box: delicate polychrome decoration showing two birds in flight under flowering branches, on a red background.
Dimensions: 2 × 4.3 × 6.7 cm.
These small boxes testify to the Japanese taste for refined everyday objects and nature-inspired motifs.
Estimated period: late Meiji – Taishō / early Shōwa, probably around 1900–1940.
Condition: antique condition with significant signs of age and use. Presence of crazing, wear, small chips and lacquer losses, particularly on the edges and some surfaces. The large box also shows visible crazing on the lid. These imperfections are clearly visible in the photographs and form part of the history and character of the objects.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
4.5 cm
Width
9.3 cm
Depth
9.3 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
