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EXCEPTIONAL OBJECTS

JAPANESE ART LACQUERS

Rare pieces crafted from genuine urushi lacquer, with precious decorations of gold, mother-of-pearl, or silver powder. Precious boxes and rare natsume: this collection brings together high-quality objects created by artisans renowned for their mastery of their craft.

A selection for discerning collectors and enthusiasts, featuring quality pieces that are both precious and affordable, brought together for their character and beauty. The offering is regularly expanded.

Square box in rare Sanuki lacquer, gosetsuzu decoration (five clear motifs)Square box in rare Sanuki lacquer, gosetsuzu decoration (five clear motifs)
Poem box (tanzakubako) in lacquer, embossed gold powder and mother-of-pearl, Rimpa schoolPoem box (tanzakubako) in lacquer, embossed gold powder and mother-of-pearl, Rimpa school
Contemporary urushi lacquer tiered box (Jubako) from JōbōjiContemporary urushi lacquer tiered box (Jubako) from Jōbōji
Natsume (tea caddy) gold lacquer, chiku-rin (bamboo forest) motif by Arai MasaharuNatsume (tea caddy) gold lacquer, chiku-rin (bamboo forest) motif by Arai Masaharu
Natsume (tea caddy) lacquer and gold, hana ikada (flower raft) motif by Hosoya EisaiNatsume (tea caddy) lacquer and gold, hana ikada (flower raft) motif by Hosoya Eisai
Box by Kawahara Toyoharu, urushi lacquer by Wajima, cloud and pine maki-e (gold powder) decorationBox by Kawahara Toyoharu, urushi lacquer by Wajima, cloud and pine maki-e (gold powder) decoration
Suzuribako in Japanese urushi lacquer by Wajima – gold maki-e bamboo decoration
Long poem box (tanzakubako) in Japanese urushi lacquer, peonies in gold powder maki-eLong poem box (tanzakubako) in Japanese urushi lacquer, peonies in gold powder maki-e
Suzuribako Rimpa school, urushi lacquer, camellias in maki-e gold powder and mother-of-pearlSuzuribako Rimpa school, urushi lacquer, camellias in maki-e gold powder and mother-of-pearl
Lacquer and gold natsume (tea caddy), karamatsu (larch needles) pattern by Niwa ShunshōLacquer and gold natsume (tea caddy), karamatsu (larch needles) pattern by Niwa Shunshō
Natsume (tea caddy) lacquer and gold, kiku (chrysanthemums) and sōka (wildflowers) motif by Murata DōkanNatsume (tea caddy) lacquer and gold, kiku (chrysanthemums) and sōka (wildflowers) motif by Murata Dōkan
Lacquer and gold Natsume (tea caddy), Shunju (spring and autumn) motif by Sōetsu NakamuraLacquer and gold Natsume (tea caddy), Shunju (spring and autumn) motif by Sōetsu Nakamura
Japanese Tanzaku box in urushi lacquer and gold powder makieJapanese Tanzaku box in urushi lacquer and gold powder makie
Natsume (tea caddy) lacquer and gold, budō (grape) motif by Ichigo ItchōNatsume (tea caddy) lacquer and gold, budō (grape) motif by Ichigo Itchō
Natsume (tea caddy) lacquer and gold, suisen (daffodil) motif by Takahiro IwakuraNatsume (tea caddy) lacquer and gold, suisen (daffodil) motif by Takahiro Iwakura
Natsume (tea box) Japanese urushi lacquer and maki-e gold powder decoration, hana (flower) and kikkō (tortoise-shell) motifNatsume (tea box) Japanese urushi lacquer and maki-e gold powder decoration, hana (flower) and kikkō (tortoise-shell) motif

Know-how

JAPANESE LACQUER

Subtle brilliance, age-old techniques, gold dust and mother-of-pearl decorations: the art of Japanese lacquer reveals a world of great delicacy. We invite you to explore its history, techniques, and objects through these articles.