Lacquer Of Japan In The Walters Art Museum

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Akatsuka Jitoku (Japanese, 1871-1936). 'Box for Documents and Papers (ryoshi bako) with Cranes in Flight,' ca. 1904. lacquer and gold and silver. Walters Art Museum (67.121): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1904.

Metal fittings by Akihiro (Japanese). 'Short Sword with Buddhist Deities and Dragon,' 1825-1875. lacquer, steel, silver, gold, ray skin, copper. Walters Art Museum (51.1201): Acquired by Henry Walters.

Rousseau is regarded as a major pioneer in the renewal of French glass design during the 19th century. In this example, a Japanese lady wearing a kimono and carrying a fan is posed against an oval doorway.

A five part gold and black lacquer standard inro. The exterior of the compartments are decorated with stylized ferns ("shida"). The sheath with fragmentary basketwork of bamboo and two crickets ("suzumushi"), o More

This cabinet was made by a Dutch craftsman to imitate the expensive lacquered Chinese and Japanese chests imported by the Dutch East India Company. The painter adapted some motifs, such as the pagodas on the dr More

This cabinet was made by a Dutch craftsman to imitate the expensive lacquered Chinese and Japanese chests imported by the Dutch East India Company. The painter adapted some motifs, such as the pagodas on the dr More

This cabinet was made by a Dutch craftsman to imitate the expensive lacquered Chinese and Japanese chests imported by the Dutch East India Company. The painter adapted some motifs, such as the pagodas on the dr More

This cabinet was made by a Dutch craftsman to imitate the expensive lacquered Chinese and Japanese chests imported by the Dutch East India Company. The painter adapted some motifs, such as the pagodas on the dr More

The fuchi is carved to look like the rim of a fisherman's basket. A rod and fly are on the side of the basket. Because this is paired with a rice bale, it is a reference to the god of good fortune, Ebisu. The r More

The fuchi is carved to look like the rim of a fisherman's basket. A rod and fly are on the side of the basket. Because this is paired with a rice bale, it is a reference to the god of good fortune, Ebisu. The r More

The fuchi is carved to look like the rim of a fisherman's basket. A rod and fly are on the side of the basket. Because this is paired with a rice bale, it is a reference to the god of good fortune, Ebisu. The r More

The kashira is shaped like a bale of rice. Sitting on top is a rat. The rice bale is an emblem of the god of good fortune, Daikoku. Rats often appear with Daikoku as a reminder that treasure must be guarded. Th More

Hara Yoyusai (Japanese, 1772-1845). 'Ornamental Comb (kushi) with Fireflies in a Grassy Moor,' early 19th century. gold lacquer. Walters Art Museum (67.581): Acquired by Henry Walters.

This tsuba has a raised rim decorated with a crawling spider, maple leaf and cherry blossom. The body of the tsuba has pampas grass on the left and chrysanthemums on the right. Along the bottom is a grasshopper More

This tsuba has a raised rim decorated with a crawling spider, maple leaf and cherry blossom. The body of the tsuba has pampas grass on the left and chrysanthemums on the right. Along the bottom is a grasshopper More

This tsuba has a raised rim decorated with a crawling spider, maple leaf and cherry blossom. The body of the tsuba has pampas grass on the left and chrysanthemums on the right. Along the bottom is a grasshopper More

This tsuba has a raised rim decorated with a crawling spider, maple leaf and cherry blossom. The body of the tsuba has pampas grass on the left and chrysanthemums on the right. Along the bottom is a grasshopper More

The decoration on this tsuba is confined to the raised rim. At the upper left edge sits a fly. One spider is below it. Another spider is along the upper right edge as though approaching the fly. There is also a More

The decoration on this tsuba is confined to the raised rim. At the upper left edge sits a fly. One spider is below it. Another spider is along the upper right edge as though approaching the fly. There is also a More

The decoration on this tsuba is confined to the raised rim. At the upper left edge sits a fly. One spider is below it. Another spider is along the upper right edge as though approaching the fly. There is also a More

This piece has a brown lacquer "saya" in imitation of bamboo and mountings decorated with gold dragons on a silver nanako ground, of fine technique. The piece has a silver dragon "menuki," a gold "habaki," and More

The gold inlay on this piece is attributed to Sadamune (active 14th century) by Honami Kokan (active 1840s).

The gold inlay on this piece is attributed to Sadamune (active 14th century) by Honami Kokan (active 1840s).

The gold inlay on this piece is attributed to Sadamune (active 14th century) by Honami Kokan (active 1840s).

"Shikishi" is decorated paper, upon which would be written a Japanese or a Chinese poem. The poem sheets could be kept in boxes like this one, turned into albums, or mounted on screens or as hanging scrolls. Th More

A standard gold lacquer ground four case inro. A design with four cranes flying on one side and five on the other in front of Mount Fuji. Design in "hiramakie" on the mountain and "okibirame" in gold and silver More

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Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

A bird at the right of the composition appears to look out over the stream running the length of the kozuka. A cluster of bamboo is on the left. This is part of a mounted set.

A bird at the right of the composition appears to look out over the stream running the length of the kozuka. A cluster of bamboo is on the left. This is part of a mounted set.

A bird at the right of the composition appears to look out over the stream running the length of the kozuka. A cluster of bamboo is on the left. This is part of a mounted set.

The kashira is decorated with a floral scroll motif and diamond crests ("mon"). The metal plates framing the mekugi pins also has the floral motif and the pin ends are in the shape of the diamond crest. This cr More

The kashira is decorated with a floral scroll motif and diamond crests ("mon"). The metal plates framing the mekugi pins also has the floral motif and the pin ends are in the shape of the diamond crest. This cr More

The kashira is decorated with a floral scroll motif and diamond crests ("mon"). The metal plates framing the mekugi pins also has the floral motif and the pin ends are in the shape of the diamond crest. This cr More

The kashira is decorated with a floral scroll motif and diamond crests ("mon"). The metal plates framing the mekugi pins also has the floral motif and the pin ends are in the shape of the diamond crest. This cr More

During the 18th century, because the supply of Japanese lacquer was limited to that imported to Europe by the Dutch through their base in Deshima, Japan, European craftsmen introduced japanning, a type of pseud More

Decorated with checkered bands, clouds, and floral motifs. Public domain image of Japan during the Edo period, Japanese history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

This box is decorated in black and gold lacquer to depict pine seedlings and bands of mist.

This box is decorated in black and gold lacquer to depict pine seedlings and bands of mist.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Box for Face Powder (te bako) with Chrysanthemum,' 19th century. ivory, gold lacquer. Walters Art Museum (71.714): Acquired by William T. Walters.

This "takigara-ire" is four-lobed and decorated in black and gold lacquer. The lid and exterior sides of the box are decorated with similar designs of autumnal flowers, small rocks, and four "mitsuaoi" crests. More

The box is decorated in gold lacquer to depict stylized waves. The character "nezame" written inside the lid suggests a literary reference for the waves-to a 12th-century love story, "Awake at Night" ("Yoru no Nezame").

The box is decorated in gold lacquer to depict stylized waves. The character "nezame" written inside the lid suggests a literary reference for the waves-to a 12th-century love story, "Awake at Night" ("Yoru no Nezame").

Inside the lid, three books are depicted. On one appears the title "Ise Monogotari"(also called the "Tales of Ise")-a classic sequence of 10th-century poems on the theme of separation and longing.

Inside the lid, three books are depicted. On one appears the title "Ise Monogotari"(also called the "Tales of Ise")-a classic sequence of 10th-century poems on the theme of separation and longing.

On the cover of this box a flute, cap, and robe, which are used in a traditional "bugaku" dance, are depicted in lacquer.

On the cover of this box a flute, cap, and robe, which are used in a traditional "bugaku" dance, are depicted in lacquer.

This gold lacquer box for the incense game ("kogo") is in the shape of an umpire's fan partially overlapping a circular box. It has two similarly shaped interior boxes with lids and a circular incision on the b More

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Anonymous (Japanese). 'Box for Writing Implements (suzuri bako) with Fireflies and Reeds,' 19th century. lacquer, coral, tortoise shell, shell. Walters Art Museum (67.77): Acquired by Henry Walters.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Cabinet,' 19th century. wood and dull gold lacquer. Walters Art Museum (67.639): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.

Since at least the 10th century, incense has perfumed the robes of Japanese aristocrats, and before that it was used to create an otherworldly atmosphere in Buddhist temples. Expertise concerning tiny pieces of More

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Cabinet for Storing Incense Wood,' 2nd half 18th century. lacquer, silver mounts. Walters Art Museum (67.85): Acquired by William T. Walters, 1876.

This "ko-awase-dogu-dana" or cabinet for the incense game is gold lacquer and has three shelves and three drawers containing six copper implements, a brocade bag with ten paper envelopes, a small tray, a rectan More

This "ko-awase-dogu-dana" or cabinet for the incense game is gold lacquer and has three shelves and three drawers containing six copper implements, a brocade bag with ten paper envelopes, a small tray, a rectan More

This piece is decorated on each side alike with floral patterns in red, green and gold lacquer.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Container for Incense Wood with Overlapping Fans,' 18th century. gold lacquer. Walters Art Museum (67.116): Acquired by William T. Walters, 1876.

Anonymous (Byzantine). 'Military Saint,' . ivory. Walters Art Museum (71.70): Acquired by Henry Walters.

On the front, the head and front claws of a gold dragon can be seen flying through the clouds. His tail appears on the reverse. Dragons were associated with water and often depicted in waves or clouds. This is More

On the front, the head and front claws of a gold dragon can be seen flying through the clouds. His tail appears on the reverse. Dragons were associated with water and often depicted in waves or clouds. This is More

This scroll work design imitates decoration on lacquer ware. The motif is carved into layers of lacquers, often revealing different colors in the various layers. This is part of a set with Walters 51.1079.

This scroll work design imitates decoration on lacquer ware. The motif is carved into layers of lacquers, often revealing different colors in the various layers. This is part of a set with Walters 51.1079.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Hair Bar (kogai) with Songbird and Leafy Branches,' 19th century. gold lacquer, jade. Walters Art Museum (67.603): Acquired by Henry Walters.

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The helmet bowl ("hachi") is constructed of five plates in the form of a conch shell war trumpet. The gold lacquer interior indicates that the helmet was made for a very high ranking samurai.

The helmet bowl ("hachi") is constructed of five plates in the form of a conch shell war trumpet. The gold lacquer interior indicates that the helmet was made for a very high ranking samurai.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Helmet Ornament with a Pea Pod,' 1st half 19th century. lacquer. Walters Art Museum (51.1436): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.

A square, convex gold lacquer "ko bako" with an overlapping lid and rounded corners. Exterior with bamboo stalks and leaves.

The incense holder is painted in lacquer to depict the god of thunder and a deafened man, while the tray depicts bamboo and a sparrow.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Incense Holder in the Form of a Zither,' 19th century. black and gold lacquer, red lacquer, and silver. Walters Art Museum (67.88): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Incense Holder with Blossoming Cherry Trees,' 19th century. lacquer. Walters Art Museum (67.632): Acquired by William T. Walters, 1876.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Incense Holder with Cherry Blossoms in the Mountains,' 19th century. gold lacquer and black lacquer. Walters Art Museum (67.29): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Incense Holder with Floral Medallions,' late 18th century. gold lacquer. Walters Art Museum (67.153): Acquired by William T. Walters.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Incense Holder with Phoenixes and Chrysanthemum Blossoms,' early 19th century. lacquer. Walters Art Museum (67.298): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.

A standard five case gold lacquer inro. Decorated on one side with a man riding a horse drinking water led by an attendant (in the foreground), as described in a 12th-century poem. Mountains, a house, flowers, More

A standard (oblong) gold lacquer three compartment inro. A design all around the inro with a water buffalo cow and calf standing on the shore near a winding stream on one side and a bull on the on the other sid More

A saya standard (oblong) gold lacquer four compartment inro in a sheath. The sheath with a "hanabishi" pattern. Both sides of the compartments decorated with autumn flowers and grasses - Chinese bellflower ("ki More

A "kagimibuta" netsuke with a carved deep grain brushed "tagasayan" wood bowl and a disc of "shibuichi" with cloisonné. The cloisons of gold wire and various inset symbols in red, green, blue and white enamel. More

A standard (oblong) black and gold lacquer four compartment inro. A design around the inro of partially raised bamboo blinds with clouds and three different types of chrysanthemums outside and in front of the b More

A carved wood "manju" netsuke with a gold lacquer hare's-foot fern ("shinobugusai"). A standard wood and gold ground two compartment inro. A maple tree which the upper part of a large drum and a curtain used in More

An almost circular dark brown "sabiji" lacquer two compartment inro of an elephant on one side and two "karashishi" on the reverse. The design in bold relief with the elephant and one "karashishi" in silver. Th More

A standard (oblong) "tsuishu" lacquer four compartment inro. A design of pine, bamboo, and prunus in "tsuishu" carving on a red ground. The lower section of the inro with a diaper pattern of "asanoha." The inte More

This scroll work design imitates decoration on lacquer ware. The motif is carved into layers of lacquers, often revealing different colors in the various layers. This is part of a set with Walters 51.1078.

A swirl of clouds cradles a jewel. Jewels of this nature are often carried by dragons, such as the one on the matching kozuka. This is part of a mounted set.

A swirl of clouds cradles a jewel. Jewels of this nature are often carried by dragons, such as the one on the matching kozuka. This is part of a mounted set.

This kozuka is unusual because it is made of wood and elaborately polychromed. At the lower left, stylized lines indicate water. Just above the water is a kingfisher perched on reeds. The reeds extend through t More

This kozuka is unusual because it is made of wood and elaborately polychromed. At the lower left, stylized lines indicate water. Just above the water is a kingfisher perched on reeds. The reeds extend through t More

The design shows a dragon in clouds clutching a jewel. Dragons are often depicted with jewels, which are taken from Buddhist belief and also related to the two tide ruling jewels controlled by the Dragon King o More

The design shows a dragon in clouds clutching a jewel. Dragons are often depicted with jewels, which are taken from Buddhist belief and also related to the two tide ruling jewels controlled by the Dragon King o More

A gold dragon is seen flying through clouds. Dragons were powerful animals and were often depicted amidst clouds. This is part of a mounted set.

A gold dragon is seen flying through clouds. Dragons were powerful animals and were often depicted amidst clouds. This is part of a mounted set.

A gold dragon is seen flying through clouds. Dragons were powerful animals and were often depicted amidst clouds. This is part of a mounted set.

This locket features two Buddhist deities with different functions. On the left is the "1,000-armed Kannon" (Avalokiteshvara), symbolizing compassion for all living creatures. On the right is a "King of Desire" More

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Mask,' 19th century. sawdust with dark brown lacquer (?) finish. Walters Art Museum (25.11): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Incense Holder with Chinese Children Playing in the Snow,' 18th-19th century. lacquer. Walters Art Museum (67.137): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.

This comb is decorated with scenes depicted within snowflake roundels.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Ornamental Comb (kushi) with Floral Patterns,' late 19th century. ivory, lacquer. Walters Art Museum (71.794): Acquired by Henry Walters.

Anonymous (Japanese). 'Ornamental Hair Bar (kogai) with Textile Patterns,' 19th century. lacquer, coral and malachite inlay. Walters Art Museum (67.604): Acquired by Henry Walters.