Akatsuka Jitoku - Box for Documents and Papers (ryoshi bako) with Cran...
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Akatsuka Jitoku - Box for Documents and Papers (ryoshi bako) with Cran...
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.
Akihiro - Short Sword with Buddhist Deities and Dragon - Walters 51120...
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.
Appert Frères - Vase Showing a Japanese Lady - Walters 47380 - Side A
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.
Baitaden Kyoju - Inro with Crickets Among Basketwork Fragments, and Ne...
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
Dutch - Cabinet with Chinese and American Motifs - Walters 6589 - Deta...
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
Dutch - Cabinet with Chinese and American Motifs - Walters 6589 - Deta...
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
Dutch - Cabinet with Chinese and American Motifs - Walters 6589 - Fron...
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
Dutch - Cabinet with Chinese and American Motifs - Walters 6589
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
Hamano Shôzui - Fuchi with Eibsu's Fishing Basket - Walters 51998 - Ma...
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
Hamano Shôzui - Fuchi with Eibsu's Fishing Basket - Walters 51998 - Si...
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
Hamano Shôzui - Fuchi with Eibsu's Fishing Basket - Walters 51998 - Si...
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
Hamano Shôzui - Kashira with Daikoku's Rice Bale - Walters 51999 - Top
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 - Ornamental Comb (kushi) with Fireflies in a Grassy Moor...
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.
Haruta Hirotsugu - Tsuba with Autumn Flora and Insects - Walters 51392...
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
Haruta Hirotsugu - Tsuba with Autumn Flora and Insects - Walters 51392...
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
Haruta Hirotsugu - Tsuba with Autumn Flora and Insects - Walters 51392...
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
Haruta Hirotsugu - Tsuba with Autumn Flora and Insects - Walters 51392
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
Haruta Hirotsugu - Tsuba with Fly and Spiders - Walters 51391 - Back
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
Haruta Hirotsugu - Tsuba with Fly and Spiders - Walters 51391 - Mark A
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
Haruta Hirotsugu - Tsuba with Fly and Spiders - Walters 51391
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
Hashimoto Ichizo - Long Sword with Imitation Bamboo Saya and Dragon - ...
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
Honami Kokan - Long Sword ("Katana") with Dark Brown Saya with Silver ...
The gold inlay on this piece is attributed to Sadamune (active 14th century) by Honami Kokan (active 1840s).
Honami Kokan - Long Sword ("Katana") with Dark Brown Saya with Silver ...
The gold inlay on this piece is attributed to Sadamune (active 14th century) by Honami Kokan (active 1840s).
Honami Kokan - Long Sword ("Katana") with Dark Brown Saya with Silver ...
The gold inlay on this piece is attributed to Sadamune (active 14th century) by Honami Kokan (active 1840s).
Ikeda Taishin - Box for Poem Papers - Walters 67127 - View A
"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
Ikkei - Inro with Cranes Soaring by Mount Fuji, and Netsuke of a Turtl...
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
Irie Sadayoshi - Dagger with Seashells on the Sheath - Walters 511294 ...
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Irie Sadayoshi - Dagger with Seashells on the Sheath - Walters 511294
Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
Ishiguro Koreyoshi - Kozuka with Bird and Stream - Walters 5112873 - B...
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.
Ishiguro Koreyoshi - Kozuka with Bird and Stream - Walters 5112873 - M...
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.
Ishiguro Koreyoshi - Kozuka with Bird and Stream - Walters 5112873
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.
Ishiguro Masachika - Tsuka with Floral Scroll and Diamond Crests - Wal...
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
Ishiguro Masachika - Tsuka with Floral Scroll and Diamond Crests - Wal...
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
Ishiguro Masachika - Tsuka with Floral Scroll and Diamond Crests - Wal...
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
Ishiguro Masachika - Tsuka with Floral Scroll and Diamond Crests - Wal...
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
Jacques de Lafeuille - Watch with Japanese Motifs - Walters 5844
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
Japanese - Ash Container - Walters 6752
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
Japanese - Box for Documents and Papers (ryoshi bako) - Walters 67126 ...
This box is decorated in black and gold lacquer to depict pine seedlings and bands of mist.
Japanese - Box for Documents and Papers (ryoshi bako) - Walters 67126
This box is decorated in black and gold lacquer to depict pine seedlings and bands of mist.
Japanese - Box for Face Powder (te bako) with Chrysanthemum - Walters ...
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.
Japanese - Box for Incense Ash - Walters 6740
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
Japanese - Box for Inkstone and Writing Implements (suzuri bako) - Wal...
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").
Japanese - Box for Inkstone and Writing Implements (suzuri bako) - Wal...
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").
Japanese - Box for Inkstone and Writing Implements (suzuri bako) - Wal...
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.
Japanese - Box for Inkstone and Writing Implements (suzuri bako) - Wal...
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.
Japanese - Box for Inkstone and Writing Implements (suzuri bako) - Wal...
On the cover of this box a flute, cap, and robe, which are used in a traditional "bugaku" dance, are depicted in lacquer.
Japanese - Box for Inkstone and Writing Implements (suzuri bako) - Wal...
On the cover of this box a flute, cap, and robe, which are used in a traditional "bugaku" dance, are depicted in lacquer.
Japanese - Box for the Incense Game in the Shape of an Umpire's Fan - ...
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
Japanese - Box for Writing Implements (suzuri bako) with Fireflies and...
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.
Japanese - Cabinet - Walters 67639 - View A
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Cabinet,' 19th century. wood and dull gold lacquer. Walters Art Museum (67.639): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Japanese - Cabinet for Storing Incense Wood - Walters 6760 - Interior
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
Japanese - Cabinet for Storing Incense Wood - Walters 6785 - Three Qua...
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.
Japanese - Cabinet for the Incense Guessing Game - Walters 67255 - Int...
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
Japanese - Cabinet for the Incense Guessing Game - Walters 67255
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
Japanese - Comb ("Kushi") - Walters 71804
This piece is decorated on each side alike with floral patterns in red, green and gold lacquer.
Japanese - Container for Incense Wood with Overlapping Fans - Walters ...
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Container for Incense Wood with Overlapping Fans,' 18th century. gold lacquer. Walters Art Museum (67.116): Acquired by William T. Walters, 1876.
Japanese - Cylindrical Box Depicting Ship Sails - Walters 71703 - Grou...
Anonymous (Byzantine). 'Military Saint,' . ivory. Walters Art Museum (71.70): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Fuchi with Dragon in Clouds - Walters 5112963a - Back
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
Japanese - Fuchi with Dragon in Clouds - Walters 5112963a
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
Japanese - Fuchi with Scrollwork Design - Walters 511078 - Back
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.
Japanese - Fuchi with Scrollwork Design - Walters 511078
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.
Japanese - Hair Bar (kogai) with Songbird and Leafy Branches - Walters...
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Hair Bar (kogai) with Songbird and Leafy Branches,' 19th century. gold lacquer, jade. Walters Art Museum (67.603): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Helmet ("Kawari Kabuto") with Conch Shell ("Horagai") Shape...
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.
Japanese - Helmet ("Kawari Kabuto") with Conch Shell ("Horagai") Shape...
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.
Japanese - Helmet Ornament with a Pea Pod - Walters 511436
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.
Japanese - Incense Container (ko bako) - Walters 6756 - Three Quarter
A square, convex gold lacquer "ko bako" with an overlapping lid and rounded corners. Exterior with bamboo stalks and leaves.
Japanese - Incense Holder and Tray - Walters 67114
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.
Japanese - Incense Holder in the Form of a Zither - Walters 6788
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.
Japanese - Incense Holder with Blossoming Cherry Trees - Walters 67632
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Incense Holder with Blossoming Cherry Trees,' 19th century. lacquer. Walters Art Museum (67.632): Acquired by William T. Walters, 1876.
Japanese - Incense Holder with Cherry Blossoms in the Mountains - Walt...
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.
Japanese - Incense Holder with Floral Medallions - Walters 67153
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Incense Holder with Floral Medallions,' late 18th century. gold lacquer. Walters Art Museum (67.153): Acquired by William T. Walters.
Japanese - Incense Holder with Phoenixes and Chrysanthemum Blossoms - ...
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.
Japanese - Inro of Nobleman Stopping by a River, with Netsuke - Walter...
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
Japanese - Inro with a Water Buffalo Family by a Winding Stream - Walt...
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
Japanese - Inro with Autumnal Grasses and Flowers, with Netsuke and Oj...
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
Japanese - Inro with Cranes Among Swirling Clouds - Walters 67477
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
Japanese - Inro with Crysanthemums Outside Veranda Screens, with Netsu...
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
Japanese - Inro with Drums and Pipes for Classical Bugaku Dance - Walt...
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
Japanese - Inro with Lions and Elephant, Netsuke of Badger Sitting in ...
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
Japanese - Inro with the Three Friends of Winter (Pine, Bamboo, and Pr...
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
Japanese - Kashira with Scrollwork Design - Walters 511079
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.
Japanese - Kogai with Dragon Jewel - Walters 5112844 - Back
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.
Japanese - Kogai with Dragon Jewel - Walters 5112844
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.
Japanese - Kozuka with a Kingfisher on Reeds - Walters 51701 - Back
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
Japanese - Kozuka with a Kingfisher on Reeds - Walters 51701
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
Japanese - Kozuka with Dragon and Jewel - Walters 5112843 - Back
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
Japanese - Kozuka with Dragon and Jewel - Walters 5112843
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
Japanese - Kozuka with Dragon in Clouds - Walters 5112964 - Back
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.
Japanese - Kozuka with Dragon in Clouds - Walters 5112964 - Mark A
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.
Japanese - Kozuka with Dragon in Clouds - Walters 5112964
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.
Japanese - Locket with Two Buddhist Deities - Walters 61278 - Open
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
Japanese - Mask - Walters 2511. 19th century Japan. Public domain imag...
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Mask,' 19th century. sawdust with dark brown lacquer (?) finish. Walters Art Museum (25.11): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.
Japanese - Nine-Piece Incense Holder with Chinese Children Playing in ...
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.
Japanese - Ornamental Comb (kushi) - Walters 67592
This comb is decorated with scenes depicted within snowflake roundels.
Japanese - Ornamental Comb (kushi) with Floral Patterns - Walters 7179...
Anonymous (Japanese). 'Ornamental Comb (kushi) with Floral Patterns,' late 19th century. ivory, lacquer. Walters Art Museum (71.794): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Japanese - Ornamental Hair Bar (kogai) with Textile Patterns - 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.