Japanese Lacquer Wall Hanging Pair of Panel Gold Cranes&Mandarin Ducks Meiji Era MB598
This elegant pair of antique Japanese lacquer wall panels showcases the refined craftsmanship of traditional Maki-e (gold lacquer), Nashiji (pear-skin lacquer), and Raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) techniques, executed on wooden panels during the Meiji to Taisho period. Rich black lacquer serves as the backdrop for brilliantly decorated landscapes, creating a striking balance between luxurious ornamentation and graceful natural motifs.
One panel depicts cranes soaring above pine trees, a timeless symbol of longevity, fidelity, prosperity, and good fortune in Japanese culture. The second panel features mandarin ducks resting among reeds, representing marital harmony, happiness, and enduring companionship. Together, the two complementary scenes express auspicious wishes for peace, longevity, and family prosperity, making them especially suitable for traditional Japanese interiors.
The surfaces are richly embellished with shimmering gold maki-e and finely textured nashiji lacquer, while carefully placed mother-of-pearl inlays add subtle iridescent highlights that catch the light beautifully. The decorative geometric borders further enhance the elegant presentation, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship associated with high-quality Japanese lacquerware of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Designed as matching wall decorations, these panels can be displayed together to create an impressive focal point in a study, tea room, gallery, or refined interior. Their combination of classical symbolism, luxurious materials, and meticulous hand craftsmanship makes them highly desirable for collectors of Japanese lacquer art and Meiji decorative arts.
An outstanding acquisition for collectors of antique Japanese lacquerware, Maki-e masterpieces, Raden inlay, and traditional wall decorations, this rare matching pair beautifully embodies the sophistication and artistry of classical Japanese craftsmanship.
Size
Panel 1
Height: 28.4 cm / 11.18 inches
Width: 25.4 cm / 10.00 inches
Depth: 1.9 cm / 0.75 inches
Panel 2
Height: 28.5 cm / 11.22 inches
Width: 26.0 cm / 10.24 inches
Depth: 2.2 cm / 0.87 inches
Total Weight: 778 g / 1.72 lbs
Condition
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