lacquer

18th century
n.d.

Wood, metal, lacquer and gold leaf with Laterbury Clock Co. movement

circa 1880
circa 18th century
1975
circa 1880
C1880
1977
circa 1736-1795
1975
2005

The background of the ID shows an American flag and an image of an American Revolution-era Minuteman, dressed in 18th-century garb, but holding a cell phone and binoculars. The text reads "...

1975-1985

Skull-shaped mask with the words, "Nuclear War Designed at Livermore Labs, 30 years" printed on it. Back side says, "Help Livermore Action Group spread the message. Make this mask...

c. 1950's - box c. 1930's - chopsticks

box and chopsticks. Description: brown lacquer box with two mother-of-pearl inlay floral-like motifs on lid: a: box bottom; b: box lid; c-f: pair of chopsticks, red/black lacquer with mother-of-...

Tea caddy. Description: Brass tea caddy lined with tin, octagonal. laquered, bronzed metal colored.

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This tea caddy is a fairly...

c.1960s

Snack trays are laquered in bright pink, with slightly curved corners. This tray may have been purchased at Cost Plus, and was probably made in Japan.

1960s?

Pair of women's mule sandals are made from coral colored laquered wood (and fabric?), with four oval-shaped holes, approximately 3/4" by 1/4," in the vamp. The vamp is nailed to...

c.1920

This is a miniature version of a traditional Japanese firemen's standard awarded for fire-fighting competition. Used for Boys' Day celebration. Has a three faced metallic gold decoration at the...

c.1920

These are two finials used for Boys' Day celebration. A and B are identical and feature a red knob with black and white horse hair suspended all around.

c.1920

These are two finials used for Boys' Day celebration. A and B are identical and feature a gold ball with a small base and white horse hair suspended all around.

c.1920

These are two sticks with metal loops at one end. They were possibly used to suspend the banners for Boys' Day H98.64.87.

c.1920

This is a ceremonial tea set with two square open base small tables (A and B). A has a paper tag on the bottom. C is the tea cup and it is decorated with a lotus or peony blossom in gold. D is...

c.1960

This stand consists of a square shaped platform with a surrounding lip attached to a square base. The top (interior) of the stand is red lacquer, the sides and base are black with gold leaf...

c.1960

A and C are bell shaped bases, decorated with gold designs. B and D are disk shaped platforms which sit on top of A and C. They are also decorated with gold leaf designs.

c.1960

A and C are tall diamond shaped stands, open on the top to fit B and D, which are flat diamond shaped platforms. B and D are black lacquer top and bottom with gold edges. A and C have gold...

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