This is beautiful and Amazing pair of Antique Old Asian Japanese Meiji Lacquered wood Painting Frames (2), painted with ornate patterns of silver and gold, and depicting auspicious Japanese symbols such as leaves, bats, chrysanthemums and butterflies, among others. These frames likely date to the late Meiji – early Showa period and are each approximately 19 inches wide x 46 1/2 inches tall. The two frames are not an identical match, with subtle design variations, but complement each other perfectly. The interior dimensions of the frames are approximately 16 x 42 3/4 inches. Very good condition for age, with some minor shallow cracks, chips, scuffs and patina for decades of age and use please see photos. They are structurally sound and perfect for re-use in the modern day. Acquired from an extensive Asian arts collection in Los Angeles, California. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks! The deep, shiny luster of black or dark red lacquerware, often gorgeously decorated with gold and silver or inlaid with mother-of-pearl, is a Japanese handicraft form that has long fascinated the world. No other application style can match the deep hues and smoothness of Japanese lacquer. Lacquerware stands as one of the most distinctive forms of Japanese beauty. Is the sap of the. Or lacquer tree that is native to Japan, China, and Korea. The sap of this tree contains a resin that polymerizes and becomes a very hard, durable, plastic-like substance when it is exposed to moisture and air. Contemporary historical research indicates that the knowledge of. Lacquer technology was introduced from China to Korea, and from there to Japan. Though Japan had also been using lacquer in ancient times, the systematic application process used in Japanese lacquerware is said to have developed in China. However, the discovery of Japanese lacquerware in Japan from the Jomon period (ca 10500-ca 300 BC) offers strong evidence that lacquer technology also independently developed in Japan. Stone-age people first discovered the useful properties of the. Tree and took advantage of its adhesive properties to mount points on spears and arrows. The Japanese of the. Period recognized the durability and shiny beauty of. And began using it to coat wood, pottery, baskets and bone objects. The arrival of Buddhism in Japan made lacquer production a key industry as it was used together with cloth to create Buddhist images. From that time onward, as Japanese culture developed, so did its use of lacquer and its application to bowls, plates, trays, saké cups, boxes, combs and other objects. As Japanese civilization developed, lacquerware techniques continuously incorporated ever more refined styles. The Nara period (710-794) saw the birth of the. Decoration technique in which gold “dust” was decoratively sprinkled on the lacquer surface. Has found many uses in Japanese craft and culture forms. Bowls or plates are an essential part of Japanese haute cuisine forms such as. (sprinkled application of gold or silver powder) and. Techniques have been widely used to elegantly decorate furniture, make-up accessories, toys, and writing implements. Kyoto lacquerware has always been regarded as the most exquisite in all of Japan. The era, known as. Brilliantly reflects the splendor of the Kyoto lacquerware, which exquisitely expressed the subtle aesthetic ideas of. (rustic simplicity, freshness or quietness) and. (patina or the beauty or serenity that comes with age) that are so important in the Japanese tea ceremony. In the Azuchi Momoyama Period (1573-614), Kyoto lacquer ware strongly reflected the tastes and preferences of the affluent and dominant warrior class. The gorgeous rich effects of. Today, Kyoto lacquerware is not limited to only ornamental objects, but also includes ordinary tableware, furniture, as well as a number of different household effects. Kyoto lacquerware has been designated as a “Traditional Japanese Handicraft Form” by the National Government. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Frames”. The seller is “willsusa_utzeqm” and is located in this country: US. 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• Size: 19 x 46 1/2 in
• Shape: Rectangle
• Handmade: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Age: 1850 – 1899
• Style: Japanese
• Primary Material: Wood
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Item Height: 46 1/2 in
• Item Width: 19 in
• Item Height (Interior): 42 3/4 in
• Suitable for Photo Size: 16 x 42 3/4 in
• Material: Wood
• Theme: Nature
• Pattern: Asian
• Type: Lacquered Frames
• Item Width (Interior): 16 in
• Features: Lacquered, Painted, Ornate
• Antique: Yes
• Color: Black
• Finish: Lacquered
• Item Length: Less Than 10 in
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
• Orientation: Vertical
• Era: Victorian (1837-1900)