Antique Japanese Hibachi brought back from Japan 1979- 1982 The hibachi was used for burning coal, as a portable heater, and as a heating device for a pot of tea. In today’s interiors, they are wonderful containers for orchids, plants, and useful as an ice bucket, or simply as a decorative centerpieces. Each hibachi is carved into a cylindrical form with a smooth rounded rim and base, and beautifully adorned with flowers and foliage created via the Maki-e technique, a Japanese wood lacquerware technique that uses gold or silver powder. 11” dia x 8.25”h.
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Hi Stephanie,
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This is a lovely example; I particularly like the hand-hewn ridged treatment of the sides. Sadly, the market for Japanese antiques is pretty depressed at the moment - you might be interested to see what some of these have brought at auction recently (https://www.liveauctioneers.com/search/?keyword=maki-e%20hibachi&sort=-relevance&status=archive - it's a free website but you might need to create a login/password to access the prices).
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Japanese maki-e lacquer hibachi
Meiji period, late 19th century
Of circular form with brass or copper liner, the outside with a ridged treatment and decorated with applied foliate decoration. Apparently unmarked.
8 1/2 inches high, 11 inches diameter
CONDITION: not examined in person but appears to be in good overall condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$200-400*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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