Close up to the brush and top of the cap.
The brush placed with the cap next to it on a pen stand.
Front view of the brush with the cap on.
Close up to the green jade cabochon cut stone on the top of the cap.
Close up to the raden design on the cap.
Close up to the raden cap on the brush.
Close up to the grip section of the brush, showing the abalone shell work.
Close up to the abalone shell designs on the brush's body.
Close up to the abalone shell designs on the cap.
Close up to the abalone shells on the top of the brush's body. Some of the abalone shells have chipped.
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  • Load image into Gallery viewer, The brush placed with the cap next to it on a pen stand.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Front view of the brush with the cap on.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Close up to the green jade cabochon cut stone on the top of the cap.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Close up to the raden design on the cap.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Close up to the raden cap on the brush.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Close up to the grip section of the brush, showing the abalone shell work.
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  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Close up to the abalone shells on the top of the brush's body. Some of the abalone shells have chipped.

Rare Antique Wooden Raden Maki-e Painter Brush with Cap Meiji Period 1865-1870

$9,688.00
$9,688.00
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This is an extremely rare wooden artist brush from the Meiji Period (approximately 1865-1870). The entire wood barrel and cap are decorated using the Raden Maki-e technique and coated with lacquer. Each piece of abalone shell was cut with precision and carefully arranged to resemble a field of flowers. The finishing touch is a solid piece of Jade stone in a cabochon cut, embedded into the top of the cap.

The brush does not appear to have ever been used, however, there are some slight blemishes from age. The wood had a crack that was filled by the previous owner and a few abalone pieces are missing. We did our best to show these imperfections in the photographs.

This rare antique wooden brush utilizes the time-honored maki-e technique of using crest and shells inlaid within the brush. Crafted with exquisite detail, it makes for a unique and beautiful addition to any collection. Utilizing a similar technique used on Pilot Namiki, Sailor, Taccia, and Platinum Pens.