{"id":10933163524255,"title":"Ebony-Brown Lacquer Vase with Bamboo Inlay","handle":"ebony-brown-lacquer-vase-with-bamboo-inlay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot qMYqUG_convSearchResultTextHighlightSafari\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden @[53.5rem]\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"safari-katex-mathml markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is a particularly well-made lacquer vase, probably produced in Southeast Asia in the late 1990s for the European designer market. Its use of bamboo inlay and high-gloss lacquer clearly draws on the work of Paris-based designers R\u0026amp;Y Augousti.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lacquer is a deep ebony brown rather than black, becoming warmer and more reflective as the light changes. Cross-sections of bamboo have been cut and individually set into the lacquer. The circles vary naturally in size and are spaced across the round form rather than used as a regular repeated pattern. One of the larger rings contains a deliberate C-shaped section. This may be connected to the maker, although I have been unable to identify it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some surface wear to the lacquer, with rubbing around the mouth and base and fine lines around several of the bamboo sections. Please refer to the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a decorative vase suitable for dried or artificial flowers and should not be filled with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 30 cm. Mouth diameter 15.5 cm. Base diameter 9 cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The technique comes from Southeast Asian lacquerwork and was used particularly effectively by R\u0026amp;Y Augousti during the late 20th century. This vase is not attributed to the company, but it belongs to the same design tradition. It is difficult work: every bamboo section must be cut and positioned individually, then made completely level before the successive layers of lacquer are sanded and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWorldwide Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe are always happy to ship worldwide. Your piece will be packed with great care and sent tracked.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2026-11-03T19:58:33+00:00","created_at":"2026-09-07T10:12:10+01:00","vendor":"Eclectic Design ","type":"Vase","tags":["Bamboo inlay","Decorative vase","Lacquer vase","Late 20th century design","Southeast Asian lacquerwork"],"price":7500,"price_min":7500,"price_max":7500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":62860927795359,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Ebony-Brown Lacquer Vase with Bamboo Inlay","public_title":null,"options":["Default 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class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden @[53.5rem]\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"safari-katex-mathml markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is a particularly well-made lacquer vase, probably produced in Southeast Asia in the late 1990s for the European designer market. Its use of bamboo inlay and high-gloss lacquer clearly draws on the work of Paris-based designers R\u0026amp;Y Augousti.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lacquer is a deep ebony brown rather than black, becoming warmer and more reflective as the light changes. Cross-sections of bamboo have been cut and individually set into the lacquer. The circles vary naturally in size and are spaced across the round form rather than used as a regular repeated pattern. One of the larger rings contains a deliberate C-shaped section. This may be connected to the maker, although I have been unable to identify it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some surface wear to the lacquer, with rubbing around the mouth and base and fine lines around several of the bamboo sections. Please refer to the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a decorative vase suitable for dried or artificial flowers and should not be filled with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 30 cm. Mouth diameter 15.5 cm. Base diameter 9 cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The technique comes from Southeast Asian lacquerwork and was used particularly effectively by R\u0026amp;Y Augousti during the late 20th century. This vase is not attributed to the company, but it belongs to the same design tradition. It is difficult work: every bamboo section must be cut and positioned individually, then made completely level before the successive layers of lacquer are sanded and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWorldwide Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe are always happy to ship worldwide. Your piece will be packed with great care and sent tracked.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}













