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Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs hand paint and gilt on black lacquer . Some tears due to
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs of two dragons frolicking with a pearl
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
, this gilt black lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs rich hand paint and gilt on black
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A captivating lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) of rounded rectangular form depicting a pair of
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
decorations in gilt to the main black lacquer doors, which open to reveal 13 separated compartment boxes on
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Giltwood, Lacquer

18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare, possibly unique, Chinese export lacquer bureau for the Dutch market Canton
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Japanese lacquered box hinged to open to an adjustable fabric-inset writing surface, inset in a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 18.25 in
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830. Stunning quality Chinese
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

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Alabaster

19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
big 19th Century gilt black lacquer Chinese writing table box . very good condition and beautiful
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
large boxes for sawing a woman in half and small boxes from which doves would emerge in full flight.[11
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

A fine pair of Japanese export lacquer secretaires owned by Sir Stamford Raffles
Located in Amsterdam, NL
style of export lacquer, featuring Chinese- inspired landscapes based upon model drawings from the
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Secretaires

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Gold, Brass

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Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The highly decorated tray in the form of a table frames a series of three stacking boxes, a further three lidded boxes and a tray concealed within, raised on ogee bracket feet. This...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Lacquer

Chinoiserie Chinese Elm Wedding Opium Canopy Queen Bed Hand Carved Asian Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage chinoiserie Chinese Wedding opium canopy bed comprised of Chinese elm and all-over hand carved Asian gilded designs. It will hold a queen size mattress and is made...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Giltwood

Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Chinese mother of pearl mounted games box with four matching interior boxes containing gaming counters and dating from the 18th century. The rectangular shape...
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Antique 1770s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Chinese Large Mother of Pearl Mounted Armorial Tea Caddy for MacPherson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare, incredible and large antique Chinese carved mother of pearl mounted tea caddy with armorial for MacPherson and dating from circa 1770. The rectangular casket shaped caddy has...
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Antique 1770s Chinese Qing Tea Caddies

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Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...
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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

Vintage Japanese Orange Silk Embroidery Vintage Wedding Photo Album in Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese Sanyo Orange Silk Embroidery Vintage Wedding Photo Album in Original box unused. Vintage Japanese Silk Embroidered Cranes Fabric Covered Photo Album. Japanese Sanyo orange a...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Picture Frames

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Silk

Large Chinese Export Round Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very large Chinese round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market, mid 20th century, China. The round black lacquer box of impressive proportions, and deco...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...
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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique jubako (stack boxes) with five tiers in an elongated octagon shape circa 19th century (end of Edo or beginning of Meiji period). jubako was traditionally used to store and...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Box, Mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and highly decorative Chinese black lacquered wooden box with gilt painted decoration, mid 20th century, China. The large box of square quatrefoil form, may originally ha...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Small Chinese Lacquer Sewing Table
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century small Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over the table.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Unique 17th Century Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree and Enamel Brise Fan
Located in Brea, CA
Unique rare fine antique 17th century Chinese gilt silver filigree and enamel brise fan, Qing dynasty, the fan has 20 sticks with a 24k gold ring loop, wonderful sticks with silver w...
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Silver, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with intricate designs and images of ancient Chinese people and structures.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
No Reserve
H 6 in W 11 in D 14 in
Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree And Enamel Brise Fan
Located in Brea, CA
Rare Fine Antique early 19th century Chinese gilt silver filigree and enamel brise fan , Qing dynasty, the fan has 22 sticks with a 18k gold ring loop , wonderful sticks with silver ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Silver, Enamel

19th Century a Unique Gilt Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with pewter and a key, the special shape body decorated with hand paint courtyard, a very beautiful piece. See more pictures, meas...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Game Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese export lacquer game box with gold decoration of landscapes with figures and houses, interior with boxes and trays, carved feet. Wear on the lacquer, see images f...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Game Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Game Box
No Reserve
H 3.5 in W 8 in D 9.5 in

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Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
Suzuribako writing box with décor of Mount Fuji on a gold lacquer ground, the inside with gold
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Gold, Silver

Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Mt. Fuji Writing Box
H 1.66 in W 8.39 in D 9.65 in
Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautifully detailed and large Chinese export lacquered in gold writing box. This exquisitely
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

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Wood

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants
Located in New York, NY
A nando suzuribako (writing box with en-suite storage) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid and beveled
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Lacquer

White Lacquered Desk with Recycled Wood Accents and Mid-Century Copper T-Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Our stylish new desk is an Industrial modernist's dream. A matte white box with beautiful grey
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

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Copper

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Chinese lacquer writing box of lovely quality and condition; the interior lids and doors in
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects...

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Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
H 4 in W 16 in D 13.75 in
Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Asian, lacquered and signed wood writing or calligraphy box with carved and signed ink
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Stone

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental Japanese lacquer-ware document box is a work of extraordinary artistry. Displaying
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Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover
Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover
H 17.13 in W 12.88 in D 6.38 in
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Writing or Work Box on Later Custom Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty Chinese export black lacquer work box with a central drawer and side handles, the fitted
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830. Stunning quality Chinese
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century Chinese export lacquered traveling desk decorated overall with figures in a garden
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand
Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand
H 6 in W 17.25 in D 10.25 in
Scarlet Japanned Traveling Desk on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty Chinese export scarlet lacquer traveling desk circa 1860, decorated overall with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

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Lacquer, Wood

Scarlet Japanned Traveling Desk on Stand
Scarlet Japanned Traveling Desk on Stand
H 20.5 in W 18.75 in D 10 in
19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind 19 th century Chinese black lacquered and golded with chinoiseries sewing box and
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Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Gold

Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning lacquered bamboo writing desk featuring an open bamboo latticework base and legs with box
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830. Stunning quality Chinese
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Laquered Desk Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
from 1 side which is as deep as the whole carcass. The middle section is a removable writing box
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

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Lacquer

21st century England Parker Black Pen gold inkell box Lucky 8
By Adam Parker Smith
Located in Valladolid, ES
is a tribute to the Parker company itself, commemorating 120 years of creating the best writing
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Early 2000s English Modern Desk Sets

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare antique Chinese lacquer writing box, the lift up cover elaborately
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

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Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Early 19th Century
Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Early 19th Century
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H 3.94 in W 13.98 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Black Lacquered Chinese Document Boxes
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of black lacquered Chinese document boxes lined in original paper with Chinese writing and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Pair of Black Lacquered Chinese Document Boxes
Pair of Black Lacquered Chinese Document Boxes
H 17.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Red Japanese Lacquered Box circa 1880
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
box is signed "Ren Shanshan" in Chinese writing on the top.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Red Japanese Lacquered Box circa 1880
Red Japanese Lacquered Box circa 1880
H 2.96 in W 12.21 in D 4.34 in
Chinese Fine Black Lacquer Document Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century document box likely once sat on the writing desk of a Qing-dynasty scholar
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Chinese Fine Black Lacquer Document Box
Chinese Fine Black Lacquer Document Box
H 6.75 in W 19.25 in D 14.5 in
Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 箱 with a cherry blossom & Chinese landscape design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very well-made, beautiful black lacquer rectangular suzuri’bako (writing box) with rounded
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Silver

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Document Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully proportioned and vibrantly colored, this early 20th-century document box likely once
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
matchbox, all on a tray. The set is decorated in Chinese lacquer, on the mailbox is represented a scene of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gilt Painted Vanity Cabinet on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
sewing tools. The sewing box has a writing compartment below, with a pull-out surface. The sewing box is
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Lacquer

Pair of Large Japanese 6-Panel Nanga Sansui Folding Screens by Oka Buntô 岡文濤
By Oka Buntô
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of writing in the fu form, written by the Chinese poet Su Shi in 1082. Both describing in their own
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Japanese Signed Bone Inro with Birds and Erotic Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
, suspended from the obi. The term inro derives from the Sino-Japanese roots in (from Middle Chinese 'jin
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Chinese Export Lacquered Writing Box
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Early 19th Century Chinese Export lacquer traveler's writing box with carrying handles on each side
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Antique 19th Century Boxes

Japanese Lacquered Writing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice antique Japanese writing box done in the style of Chinese carved cinnabar.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Writing Box
Japanese Lacquered Writing Box
H 1.75 in W 6.5 in D 9 in
Writing Box with Shishi Lions
By Mikami Yokodo
Located in New York, NY
in gold and red lacquer togidashi on a roiro black lacquer ground. The design on this writing box has
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Lacquer

Writing Box with Shishi Lions
Writing Box with Shishi Lions
H 4.53 in W 8.35 in D 10.83 in
Glissade By Wales And Wales For Meta
By Wales and Wales, Meta
Located in New York, NY
box wood hinges, sits a yellow lacquer pen box. The yellow is derived from the traditional chinese
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21st Century and Contemporary English Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

Chinese Export Lacquer Box on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export lacquer box on stand. A fine example of Chinese lacquer work made for the export
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Collection of British Vintage Biscuit Tins
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
bag is detailed with gilded flowers. No. 8 Jacob’s – Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy. circa 1924. This
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20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Chinese Lacquer Chinoisere Desk Antique
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese black and gilt chinoisere decorated desk with removable portable writing box with a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Secretaires

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Houston, TX
interior and exterior. Desk has remove able writing box with a drawer. Sits on Cabriole legs ending
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Wood

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Desk
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Desk
H 66.5 in W 30.25 in D 29.75 in
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Chinese Lacquer Writing Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese lacquer writing box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of lacquer, wood and giltwood, every Chinese lacquer writing box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese lacquer writing box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese lacquer writing box, designed in the Art Deco or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Dakota Jackson each produced at least one beautiful Chinese lacquer writing box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chinese Lacquer Writing Box?

The average selling price for a Chinese lacquer writing box at 1stDibs is $8,940, while they’re typically $2,072 on the low end and $83,229 for the highest priced.