Japanese Music Box
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Make Made in Japan
Music mechanism in
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Japanese Lladro Style Figurines White Porcelain Music Boxes and Decorative Tree
By Lladro
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A wonderful vintage set of porcelain figurines of two Japanese ladies both of which are music boxes
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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures
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H 8.5 in W 6.38 in D 3.38 in
Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kawai Gyokudo (?? ??, November 24, 1873-June 30, 1957) was the pseudonym of a Japanese painter in
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Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kawai Gyokudo (?? ??, November 24, 1873-June 30, 1957) was the pseudonym of a Japanese painter in
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Kawai Gyokudō Nihonga Scene Early 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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¦ Box/Box.
awai Gyokudo (?? ??, November 24, 1873 – June 30, 1957) was the pseudonym of a Japanese
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Art Deco Japonisme Lantern Pendant W. Mount Fuji and Traditional Music Graphics
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Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Gyokudo Kawai [1873-1957] Horai Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
pampas grass.
[Gyokudo Kawai]
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His real name is
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H 51.58 in W 26.19 in D 0.04 in
Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Gyokudo Kawai [1873-1957] Autumn Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
pampas grass.
[Gyokudo Kawai]
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His real name is
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H 51.58 in W 26.19 in D 0.04 in
Fine and Rare Miniature Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei
Located in Atlanta, GA
gathered to play music instruments. The other is a group of ladies performing a formal court music. The
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Exceptional Musical Clock with Complications and Painting by L. V. Fouquet
By Louis Vincent Fouquet
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David Byrne Bulwark of Logic Limited Edition Print
By Phaidon
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Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
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By Andrea Brustolon
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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that contemporary etiquette demanded, were carved with allegories of vanity, fire and music, etc.
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By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Panciera Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-stand of box and ebony, designed as a single ensemble to display rare imported Japanese porcelain vases
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In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
By Valentino Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
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Japanese Music Box For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese music box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every Japanese music box was constructed with great care. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage Japanese music box now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese music box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese music box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese music box over the years, but those crafted by Louis Vincent Fouquet and Phaidon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Japanese Music Box?
A Japanese music box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,880, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $47,500.
Questions About Japanese Music Box
- Are music boxes rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.
- What is the best music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best music box for you depends on your preferences for design, size, and music. Music boxes may be intricately carved or brightly-colored, and contain musical themes from famous plays or films. Music boxes can also be musical boxes designed to hold jewelry or other trinkets.
- What is a Polyphon music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Polyphon music box is a wooden box that plays small interchangeable metal discs. Polyphon Musikwerke invented the device in 1870 and began producing them for sale in 1897 in Leipzig, Germany. Find a variety of Polyphon music boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The box that plays music is called a music box in the U.S. and a musical box in the UK. Early versions date back to the 19th century, and many of them came from factories located in Switzerland. Shop a large selection of antique and vintage music boxes on 1stDibs.
- Are music boxes still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, music boxes are still made today. A number of artisans continue to produce music boxes by hand. Companies may also mass produce music boxes using machinery. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an old music box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An old music box made from snuff boxes during the 18th century is called a carillons à musique. It is a French word meaning "chimes of music." You'll find a selection of antique music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Regina music boxes have musical information carefully stored on a metal disc. A Regina music box works when the holes in the disc engage with the teeth of a gear that leads to the plucking of a musical comb generating a pleasant sound.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first music box was likely made in Switzerland around the end of the 18th century. Originally, most music boxes were quite small, but as time went on, larger versions developed. Shop a collection of antique and modern music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Japanese puzzle box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Japanese puzzle box, called himitsu-bako, are wooden boxes which keep items safe from theft through an intricate mechanical pattern. These boxes require specific steps moving the mechanism to release the obscured lid, opening to reveal the cavity within.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.
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