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Japanese Pencil Box

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Japanese Oribe Square Dish by Kitaoji Rosanjin
By Rosanjin Kitaoji
Located in Atlanta, GA
artist's insignia. The original storage box tomobako bears the title, the artist's signature and insignia
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20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

1960, Silk Screen Print "Peace One" by Reiko Momiyame, Japan
Located in Weesp, NL
pencil by the artist. The print is in great condition with strong bright vibrant colors of the period
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Rare Historical Set Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Panels Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer here is a rare set of eleven Japanese textile art with painting panels called Oshi-E circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Silk, Fabric, Paper

"Antonio" Leather Pencil Holder Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Antonio" is a leather pencil holder, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Leather

"Lorenzo" Riveted Leather Pencil Holder by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Lorenzo" is a riveted leather pencil holder, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Bundai, Ryoshobako, Fubako Set
Located in PARIS, FR
traditional Japanese patterns. The saya pattern (or sayagata) is composed by Chinese svastikas. This symbol
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Lacquer

Intersekt Desk
Located in Dubai, AE
Drawing inspiration from Japanese minimalism, the Intersekt collection elevates its design with a
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2010s Emirian Desks and Writing Tables

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Limestone

Intersekt Desk
Intersekt Desk
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
American Antique Outsider Art Hand Carved Folk Art Birds House
Located in South Burlington, VT
pencil signed on bottom: made by A O Morgan RFD 1 Box 36a, Ronciverte, W. Va . Dimensions: 12 inches
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
fibre based silver gelatin photographic paper and clamshell box Each piece signed and dated in pencil
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20th Century American Photography

Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'
Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'
H 22 in W 17.5 in D 2 in
1940s Painting by Colorado Artist Herndon Davis of Industrial Interior
By Herndon Davis
Located in Topeka, KS
worked in Washington DC, where he worked at the National War College creating maps of China and Japan
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Paintings

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Wood, Paint

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Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early 20th Century Indian Kashan Decorative Boxes

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Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Ashizuki
Located in Newark, England
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By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
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Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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Small Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wisteria Satsuma Matchbox Holder Yasuda
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Japanese Antique Pottery Bowl/1800-1900/Beautiful Glaze Pottery/Vase/Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in Haddonfield, NJ
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Wood

Japanese Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th c
Located in PARIS, FR
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Art Deco Silver Plate Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Japanese Art Deco box featuring a leapign deer in a high relief detail. Art Deco boxes were made
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20th Century Japanese Boxes

Art Deco Silver Plate Box
Art Deco Silver Plate Box
H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.125 in
1970s Naomi Okuya Female Japanese Artist Litho on Paper
By Naomi Okuya
Located in Cincinnati, OH
frame box with her signature in pencil to the lower right side.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Contemporary Art

Eikoh Hosoe: Before the Dawn Portfolio, 10 Signed Silver Gelatin Prints, 9 of 10
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Silver Gelatin Prints Weston Gallery, Tokyo, 1993 - 9 of 10 Paulownia Wood Portfolio Box
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1990s Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese Lacquered Pencil Box Late 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Japanese pen box from the end of the 19th century. It is made of black lacquered cardboard
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

E. W. Godwin, Attr, . An Anglo-Japanese Four Drawer Writing Table
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
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Santa Claus in a Sleigh Wind Up Toy Japan, circa 1953
Located in Incline Village, NV
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Japanese Family Nine Old "Kokeshi Dolls" Famous Bobble Heads and Children
Located in South Burlington, VT
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French Japonisme Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Encrier Emile Reiber for Christofle
By Emile Reiber, Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
attributed to Emile Reiber for Christofle, the tray receiving ink reservoir and box, the pencil holder
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Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
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Art Nouveau Table Lamp signed Quezal
By Quezal
Located in NANTES, FR
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Art Nouveau Table Lamp signed Quezal
Art Nouveau Table Lamp signed Quezal
H 19.49 in W 11.23 in D 9.26 in
Art Deco Silverplated Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Japanese Art Deco Boxes featuring leaping deer in a deep repousse geometric design. Only the
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20th Century Japanese Boxes

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Japanese Pencil Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese pencil box for your home. A Japanese pencil box — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage Japanese pencil box now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese pencil box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Japanese pencil box made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made Japanese pencil box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera and Ralph Gibson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Pencil Box?

The average selling price for a Japanese pencil box at 1stDibs is $2,824, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Pencil Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    The 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.