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Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Located in New York, NY
: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome floral medallion with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Glass an Enamel Box with Buddha
Located in New York, NY
A rare and highly collectible Japanese cut glass oval box with silver plated metal lid decorated
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
metal box can accompany its owner; it is as practical as it is precious. To hold the box in one’s hands
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Steel
Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
wealth and status.
This examples dates to the early 20th century and is crafted of fine hardwood with a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Bamboo, Bakelite, Hardwood
1906 Art Nouveau Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
By Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fame 1906 Art Nouveau waterfall form biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, English. Each side
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Japanese Meiji Silver & Mixed Metal Cigarette Box
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Japanese Meiji silver and mixed metal cigarette box with bird and foliate decoration on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Copper
Japanese Cloisonné Vase Ando Jubei with Storage Box
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese Shippo studio. The piece is dated to late Meiji to early Showa period circa 1900-1920s. In a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver, Enamel
Fine Cloisonne Lidded Box, Japan, Meiji Era, with Phoenix Decoration
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fine Japanese cloisonne lidded box from the Meiji period. The small box stands on three brass feet
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Coffee Table Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black wooden box.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables
Materials
Cedar
H 13.78 in W 24.22 in D 13 in
1920-1940s Rare Japanese Imperial Army Officer Hat with Storage Box
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Rare Japanese Imperial Army Officer Hat with Original Metal Box.
This rare Japanese Imperial
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Wool
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H 5.5 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Three Wise Monkeys Box Komyo 光明
Located in Newark, England
The Silver box of rectangular form with rounded corners features the Three Wise Monkeys to the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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H 3.35 in W 2.36 in D 1.18 in
Japanese Antique Unique Bronze Star Fish Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Cloisonné Covered Jar by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese cloisonné enamels are known as shippo-yaki and the mid-19th century saw the production of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Japanese Lovely Old Petite Yukimi Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
motif
Unique "double cloud" firebox design.
Japan, this handsome quality old and petite "Yukimi
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Large Bronze Vase with Carp Design
Located in Hudson, NY
. Removable insert for flower arranging. Excellent and delicate metal work. Signature reads: Kano Seiun. Comes
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Bronze
5 Items of Japanese Lacquer Art
Located in Norton, MA
bowl, 4.5 diameter x 4" height
2. a gilt, and metal jewelry box, 3" x 2" x 2.25"
3. a thick plate, 13
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lacquer
8 Antique Plique a Jour Enamel Trinket Boxes Dishes Bowls Floral Cloisonné
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 8 vintage plique a jour pieces including 3 round lidded trinket boxes, 3 scalloped edge
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 3.125 in W 6.125 in D 6.125 in
Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar
Located in New York, NY
century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome fan shaped medallions with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Lucky Horse Equine Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China. In Japan
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Japanese suzuribako (ink box) of late Meiji Period (circa end of 19th century) is uncommon
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
H 1.75 in W 7.25 in D 9.25 in
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Totai Jar Signed
Located in New York, NY
19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome fan shaped medallions with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Japan Old Blue Bird Garden Lantern With Vibrant Blue Hand painting
Located in South Burlington, VT
lanterns:
In Japan a toro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Daniel Douke (American, b. 1943) Romeo & Juliet Cigar Box Acrylic Painting C.
By Daniel Douke
Located in New York, NY
Clothier, June 14-20, 1985.
Evening Outlook, “Daniel Douke’s Sheet Metal Rules Tortue’s New Exhibit
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20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 47 in W 60 in D 9.5 in
Bronze Vase by Yamamoto Houzan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
metal artist who was active in the early 20th century. Born in 1878 in Tokyo, he studied metalwork under
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20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
Set of Ki-Seto Ceramic Altar Pieces from Korean Empire Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
-1910), a short independent period after Joseon dynasty before the invasion and occupation by Japan. The
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
his own father, who studied stage magic in early 20th century Poland.[1]
Jackson began studying magic
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Archaic Chinese Bronze Sieve, 722 BC–221 BC
Located in Prahran, Victoria
comes with a Japanese paulownia wood box with inscription by Zoroku. Hata Zoroku was a goldsmith and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Toini Muona, Stoneware Large Leaf Relief Tile, Arabia, Finland 1950's
By Toini Muona
Located in Tokyo, 13
, especially early in her career, created vases, jars, and objets d'art influenced by old Chinese ceramics. She
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 17.45 in W 18.23 in D 0.6 in
Rut Bryk, Stoneware Gold relief heat-transferred flowers, Arabia, Finland 1960's
By Rut Bryk
Located in Tokyo, 13
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The piece comes with a traditional Japanese ceramic wooden box.
The vessel has been examined by an
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 1.86 in Dm 3.35 in
Marbro Turned Glass Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Fulton, CA
metal caps, make the shades, and do the painting and tinting. With the help of about 20-40 other true
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Yamanaka Black Enamel Hinged Box with Carved Agate Flower
By Yamanaka Group
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
lid. Art Deco chic, with Japanese Minimalist sensibility.
The inside of the box is gilt, with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Metal, Enamel
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H 3.38 in W 4.88 in D 1 in
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box
Located in Charleston, SC
This unusual item is decorated with metal Buddhist luck charms. It was probably used to store Sutra
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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Jean Dunand Art Deco Fruitwood and Lacquered Small Table Box
By Jean Dunand
Located in New York, NY
Fruitwood with lacquer and metal, design by Jean Lambert-Rucki
In 1912, Dunand learned the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood, Lacquer
Japanese Samurai Warrior Armour, 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
Clan that was a powerful family of regents in Japan.
With original box
Measures: 44.5cm x 40cm x
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Single Green Japanese Tea Crate with Tin Lining
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Vintage Japanese cedar wood tea shipping crate circa 1960s. Original graphic and labeling on
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Tin
Early 20th Century Pair of '2' Japanese Tea Crates with Tin Lining
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Set of two Japanese cedar wood tea crates circa 1960s. Original graphics and labels. Tin-lined
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Tin
Japanese Blue Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A beautifully decorated deep blue cloisonne hinged top box, Meiji period, circa 1910, Japan.
The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Copper, Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Inscribed and Dovetailed Merchant's Storage Box
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This early 20th century Japanese merchant's or storage box can serve as a sophisticated side table
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Early 20th Century Japanese Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Boxed Marionette Theatre Toy, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique mechanical marionette theatre toy by CK made in Japan.
A clockwork tin - metal swing with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Other
Japanese Compass Made in the Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Japanese types. The compass has a brass cylindrical box; on its bottom it is fixed a hard metal stem
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Early 20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box Ando Company
By Ando Jubei
Located in Newark, England
Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded spherical box late Meiji, early Tashio period. The box decorated
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Obento-Bako 'Lunch Box', Bamboo, Japanese, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Obento-Bako (Lunch Box), bamboo, Japanese, Meiji period
Woven bamboo basket case, edged with black
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Tin
20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Condiment Set, Konoike, Yokohama, circa 1900
By Konoike
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Japanese Meiji period solid silver large condiment set. Consisting of
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20th Century Japanese More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.58 in Dm 2.37 in
Japanese Six Smoking Pipes Kiseru
Located in South Burlington, VT
) smoking pipes - kiseru- of various styles and sizes and dating to the early to middle part of the 20th
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Japanese Old Lantern Wind Chime
Located in South Burlington, VT
metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China. In Japan
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Lantern Wind Chime
Located in South Burlington, VT
(lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Lantern Handmade with Rare Deer and Crane Motif
Located in South Burlington, VT
, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China. In
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Fine Old Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
lanterns:
In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Lovely Old "Yukimi Snow Lantern" Garden Lantern First We've Seen
Located in South Burlington, VT
to the early Edo period .
Provenance: Old Tokyo Japanese garden.
Many of our customers place
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Large Old Lantern and Wind Chime
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese lanterns:
In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Large Old Lantern and Wind Chime
Located in South Burlington, VT
lanterns:
In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Flower Vase 'Hana Ire'
Located in Hudson, NY
by previous owners and artist.
Signed original storage box and shifuku (silk jacket). Box writing by
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Japanese Pair Vintage Mountain House Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China. In
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Komai Style Cigarette Case & Lighter Set Meiji Period
By Komai
Located in Newark, England
Japanese damascene Komai style cigarette case and hillman lighter set. The set complete with its
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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H 3.15 in W 4.14 in D 0.6 in
MahJong Game Set in Cabinet Box, N.Y.K. Fleet Ocean Liner Edition
Located in Austin, TX
A fine boxed Mahjong (or Mah Jong) set from early 20th century Imperial Japan, complete with brass
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Early 20th Century Japanese Games
Materials
Metal, Brass
Japanese Antique Birds and Bamboo Round Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
example dating to the early 20th century/ late Meiji period, circa 1910
For the finest display garden
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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