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Japanese Vintage Silk Covered Jewlery /Music Box 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1574 Vintage Japanese Fabric covered wood jewlery /music box Make Made in Japan Music mechanism in
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Vintage 1950s Asian Jewelry Boxes

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Textile, Boxwood

Japanese Vintage Silk Covered Jewlery /Music Box 1950's
Japanese Vintage Silk Covered Jewlery /Music Box 1950's

Japanese Vintage Silk Covered Jewlery /Music Box 1950's

H 4 in W 10.75 in D 4 in
1950s Japanese Carved Wood Music Box Cigarette Dispenser w/ Dog
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A vintage wind-up music box dog cigarette dispenser is a charming and nostalgic item from the past
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Vintage 1950s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

1950s Japanese Carved Wood Music Box Cigarette Dispenser w/ Dog
1950s Japanese Carved Wood Music Box Cigarette Dispenser w/ Dog

1950s Japanese Carved Wood Music Box Cigarette Dispenser w/ Dog

H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Lladro Style Figurines White Porcelain Music Boxes and Decorative Tree
By Lladro
Located in Miami, FL
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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Porcelain

Japanese Lladro Style Figurines White Porcelain Music Boxes and Decorative Tree
Japanese Lladro Style Figurines White Porcelain Music Boxes and Decorative Tree

Japanese Lladro Style Figurines White Porcelain Music Boxes and Decorative Tree

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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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga
Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

H 71.26 in W 20.87 in D 0.04 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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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga
Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

H 53.75 in W 26.38 in D 0.04 in
Kawai Gyokudō Nihonga Scene Early 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. ¦ Box/Box. awai Gyokudo (?? ??, November 24, 1873 – June 30, 1957) was the pseudonym of a Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Kawai Gyokudō Nihonga Scene Early 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist
Kawai Gyokudō Nihonga Scene Early 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist

Kawai Gyokudō Nihonga Scene Early 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist

H 50.4 in W 24.41 in D 0.04 in
Art Deco Japonisme Lantern Pendant W. Mount Fuji and Traditional Music Graphics
Located in Lisse, NL
colors that were used to paint the Japanese music making ladies, but also the tranquil tree and the
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Early 20th Century European Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Brass

Art Deco Japonisme Lantern Pendant W. Mount Fuji and Traditional Music Graphics
Art Deco Japonisme Lantern Pendant W. Mount Fuji and Traditional Music Graphics

Art Deco Japonisme Lantern Pendant W. Mount Fuji and Traditional Music Graphics

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H 27 in Dm 8.7 in
Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Gyokudo Kawai [1873-1957] Horai Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
pampas grass. [Gyokudo Kawai] 　　[1873-1957] Japanese painter. Born in Aichi. 　　His real name is
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Antique 18th Century Paintings

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Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Gyokudo Kawai [1873-1957] Horai Landscape
Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Gyokudo Kawai [1873-1957] Horai Landscape

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Gyokudo Kawai [1873-1957] Horai Landscape

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] 　　[1873-1957] Japanese painter. Born in Aichi. 　　His real name is
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Antique 18th Century Paintings

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Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Gyokudo Kawai [1873-1957] Autumn Landscape
Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Gyokudo Kawai [1873-1957] Autumn Landscape

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Gyokudo Kawai [1873-1957] Autumn Landscape

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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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Ceramic

Fine and Rare Miniature Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei
Fine and Rare Miniature Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei

Fine and Rare Miniature Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei

H 3.6 in Dm 3.25 in
Exceptional Musical Clock with Complications and Painting by L. V. Fouquet
By Louis Vincent Fouquet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
box plays six songs. The music itself is set off at the 3/4 hour, and the hour. Gongs for the hour are
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Paintings

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Canvas

Exceptional Musical Clock with Complications and Painting by L. V. Fouquet
Exceptional Musical Clock with Complications and Painting by L. V. Fouquet

Exceptional Musical Clock with Complications and Painting by L. V. Fouquet

H 36 in W 48 in D 6 in
David Byrne Bulwark of Logic Limited Edition Print
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
Heads and author of How Music Works, was born in Dumbarton, Scotland in 1952. Byrne is a multi
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2010s American Prints

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Paper

David Byrne Bulwark of Logic Limited Edition Print
David Byrne Bulwark of Logic Limited Edition Print

David Byrne Bulwark of Logic Limited Edition Print

H 20 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
contemporary etiquette demanded, were carved with allegories of vanity, fire and music, etc. The most
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches

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Oak

Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage

Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage

H 52.76 in W 42.52 in D 20.28 in
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in GB
-stand of box and ebony, designed as a single ensemble to display rare imported Japanese porcelain vases
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair

H 36.03 in W 28.15 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, were carved with allegories of vanity, fire and music, etc. The most extravagant piece delivered for
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones

Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones

H 54.25 in W 37.25 in D 32 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings
Located in Stamford, CT
that contemporary etiquette demanded, were carved with allegories of vanity, fire and music, etc. The
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings

Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings

H 51 in W 37.5 in D 31 in
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
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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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

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Fabric, Walnut

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee

H 53.13 in W 64.5 in D 29.75 in
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that contemporary etiquette demanded, were carved with allegories of vanity, fire and music, etc. The
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne

H 50.63 in W 34.25 in D 30 in

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Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Ink Landscape on Silk
By Shunyu
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ink Landscape on Silk, Meiji period (1868 - 1912) painting of a man riding a mule on a pathway through the Kurotani mountains with a thatched roof shelter ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood

Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Ink Landscape on Silk
Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Ink Landscape on Silk

Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Ink Landscape on Silk

H 67.75 in W 74.5 in D 0.75 in
Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box
By Imperial Amphora
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in the mid-1860s, this wooden and silk screened shipping crate was made for the iconic Player's Navy Cut cigarettes. The crate appears to have been shipped from England, and mos...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

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Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box
Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box

Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box

H 18.75 in W 25 in D 19 in
Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Initials B I
Located in BILBAO, ES
Antique Sterling silver cigarette case Weight 160 grams PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewelers ofreference in Spain, with a rich track record being...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Romantic Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Initials B I
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Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Initials B I

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H 5.12 in W 0.4 in D 3.15 in
Original Antique Prints of 19th Century Japanese Silk Panels, France, 1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pair of prints of 19th Century Japanese silk panels Amazing illuminated gold lustre Lithographs Published by A.Morel, Paris, France. circa 1860 Unframed. ...
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Antique 1860s English Japonisme Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Prints of 19th Century Japanese Silk Panels, France, 1860
Original Antique Prints of 19th Century Japanese Silk Panels, France, 1860

Original Antique Prints of 19th Century Japanese Silk Panels, France, 1860

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H 16 in W 10.75 in D 0.13 in
Moorish Style Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Art Deco Cigarette Box
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Moorish style cigarette music box inlaid with mother of pearl and ebony. Handcrafted using very fine Moorish micro mosaic inlaid geometric marquetry artwork. This box was ...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Birch, Rosewood

Moorish Style Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Art Deco Cigarette Box
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H 4 in W 8.75 in D 7.5 in
Sunset Bowl, Jean François Reboul
By Jean François Reboul
Located in Paris, FR
Satin bowl by Jean François Reboul made of clay and enamel using Raku technique in 2019. “Certificate of Authenticity” provided by the gallery. Jean-François Reboul is a sculpt...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tea Caddies

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Enamel

Sunset Bowl, Jean François Reboul
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Sunset Bowl, Jean François Reboul

H 3.03 in Dm 3.93 in
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Blossoming Prunus Tree
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Serene Japanese Showa period two-panel folding byobu screen depicting a large spring blossoming prunus tree or plum tree. Beautifully painted with ink and natural color pigments on m...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Blossoming Prunus Tree
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Blossoming Prunus Tree

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Blossoming Prunus Tree

H 65 in W 61 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Fine Hand Carved Pair Flying Cranes With Matsu Trees Ranma Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine hand carved wooden screen "ranma" or transom featuring a spectacular composition of a pair (2) of finely carved flying cranes among matsu trees executed in kuri (chestn...
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Japanese Fine Hand Carved Pair Flying Cranes With Matsu Trees Ranma Screen
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Japanese Fine Hand Carved Pair Flying Cranes With Matsu Trees Ranma Screen

H 16 in W 67.25 in D 2 in
Vintage Bronze Lobster Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Vintage Bronze Lobster Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
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H 3.75 in W 1.88 in D 0.25 in
Antique Decorative Panel, Japanese, Framed, Silk Cotton Embroidery, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative panel. A Japanese, framed silk cotton embroidery, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing silk work, framed for presenting on your w...
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Cotton

Antique Decorative Panel, Japanese, Framed, Silk Cotton Embroidery, Victorian
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H 18.71 in W 10.44 in D 0.79 in
Antique Japanese Cigarette /Ashtray Set circa 1930's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1514 Very Rare Intricate antique Japanese cigarette case/ashtray/match holder
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Vintage 1930s Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Copper

Antique Japanese Cigarette /Ashtray Set circa 1930's
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H 3 in W 8 in D 6 in
1920s Chinese Export Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigar...
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Silver

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H 2.64 in Dm 3.94 in
"Male Athlete with Kettlebell", Rare Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by Seifert
By Franz Seifert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This highly rare bronze of a nude male athlete preparing to left a heavy kettlebell weight was sculpted by an Austrian artist, Franz Seifert, in 1922. Although Seifert is known for ...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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"Male Athlete with Kettlebell", Rare Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by Seifert

H 14.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming Japanese Showa period two-panel folding byobu screen featuring an embroidered silk picture of beautiful gift boxes. Stunning pattern of Hanaguruma (flower cart) laden with d...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

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Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes

H 30.25 in W 30.25 in D 0.5 in
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Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage figural oil lamp table lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and date to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. Th...
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Mid-Century Brass Toned Figural Aladdin's Oil Lamp Styled Table Lighter
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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Nihonga scene Meiji/Taisho period scroll Japan artist painting. Painting size: (Width x height) mm 525 x 1499.
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Located in Port Hope, ON
This fabulous Japanese export Mid-Century Modern chrome and black enamel banjo figural decanter
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Barware

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Japanese Export Mid-Century Modern Chrome Banjo Figural Decanter and Music Box
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19th Century Japanese Lacquered Biwa Shape Box, Kobako
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese lacquered gold and silver hira maki-e biwa shape box (kobako). Back and inside nashi-ji
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Located in Mount Penn, PA
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Fantastic Musical Accordian Portable Bar
Located in Mount Penn, PA
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Genesis 100 – Set of Four Pocket-Sized Limited Edition Books
By Eric Clapton, David Bowie
Located in Guildford, Surrey
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Genesis 100 – Set of Four Pocket-Sized Limited Edition Books
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Located in North Miami, FL
music box plays "Around the World in 80 Days". Pop open the globe's top to reveal the lighter inside
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Mikky Phone Miniature Portable Gramophone
Located in Hamburg, DE
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Located in Peabody, MA
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Located in London, GB
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Original Vintage Advertising Poster Sony Walkman Sports Cassette Player Flipper
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Raymond Peynet Original "the Lovers" St. Valentine Lithograph
By Raymond Peynet
Located in Miami, FL
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Raymond Peynet Original "the Lovers" St. Valentine Lithograph
Raymond Peynet Original "the Lovers" St. Valentine Lithograph

Raymond Peynet Original "the Lovers" St. Valentine Lithograph

H 23 in W 15 in D 0.07 in
Raymond Peynet Couple of Lovers Original Lithograph
By Raymond Peynet
Located in Miami, FL
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Raymond Peynet Couple of Lovers Original Lithograph

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Napoleon III Pair of French Fans Chinoiserie
Located in Prato, Tuscany
; this style developed particularly in the decorative arts, architecture, literature, theater, and music
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Napoleon III Pair of French Fans Chinoiserie
Napoleon III Pair of French Fans Chinoiserie

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H 16.15 in W 7.88 in L 16.15 in
Original Saul Leiter Silver Gelatin Fashion Photo 1510-13
By Saul Leiter
Located in Garnerville, NY
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Original Saul Leiter Silver Gelatin Fashion Photo 1510-13
Original Saul Leiter Silver Gelatin Fashion Photo 1510-13

Original Saul Leiter Silver Gelatin Fashion Photo 1510-13

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Saul Leiter Silver Gelatin Photo 2396-12
By Saul Leiter
Located in Garnerville, NY
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Saul Leiter Silver Gelatin Photo 2396-12
Saul Leiter Silver Gelatin Photo 2396-12

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H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
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Original Saul Leiter Silver Gelatin Fashion Photo 2418-8
Original Saul Leiter Silver Gelatin Fashion Photo 2418-8

Original Saul Leiter Silver Gelatin Fashion Photo 2418-8

H 13.5 in W 9.13 in D 0.1 in
Antique Hand Carved Dutch Circa 1860 Monks Settle Bench with Internal Storage
Located in GB
contemporary etiquette demanded, were carved with allegories of vanity, fire and music, etc. The most
Category

Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Hand Carved Dutch Circa 1860 Monks Settle Bench with Internal Storage
Antique Hand Carved Dutch Circa 1860 Monks Settle Bench with Internal Storage

Antique Hand Carved Dutch Circa 1860 Monks Settle Bench with Internal Storage

H 61.03 in W 61.42 in D 18.51 in
Japanese 9 Drawer Jewelry /Storage Music Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-651 Japanese wood storage box with velvet lined drawers, Music box on bottom.
Category

Vintage 1950s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese 9 Drawer Jewelry /Storage Music Box
Japanese 9 Drawer Jewelry /Storage Music Box

Japanese 9 Drawer Jewelry /Storage Music Box

H 9 in W 16 in D 6.6 in
Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid and Ebonized Musical Jewelry Box, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Japanese ebonized musical jewelry box features mother-of-pearl inlaid village and landscape
Category

20th Century Japanese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid and Ebonized Musical Jewelry Box, 20th Century
Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid and Ebonized Musical Jewelry Box, 20th Century

Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid and Ebonized Musical Jewelry Box, 20th Century

H 7.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Japan Wooden Jewelry Box Chest with 8 Velvet Lined Drawers MIM Labor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japan Wooden Jewelry Box Chest with 8 Velvet Lined Drawers by MIM Labor Inc. Chest has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japan Wooden Jewelry Box Chest with 8 Velvet Lined Drawers MIM Labor
Vintage Japan Wooden Jewelry Box Chest with 8 Velvet Lined Drawers MIM Labor

Vintage Japan Wooden Jewelry Box Chest with 8 Velvet Lined Drawers MIM Labor

H 10.5 in W 19 in D 7.5 in
Rare Midcentury Elephant Music Box from Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully gilded metal with patina music box in the shape of an elephant. This unique music box
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Midcentury Elephant Music Box from Japan
Rare Midcentury Elephant Music Box from Japan

Rare Midcentury Elephant Music Box from Japan

H 4.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Vintage Mid Century Fire Extinguisher Cocktail Shaker from Japan
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
as a music box which plays “How Dry I Am” adds cool and chic to your bar. This whimsical piece is
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Fire Extinguisher Cocktail Shaker from Japan
Vintage Mid Century Fire Extinguisher Cocktail Shaker from Japan

Vintage Mid Century Fire Extinguisher Cocktail Shaker from Japan

H 12 in W 4 in D 4 in
1960s Mid-Century Japan Architectural Pottery Leaf Sgraffito Geometric Planter
By Otagiri Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
for Gigson Greetings and San Francisco Music Box, as well as many others. There is very little
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Mid-Century Japan Architectural Pottery Leaf Sgraffito Geometric Planter
1960s Mid-Century Japan Architectural Pottery Leaf Sgraffito Geometric Planter

1960s Mid-Century Japan Architectural Pottery Leaf Sgraffito Geometric Planter

H 9.5 in Dm 13 in
Space Age Brass Rocket Ship Novelty Decanter or Liquor Bottle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, what rocket ship is complete without an integral wind up music box! At its base is a key-wind music
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Space Age Brass Rocket Ship Novelty Decanter or Liquor Bottle
Space Age Brass Rocket Ship Novelty Decanter or Liquor Bottle

Space Age Brass Rocket Ship Novelty Decanter or Liquor Bottle

H 13.25 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Napoleon III Style Rectangular French Chinoserie Tray
Located in Prato, Tuscany
developed particularly in the decorative arts, architecture, literature, theater, and music, France was the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie More Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Napoleon III Style Rectangular French Chinoserie Tray
Napoleon III Style Rectangular French Chinoserie Tray

Napoleon III Style Rectangular French Chinoserie Tray

H 1.19 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
Setsuro Takahashi, Japanese Lacquer
By Setsuro Takahashi
Located in Encino, CA
Setsuro Takahashi (1914-2007) Japan Extremely rare work by this Artist. This Artist's work
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Vintage 1970s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Setsuro Takahashi, Japanese Lacquer
Setsuro Takahashi, Japanese Lacquer

Setsuro Takahashi, Japanese Lacquer

H 31 in W 28 in D 2.75 in
Stunning Group of Twenty-Four Light-Box Framed Japanese Lantern Slides
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
, showing the daily lives of Japanese people, both exterior and interior and ranging in theme from transport
Category

Antique 1890s English High Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Wood, Opaline Glass

Stunning Group of Twenty-Four Light-Box Framed Japanese Lantern Slides
Stunning Group of Twenty-Four Light-Box Framed Japanese Lantern Slides

Stunning Group of Twenty-Four Light-Box Framed Japanese Lantern Slides

H 22.5 in W 15 in D 4.25 in
Whimsical Japanese Cigarette Dispenser/Music Box/Lighter
Located in Easton, PA
removable as a cigarette lighter. Made in Japan. WEEKLY DELIVERIES TO MANHATTAN FOR APPROVAL
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Whimsical Japanese Cigarette Dispenser/Music Box/Lighter
Whimsical Japanese Cigarette Dispenser/Music Box/Lighter

Whimsical Japanese Cigarette Dispenser/Music Box/Lighter

H 14.5 in
Handmade Contemporary Set of Two Framed Abstract Paintings in Acrylic on Paper
By Porter Music Box Company
Located in Merriam, KS
on handmade Japanese rice paper and custom framed in black with a white mat, also great as a single
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2010s American Decorative Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Handmade Contemporary Set of Two Framed Abstract Paintings in Acrylic on Paper
Handmade Contemporary Set of Two Framed Abstract Paintings in Acrylic on Paper

Handmade Contemporary Set of Two Framed Abstract Paintings in Acrylic on Paper

H 22.75 in W 22.82 in D 2.13 in
"Time Goes By #1" Yukari Umekawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Atlanta, GA 7th Photowalk + One, A’Box Gallery, Kyoto, Japan Young Guns, Defoor Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Photography

"Time Goes By #1" Yukari Umekawa
"Time Goes By #1" Yukari Umekawa

"Time Goes By #1" Yukari Umekawa

H 41.4 in W 61.5 in
"You Are Beautiful" by Yukari Umekawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Atlanta, GA 7th Photowalk + One, A’Box Gallery, Kyoto, Japan Young Guns, Defoor Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Photography

"You Are Beautiful" by Yukari Umekawa
"You Are Beautiful" by Yukari Umekawa

"You Are Beautiful" by Yukari Umekawa

H 29 in W 43 in
"Your Voice #1" by Yukari Umekawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Atlanta, GA 7th Photowalk + One, A’Box Gallery, Kyoto, Japan Young Guns, Defoor Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Photography

"Your Voice #1" by Yukari Umekawa
"Your Voice #1" by Yukari Umekawa

"Your Voice #1" by Yukari Umekawa

H 46 in W 31 in
19th Century Kobako Japanese Lacquer Biwa Shape Box
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese lacquered gold and silver hira maki-e biwa shape box (kobako). Back and inside nashi-ji
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Kobako Japanese Lacquer Biwa Shape Box
19th Century Kobako Japanese Lacquer Biwa Shape Box

19th Century Kobako Japanese Lacquer Biwa Shape Box

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H 0.28 in W 3.15 in D 7.68 in
Purple Memphis Table Mirror by MarCo Zannini, 1990s
By Marco Zannini
Located in Chicago, IL
Colorful purple mirror in recycled plastic designed by MarCo Zannini for the Japanese company
Category

1990s Japanese Post-Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Plastic

Purple Memphis Table Mirror by MarCo Zannini, 1990s
Purple Memphis Table Mirror by MarCo Zannini, 1990s

Purple Memphis Table Mirror by MarCo Zannini, 1990s

H 8 in W 9.5 in D 2.38 in
Pink Memphis Table Mirror by Marco Zannini, 1990s
By Marco Zannini
Located in Chicago, IL
Colorful pink mirror in recycled plastic designed by Marco Zannini for the Japanese company
Category

1990s Japanese Post-Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Plastic

Pink Memphis Table Mirror by Marco Zannini, 1990s
Pink Memphis Table Mirror by Marco Zannini, 1990s

Pink Memphis Table Mirror by Marco Zannini, 1990s

H 8 in W 9.5 in D 2.38 in
Memphis Green Yellow Table Mirror by Marco Zannini, 1990s
By Marco Zannini
Located in Chicago, IL
Colorful green and yellow mirror in recycled plastic designed by Marco Zannini for the Japanese
Category

1990s Japanese Post-Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Plastic

Memphis Green Yellow Table Mirror by Marco Zannini, 1990s
Memphis Green Yellow Table Mirror by Marco Zannini, 1990s

Memphis Green Yellow Table Mirror by Marco Zannini, 1990s

H 8 in W 9.5 in D 2.38 in
Three Memphis Table Mirrors by Marco Zanini in vibrant colors, Post Modern 1990
By Marco Zannini
Located in Chicago, IL
the Japanese company, Marutomi. Exceptional radiance of color. Made in 1997 only, out of production
Category

1990s Japanese Post-Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Plastic, Mirror

Three Memphis Table Mirrors by Marco Zanini in vibrant colors, Post Modern 1990
Three Memphis Table Mirrors by Marco Zanini in vibrant colors, Post Modern 1990

Three Memphis Table Mirrors by Marco Zanini in vibrant colors, Post Modern 1990

H 8 in W 9.5 in D 2.38 in
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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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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.
  • What is the box that plays music?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • How does a Regina music box work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Regina 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.
  • When was the first music box made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 Answer
    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.
  • How do I clean a Japanese lacquer box?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Which object in a Japanese writing box was considered the most precious and permanent?
    1 Answer
    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.

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