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Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Japanese writing box dates to circa 1950 and is detailed with a raised lacquer scene of
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.25 in
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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cleric's writing slope. A Japanese, red lacquer travelling correspondence box
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

A George III Red Japaned Ink Stand Writing Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand painted red japaned ink stand with two French molded glass inkwells. The top with lifting
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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese writing box with ink stone (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration circa
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, 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

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 18.25 in
Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass Medulu
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
such as a boutique-hotel or a private residence. A brass box contains two jewel boxes. The white
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
into their own form by the material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set
Located in Hudson, NY
Wheels Submerged in flowing water motif, believed to be a subject popular in samurai families. Example of the same subject matter in Tokyo National Museum.
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Antique 18th Century Japanese 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

Materials

Limestone

Intersekt Desk
Intersekt Desk
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
H 10.75 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Calligraphy Box
Japanese Calligraphy Box
H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.75 in
Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Japanese lacquer box for writing implements or stationery, suzuribako, with an
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Coral

Japanese Carved Kamakura Lacquer Box with Botanical Design by Tamerou Ono
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A vintage Japanese Tsuzuri bako, writing box. with an unusual, deeply carved relief of Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Silk Scroll by Haruki Nanmei Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese hanging silk scroll by late Edo period painter Haruki Nanmei (1795-1878). The gouache
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare original and impressively intact Japanese Zenibako (banker's money box) from late 19th
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Brass, Oak wood
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
such as a boutique-hotel or a private residence. A brass box contains two jewel boxes. The white
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2010s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Ogata Kenzan Signed Japanese Asian Edo Period Pottery Tea Bowl Chawan
Located in Studio City, CA
listing it as attributed to. The tea bowl comes with the original wood box which has Japanese writing on
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques. This is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese tansu from the 17th century. This is a type of
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japan Antique Tea Master Ceremony Guide Double Scroll Matsudara Fumai 1751-1818
Located in South Burlington, VT
into traditional Japanese horizontal scroll forms. A rare find. The hand writing is block style kanji
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Silk Suijaku Scroll Nyorai-Kojin with Mixed Buddhism and Shinto Deities
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese silk Suijaku hanging scroll beautifully presented in a custom wood shadow box frame from
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

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

Japanese antique pottery Jar/10th-14th century/gray wabi-sabi jar/"Sueki"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese pottery. It is thought to date from approximately the 10th century to
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars

Materials

Pottery

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes
Located in Miami, FL
Japan. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood, Ebony

Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils
Located in Miami, FL
century in Japan. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Coral

Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Inro from the Edo period (1615-1868) created by Kajikawa. Beautiful Inro, created in
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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Agate, Gold

Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
Japan. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Japanese Nihonga Painting 18/19th c Edo Scroll Tanomura Chikuden Self Portrait
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
painting techniques from Buncho Tani, and after returning to Japan, he served as the president of a domain
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Antique 18th Century Edo Paintings

Materials

Silk

Contemporary beauty desk, makeup table, jewel case, mirror. Lacquered oak, brass
Located in Meolo, Venezia
between many lacquered colors. A brass box holds the jewelry drawers. The wooden leg elements, connected
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2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
first shipment box also contained a ‘cabinet’ or ‘writing office’, and in it had been packed a table-top
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

"Brad, Gordon, Tony & Chuck" Leather Baskets by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of course
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Original Vintage Poster Van Nelle's Tea Van Nelle Quality Coffee Tobacco Holland
Located in London, GB
Japanese Geta shoes, carrying a large box of Van Nelle afternoon tea on her shoulder against a yellow
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Posters

Materials

Paper

"Jimmy Sue" Leather & Steel Pouf Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of course
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Simone" Leather Desk Blotter Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

"Carol" Leather Bag Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

"Italo" Leather In and Out Tray Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

"Giulia" Leather Basket with Handles Designed by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

"Piero" Leather Basket With Handles Designed by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

"Antonio" Leather Pencil Holder Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

"Aldo" Riveted Square Leather Tray Designed by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

"Marcel" Leather Basket Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

"Robin" Leather Basket Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of course
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

"Philippe" Leather Tray Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
common use transformed into their own form by the material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Leather

"Lorenzo" Riveted Leather Pencil Holder by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

"Carlo" Riveted Leather Wastepaper Bin by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

"Attilio" Riveted Leather Tray Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

"Giovanni" Leather Basket Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

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Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese writing box available at 1stDibs. Each Japanese writing box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and metal. There are many kinds of the Japanese writing box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese writing box, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Japanese Writing Box?

Prices for a Japanese writing box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $13,890, while the average can fetch as much as $1,225.
Questions About Japanese Writing Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
  • 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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    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.