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How do I clean a Japanese lacquer box?

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How do I clean a Japanese lacquer box?
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
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Antique Japanese Lacquered Box
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Japanese Lacquered Box. Offered is a beautifully detailed Japanese lacquered box that dates to the 1920's.
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mandarin Ducks
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese lacquer box with mandarin ducks motif on cover.
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Box, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Japanese lacquer box 1900 decorated with sparrows, gold lacquer on a black background of very good quality, good general condition.
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Box Signed, Late 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty Japanese lacquered box decorated with birds and foliage.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Intricately detailed lacquer boxes such as this reveal the mastery of their maker and the storied tradition of Japanese craftsmanship.
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Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box of Fish Shape
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century Japanese lacquer box of fish shape.  
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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