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What is a lacquerware box?
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A lacquerware box is a box that has been coated in lacquer to give it a distinctive decorative look. The material underneath the lacquer can vary and can be decorated with carving or painting as well. Shop a collection of lacquerware boxes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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, 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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$182 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Gold
$39,850
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
Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Coral Design
Located in New York, NY
Late Meiji to early Taishō period Japanese lacquer box (circa 1890–1920), decorated in the takaramono (宝物, “treasures”) motif, symbolizing prosperity, longevity, and good fortune.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Metal
