Which object in a Japanese writing box was considered the most precious and permanent?

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.

Antique Japanese Writing Box

18th Century Japanned Box

Black Lacquer Pearl Inlay Box

Japanese Lacquered Art

Japanese Suzuribako

Water Dropper

Black Lacquer With Gold Art

Japanese Gold Lacquer Box

Japanese Pearl Of Mother Box

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

$498

H 1.58 in W 11.7 in D 3.67 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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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

$565

H 1.58 in W 11.7 in D 3.67 in

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

A George III Red Japaned Ink Stand Writing Box

$1,750

H 5.75 in W 14 in D 10 in

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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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Brass

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

$2,894

H 7.88 in W 12.6 in D 19.3 in

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality

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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

$995

H 3.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in

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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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

$995

H 3 in W 10 in D 8 in

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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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Paper

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

$1,495

H 3.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in

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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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Paper

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

$5,800

H 1.5 in W 8.5 in D 10 in

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 Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A superb Japanese export lacquer writing box

$50,244

H 3.94 in W 21.07 in D 15.56 in

A superb Japanese export lacquer writing box

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Kyoto, circa 1680 The writing box has bevelled edges and a kabusebuta (overhanging lid), and is

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17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

$8,800

H 2 in W 10.25 in D 9 in

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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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

$18,000

H 1.5 in W 8 in D 3 in

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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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

$8,800 / set

H 5.25 in W 25 in D 14.25 in

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Located in Chicago, IL

masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware. The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and poem box (tanzaku

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

$10,500

H 3.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

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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18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design

$5,263

H 1.78 in W 10.01 in D 9.26 in

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A captivating lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) of rounded rectangular form depicting a pair of

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Japanese 'double gourd' lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) by Hara Yôyûsai 原羊遊斎

$7,776

H 9.45 in W 8.67 in D 1.78 in

Japanese 'double gourd' lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) by Hara Yôyûsai 原羊遊斎

By Hara Yôyûsai

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An uniquely double-gourd-shaped lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) with a design of gourd leaves, by

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Bronze

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

$11,840

H 7.49 in W 10.16 in D 4.18 in

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

-quality Edo lacquer work. Inside, the box is finished in glowing nashiji and retains its full set of

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

An exceptional Namban 'escritório' writing-box, with a single drawer

$40,195

H 9.85 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in

An exceptional Namban 'escritório' writing-box, with a single drawer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

cm The form is the same as the writing boxes made and used by the Portuguese in Portugal, Madeira

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17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Gold

Suzuribako or writing box made of nashiji lacquer and adorned with a landscape

$11,963

H 1.78 in W 7.88 in D 8.86 in

Suzuribako or writing box made of nashiji lacquer and adorned with a landscape

Located in PARIS, FR

Suzuribako, or writing box, of rectangular shape, decorated with an imposing architecture realized

Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Suzuribako with Crane Design, Late Edo to Early Meiji

$1,060

H 4.34 in W 8.67 in D 11.03 in

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Suzuribako with Crane Design, Late Edo to Early Meiji

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A beautiful Japanese suzuribako (writing box) crafted in fine lacquer and decorated in maki-e

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Silver

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Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Unavailable

H 5 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Located in Chicago, IL

as a writing or calligraphy box.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 8.5 in D 9.75 in

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Located in New York, NY

Japanese lacquerware writing box with a phoenix motif Meiji period, late 19th century or early

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Kitagawa Utamaro 1Utamaro, Courtesan, Beauty, Kimono Desing, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, 1789

Unavailable

H 14.14 in W 9.57 in D 0.04 in

Utamaro, Courtesan, Beauty, Kimono Desing, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

By Kitagawa Utamaro 1

Located in London, GB

textures. Just in front of her is a suzuri-bako, a Japanese writing box that often works of art in

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Late 18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Hydrangea Writing Box

Unavailable

H 2 in W 9 in D 10 in

Hydrangea Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

A suzuribako (writing box) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid, rounded edges and corners and interior

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Unavailable

H 1.66 in W 8.39 in D 9.65 in

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

Suzuribako writing box with décor of Mount Fuji on a gold lacquer ground, the inside with gold

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Gold, Silver

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6.25 in

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Located in New York, NY

A nando suzuribako (writing box with en-suite storage) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid and beveled

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

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H 5.75 in W 15 in D 9.5 in

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document

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Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

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H 4 in W 6.75 in D 8 in

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

(writing box) is made with exquisite Japanese lacquer artistry and imaginative design. Every element

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Crystal

Edo Period Zitan Wood Suzuribako 'Writing Box' with Bamboo Design

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H 8.88 in W 5.75 in D 2.25 in

Edo Period Zitan Wood Suzuribako 'Writing Box' with Bamboo Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Edo Period Zitan Wood Suzuribako (Writing Box) with bamboo design, Zitan wood (as stated on storage

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box

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H 2 in W 10 in D 9 in

Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box (suzuri-bako) of camillias design with gold, pewter

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box

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H 2.17 in W 8.67 in D 9.65 in

Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Prahran, Victoria

High quality Japanese 'Kamakura-Bori' carved lacquer writing box with a shallow relief carved

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design

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H 5.5 in W 8 in D 3.13 in

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design

Located in Hudson, NY

bottom of box reads: Kiyohide, title on the original storage box reads: Around May.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

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H 1.5 in W 6.75 in L 1.5 in

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

Little and Edmund J. Lewis, View of the Pinnacle: Japanese Lacquer Writing Boxes: The Lewis Collection of

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Exceptional Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period with Provenance Note

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H 1.5 in W 9 in D 10 in

Exceptional Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period with Provenance Note

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptional Japanese suzuribako (writing box) in maki-e decoration circa 18th century Edo period

Category

18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Stone, Silver

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

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H 1.7 in W 9.85 in D 4.53 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 gold with a

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan

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H 2.17 in W 10.79 in D 3.35 in

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

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

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H 7.88 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

Located in Milford, NH

An excellent quality Japanese Meiji period carved wooden writing box or lap desk with

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Merchants Writing Box

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H 9.75 in W 12.5 in D 8.5 in

Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Merchants Writing Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With a hinged lid with carry handle and two side drawers, one with a brass escutcheon (lacking the key). All hardware black painted iron. Condition: age cracks to all sides.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Campaign Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Writing Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910

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H 3.55 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Writing Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Antique Japanese black lacquered 'suzuribako' writing box of unusual domed design with a fitted

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Writing Box with Decorative Hardware 'Meiji Era'

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H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Writing Box with Decorative Hardware 'Meiji Era'

Located in London, GB

Antique Japanese wooden writing box with decorative hardware (Meiji Era). This calligraphy box has

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan

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H 1.75 in W 6.25 in D 9 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

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Writing Box

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H 1.75 in W 8.25 in D 10 in

Japanese Writing Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Japanese writing box. Signed woven bamboo writing box with exquisite metalwork on top

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Lacquered Writing Box

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H 1.75 in W 6.5 in D 9 in

Japanese Lacquered Writing Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A nice antique Japanese writing box done in the style of Chinese carved cinnabar.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with a Peacock, Meji Period

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H 7.88 in W 1.19 in D 5.52 in

Japanese Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with a Peacock, Meji Period

Located in Milano, IT

Antique writing box decorated with a majestic peacock leading on a pine tree branch. The peacock’s

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Japanese lacquer writing box

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H 7 in W 18 in D 12 in

Japanese lacquer writing box

Located in Vancouver, BC

An early 20thC Japanese writing box, when open revealing various drawers, letter slots and a velvet

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Velvet

A Japanese Elm Storage Box

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H 15.75 in W 14.57 in D 10.24 in

A Japanese Elm Storage Box

Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB

An early 20thC Japanese writing box, with various storage compartments, tin water / ink containers

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1890s Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Elm

Japanese Rimpa Style Suzuribako (Writing) Box

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H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 9.5 in

Japanese Rimpa Style Suzuribako (Writing) Box

By Ogata Korin

Located in New York, NY

with fundame edges. A matching larger document box also available. The interior of a matching

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Woman's Writing Box

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H 5.25 in W 15 in D 13.125 in

Woman's Writing Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Japanese woman's writing box. Meiji period c 1880s. Raised maki gilt lacquer with silver

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

19thc. Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Writing Box

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H 1.78 in W 8.27 in D 9.45 in

19thc. Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Paris, FR

, with subtle details, shows the eight view of the lake Biwa. This japanese landscape depict hills with

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Edo Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako 'Writing Box'

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H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 9.85 in

Edo Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako 'Writing Box'

Located in Paris, FR

its decor, lies in its rounded edges. Carrying case. Japan-Edo (1603-1868). Measures: Height 5 cm

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Japanese Black and Gold Lacquered Suzuribako 'Writing Box'

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H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 3.94 in

Meiji Japanese Black and Gold Lacquered Suzuribako 'Writing Box'

Located in Paris, FR

this suzuribako gives it a precious character. Japan - Meiji (1868-1912). Measures: Height 3 cm

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1870s Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Meiji Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako with Bush Warbler, Writing Box

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H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 9.85 in

19th Meiji Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako with Bush Warbler, Writing Box

Located in Paris, FR

Suzuribako (writing box), the lid decorated at the outside with a decoration of a bush warbler

Category

1870s Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Silver

Deer Writing Box

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H 2.37 in W 9.65 in D 10.63 in

Deer Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

Suzuribako writing box with a Rimpa-school décor of deer crossing a stream. The deer are carved

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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Pewter

Japan, Gold Lacquer Writing Box "Suzuribako, " Edo Period "19th Century"

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H 1.78 in W 8.67 in D 9.45 in

Japan, Gold Lacquer Writing Box "Suzuribako, " Edo Period "19th Century"

Located in Paris, FR

brush. Original protecting wood box with scriptures. Size: 22 x 24 x 4.5cm. Japan, late Edo Period

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Cherry Blossom Writing Box

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H 4.93 in W 7.37 in D 11.03 in

Cherry Blossom Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

This stacked suzuribako writing box with a spring decor of cherry blossoms and birds is a

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Gold

Paddle-Shaped Writing Box

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H 1.07 in W 3.98 in D 9.77 in

Paddle-Shaped Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

Rare paddle-shaped writing box decorated on the outside with an imperial scene. The palace building

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Silver, Gold

18th Century Black and Gold Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako or Writing Box

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H 1.97 in W 9.65 in D 8.86 in

18th Century Black and Gold Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako or Writing Box

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful suzuribako in black lacquer with gold decoration. The cover depicts a scene from the 'Tale of Genji' book and shows three young women in a house situated in a flowery garde...

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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Phoenix and Plum Writing Box

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H 1.5 in W 7 in D 9.25 in

Phoenix and Plum Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

This ﬁne suzuribako writing box is decorated with numerous poetic allusions to the act of writing

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Inlaid Writing Box

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H 4.75 in W 15 in D 9.25 in

19th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Inlaid Writing Box

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Very nice wooden box in black lacquered finish with original key which still operates the lock

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1860s Japanese Early Victorian Antique Japanese Writing Box

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H 62.75 in W 74.5 in D 2 in

Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas from the Piedmont Region

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and large scale Italian 18th century oil on canvas from the Piedmont region. The beautiful painting is set in its original polychrome frame which displays a lovely carv...

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18th Century Italian Antique Japanese Writing Box

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Canvas, Wood

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets

$1,121,537

H 83.86 in W 45.28 in D 83.86 in

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760 Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...

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18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Japanese Writing Box

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Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs

$242,367 / set

H 40.56 in W 21.26 in D 21.07 in

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat p...

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1760s English George III Antique Japanese Writing Box

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Hardwood

Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Vitrine France, circa 1900

$60,000 / set

H 75.6 in W 38.19 in D 13 in

Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Vitrine France, circa 1900

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Vitrine France, circa 1900 Art Nouveau is an international style of art, architecture, and applied art, especially the decorative arts. The style is known b...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Glass

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Antique Japanese Writing Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique Japanese writing box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique Japanese writing box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lacquer, wood and metal. There are many kinds of the antique 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. An antique Japanese writing box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Writing Box?

The average selling price for an antique Japanese writing box at 1stDibs is $3,900, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $13,342 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Japanese Writing Box

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.