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

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 colors with flowers, all on a yellow ground, the interior in red.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

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

$362

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 colors with flowers, all on a yellow ground, the interior in red.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

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

$2,813

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 example with a complicated and intricate interior.

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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

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 date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.

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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

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

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The box opens to reveal the writing surface which is also painted with scrolled gilt accents.

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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

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 in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.

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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

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 late Meiji to early Taisho period (1890s-1930s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

$8,800

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

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 of a zither, koto, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.

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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

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Located in Chicago, IL

With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this fine tabletop writing set is a masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware.

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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

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 writing box and paper storage box set with crane design

$11,425

Japanese lacquer writing box and paper storage box set with crane design

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An impressive matching set comprising a ryôshibako (document box) and a suzuribako (writing box), both decorated with cranes, young pine trees, and celestial motifs of sun (hi) and m...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver

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

$5,101

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 shishi (temple lions) and the lucky god Hotei 布袋 on a rôiro’urushi (black lacquer) gro...

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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

$7,536

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 Hara Yôyûsai (1769-1845). Covered with amber coloured lacquer and decorated in gol...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Bronze

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

$24,650

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This museum quality, tiered writing box (kasane suzuribako) represents a breathtaking convergence of traditional calligraphy (shodo) and the highly formalized Ja...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

$10,000

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This incredibly rare, multi-layered writing box (kasane suzuribako) perfectly encapsulates the deep sense of ceremony and refined aestheticism of the traditiona...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set

$10,400

Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This exceptionally beautiful and complete antique document box (bunko) and writing box (suzuribako) set perfectly captures the poetic and expansive beauty of cla...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

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

$11,840

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

Located in Taichung, TW

The details of the helmet, lamellar armor, and reins are rendered with exceptional precision characteristic of high-quality Edo lacquer work. Inside, the box is finished in glowing ...

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

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

$11,594

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 in hira maki-e lacquer, probably a palatial structure, situated beside a waterfall...

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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

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 technique with an elegant depiction of cranes.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Silver

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Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

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H 5 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a beautiful large box with an inlaid geometric pattern on the top. It was originally used 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

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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 20th century.

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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

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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

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

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Late 18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Hydrangea Writing Box

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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 detachable frame fitted with suzuri (ink stone) and suiteki (water dropper); the e...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

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H 1.66 in W 8.39 in D 9.65 in

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

This is the kakizome ceremony, which marks the first time that a writing box is opened in the new year. Kakizome (literally "first writing") is a Japanese term for the first calligra...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Gold, Silver

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

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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 chiri-i (ledges between the top and the sides), comprising a box, lid, detachable ...

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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 box.

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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

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box 19th-century This rare 19th-century turtle-shaped suzuribako (writing box) is made with exquisite Japanese lacquer artistry and imaginative design.

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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 box) suzuribako with image of bamboo in makie (raised gold). Inner cover has two s...

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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, and mother-of-pearl inlay.

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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 design of vines, a rare signed example, early 20th century.

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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

Leaping frogs in gold, silver and shell. Nashiji ground interior and bottom, artist signature on 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

Lewis, View of the Pinnacle: Japanese Lacquer Writing Boxes: The Lewis Collection of Suzuribako, Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2011, cat. no.28.

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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.

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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 faboulas landscape scene with a bird on a flowering branche, all on a black lacquer g...

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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 faboulas landscape scene on a brown lacquer ground, the interior in black.

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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 compartmentalized interior.

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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 lacquered interior comprising an ink stone, brushes, a knife and brush rest, early 20t...

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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).

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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 image of a Shinto shrine, Edo Period, mid-19th century, circa 1840, Japan.

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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 tail feathers are inlaid in raden (mother-of-pearl). The interior is in nashi-ji.

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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 lined writing surface;

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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 and a set of stacking elm boxes.

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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

The rectangular top with rounded corners depicting trailing hyacinth vines in takamaki-e lacquer, pewter and mother-of-pearl inlay on a nashiji ground, the interior depicting a brush...

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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.

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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

The very brillant roiro black laquer ground is decorated in hira maki-e with polychrome togidashi, details in gold leaf. Rim in fundame a matt gold lacquer ground, the surface inside...

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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

Exceptional suzuribako in hira maki-e, taka maki-e and hedatsu gold, silver and red lacquer of a bubbling waterfall amidst a pine forest. The interior of the lid features five crane...

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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

Very small suzuribako in black lacquer with hira maki-e gold lacquer decor of a flowering branch of prunus overflown by a bird. The sides decorated with flowering branches. The nash...

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1870s Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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 mother-of-pearl and pewter on a kinji gold lacquer ground; the antlers in takamakie ra...

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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Pewter

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 (uguisu) perched on a prunus tree above a bamboo grove in gold and silver maki-e lacquer.

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1870s Japanese Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Silver

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

The rounded rectangular box designed with a river going through a rocky landscape among pines and pavilion. The interior of a well-appointed pavilion with rocks, a stream, blossoming...

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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 masterpiece in high-quality lacquer. The outside surfaces are decorated with stylized, partl...

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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 is a shinden-zukuri structure from the Heian period with a finely tendered, enclos...

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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. In the context of a suzuribako writing box, the connection to writing may seem obvi...

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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, circa 1850. Detailed mother-of-Pearl inlay of roosters and flowering trees. Interior l...

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1860s Japanese Early Victorian Antique Japanese Writing Box

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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Located in Leicester, GB

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Located in London, Park Royal

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Wood

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This is a hand painted half moon shaped glass paste shade lamp mounted in a wrought iron stem branches of roses and leaves. The half moon shade depicts an orange and royal blue color...

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This late 19th century covered jar takes its rounded shape from serving tureens used to serve soups and stews. Contrasted by a crisp white field, the lid and sides are decorated with...

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By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass L'elegance perfume bottle. This pattern features two dancing female figures amongst flowers. Sepia stained relief details. Moulded, 'R. LALIQUE' ...

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1910s Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Glass

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

$2,880

H 1.5 in W 20.5 in D 11 in

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...

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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Japanese Writing Box

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Lacquer

Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880

$16,627

H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in

Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880

Located in London, Park Royal

Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned for a member of European royalty. It was also featured in a film during the mid-20th...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Fontainebleau SchoolLarge 16th Century Old Master Oil Painting The Judgement of Paris Mythological, 1580

$10,770Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 40 in

Large 16th Century Old Master Oil Painting The Judgement of Paris Mythological

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Judgement of Paris Fontainebleau School, circa 1580 *see notes below oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 30 x 40 inches canvas: 27 x 37 inches Provenance: private collection, ...

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16th Century Mannerist Antique Japanese Writing Box

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Oil

Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas from the Piedmont Region

$79,800

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

Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp

$69,500

H 21.75 in Dm 16 in

Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

An alluring and visually rewarding example of Tiffany Studios New York's great "Greek Key" table lamp. Mottled glass in hues of warm amber and bright sunshine yellow soften the wonde...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Writing Box

Materials

Bronze

Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration

$995

H 5.75 in W 8.75 in D 5.25 in

Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique trinket or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The box is compos...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Japanese Writing Box

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Paper

Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros

$875

H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in

Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros

Located in Wembley, GB

Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...

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1930s Zimbabwean Art Deco Antique Japanese Writing Box

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Malachite

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

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Writing Box

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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.