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Burmese Wooden Box

Gilt Lacquer Wood Manuscript Storage Box Burma 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gilt Lacquer Wood Manuscript storage box Burma 19th century. This wooden box is entirely covered
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Other Decorative Boxes

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Teak

Burmese Lacquered and Engraved Wooden Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Splendid and vintage Burmese Box, red lacquered and engraved, unusual size. O/5307 -
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Vintage 1930s Burmese Other Lacquer

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Wood

Burmese  Lacquered and Engraved Wooden Box
Burmese  Lacquered and Engraved Wooden Box
H 14.18 in W 22.84 in D 11.42 in
Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box Burma (Myanmar), 18th–19th Century Material
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Chest, Blanket Box, Wooden Trunk, circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a mid-20th century Burmese chest. A hard wood teak trunk contemporary to the Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

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Teak

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Antique Burmese Set of Sixteen Double-Sided Kammavaca or Buddhist Manuscripts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Burmese set of sixteen double-sided Kammavaca or Buddhist manuscripts, written in Bali in red and black lacquer on a gold leaf ground. This set is accompanied by the ori...
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Antique 1890s Scholar's Objects

Materials

Paper

Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game. This box is well-detailed in chased brass appliques and makie. The box is in overall ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Buddhist Teaching Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese Buddhist teaching painting, set of four paintings with 24 Buddhist stories with Japanese written characters in each story on one screen. Provenance: Purchased from Christie'...
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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Buddhist Teaching Painting
Japanese Buddhist Teaching Painting
H 26.5 in W 64 in D 0.75 in
Pair of Small Burmese Lacquer Offering Vessels, "Hsun Ok", c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This pair of Lacquered Offering Vessels are know in Myanmar as "Hsun Ok". These vessels were once used to carry food and offerings to and from the monastery. They resemble Stupas whi...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th or early 20th century lacquer and bamboo offering vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma A large offering vessel composed of four pieces, a base, a large food bowl with lid and the...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Lacquer

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Bamboo, Lacquer

18th/19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Circular Box with Multiple Cartouches
Located in New York, NY
An 18th/19th Century Chinese cinnabar circular box with multiple cartouches of Families. This is a marvelous piece with very fine details on the main top panel of the box. The top pa...
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Antique 1790s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The chest is constructed of teak covered in lacquer and gold leaf with a hinged lid and detailed decoration on four sides. The high relief thayo lacquer depicts narrative scenes, bor...
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Burmese offering vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: lacquerware 56,4 cm high 31,3 cm diameter Weight: 1.75 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Originating from Burma 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Burmese offering vessel from Burma
Antique Burmese offering vessel from Burma
H 22.21 in W 12.33 in D 12.33 in
Carved Burmese Side Table Elephant Legs Burma, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine Burmese elephant table heavily carved with a hexagonal top supported by four elephants with simulated wooden ivory tusks Circa 1880 Highly collectable interiors piece Some ...
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Antique 1880s Side Tables

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Wood

Burmese Red Carved Wood Temple Offering Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Burmese red lacquered temple offering box called "Hsunok". Burmese offering basket made of carved bamboo wood painted and lacquered in hues of red and oranges. The lid adopts a Burme...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Folk Art Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters Chinese, late 19th century Height 9.5cm, width 32cm, depth 23cm This beautiful Chinese red lacquer box, the surfaces carved with trad...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok
Located in Atlanta, GA
Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typic...
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Vintage 1920s Burmese Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Burmese Rakhine State Lacquer Bamboo Pillow Box
Located in Brea, CA
18th century Burmese black bamboo pillow box in relief with red Rakhine lacquer. Created with bamboo weaving. Decorated all-over with geometrical shapes and designs. See image for mo...
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Antique Early 18th Century Burmese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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Burmese Wooden Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Burmese wooden box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Burmese wooden box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and gold. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Burmese wooden box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Burmese wooden box bearing folk art or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. Mellerio and Asian Style each produced at least one beautiful Burmese wooden box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Burmese Wooden Box?

The average selling price for a Burmese wooden box at 1stDibs is $4,900, while they’re typically $830 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Burmese Wooden Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are many things you can do with old wooden boxes. Depending on their size, you can use them as toy boxes, desks, coffee tables or nightstands. Line smaller ones with plastic and use them as planters or incorporate fabric lining and transform the boxes into storage baskets for small odds and ends. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wood boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wooden box is sometimes called a crate. It can be used for storage purposes. Find a variety of antique and vintage wooden boxes and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To preserve old wooden boxes, you can apply an oil or clear coat finish. Products that may be suitable for use include linseed oil, clear lacquer and polyurethane. However, you should always read the label on products first to ensure that the finish or oil is safe to use on the type of wood. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wooden boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.