What are pill boxes made of?

Pill boxes can be made out of just about any material, from precious metals to plastic and wood. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary decorative pill boxes in a variety of materials from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is a Chinese hat box?

A Chinese hat box is a storage container traditionally used in China and other areas of East Asia to store hats and other headwear. Normally, the boxes feature lacquer construction and have a conical shape. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese hat boxes.

Chinese Pill Box

Blue-Glazed Porcelain Box from Hatcher Collection

Located in Atlanta, GA

17th century Chinese porcelain blue-glazed circular pill box from the Hatcher Collection, painted

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Blue-Glazed Porcelain Box from Hatcher Collection

$685

H 1.5 in Dm 1.88 in

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Leopard Print Pill Box

Located in Cookeville, TN

Lacquered sides with leopard print painting on an amber surface on the top. Small pill/trinket box.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Leopard Print Pill Box

H 1 in Dm 1.63 in

Chinese Sterling Pill Box

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this Chinese sterling tea box. The pill box has two birds on the lid that slide up and

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Sterling Pill Box

H 2.75 in W 2 in D 0.75 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty Champleve Enamel Silver Pill Box 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Chinese Qing Dynasty Champleve Enamel Silver Pill Box 19th Century Good condition From a private

Category

Antique 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Chinese Qing Dynasty Champleve Enamel Silver Pill Box 19th Century

H 0.6 in W 1.38 in D 1.38 in

1930 Chinese Export Cloisonné Pill Boxes Collection

Located in Valenza, IT

One-of-a-kind, Original 1930, Chinese Export Cloisonné Pill Boxes Collection. These Unique Pieces

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Arts and Crafts Boxes and Cases

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate, Enamel

1930 Chinese Export Cloisonné Pill Boxes Collection

H 0.39 in W 1.18 in Dm 1.25 in L 1.377 in

Tiffany & Co RARE Vintage Silver Chinese Take Out Pill Box Philippines

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Tiffany & Co. Rare Vintage Silver Chinese Take Out Pill Box is an extraordinary collectible

Category

Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co RARE Vintage Silver Chinese Take Out Pill Box Philippines

L 1.81 in

Tiffany & Co RARE Vintage Silver Chinese Take Out Pill Box Philippines

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Tiffany & Co. Rare Vintage Silver Chinese Take Out Pill Box is an extraordinary collectible

Category

Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co RARE Vintage Silver Chinese Take Out Pill Box Philippines

L 1.81 in

Tiffany & Co RARE Vintage Silver Chinese Take Out Pill Box Philippines

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Tiffany & Co. Rare Vintage Silver Chinese Take Out Pill Box is an extraordinary collectible

Category

Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co RARE Vintage Silver Chinese Take Out Pill Box Philippines

L 1.75 in

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Rarity 17C small Chinese Porcelain ‘Hatcher Cargo’ blue and white Box Christies

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Rarity 17C small Chinese Porcelain ‘Hatcher Cargo’ blue and white Box Christies

$3,048

H 1.38 in Dm 1.86 in

Round Porcelain Box from the Hatcher Collection Decorated with Phoenix

Located in Atlanta, GA

17th century Chinese porcelain blue and white cosmetics box from the Hatcher Collection decorated with a phoenix. The phoenix is painted with its wings outstretched, its tail flutter...

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Round Porcelain Box from the Hatcher Collection Decorated with Phoenix

$825

H 1.25 in Dm 2.13 in

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Questions About Chinese Pill Box

What are pill boxes made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Pill boxes can be made out of just about any material, from precious metals to plastic and wood. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary decorative pill boxes in a variety of materials from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is a Chinese hat box?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Chinese hat box is a storage container traditionally used in China and other areas of East Asia to store hats and other headwear. Normally, the boxes feature lacquer construction and have a conical shape. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese hat boxes.