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Japanese Scrimshaw Carved Bone Sectional Container (Inrō Style), Meiji Period
Japanese Scrimshaw Carved Bone Sectional Container (Inrō Style), Meiji Period

Japanese Scrimshaw Carved Bone Sectional Container (Inrō Style), Meiji Period

Located in San Diego, CA

A finely carved Japanese sectional container in the traditional inrō form, crafted from polished bone and decorated with detailed scrimshaw engravings.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Japanese Bronze Ikebana Lotus Footed Bowl
Japanese Bronze Ikebana Lotus Footed Bowl

Japanese Bronze Ikebana Lotus Footed Bowl

Located in Delft, NL

From the 10th century onward, in Japan, containers were used to place the flowers.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Picnic Container
Meiji Period Japanese Picnic Container

Meiji Period Japanese Picnic Container

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese picnic container (jubako, food carrier) from the Meiji period (1868–1912), crafted in black lacquered wood and finely decorated in gold using the traditional maki-e techniqu...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique
Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique

Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

These are antique glass pharmaceutical bottles from the 1920s to the 1930s. Unlike modern, uniform glass, the rich texture created by the unique character of antique glass adds a di...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Glass

Materials

Glass

Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'
Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'

Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'

Located in Hudson, NY

Late Taisho/Early Showa Period. Artist signature and seal read: Seiun. Comes with original wooden box.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container
Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container

Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese bronze hanging flower arranging container in the shape of a boat, sharp angular form with flat bottom hull base and center water receptacle sitting within a removabl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

White porcelain triangular container, ceramic, japanese antique
White porcelain triangular container, ceramic, japanese antique

White porcelain triangular container, ceramic, japanese antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique triangular white porcelain vessel set made during the Showa period. It features the soft texture and smooth surface unique to white porcelain, and a wavy curved d...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Edo 19C Japanese Food container Ikegawa Ware Tea Ceremony Box Japan
Antique Edo 19C Japanese Food container Ikegawa Ware Tea Ceremony Box Japan

Antique Edo 19C Japanese Food container Ikegawa Ware Tea Ceremony Box Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Sharing with you this lovely and large Food container in blue and white. Pieces like this were uses in the tea ceremony to serve food. Similar pieces can be found in the ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Old Japanese Pine Tray/1868-1920/Confectionery Container
Old Japanese Pine Tray/1868-1920/Confectionery Container

Old Japanese Pine Tray/1868-1920/Confectionery Container

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old pine tray made in Japan. Japan has had a long history of tea culture, and trays like this were used for sencha tea and other drinks. They are also used when serving gr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Serving Pieces

Materials

Pine

Taisho Period Wood Tea Container, in Daruma Form, Japan
Taisho Period Wood Tea Container, in Daruma Form, Japan

Taisho Period Wood Tea Container, in Daruma Form, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tea container, wood, Daruma shape with etched Durama image, both body and top. Smooth patina due to use and light lacquered finish. A charming and useful item. Weighs 1/2 lb Measu...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Hibachi Traditional Wooden Container Box or Ice Chest
Antique Japanese Hibachi Traditional Wooden Container Box or Ice Chest

Antique Japanese Hibachi Traditional Wooden Container Box or Ice Chest

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique Japanese hibachi, a traditional wooden container used as a charcoal brazier for heating or cooking.It is constructed from Keyaki (elm) hardwood, fe...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique Ittomasu Rice Measure Containers, Japan, Early 20th Century
Antique Ittomasu Rice Measure Containers, Japan, Early 20th Century

Antique Ittomasu Rice Measure Containers, Japan, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This collection of antique Japanese Ittomasu rice measure containers dates from the early twentieth century and reflects the enduring craftsmanship of Japan’s traditional measuring s...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Iron

Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container

Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, and somewhat whimsical antique Bizen ware stoneware pottery tea ceremony container (stated on the box) or incense burner by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kanesh...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese New Year’s container garden by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi
Japanese New Year’s container garden by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Japanese New Year’s container garden by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits kilns to choose the pieces that best suit each work. --- Japanese New Year’s container garden A unique arrange...

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2010s Japanese Japonisme Natural Specimens

Materials

Clay, Grasscloth, Paper

Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony
Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony

Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Japanese Double-cut (Niju-giri) Flower Container (Hanaire) for ikebana tea ceremony. 1st half of 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company,  Boston, 1920s
Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company,  Boston, 1920s

Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company, Boston, 1920s

Located in Point Richmond, CA

It has since been sold and resold. This particular container has images of Japan. which shows that during the years that Chase and Sanborn owned the Company, they did business in Jap...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Tin

Exceptional Japanese Tobacco Pipe or Kiseru with boat-shaped container and lid
Exceptional Japanese Tobacco Pipe or Kiseru with boat-shaped container and lid

Exceptional Japanese Tobacco Pipe or Kiseru with boat-shaped container and lid

Located in Leuven , BE

The Japanese smoking pipe or Kiseru was used to smoke only a tiny pinch of kizami tobacco (about 25 mg). This particularly original and beautifully executed model showed the social s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Mashiko Ware Mingei Pottery Water Container Vase Manner of Shoji Hamada
Japanese Mashiko Ware Mingei Pottery Water Container Vase Manner of Shoji Hamada

Japanese Mashiko Ware Mingei Pottery Water Container Vase Manner of Shoji Hamada

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite beautiful and visually stunning Japanese Mashiko Ware Pottery (Mashikoyaki) Mingei vase or Mizusashi (fresh water container used for traditional tea ceremonies.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3
Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3

Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3

Located in San Carlos, CA

Crafted with precision in Japan, these containers marry practicality with stunning aesthetics, making them a must-have addition to any home

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Unusual 17/18th Century Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Incense Container Ox celadon
Unusual 17/18th Century Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Incense Container Ox celadon

Unusual 17/18th Century Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Incense Container Ox celadon

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain incense container from the Edo or late Ming period or Qing period, described on the box as Shichikan celadon In the shap...

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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container
Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) vase with characteristic Iga-ware ears and rough, sandy clay. Comes in original storage box with silk jacket and drawstring.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Large boat-shaped tiered lacquer food container jûbako
Large boat-shaped tiered lacquer food container jûbako

Large boat-shaped tiered lacquer food container jûbako

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An exquisite, rare and large lacquered jûbako tiered food container/stacked picnic box in the form of a boat, with removable sections. The unusual boat-shaped lacquer box is constru...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'
Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'

Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'

Located in Hudson, NY

17th to 18th century Iga ware from Fushinan, Kyoto. Iga embodies the essence of tea ceremony's requirements for wabi-sabi, which appreciates the beauty in imperfections of kiln firin...

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Lacquer Pedestal Bowl and Cover with Mon, Meiji Period, Japan
Large Japanese Lacquer Pedestal Bowl and Cover with Mon, Meiji Period, Japan

Large Japanese Lacquer Pedestal Bowl and Cover with Mon, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large Japanese black lacquer and maki-e lacquer decorated footed pedestal bowl and cover featuring the Fujiwara mon, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura
Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura

Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A ceramic powdered tea container for the Japanese tea ceremony. The globular body delicately potted and mottled with ash adhesions, signed Toho above the string cut base, organic lid...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes
Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hokai boxes are traditionally used in Japan as the containers to store and carry shells for Kai-awase game in Edo and Meiji Period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This ancient ceramic jar was once used as a storage container in Japanese homes and merchant houses. It is coated with a deep, lustrous black glaze, which has developed a subdued lus...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century
Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century

Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement, is one of the most sublime Japanese art traditions. Containers are varied and innovative.

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Keywords: Japanese black lacquer box, gold painted bird and reed motif, 20th-century Japanese decor, traditional lacquerware, serene Japanese art box, nature-themed lacquer container...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes
Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes

Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes

Located in Forney, TX

A fascinating pair of Japanese porcelain kogo (incense containers), crouching rabbit figures, hand painted, polychrome decorated with mon inspired symbols.

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Kogo or incens box in the form of pomegranate
Kogo or incens box in the form of pomegranate

Kogo or incens box in the form of pomegranate

Located in PARIS, FR

A kōgō is an incense container used in Japan in the context of the tea ceremony.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Kogo or incens box in the form of a chili pepper
Kogo or incens box in the form of a chili pepper

Kogo or incens box in the form of a chili pepper

Located in PARIS, FR

A kōgō is an incense container used in Japan as part of the tea ceremony.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Kogo or incens box in the form of an eggplant
Kogo or incens box in the form of an eggplant

Kogo or incens box in the form of an eggplant

Located in PARIS, FR

A kōgō is an incense container used in Japan as part of the tea ceremony.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover
Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover

Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover

Located in Taichung, TW

As a traditional kashiki, the piece serves as a container for Japanese sweets and embodies the spirit of hospitality, where presentation conveys care and sincerity.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Three Tiered Black & Gold Lacquer Wedding Basket, 19Th Century
Chinese Three Tiered Black & Gold Lacquer Wedding Basket, 19Th Century

Chinese Three Tiered Black & Gold Lacquer Wedding Basket, 19Th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in, this Chinese Three Tiered Black & Gold Lacquer Wedding Basket, 19Th Century This Chinese or Japanese three tiered lacquerware container, possibly a wedding basket or a stor...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bronze

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Japanese Flower Arranger Container
Japanese Flower Arranger Container

Japanese Flower Arranger Container

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H 18 in W 9 in D 9 in

Japanese Flower Arranger Container

Located in Milton, DE

This Japanese flower arranger container is beautifully woven in fine threaded material.

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Antique 1890s Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Mid Century Japanese "Dim Sum" Container
Mid Century Japanese "Dim Sum" Container

Mid Century Japanese "Dim Sum" Container

Located in East Hampton, NY

Mid-Century Japanese stacked "Dim Sum" container.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Japanese Bronze Boat Hanging Flower Container
Japanese Bronze Boat Hanging Flower Container

Japanese Bronze Boat Hanging Flower Container

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H 4 in W 15.25 in D 5.75 in

Japanese Bronze Boat Hanging Flower Container

Located in New York, NY

Japanese bronze hanging flower arranging container in the shape of a boat, sharp angular form with flat bottom hull base and center water receptacle sitting within a removable hatch,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Copper Containers with Wood Case
Japanese Meiji Period Copper Containers with Wood Case

Japanese Meiji Period Copper Containers with Wood Case

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H 8.5 in W 8.25 in D 3.25 in

Japanese Meiji Period Copper Containers with Wood Case

Located in Austin, TX

A rare set of three Japanese Meiji period copper containers, rectangular in form, fitted for a black lacquer wood box.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Fur...

Machine Age Japanese Lacquer Coaster Set with Container

Machine Age Japanese Lacquer Coaster Set with Container

Located in San Francisco, CA

A wonderful example. This set was exhibited at a show in the Whitney museum.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Tableware

Antique Japanese Circular Bronze Ikebana Container Meiji Period, circa 1890
Antique Japanese Circular Bronze Ikebana Container Meiji Period, circa 1890

Antique Japanese Circular Bronze Ikebana Container Meiji Period, circa 1890

Located in Houston, TX

A fantastic antique Japanese bronze Ikebana container Meiji period, circa 1890 in two parts.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Carved Stone Container YOUSUI
Carved Stone Container YOUSUI

Carved Stone Container YOUSUI

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H 19 in W 34.5 in D 23.5 in

Carved Stone Container YOUSUI

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Old days Yousui were often seen near Japanese houses, filled with water in case of occuring fire. Usually it was covered with a wooden top with many buckets placed on top. Approxitm...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Brass Peanut Container with Silver Surface Inside, 1950s
Brass Peanut Container with Silver Surface Inside, 1950s

Brass Peanut Container with Silver Surface Inside, 1950s

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H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in

Brass Peanut Container with Silver Surface Inside, 1950s

Located in Berlin, DE

macro peanut out of brass, silver-plated to fill in peanuts ideally or popcorn or any other nuts, very quaint item from the midcentury era from F. B. ROGERS could be used as 2 cups ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand
Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

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H 7 in W 24 in D 24 in

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese lacquered wood bento, food container, of unusual geometric design resembling a tangram.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container
Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container

Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a container for incense made in Japan around the Taisho to mid-Showa period.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Other

20th Century Black Lacquered Wood Japanese Box, 1950
20th Century Black Lacquered Wood Japanese Box, 1950

20th Century Black Lacquered Wood Japanese Box, 1950

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H 11.42 in W 16.93 in D 13.78 in

20th Century Black Lacquered Wood Japanese Box, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Particular Japanese container from the 20th century. Object in lacquered wood with very pleasant gilded metal decorations.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Lacquered Containers
Pair of Japanese Lacquered Containers

Pair of Japanese Lacquered Containers

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H 17.5 in Dm 15.25 in

Pair of Japanese Lacquered Containers

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of 19th century Japanese circular covered containers; often called Hokkai boxes; with gold design and red rope.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Tokkuri 'Sake Container'
Japanese Lacquer Tokkuri 'Sake Container'

Japanese Lacquer Tokkuri 'Sake Container'

Located in Hudson, NY

In the shape of a red-faced shijo holding his own tokkuri.

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Rice Containers
19th Century Japanese Rice Containers

19th Century Japanese Rice Containers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century wooden buckets rimmed in iron which contained rice. Beautiful patina. Functional, great as planters.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Handmade Japanese Pottery Container Cup Bowl
Handmade Japanese Pottery Container Cup Bowl

Handmade Japanese Pottery Container Cup Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unique and exquisite example of Japanese pottery is a one of a kind handmade piece unique in it's design - the piece can easily be a bowl, cup or vessel primarily for decorative...

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20th Century Japanese Pottery

Antique 18th-19th Century Food Container Japanese Porcelain Stacking Box, Japan
Antique 18th-19th Century Food Container Japanese Porcelain Stacking Box, Japan

Antique 18th-19th Century Food Container Japanese Porcelain Stacking Box, Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A nicely decorated food container whose separate porcelain trays are painted with a matching blue and white net pattern Condition Overall condition very good, some minimal rimfritt...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Small Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Container Kogo
Small Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Container Kogo

Small Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Container Kogo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small antique Japanese lacquered round box used to contain incense powder (it is called Kogo), circa Edo period (17-18th century). The form round box with a fitted lid with subtly ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed
Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed

Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese a fine antique handcrafted, hand-glazed round two part ceramic incense container -kogo- in effigy of a big eared rabbit -usagi- and in lovely mildly used but well loved cond...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Lacquered Wooden Container / Sake Bottle Type/Taisho-Showa
Japanese Antique Lacquered Wooden Container / Sake Bottle Type/Taisho-Showa

Japanese Antique Lacquered Wooden Container / Sake Bottle Type/Taisho-Showa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a very interesting vase made by grinding wood with a potter's wheel and applying lacquer on it. I think it is an item from the Taisho era to the first half of the Showa period ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Bowl Made from Old Japanese Bamboo Roots / Showa Period / Bamboo Container
Bowl Made from Old Japanese Bamboo Roots / Showa Period / Bamboo Container

Bowl Made from Old Japanese Bamboo Roots / Showa Period / Bamboo Container

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a bowl made in Japan by hollowing out the roots of bamboo. Since ancient times, many sculptures using bamboo roots have been made in Japan.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japan Red Lacquered Tea Container Chaire "Flying Geese" with Mop Inlay
Japan Red Lacquered Tea Container Chaire "Flying Geese" with Mop Inlay

Japan Red Lacquered Tea Container Chaire "Flying Geese" with Mop Inlay

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a handsome example of a red lacquered tea container chaire or chaki -flying geese- motif with mother-of-pearl inlay, mid-20th century.

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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Fine Perfect Swan Form Planter Container Cast in Solid Bronze
Japanese Fine Perfect Swan Form Planter Container Cast in Solid Bronze

Japanese Fine Perfect Swan Form Planter Container Cast in Solid Bronze

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine old effigy of a swan hand cast in solid, thick bronze - as a planter- or decorative center piece- an old casting only the Japanese can execute in this perfect form. Fine con...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Wall-Mounted Wooden Vase / Container for Flowers Using Natural Wood
Japanese Old Wall-Mounted Wooden Vase / Container for Flowers Using Natural Wood

Japanese Old Wall-Mounted Wooden Vase / Container for Flowers Using Natural Wood

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Contemporary Art

Materials

Other

Japanese Old Wooden Bowl / Container That Feels Lonely / Meiji-Showa/Farm Tools
Japanese Old Wooden Bowl / Container That Feels Lonely / Meiji-Showa/Farm Tools

Japanese Old Wooden Bowl / Container That Feels Lonely / Meiji-Showa/Farm Tools

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a bowl made of cedar wood. I think it is one of the farm tools. I don't know in detail how it was used. But don't you think it's very cool and has a nice atmosphere? Such...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy Dog
19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy Dog

19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy Dog

Located in Central England, GB

19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy This most unusual item is Japanese and dates to the late 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Ceramic Container By Dansk
Ceramic Container By Dansk

Ceramic Container By Dansk

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H 3.5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

Ceramic Container By Dansk

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A white ceramic egg-shaped lidded container with a brown splatter glaze.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Gold Lacquer Container or Lidded Bowl in the Shape of a Nashi Pear
Japanese Gold Lacquer Container or Lidded Bowl in the Shape of a Nashi Pear

Japanese Gold Lacquer Container or Lidded Bowl in the Shape of a Nashi Pear

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Unusual lacquer piece which would happily serve you as a lidded bowl, or as a container for something small and precious. Crafted in the image of a nashi pear, the bowl is lined in b...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

9 Vtg Thanksgiving Turkey Candy Containers Composition Paper Mache Deco Japan
9 Vtg Thanksgiving Turkey Candy Containers Composition Paper Mache Deco Japan

9 Vtg Thanksgiving Turkey Candy Containers Composition Paper Mache Deco Japan

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of nine small antique/vintage Thanksgiving turkey shaped candy containers, seven composition and two ceramic; made in Japan.

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Early 20th Century American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint, Paper

Japanese Writing Implements, Ink and a Small Container for the Ink, 1669
Japanese Writing Implements, Ink and a Small Container for the Ink, 1669

Japanese Writing Implements, Ink and a Small Container for the Ink, 1669

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print, titled: 'Japansche schryf-kokers.' Japanese writing implements, ink and a small container for the ink.

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Antique 1660s Maps

Materials

Paper

Two Silver Plated Walnut Containers
Two Silver Plated Walnut Containers

Two Silver Plated Walnut Containers

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H 3.94 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in

Two Silver Plated Walnut Containers

Located in London, GB

Cast metal containers, silver plated outside and gold-plated inside.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Natsume Tea Container Canister Makie (Gold Lacquer) with Original Box
Natsume Tea Container Canister Makie (Gold Lacquer) with Original Box

Natsume Tea Container Canister Makie (Gold Lacquer) with Original Box

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Natsume makie caddy container with chrysanthemum and paulownia motif. PreWar early Showa (1900 - 1939). Made from laquered wood with gold accents. Complete with original carrying sac...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Thai Antique Lacquered Cylindrical Box / 1850-1920 / Lacquered Bamboo Container
Thai Antique Lacquered Cylindrical Box / 1850-1920 / Lacquered Bamboo Container

Thai Antique Lacquered Cylindrical Box / 1850-1920 / Lacquered Bamboo Container

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Introducing attractive lacquer ware. This is a lacquer ware made in Thailand. When you open the lid, there is a smaller lid inside. This is a living box for small things. To ma...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Japanned Cylindrical Vessel
Japanned Cylindrical Vessel

Japanned Cylindrical Vessel

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H 18 in Dm 16 in

Japanned Cylindrical Vessel

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanned lacquer style cylindrical vessel in the form of an old Japanese rice storage container, with three supports and landscape paintings in parcel gilding and iron red between.

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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Japanese Urns

Materials

Wood

A Japanese lacquer suzuribako with Manchurian cranes
A Japanese lacquer suzuribako with Manchurian cranes

A Japanese lacquer suzuribako with Manchurian cranes

Located in Milano, IT

Inside are groups of Siniu decorated in makie lacquer, black lacquer and gold leaf on a nashiji background, next to the stone for dissolving solid ink with the water container. Orig...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Container Shrimp Shape Tianqi, 17th C
Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Container Shrimp Shape Tianqi, 17th C

Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Container Shrimp Shape Tianqi, 17th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Jingdezhen made for the Japanese market. This is a container of unusual shape and with a shrimp shape Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China ...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese antique table / 1900〜  side table & coffee table
Japanese antique table / 1900〜  side table & coffee table

Japanese antique table / 1900〜 side table & coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A table made from an old Japanese mortar (a container used for pounding grain and rice cake with a pestle.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze Ikebana Vase in the Shape of a Boat
Japanese Bronze Ikebana Vase in the Shape of a Boat

Japanese Bronze Ikebana Vase in the Shape of a Boat

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Something to enhance your alfresco dining on a still, warm summer evening, an unusual Japanese bronze hanging ikebana container in the shape of a boat.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table
Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This table uses an old Japanese mortar (a container in which grains and rice cakes are pounded with a pestle and placed inside the mortar) as a base and a natural wood top.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table
Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A table made from an old Japanese mortar (a container used for pounding grain and rice cake with a pestle.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Conference Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Shino Pottery Mizusashi Water Pot for Tea Ceremony
Vintage Japanese Shino Pottery Mizusashi Water Pot for Tea Ceremony

Vintage Japanese Shino Pottery Mizusashi Water Pot for Tea Ceremony

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Vintage Japanese Shino pottery Mizusashi water container for use in tea ceremony in thick white crawling glaze, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table / primitive table
Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table / primitive table

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table / primitive table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A table made from an old Japanese mortar (a container used for pounding grain and rice cake with a pestle.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Edo Period Japanese Old Wooden Buddha Statue 'Ebisu' and Box 'Masu'
Edo Period Japanese Old Wooden Buddha Statue 'Ebisu' and Box 'Masu'

Edo Period Japanese Old Wooden Buddha Statue 'Ebisu' and Box 'Masu'

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

And the square box is called "Masu" in Japanese. This is a container for measuring the amount of rice and sake.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Meiji Norimono Cricket Holder
Meiji Norimono Cricket Holder

Meiji Norimono Cricket Holder

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H 8.25 in W 7.88 in D 25.75 in

Meiji Norimono Cricket Holder

Located in New Orleans, LA

This enchanting Japanese cricket cage takes the form of a norimono, a type of palanquin, or sedan chair, used by members of the aristocracy and samurai class in feudal Japan.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.
18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.

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H 1.58 in W 4.78 in D 46.07 in

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Fine Samurai Katana Storage Container with Gilded Crest This fine Samurai Katana storage container is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship.

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Japanese Glass Containers
Vintage Japanese Glass Containers

Vintage Japanese Glass Containers

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H 12 in W 7 in D 9 in

Vintage Japanese Glass Containers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Japanese shop glass containers with lids. $375 each or $1,125 for all three Listing is priced for all three.

Category

20th Century Japanese Country Jars

Materials

Metal

Small Satsuma Ceramic Container, Japan Around 1900
Small Satsuma Ceramic Container, Japan Around 1900

Small Satsuma Ceramic Container, Japan Around 1900

Located in Hamburg, DE

Satsuma ware is a type of Japanese ceramic art originally from Satsuma province.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bamboo Cylinder Container from Japan, Late 19th Century
Bamboo Cylinder Container from Japan, Late 19th Century

Bamboo Cylinder Container from Japan, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A vintage bamboo cylinder container. Hand carved and stained in dark, rich red pigment, circa 1885.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bamboo

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Container Box with Butterflies
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Container Box with Butterflies

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Container Box with Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese, Meiji era, covered enamel over copper food container box.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Japanese Old Crane-Shaped Incense Container / Lacquered Pottery / Taisho-Showa
Japanese Old Crane-Shaped Incense Container / Lacquered Pottery / Taisho-Showa

Japanese Old Crane-Shaped Incense Container / Lacquered Pottery / Taisho-Showa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is also a familiar animal that has been loved by Japanese people. And this is an incense container with lacquered pottery.

Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Lacquered Wood Food Container Bound by  Bamboo, Japan, Early 20th Century
Lacquered Wood Food Container Bound by  Bamboo, Japan, Early 20th Century

Lacquered Wood Food Container Bound by Bamboo, Japan, Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Lacquered wood food container bound by bamboo from Japan. Early 20th century Measures: W: 9.5 x H: 9 in x D: 8 in.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Japanese Lovely Antique Glazed Miniature Owl Incense Container Mint Signed Boxed
Japanese Lovely Antique Glazed Miniature Owl Incense Container Mint Signed Boxed

Japanese Lovely Antique Glazed Miniature Owl Incense Container Mint Signed Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese older antique handcrafted, hand-painted miniature ceramic owl incense container -Kogo- in mint condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Stone House-Shaped Container / 645ー1185 / Wabi Sabi Object
Japanese Antique Stone House-Shaped Container / 645ー1185 / Wabi Sabi Object

Japanese Antique Stone House-Shaped Container / 645ー1185 / Wabi Sabi Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

One of the tools buried in the "kyo-zuka" is this stone container. The sutras are stored in this container.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Japanese Antique Sooty Straw Container / Object Flower Vase / 1868-1912s wabig
Japanese Antique Sooty Straw Container / Object Flower Vase / 1868-1912s wabig

Japanese Antique Sooty Straw Container / Object Flower Vase / 1868-1912s wabig

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old container woven from straw. Over the years, it has turned black with soot. It is thought to have been used in a private home in the Tohoku region, but its exact purpo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

Japanese Stack Red Lacquer Bowls
Japanese Stack Red Lacquer Bowls

Japanese Stack Red Lacquer Bowls

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H 5 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in

Japanese Stack Red Lacquer Bowls

Located in South Burlington, VT

A handsome and hard to find complete set of five (5) lovely round nested red and black lacquer bowls for display or as brilliant storage containers from old Japan dating to the Showa...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Meiji Period Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Mizusashi
Meiji Period Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Mizusashi

Meiji Period Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Mizusashi

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Antique Japanese Shigaraki pottery Mizusashi (water container) with rough and raw finish.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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Japanese Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Japanese containers for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese containers — often made from ceramic, wood and lacquer — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of Japanese containers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese containers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Alessandro Stabile and Hands On Design each produced beautiful Japanese containers that are worth considering.

How Much are Japanese Containers?

Prices for Japanese containers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Japanese containers begin at $100 and can go as high as $27,000, while the average can fetch as much as $516.