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Small red lacquered Japanese box with royal motto of the Netherlands, 1880
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty little Japanese lacquered box. On a golden metal medal inside we can read the royal motto
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Wood

Antique Japanese Scripture Box
Located in New York, US
Antique Japanese Box scripture 1860s-1920s
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Scripture Box
Antique Japanese Scripture Box
H 7.75 in W 9.75 in D 12 in
Antique Print of Four Japanese Boxes 'Lacquer' by G. Audsley, 1882
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section IV, plate III. This chromolithograph depicts four different Japanese boxes
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Late 18th Century Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of a Japanese Box 'Lacquer' by G. Audsley, 1882
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section IV, plate IV. This chromolithograph depicts a beautiful Japanese box
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Late 18th Century Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Paper

Japanese Woven Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese decorative woven box. Late Edo/Early Meiji Japanese box, with mother-of-pearl and ceramic
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1790s Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Ceramic, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Japanese Woven Box
Japanese Woven Box
H 11 in W 14.5 in D 9 in
Wood Lidded Box, Hand-Painted and Lacquered, Japanese, Early 20Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is a japanese box, early 20th century, in a red laquer, representing a bird and a flower
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Wood

Japanese Box with Cover, Edo Period, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small box with lid. Earthenware glazes in green and white colours. Mid-19th Century. The lid has
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Ceramic

Meji's Period Inro Box. Japan, 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Inro is an ancient traditional Japanese box used to carry and store small items such as tobacco
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Cylindrical Box, Brown Lacquer Paint with Flower Decoration, Japan, Early 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a very beautiful Japanese box dating from the beginning of the 20th century. It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Box

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Wood

Japan Red Lacquered Box 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Japanese box in red lacquered wood. The lid is decorated with golden herons and flowering
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Box

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Wood

Japan Red Lacquered Box 19th century
Japan Red Lacquered Box 19th century
H 2.6 in W 7.25 in D 5.91 in
Japan Red Lacquered Box 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Japanese box in red lacquered wood. The lid is decorated with flowering magnolia branches
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Box

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Wood

Japan Red Lacquered Box 19th Century
Japan Red Lacquered Box 19th Century
H 2.76 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in
Japanese Meiji Period Silver and Mixed Metals Cigar Decorative Box by Hidekuni
Located in Newark, England
Box by Hidekuni. The Japanese Box of large rectangular form lined in a dark asian rosewood type
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Gold, Silver

Antique Print of Japanese Box Elements, Lacquer by G. Audsley, 1882
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section IV, plate V. This chromolithograph depicts the lids of boxes of fine old
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Late 18th Century Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of a Japanese Box III 'Lacquer' by G. Audsley, 1882
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
available on request. This print originates from the first volume of 'The ornamental arts of Japan' by G
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Late 18th Century Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Paper

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

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
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely vintage Japanese Temple style box. Made of rosewood … this box has a cover
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Box

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Wood

Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
H 13 in W 13.5 in D 5.75 in
Art Deco Period Box Japanese
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Japanese papier-mâché round box with a colorful geometric design and black lacquer
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Japanese Box

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Paper

Art Deco Period Box Japanese
Art Deco Period Box Japanese
H 1.75 in Dm 12.13 in
Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, 19th/20th century, one red-lacquered with an inner compartment; one black-lacquered with an
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes
Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes
H 4.75 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Japanese glove box in red, yellow and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Wood, Lacquer

Red Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box, circa 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Japanese glove box in red and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobulated Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper trinket box with floral cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Early 20th Century Japanese Pillow Box
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice box also used as a pillow in the Japanese culture, early 20th century. It is black
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Wood

Early 20th Century Japanese Pillow Box
Early 20th Century Japanese Pillow Box
H 5.32 in W 12.21 in D 4.73 in
Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period
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1910s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Lacquer Box, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Japanese lacquer box 1900 decorated with sparrows, gold lacquer on a black background of very good
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19th Century Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box, 1900
H 3.55 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Lacquered Wood Toilet Box, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lacquered wood toilet box - Japan, 19th century.
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19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

Black and Gold Lacquer Japanese Suzuribako Box
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Japanese black and gold lacquer Suzuribako box with firefly and plum blossom design.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Box Signed, Late 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty Japanese lacquered box decorated with birds and foliage. signed Lacquered inside and
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Wood

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A rich and elegant Japanese export red ginbari cloisonne trinket box, Meiji Period, circa 1900
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, a long rectangular document box with hinged cover, decorated with a
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049
Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049
H 3.125 in W 13.125 in D 4.5 in
Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box. Circa
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Round Box with Fan Design, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese red ground cloisonne round box and cover featuring a design of fans
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Copper, Enamel

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Meiji
Located in Miami, FL
Meticulously enamelled and gilt satsuma box, Meiji Period (1867-1912). Overall very good antique
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Porcelain

Antique Two Japanese Woven Bamboo Strip Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Two woven bamboo strip boxes, including one with leather details and geometric decorations
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese gourd form Maki-e red lacquered box
Located in Kenilworth, IL
pattern simulating the gourd shape. The interior of the box is painted in black lacquer. Japan, early
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Brass, Enamel

A Pair of Large Japanese Lacquer Kaioke Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, late Edo, two big octagonal covered shell game boxes resting on footed stands, with makie-e
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Richly Decorated Marked Japanese Satsuma Box, Ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese Satsuma Round box with lid. Marked base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Porcelain

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Box, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely 19th c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer box. Additional information: Material: Lacquer
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.051
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, decorated with morning glory and a bird in hiramaki-e.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.047
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, two-tiered, with the cover with a landscape design, the four sides with
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

Japanese Cloisonne Detailed Antique Decorative Box Incredible Colors Design
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Japanese Cloisonne Detailed Antique decorative box with incredible colors detail and design. Most
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1910s Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Enamel

Set of 4 Vintage Nesting Boxes, Japanese, Lacquer, Storage Boxes, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 vintage nesting boxes. A Japanese, lacquered quartet of small storage boxes with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro, 19th Century Additional information: Period
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Antique Simplicity Box 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old box made in Japan. The furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Wood

Box signed Katsutoshi Koku, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Located in PARIS, FR
Box signed Katsutoshi Koku, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Rectangular silver box bearing the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Silver

Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique seamstress' button box. A Japanese, brass decorative tin, dating to the
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Box

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Stamp Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze stamp box. Applied castings of a hanging flower
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Bronze

Antique Presentation Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Hand Painted, Oriental, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique presentation box. A Japanese, lacquered lidded case with hand painted Oriental
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Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Style Storage Box - Bamboo and Copper
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique storage box, made of bamboo, beautifully decorated with plates of gracefully
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1890s Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Box

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Copper

pair of Japanese 18th century Red and Black Lacquer boxes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative pair of Japanese 18th century Red and Black Lacquer boxes. Each most charming
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18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Document Box with a Calligraphy Document
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese gilt lacquer document box with a calligraphy Document, painted and gilt in flowers, a
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Lacquer

Japanese Antique Paper Covered Wooden Box, Late 19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Old box made of cedar wood covered with paper. It is from around the Meiji era (1868-1912). Details
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Paper, Cedar

Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Jewelry box Japan 1890/1900 decorated with a hundred Menukis in embossed brass and inlays measuring
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19th Century Antique Japanese Box

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Rosewood

Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
H 13 in W 13 in D 5.91 in
Antique Large Rectangular Japanese Silver Cigar Box Decorated with Dragons
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Japanese silver cigar box Made in Japan, early 20th century, Circa 1900. Maker
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Silver

Japanese Porcelain Large Box in the form of a Butterfly
Located in Downingtown, PA
Japanese Porcelain Box in the form of a Butterfly, Mid-19th Century, The Japanese porcelain Imari
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Porcelain

17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique Japanese bento box from Edo era which was used for cherry blossom viewing party
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17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

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Bamboo

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This box is made in Japan and coated with black lacquer. The furniture was made during the Meiji
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Box

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Copper

Large Japanese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquered Box, Ric.062
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, a circular with an inner tray lacquer box and cover, decorated with
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Silver Trinket Box with Full Moon & Grass, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Meiji-period trinket box exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. Fashioned of silver
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Late 19th Century Japanese Minimalist Antique Japanese Box

Materials

Silver

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Antique Japanese Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Japanese box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every antique Japanese box was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Japanese box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Japanese box made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Japanese box over the years, but those crafted by George Ashdown Audsley, Satsuma and Shoji Hamada are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Box?

Prices for an antique Japanese box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $62,529, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
Questions About Antique Japanese Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Japanese puzzle box, called himitsu-bako, are wooden boxes which keep items safe from theft through an intricate mechanical pattern. These boxes require specific steps moving the mechanism to release the obscured lid, opening to reveal the cavity within.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
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    The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.
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    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.