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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 Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese or Japanese Ink Stone for Calligraphy in Mother of Pearl box
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Interesting and have piece. Must be an inkstone. The cover is with mother of pearl with a box where
Category
Antique Early 1900s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable antique food box from the Shanxi province, North China, late Ming (1368-1644) to early
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
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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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Top Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Dragon Box China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Origin: Japan
Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)
Condition: Some small age signs like
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Early 18th century George I Japanned Chinoiserie dome-topped box, Circa 1715-1725. England or
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cherry
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H 4.25 in W 11.75 in D 9 in
Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Japaneer cloisonné swans symbolize love and constancy, representing soul mates for life. Swans also
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Enamel
H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 2.05 in
Large Rond Jewelry Box, Color with with Internal Compartments, Japan 19th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is an rond large box. It has been decorated with gilted drawing. It has been made in Japan
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Antique 19th Century French Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Hojitsu, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Hojitsu, Meiji Period. Ric.NA001
This item is
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Dragon Turtles", Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Dragon Turtles", depicting two turtles with turtle bodies
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
Japanese Carved Netsuke Mixed Material Figure, Signed by Yoshitomo, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Mixed Material Figure, Signed by Yoshitomo from the Meiji period
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Mixed Material Figure, Signed by Matsuyoshi, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Mixed Material Figure, Signed by Matsuyoshi, from the Meiji period
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
H 1.5 in W 1 in D 1.875 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Mixed Material Figure Group, Signed by Tomoaki, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Carved Netsuke Mixed Material Figure Group, Signed by Tomoaki, Meiji period. Ric.NA005
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
H 1.5 in W 1.375 in D 0.875 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Mixed Material Figure, A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada from
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
Japanese Carved Netsuke Mixed Material Figure, A Wise Man Holding a Trea, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Mixed Material Figure, A Wise Man Holding a Treasure-Signed by Shozan
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
H 2 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in
20th century oriental silver plate bamboo decorated tobacco box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century oriental silver plate bamboo decorated tobacco box circa 1925.
Fine quality chinese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Silver Plate
Japanese Laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand Painted, circa 1910 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
made in Japan during the early 20th century, circa 1910.
This is a very decorativeset of cups with a
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Paper
Japanese laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand-Painted, circa 1910 Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
in Japan during the early 20th century, circa 1910.
This is a very decorativeset of Cups with a
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Paper
Antique Jewelry Chest Japanese Black Lacquer
Located in Southbury, CT
An utterly magnificent and impossibly rare antique jewelry chest from Japan has time-traveled over
Category
20th Century Artisan Boxes and Cases
19th Century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box
By Samson & Cie
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese and Japanese porcelain, but also earlier styles such as Italian maiolica.
Samson began his
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
the objects necessary for washing and make-up, especially blush and mirror boxes.
Japan, Meiji
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Antique 1860s Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Large Antique, circa 1900 Chinese Qing/Meiji Japanese Lacquer Box with Fenghuang
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice box
Highly detailed!
18-6-18-Spe-2330
Condition
Overall Condition very
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Lacquer
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 4.53 in
Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Valladolid, ES
Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period
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Antique 1880s Dutch Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Rectangular and flat lacquer Kobako (small box) representing a furoshiki knot seen from above
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Fine Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Sageju-Bako - Picnic Box
Located in PARIS, FR
Black and gold lacquer sageju-bako (picnic box) decorated with floral motifs in hiramaki-e. It
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Dot Designed China Teapot, Taisho Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
China.
The technique of skipping celadon is used.
Skipping celadon is a type of celadon with iron
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Black Lantern Box /1896s Objet d'art WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a lantern box from the old days of Japan.
The box is pasted with Japanese paper and
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Paper
Rare 17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Medical Instrument Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare Japanese export lacquer medical instrument box
Edo-period, 1650-1700
L. 19 x W. 6 x H
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold
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H 3.35 in W 2.37 in D 7.49 in
Japanese Cloisonné Vase Ando Jubei with Storage Box
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese Shippo studio. The piece is dated to late Meiji to early Showa period circa 1900-1920s. In a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver, Enamel
Vintage White Bisque Matt Porcelain Sea Horse Napkin Rings Set of 6
By Shafford China
Located in North Miami, FL
This set of 6 vintage white bisque matt porcelain seahorse napkin rings are in their original box
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Chinese Tonkin Ware Shakudo Sawasa Erotic Tobacco Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nagasaki or Batavia might be the place where this box was made for a Dutch client, either by Chinese or by
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
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H 0.87 in W 4.77 in D 3.15 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Five-Case Inrō 19th Century Signed Kajikawa Saku Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in Milano, IT
Tomkinson Collection
Leonard Haber Collection
Literature:
Michael Tomkinson, A Japanese Collection
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Fine Japanese Export Lacquer Cutlery Knife Boxes, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of fine Japanese export lacquered cutlery boxes
Kyoto or Nagasaki, late 18th century
H
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Silver
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H 13.19 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in
20th Century Porcelain Japanese Super Large Charger Japan Blue and White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Sharing with you this large and Fabulous Japanese charger in amazing colors.
Box
Category
20th Century Chinese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Shell, Wood
Rare Ca 1600 Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Incense Box Fruit
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
box is 5.5cm in length and is so sweet in our opinion. In the shape of what seems to be a fruit and
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Hidaka Tetsuo with Wood Storage Box
By Hidaka Tetsuo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging ink (Sumi-e) silk scroll by Japanese Zen artist Hidaka Tetsuo (1791-1871). Well presented
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Paper
Antique 19th Century Chinese Silver Cherry Blossom Box, Wang Hing 1890
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Chinese export solid silver box, of elongated rectangular form, decorated with
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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H 2.56 in W 10.24 in D 3.75 in
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese roiro lacquer scholar combo box with an upper tier of inkstone box (Suzuribako) and a
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Stone, Metal
Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming/Transitional Period Kosometsuke Incense Box, 17th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
17th century chinese porcelain, transitional period, made for the Japanese market. This unusual
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Jars
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.19 in W 2.56 in D 0.04 in
18th Century Japanese Gennai Ware Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
collector's storage box. Japan, second half of the 18th century.
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period, presented with brocade border
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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Textile, Lucite
Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray Raden Abalone Shell Decoration
Located in Fukuoka, JP
technique originated in China and was introduced to Japan in the Nara period (710-794). Raden was used to
Category
20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Silk Suijaku Scroll Nyorai-Kojin with Mixed Buddhism and Shinto Deities
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese silk Suijaku hanging scroll beautifully presented in a custom wood shadow box frame from
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
H 85.5 in W 33.5 in D 3 in
Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Ming Transitional Kraak Plate FROG
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
piece pictured in:
Ko-Sometsuke (two volume set in slipcase with carton box), Kawahara, Masahiko
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Sculptural Slab Yoshikawa Masamichi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A richly glazed ceramic sculptural slab in the shape of a centerpiece plate by Japanese ceramic
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique garden lantern collection
Stone lanterns, Ishidoro were introduced to Japan via Korea and China
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments
Materials
Granite
Antique Kaiseki Set of 5 Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Boy and Bird di
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
ceremony are the most commonly encountered form of Chinese export porcelain for Japan. Made in China for
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain China Water Pot Landscape, Early 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice water pot/jar for the Japanese market, Late Ming dynasty Kosometsuke.
With matching
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Silk Scroll by Haruki Nanmei Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese hanging silk scroll by late Edo period painter Haruki Nanmei (1795-1878). The gouache
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Paper
Japanese Lovely Old Petite Yukimi Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China. In Japan, toro were originally used only in
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
architecture, it originated in China. In Japan, to¯ro¯ were originally used only in Buddhist temples, where
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique garden lantern collection
Stone lanterns, Ishidoro were introduced to Japan via Korea and China
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Red Bronze Vase from Yamagata c.1960's
Located in Prahran, Victoria
main island of Honshu. While bronze work originated in China, Japanese artisans have developed an array
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Antique Pottery White Porcelain Bowl /1050-1200/Beautiful and Rare Bowl
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
Also, Japan has a history of importing a lot of pottery from China before World War II and around 1980
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Vases
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Unique Bronze Star Fish Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
architecture, it originated in China. In Japan, to¯ro¯ were originally used only in Buddhist temples, where
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Lucky Horse Equine Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China. In Japan
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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Find a variety of Japanese and chinese boxes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all Japanese and chinese boxes available were constructed with great care. We have 596 antique and vintage Japanese and chinese boxes in-stock, while there are 53 modern editions to choose from as well. Japanese and chinese boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco, mid-century modern and Regency Japanese and chinese boxes are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Japanese and chinese boxes over the years, but those made by Mason's Ironstone, Tanabe Chikuunsai II and Ando Jubei are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Japanese and chinese boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,632, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $188,500.
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- Is jade Japanese or Chinese?1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020While both the Chinese and Japanese use jade, it is more commonly used in China.
- Is Buddha Chinese or Japanese?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021Gautama Buddha was an Indian prince born in modern day Nepal. The first images of the Buddha were created almost simultaneously in Mathura, India, and the Greco-Buddhist kingdom of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan). From there, images fo the Buddha spread out along trade routes into East and Southeast Asia.
- What is a Japanese puzzle box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a Chinese hat box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Jimmy Choo is neither Chinese nor Japanese. The designer is actually Malaysian. He was born Zhou Yang Jie in Penang, Malaysia, in 1948. He was inspired by watching the work of his father, who was a shoe designer, and at the age of 11, he made his first pair of shoes for his mom's birthday. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jimmy Choo shoes and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell the difference between Chinese cloisonné and Japanese cloisonné, look closely at the surface. Generally, Japanese cloisonné looks glassy because of the grinding and buffing process used to produce it. Chinese cloisonné appears less glossy and may even have an almost matte finish. Shop a variety of cloisonné jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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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