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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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Antique 17th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party

17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party

$2,646
H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle
Located in Norton, MA
Two-tier bento box in holder with carry handle, with gilded leaf decoration, 6 1/2" high, 6 1/2" x
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Wood

Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle
Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle

Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle

$675
H 6.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful and antique Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box with full array of components included
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20th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box
Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box

Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box

$3,950
H 12 in W 12 in D 7 in
Antique Japanese Jubako 4-Tiered Bento Red Lacquerware Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Japanese red lacquerware bento box. Constructed in 5 pieces with 4 compartments, each
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20th Century Serving Pieces

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Lacquer, Paint

Antique Japanese Jubako 4-Tiered Bento Red Lacquerware Box
Antique Japanese Jubako 4-Tiered Bento Red Lacquerware Box

Antique Japanese Jubako 4-Tiered Bento Red Lacquerware Box

$395
H 8.75 in W 7.25 in D 6.5 in
Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish
Located in New York, NY
Antique five tier Japanese lacquered wooden stacking box, known as a jubako. It is finished with a
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Early 20th Century Lacquer

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Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish
Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish

Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish

$1,600
H 14 in W 8.5 in D 9 in

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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

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Wood

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

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

H 7 in W 24 in D 24 in
Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period
Located in Paris, FR
bento box. One very unusual feature of this lunch box, even for Japan, is that the upper compartment can
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Bamboo

Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period
Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period

Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period

H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Arabesque and Cherry Blossom Design, Japan
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
Japanese art, which make the bento box more than a design for ordinary usage but also a visual enjoyment
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Arabesque and Cherry Blossom Design, Japan
Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Arabesque and Cherry Blossom Design, Japan

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Arabesque and Cherry Blossom Design, Japan

H 13 in W 8.47 in D 9.26 in
Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
concept of decorative lacquer bento box has evolved. Like many other sprinkled design, lacquer was
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 8.47 in
1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket Storage Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket storage box. 5.25 tall x 4.63 diameter
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket Storage Box
1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket Storage Box

1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket Storage Box

H 5.25 in Dm 4.63 in
Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions A superb older century Makie lacquer food bento box complete
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box

Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box

H 9 in W 5 in D 5 in
Lacquer Bento Box With protective Box, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice Meiji Period bento box in red lacquer with original protective box.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Wood

Lacquer Bento Box With protective Box, 19th Century
Lacquer Bento Box With protective Box, 19th Century

Lacquer Bento Box With protective Box, 19th Century

H 11 in W 10 in D 7 in
Japanese Fine Antique Hand Lacquered Complete Bento Food Box, Early 20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint and boxed Japan, a fine antique hand lacquered Maki-e seasonal flowers and fans decorated
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Porcelain, Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Lacquered Complete Bento Food Box, Early 20th Century
Japanese Fine Antique Hand Lacquered Complete Bento Food Box, Early 20th Century

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Lacquered Complete Bento Food Box, Early 20th Century

H 10 in W 6 in D 6 in
Japan Antique Red and Black Lacquered Bento Food Box Display 1915, Only One
Located in South Burlington, VT
Bento food box display circa Taisho period, 1915. Most likely was a portable unit used for traveling
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

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Wood

Japan Antique Red and Black Lacquered Bento Food Box Display 1915, Only One
Japan Antique Red and Black Lacquered Bento Food Box Display 1915, Only One

Japan Antique Red and Black Lacquered Bento Food Box Display 1915, Only One

H 25 in W 20 in D 10 in
Japanese Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Trinket Box Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Doll Bento Box. Stamped Japan Dimensions: 7" diameter x 6" H. Please visit take a look at our
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Lacquer

Japanese Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Trinket Box Mid-Century Modern
Japanese Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Trinket Box Mid-Century Modern

Japanese Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Trinket Box Mid-Century Modern

H 6 in Dm 7 in
1960s Decorative Asian Red Storage Bento Stacking Box Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Asian Red Storage Bento Box Set Japanese Box Set Yamanaka Art Red 7.75 h x 7.75 x 7.75, 3
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

1960s Decorative Asian Red Storage Bento Stacking Box Set
1960s Decorative Asian Red Storage Bento Stacking Box Set

1960s Decorative Asian Red Storage Bento Stacking Box Set

H 7.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Showa black lacquer bento box with gilt pine motif in three parts with lid.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box
Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box

Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box

H 8.75 in W 8.5 in D 9 in
Japanese Bento Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese lacquered/painted bento box from the Taisho Period c 1920s. Black lacquer exterior with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

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Wood

Japanese Bento Box
Japanese Bento Box

Japanese Bento Box

H 13.325 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Bento Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 7 Japanese lacquered bento boxes from Kyoto, Japan. Taisho period - 1920s. (Measurements
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Japanese Bento Box
Japanese Bento Box

Japanese Bento Box

H 5.25 in W 15.25 in D 12.5 in
Japanese Bento Boxes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 5 Japanese lacquered bento boxes from Kyoto, Japan. Taisho period - 1920s. (Measurements
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Cedar

Japanese Bento Boxes
Japanese Bento Boxes

Japanese Bento Boxes

H 5.25 in W 15 in D 12 in
Japanese Negoro Nuri Lacquered Bento Box
Located in Antwerp, BE
Showa period Japanese Bento box, circa 1950. This type of bento box would be used for holidays and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Japanese Negoro Nuri Lacquered Bento Box
Japanese Negoro Nuri Lacquered Bento Box

Japanese Negoro Nuri Lacquered Bento Box

H 19.69 in W 13 in D 13 in
Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
class, the concept of decorative lacquer bento box has evolved. This bento box has a conspicuous
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Lacquer

Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

H 11.62 in W 9.26 in D 8.67 in

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Japanese Bento Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese bento box you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and bamboo, every Japanese bento box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese bento box, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese bento box, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Japanese Bento Box?

Prices for a Japanese bento box start at $145 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $1,245.
Questions About Japanese Bento Box
  • What is a Japanese puzzle box?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I clean a Japanese lacquer box?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Which object in a Japanese writing box was considered the most precious and permanent?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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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