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Japanese Bento Box

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

Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen
Located in Norton, MA
school time of Japan. A wonderful design of the Bento Box to include the independent rice box, chapstick
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

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 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

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Antique Japanese Lacquer O-Bento Box with Gold and Silver Maki-E Decoration
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An unusual hexagonally shaped antique Japanese three-tiered o-bento box with a carrying tray
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese lacquer oblong storage box by Hiroshi Hayashi 林宏 (1967)
By Hiroshi Hayashi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional, oblong lacquer 3-tiered storage box with cover, reminiscent of a bento box, by
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

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Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall. Late Edo to early Meiji period lacquer chest (mid to late 19th century) with two characters on the front reading Nuno an...
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Located in Opole, PL
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Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The highly decorated tray in the form of a table frames a series of three stacking boxes, a further three lidded boxes and a tray concealed within, raised on ogee bracket feet. This...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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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 was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finish...
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E. W. Godwin, Attri An Anglo-Japanese Four-Fold Screen With Japanese Silk Scenes
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (attributed), a walnut four-fold screen, bevel glazed, with woven silk and velvet panels. This incorporates many design details of Godwin's Anglo-Japanese works...
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Large Japanese Marquetry Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Japanese pictoral style lacquer cabinet with gilt-metal mounts Kyoto, Edo period, 1670-1690 Decorated in Japanese relief lacquer work, black lacquer ground decorated...
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Large Japanese Lacquer Box Early Edo Period Ex-Christie's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large lacquer Ryoshibako (Paper box in Japanese) finely decorated with Maki-e circa 17th century early Edo period. The box is of an impressive size and was used to store paper docu...
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Japanese suzuribako lacquered box peony river
Located in PARIS, FR
Suzuribako box (empty) in black lacquer. Gold maki-e decoration of a river bordered by peonies, one with red highlights. The edges of the lid are in gold lacquer. Nashi-ji interior.
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Japanese suzuribako lacquered box peony river
Japanese suzuribako lacquered box peony river
H 10.04 in W 8.39 in D 1.86 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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Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period
Located in Paris, FR
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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

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Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Wood

Japanese Wajima-Nuri Red Lacquered Wooden Lunch Box, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
statues to bento boxes for food. A number of terms are used in Japanese to refer to lacquerware. Shikki
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

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Japanese Black Lacquer with Gold Flower Motif on Wajima-Nuri Soup Tureens, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
objects from Buddha statues to bento boxes for food. A number of terms are used in Japanese to refer to
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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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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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Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
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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

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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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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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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Setsuro Takahashi, Japanese Lacquer
By Setsuro Takahashi
Located in Encino, CA
practical objects, such as bowls and bento (lunch) boxes. Setsuro Takahashi was one of the most prominent
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H 31 in W 28 in D 2.75 in
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese lacquered/painted bento box from the Taisho Period c 1920s. Black lacquer exterior with
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Japanese  Bento Box
Japanese  Bento Box
H 13.325 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Japanese Bento Boxes
Japanese Bento Boxes
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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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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

Materials

Lacquer

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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
  • 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 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.