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Japanese Incense Box

Very Fine Crane-Shaped Incense Box By a Renowned Japanese Artist
Very Fine Crane-Shaped Incense Box By a Renowned Japanese Artist

Very Fine Crane-Shaped Incense Box By a Renowned Japanese Artist

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A finely crafted crane-shaped Japanese incense box, created by a renowned artist and executed with

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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Gold Lacquer Incense Box
Gold Lacquer Incense Box

Gold Lacquer Incense Box

$9,850

H 0.75 in W 4.13 in D 3 in

Gold Lacquer Incense Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

A Gold Lacquer Kōbako (Incense Box) Edo Period (1615–1868), Circa 1850 This exquisite gold lacquer

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box with Ho Ho Bird
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box with Ho Ho Bird

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box with Ho Ho Bird

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era covered enamel brass kogo or box for incense. Circa: late 19th

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

A Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Kogo (Incense) Box, late 17/early 18th Century
A Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Kogo (Incense) Box, late 17/early 18th Century

A Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Kogo (Incense) Box, late 17/early 18th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

Early Japanese Lacquer Incense Box (Kogo) Late 17thc. Of rectangular form with soft corners

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tripod Incense Burner by Taniguchi
Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tripod Incense Burner by Taniguchi

Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tripod Incense Burner by Taniguchi

By Taniguchi Komin

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an Antique japanese Kutani porcelain tripod incense burner by Taniguchi

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s
Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

with Kiseto ware style. This item will come with a wooden box. Seto ware is a type of Japanese pottery

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Oribe ware 1950s
Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Oribe ware 1950s

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Oribe ware 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

box. Oribe ware is a style of Japanese pottery that first appeared in the sixteenth century. It is a

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

$4,900

H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 1.75 in

Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

Located in Hudson, NY

Late Edo (1614 - 1868) period incense storage box in stacked, double fan design. Fans have bamboo

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako Ex-Christie's
Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako Ex-Christie's

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako Ex-Christie's

Located in Atlanta, GA

An old Japanese lacquered small box likely used to contain incense powder called Kobako, circa

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lead

Japanese Little Porcelain Box for Incense and Jewelry 1980s KOUUN
Japanese Little Porcelain Box for Incense and Jewelry 1980s KOUUN

Japanese Little Porcelain Box for Incense and Jewelry 1980s KOUUN

Located in Paris, FR

some incense which we use during a traditional tea ceremony.). And also as a jewelry box. On the

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Mid-Century Cast Iron Japanese Koro Bird / Pheasant Incense Burner / Box
Vintage Mid-Century Cast Iron Japanese Koro Bird / Pheasant Incense Burner / Box

Vintage Mid-Century Cast Iron Japanese Koro Bird / Pheasant Incense Burner / Box

Located in San Diego, CA

A sculptural Mid-Century Japanese bird-form incense vessel, beautifully crafted in patinated metal

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Old Japanese Porcelain Lidded Incense Burner in the Original Box
Old Japanese Porcelain Lidded Incense Burner in the Original Box

Old Japanese Porcelain Lidded Incense Burner in the Original Box

Located in Norton, MA

Old Japanese porcelain lidded incense burner in the original box The lid with the lion, two

Category

Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Kogo Incense Box by Taizan Yohei
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Kogo Incense Box by Taizan Yohei

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Kogo Incense Box by Taizan Yohei

By Taizan Yohei IX

Located in Newark, England

DEPICTING BISHAMON ONE OF THE SEVEN LUCKY GODS From our Japanese Satsuma collection, we are

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Kôbako, lacquer box for storing incense (#004789)
Kôbako, lacquer box for storing incense (#004789)

Kôbako, lacquer box for storing incense (#004789)

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Kôbako (lacquer box), for storing incense for Kôdô (“Way of Incense”). Leaping carp in waves, with

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19th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Edo Period Imperial Gold Maki-e Incense Box, Deer & Autumn Leaves
Edo Period Imperial Gold Maki-e Incense Box, Deer & Autumn Leaves

Edo Period Imperial Gold Maki-e Incense Box, Deer & Autumn Leaves

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This extraordinary antique incense box (kobako) is a breathtaking example of

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions
An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions

An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions

Located in Milano, IT

An incense box (kōgō) made from a real shell, painted in gold on the inside with waka (和歌

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Shell

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Duck Box by Zohiko, Showa Era, Mid 20th Century, Japan
Vintage Japanese Lacquer Duck Box by Zohiko, Showa Era, Mid 20th Century, Japan

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Duck Box by Zohiko, Showa Era, Mid 20th Century, Japan

By Zōhiko Studio

Located in Austin, TX

A finely decorated vintage Japanese box for precious incense, kogo, in the shape of a male mandarin

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Bronze Kirin Incensor Bird Ingot Original Wooden Box, Japan
Bronze Kirin Incensor Bird Ingot Original Wooden Box, Japan

Bronze Kirin Incensor Bird Ingot Original Wooden Box, Japan

Located in Monterey, CA

symbolizes wealth and prosperity. This bronze incense comes with its original wooden box. It is from Japan

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Fine Japanese Satsuma kogo (incense box) Signed by Kinkozan. Meiji period
A Fine Japanese Satsuma kogo (incense box) Signed by Kinkozan. Meiji period

A Fine Japanese Satsuma kogo (incense box) Signed by Kinkozan. Meiji period

Located in London, GB

A Satsuma circular kogo (incense box) and cover signed by Kinkozan 19th century Finely

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box
Antique Japanese Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box

Antique Japanese Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass kogo or box for incense. Circa: late 19th century

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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Porcelain Gucci Lidded Box with Incense 420 Holder
Porcelain Gucci Lidded Box with Incense 420 Holder

Porcelain Gucci Lidded Box with Incense 420 Holder

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful porcelain box with the Gucci logo. Originally sold as a set for Incense, the holder is

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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. It is made of

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Other

Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner
Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner

Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Stunning contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style porcelain koro or incense burner or jewelry box, hand

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Koro Incense Burner
Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Koro Incense Burner

Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Koro Incense Burner

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain maki-e pattern koro or incense burner, hand painted on a

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako
Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako

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H 1.95 in W 3.2 in D 3.5 in

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako

Located in Atlanta, GA

An old and exquisite Japanese lacquered small box likely used to contain incense powder (it is

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Kogo Incense Box
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Kogo Incense Box

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Kogo Incense Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari enamel kogo or box for incense. Circa: late 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Lacquer House Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Lacquer House Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Lacquer House Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful and intricately decorated lacquer box for storing incense, kogo, in the form of a

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Gucci 1980s Perfumed Incense Box
Gucci 1980s Perfumed Incense Box

Gucci 1980s Perfumed Incense Box

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Spice up your space with this Gucci incense set! Circa 1980s, this two piece porcelain incense box

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1980s Japanese Miscellaneous

Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

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H 2 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in

Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

Located in Hudson, NY

Exquisitely detailed incense storage box in gold lacquer with silver and gold overlays of a folded

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper Kogo box for incense. Early Meiji period, ca. 1870s. Round shape

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Incense Burner, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Incense Burner, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Incense Burner, 19th Century

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine antique Japanese lidded incense burner, made of brass and covered with polychrome cloisonne

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Japanese Kyoto Pottery Censor Incense Burner Atomic Yellow Crackle Glaze
Japanese Kyoto Pottery Censor Incense Burner Atomic Yellow Crackle Glaze

Japanese Kyoto Pottery Censor Incense Burner Atomic Yellow Crackle Glaze

By Kyoto Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Kyoto pottery tripod censor with pierced cover in the form of a blossom and bright yellow crackle glaze, circa early 20th century. Measures: 3" high, 3" diameter. Excellent condition.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako
Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako

Located in Atlanta, GA

An old lacquered small box that was likely used to contain incense powder (it is called Kobako

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A lovely and graphic Japanese small incense box, kogo, with various tomoe mon, Taisho period (1912

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako in Kodaiji Style
Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako in Kodaiji Style

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako in Kodaiji Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique lacquered small box that was likely used to contain incense powder (it is called Kobako

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Clam Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, by Zohiko, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Clam Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, by Zohiko, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Clam Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, by Zohiko, Meiji Period, Japan

By Zōhiko Studio

Located in Austin, TX

A very fine Japanese lacquer kogo, box for incense, in the shape of two clams, by Zohiko, Meiji

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako with MOP Inlays
Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako with MOP Inlays

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako with MOP Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

An old Japanese lacquered small box likely used to contain incense powder called Kobako, circa Edo

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Lacquer Incense Accessories Box, Kobako, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Incense Accessories Box, Kobako, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Incense Accessories Box, Kobako, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A remarkable Japanese maki-e lacquer box for incense accessories, kobako, with interior fitted tray

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Silk, Softwood, Cypress, Lacquer

Satsuma Three Pieces, Vase, Lidded Box and an Incense Burner, Japan
Satsuma Three Pieces, Vase, Lidded Box and an Incense Burner, Japan

Satsuma Three Pieces, Vase, Lidded Box and an Incense Burner, Japan

Located in København, Copenhagen

Satsuma: Three pieces, vase, lidded box and an incense burner. Decorated with figures on gold

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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Lacquer Incense Kogo Box with Fine Maki-e Design Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Incense Kogo Box with Fine Maki-e Design Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Incense Kogo Box with Fine Maki-e Design Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small circular lacquer box designed to as a container to store incense (known as a kogo in

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Momoyama or Edo Period, 16th/17th Century
Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Momoyama or Edo Period, 16th/17th Century

Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Momoyama or Edo Period, 16th/17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A wonderful Japanese lacquer incense box, kogo, with a design of plovers in flight, late Momoyama

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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Pewter

19th Century Oriental Wooden Toad Opium Incense Secret Box
19th Century Oriental Wooden Toad Opium Incense Secret Box

19th Century Oriental Wooden Toad Opium Incense Secret Box

Located in Lowestoft, GB

an opium container or incense holder. From the collection of David & Sarah Battie 24cm in length

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Spectacular Incense Box, Hills and River, Gold and Silver Chrysanthemums
Spectacular Incense Box, Hills and River, Gold and Silver Chrysanthemums

Spectacular Incense Box, Hills and River, Gold and Silver Chrysanthemums

Located in Hudson, NY

Incense box in nashiji lacquer with design of river flowing through highly defined hills that are

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite Japanese tall lacquer box for incense implements, kobako, with a scene from The Tales

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Incense Box in the Form of a Cicada
Japanese Incense Box in the Form of a Cicada

Japanese Incense Box in the Form of a Cicada

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese boxwood incense box (kogo) in the form of a cicada (semi). The finely carved and highly

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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Fan Brass Incense Burner
Japanese Fan Brass Incense Burner

Japanese Fan Brass Incense Burner

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H 2 in W 8 in D 5.25 in

Japanese Fan Brass Incense Burner

Located in Richmond, VA

Beautiful solid brass incense burner in the shape of a fan, marked Japan.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A Japanese Patinated Bronze Incense Burner, Signed: Shugoro
A Japanese Patinated Bronze Incense Burner, Signed: Shugoro

A Japanese Patinated Bronze Incense Burner, Signed: Shugoro

By Shugoro Hasuda

Located in New York, NY

decoration and square cover. With a Tomobako (original wooden box). Hasuda Shugoro, born in 1915, studied

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Edo Japanese Lacquered Incense Box
Edo Japanese Lacquered Incense Box

Edo Japanese Lacquered Incense Box

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H 4.14 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in

Edo Japanese Lacquered Incense Box

Located in Paris, FR

Black background lacquer box with a decor of foliage and flowers. It contains a small tray

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Edo Lacquer Incense Box
Edo Lacquer Incense Box

Edo Lacquer Incense Box

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H 1 in Dm 3 in

Edo Lacquer Incense Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very beautiful Edo period lacquered incense box featuring a badger staring at the crescent moon

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Silver

Japanese Incense Box 'Kogo' Shaped as a Knot, Mid Edo Period, 18th Century
Japanese Incense Box 'Kogo' Shaped as a Knot, Mid Edo Period, 18th Century

Japanese Incense Box 'Kogo' Shaped as a Knot, Mid Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Literature: “The Charles A Greenfield collection of Japanese lacquer”, Eskenazi Ltd., London: 1990, cat. 19

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

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Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Vase By Gonda Hirosuke

Located in Long Island City, NY

An ancient Japanese vase with magnificent flower decoration made in a polychrome cloisonne enamel on a pale turquoise ground. Classic form for Japanese works of the Meiji era. The ba...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Very Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Cloisonné Vase 24"
Very Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Cloisonné Vase 24"

Very Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Cloisonné Vase 24"

Located in Portland, OR

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1890) ornate Cloisonné vase. Mad...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

1919 René Lalique, Vase Perruches Electric Blue Glass with White Patina
1919 René Lalique, Vase Perruches Electric Blue Glass with White Patina

1919 René Lalique, Vase Perruches Electric Blue Glass with White Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Perruches" made in electric blue glass with white patina by René Lalique in 1919. Engraved control signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Exceptionnal and deep color and grea...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese incense box for your home. A Japanese incense box — often made from metal, lacquer and wood — can elevate any home. Find 25 options for an antique or vintage Japanese incense box now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Japanese incense box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese incense box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese incense box over the years, but those crafted by Kyoto Pottery, Shugoro Hasuda and Zōhiko Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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  • 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.
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    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.
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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.