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1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers
1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers

1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique mid size Tansu (chest of drawers), product of circa 1870s - 1900s, late Edo to Meiji era, estimate from the style & conditions. Remaining original paint gives a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

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Iron

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 and inspired by the refined traditions of Japanese incense culture. The piece takes...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

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Iron

19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks
19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks

19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks

Located in Somis, CA

The box is heavy and substantial, solidly constructed and reinforced with iron nails and a large iron lock mechanism for security.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Iron

Japanese Antique Paulownia wood Drawer Box, 1900s–1930s, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Paulownia wood Drawer Box, 1900s–1930s, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Paulownia wood Drawer Box, 1900s–1930s, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique drawer box crafted from kiri (paulownia) wood, dating from the early 20th century, circa 1900s–1930s. The piece carries a well-used patina, with surface wear that ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Furniture

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Iron

Japanese Antique Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old box storage made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the material used is paulownia wood, which is precious today.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

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Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver
Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver

Located in Newark, England

INLAID WITH A GOLD AND SILVER DEER From our Japanese collection we are pleased to offer this Japanese Damascene Box by Ashizuki. The Japanese Box of rectangular shape raised upon fo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron

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Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box
Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

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H 8 in W 10.5 in D 6.75 in

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

Located in Seguin, TX

Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Japanese Keyaki Wood Funa Dansu or Ship's Chest
Japanese Keyaki Wood Funa Dansu or Ship's Chest

Japanese Keyaki Wood Funa Dansu or Ship's Chest

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H 13.25 in W 16 in D 12 in

Japanese Keyaki Wood Funa Dansu or Ship's Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese Keyaki wood Funa dansu, or ship's chest, in the cho bako style with multiple drawers and hand forged iron handles in the kakute style.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

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Iron

Powder Compact In The Style Of Komai, Meiji Era Japan
Powder Compact In The Style Of Komai, Meiji Era Japan

Powder Compact In The Style Of Komai, Meiji Era Japan

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H 0.52 in W 3.63 in D 2.72 in

Powder Compact In The Style Of Komai, Meiji Era Japan

By Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Exceptional powder compact in gold and silver damascened iron (technique called nunome zogan in Japan). It is signed "Yoshitoyo saku" and marked with Mount Fuji. Fujii Yoshitoyo was ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Louis XV Gilt Japanned Domed Casket First Half 18th Century
Louis XV Gilt Japanned Domed Casket First Half 18th Century

Louis XV Gilt Japanned Domed Casket First Half 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Decorated overall with figures, bu...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Charming Japanese Komai Style Iron Box
Charming Japanese Komai Style Iron Box

Charming Japanese Komai Style Iron Box

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H 1.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.375 in

Charming Japanese Komai Style Iron Box

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this charming Meiji Period (1868-1912) damascened iron trinket box manufactured by one of the Komai company ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Iron

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box

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H 2.125 in W 5 in D 2.875 in

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this captivating Meiji Period 1868-1912, iron and mixed metal study of a turtle being ridden by a young boy,...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Silver, Iron

Japanese Mixed Metal Box, Meiji Period
Japanese Mixed Metal Box, Meiji Period

Japanese Mixed Metal Box, Meiji Period

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H 1.25 in W 2.75 in D 2 in

Japanese Mixed Metal Box, Meiji Period

Located in Montreal, QC

This box has much to recommend it: it is beautifully modeled in iron and raised on gilt bracket feet. The cover is decorated in gold and silver with an extensive seascape, with tr...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Iron

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Iron Red Porcelain Lidded Bowl by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Iron Red Porcelain Lidded Bowl by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Iron Red Porcelain Lidded Bowl by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

The inspiration for this massive extraordinary porcelain lidded bowl came from a rare magnificent piece this master porcelain artist created in the past that found its home in a roya...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box

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H 1.4 in W 3.35 in D 4.7 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box

Located in Newark, England

Meiji Period (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box
Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box

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H 0.79 in W 2.37 in D 1.78 in

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box

By Komai

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese small mixed metal lidded box. The box of excellent quality with a central riverside scene to the lid with a silver wire boarder separating an outer boarder with leaves....

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron

Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Box, Tenbun Period, 1532-1555
Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Box, Tenbun Period, 1532-1555

Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Box, Tenbun Period, 1532-1555

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Samurai helmet box, attributed to a gift from Japanese monk Kennyo (Kosa) (1543-1592), the Abbot of Ishiyama Honganji temple in Osaka in the 16th century.

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects

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Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Choba-Dansu Chest with Drawers and Safety Box
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Choba-Dansu Chest with Drawers and Safety Box

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Choba-Dansu Chest with Drawers and Safety Box

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period choba-dansu merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with five drawers and hidden safety box.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed

Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this special treasure from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of an elegant horse ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Iron

A superb and rare gold inlaid iron jubako (lunch box) by Komai of Kyoto
A superb and rare gold inlaid iron jubako (lunch box) by Komai of Kyoto

A superb and rare gold inlaid iron jubako (lunch box) by Komai of Kyoto

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A superb and rare gold inlaid iron jubako (lunch box) by Komai of Kyoto Of typical form with three stacking trays secured by a hinged arm which locks into an oval carrying handle, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Figural Turtle Trinket Stash Box Made in Japan
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Figural Turtle Trinket Stash Box Made in Japan

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Figural Turtle Trinket Stash Box Made in Japan

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage cast iron figural turtle trinket/stash box dating from the 1950's.

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Mid-20th Century North American Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Vintage Lidded Iron Match Box
Vintage Lidded Iron Match Box

Vintage Lidded Iron Match Box

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H 2 in W 4.25 in D 3.75 in

Vintage Lidded Iron Match Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage lidded iron match box with a rugged lid top to strike matches, circa 1970s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.25"W x 3.75"D x 2"H. #2785

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Assembled Group of Vintage Japanese Cookie and Tea Cake Molds in Shadow Box
Assembled Group of Vintage Japanese Cookie and Tea Cake Molds in Shadow Box

Assembled Group of Vintage Japanese Cookie and Tea Cake Molds in Shadow Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A collection of Japanese cookie and tea cake molds and cutters purchased as a group in Japan in 1950 including wooden and metal molds and metal presses, all contained in a cloth back...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Shadow Boxes

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Iron

Antique C19th Diminutive Japanese Drawers
Antique C19th Diminutive Japanese Drawers

Antique C19th Diminutive Japanese Drawers

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H 12.6 in W 16.93 in D 25.2 in

Antique C19th Diminutive Japanese Drawers

Located in London, England

Compact, perfectly proportioned antique Japanese storage box. Previously used for storing jewelry and other such precious things. A hidden compartment reveals itself at the press...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Merchants Writing Box
Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Merchants Writing Box

Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Merchants Writing Box

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H 9.75 in W 12.5 in D 8.5 in

Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Merchants Writing Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With a hinged lid with carry handle and two side drawers, one with a brass escutcheon (lacking the key). All hardware black painted iron. Condition: age cracks to all sides.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Vintage Japanese Hand Painted Cherry Blossom Fan In Gold Shadow Box Frame
Vintage Japanese Hand Painted Cherry Blossom Fan In Gold Shadow Box Frame

Vintage Japanese Hand Painted Cherry Blossom Fan In Gold Shadow Box Frame

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Gorgeous Japanese vintage fan . It features hand-painted Cherry Blossom details and inlaid mother of pearl elements. The fan is displayed within a shadow box frame, which seems to be...

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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Shadow Boxes

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Berlin Iron

Antique Japanese Storage Box On Handwrought Iron Base
Antique Japanese Storage Box On Handwrought Iron Base

Antique Japanese Storage Box On Handwrought Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique storage box on contemporary hand wrought iron base. Petite and light, great side or end table or bed side table.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Console Tables

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Iron

Japanese Red Lacquer Storage Box
Japanese Red Lacquer Storage Box

Japanese Red Lacquer Storage Box

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H 15 in W 24 in D 14 in

Japanese Red Lacquer Storage Box

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming utilitarian red lacquer box-on-stand. The box dates to the early 20th century and features a lift-off lid and painted "mon" decorations. The cinnabar red with blac...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold
FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold

FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A gold damascene Komai desk box designed by Fujii Yoshitoyo. This is a beautiful decorative presentation box created in the Imperial Japan during the Meiji period, back in 1880.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Japanese Large Original Old Origami Crane Box Sculpture
Japanese Large Original Old Origami Crane Box Sculpture

Japanese Large Original Old Origami Crane Box Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

First we have seen Rare Origami Crane design in the form of a hinged box for incense or treasures. Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japan Pair Red Eye Garden Rabbits Mint & Boxed
Japan Pair Red Eye Garden Rabbits Mint & Boxed

Japan Pair Red Eye Garden Rabbits Mint & Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Original Mint & Boxed Set Two Rabbits Fine quality hand cast garden rabbits with unique red eyes from Japan This is a pair (2) of large scale solid hand cast effigy pair of pl...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Iron

Japanese Wooden Tabako-Bon Box with Handle, c. 1850
Japanese Wooden Tabako-Bon Box with Handle, c. 1850

Japanese Wooden Tabako-Bon Box with Handle, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Japanese Antique Black Box 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Box 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Box 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old box made in Japan. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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Japanese Iron Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese iron box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every Japanese iron box was constructed with great care. There are 12 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese iron box you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese iron 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 iron box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Japanese Iron Box?

Prices for a Japanese iron box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $99 and can go as high as $51,777, while the average can fetch as much as $1,050.