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Japanese Lacquer Bento Box

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Beautiful and antique Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box with full array of components included

Category

20th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Japanese red lacquerware bento box. Constructed in 5 pieces with 4 compartments, each

Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

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

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

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H 7 in W 24 in D 24 in

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese lacquered wood bento, food container, of unusual geometric design resembling a tangram

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Serving Pieces

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

Materials

Porcelain, Silk, Wood, 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

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

Materials

Lacquer

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

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

Materials

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels Japan rare antique wooden red and black lacquered

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box

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H 8.75 in W 8.5 in D 9 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.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

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

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

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Bento Boxes
Japanese Bento Boxes

Japanese Bento Boxes

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H 5.25 in W 15 in D 12 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

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Bento Box
Japanese Bento Box

Japanese Bento Box

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H 5.25 in W 15.25 in D 12.5 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

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H 13.325 in W 9 in D 8.5 in

Japanese Bento Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese lacquered/painted bento box from the Taisho Period c 1920s. Black lacquer exterior with

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Japanese Negoro Nuri Lacquered Bento Box

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H 19.69 in W 13 in D 13 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

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

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

class, the concept of decorative lacquer bento box has evolved. This bento box has a conspicuous

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Located in Dekalb, IL

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
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H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in

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Located in South Burlington, VT

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Bronze

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Located in Kenilworth, IL

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Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako
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Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sagejubako is a portable picnic set that became popular in the early Edo period when an additional meal was added between breakfast and dinner. It normally consists of a carry case w...

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Lacquer

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Located in Austin, TX

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Gold, Silver, Copper

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
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$8,800 / set

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
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$188,500

H 42.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in

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By Gorham

Located in New Orleans, LA

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17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party

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Located in Paris, FR

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Japanese Lacquer Bento Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese lacquer bento box for your home. Each Japanese lacquer bento box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lacquer, wood and aluminum. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese lacquer bento box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A well-made Japanese lacquer bento box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hiroshi Hayashi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Lacquer Bento Box?

Prices for a Japanese lacquer bento box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $316 and can go as high as $4,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,636.
Questions About Japanese Lacquer Bento Box
  • 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.