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Japanese Lacquer Bento Box

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

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Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with
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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

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

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17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Copper, Gold

Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Irises
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The irises painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of silver leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully jointed wooden lattic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Located in Milano, IT
Go-mai uchidashi do tosei gusoku Samurai armor decorated with an embossed rabbit Edo period, 19th century This samurai armor is complete and original, with consistent elements...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an vintage decorative jewellery case. A Japanese, lacquer and Mother of Pearl lidded box in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Appealing example o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Rare set of 2 Japanese suits-of-armour, complete with 2 matching folding screens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Important unique set of two suits-of-armour (yoroi), complete with two high six-panel screens, that belong together as is indicated by the used family crests (mon). Two crests are us...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal

French Japonisme Ormolu-Mounted Baccarat Crystal Vase with Bronze Turtle Feet
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Gorgeous and extremely rare French Japonisme ormolu-mounted turtle footed Baccarat crystal vase designed with a gilt turtle design, Baccarat stamp on bottom. The quality and crafts...
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Asian Laquered Box with Lid Hand Painted Unicorn, Mid 20th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and gilded, made in Asia, possibly Japan during the mid 20th Century. This rectangular s...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Folk Art Lacquer

Materials

Paper

Japanese Screen of Spring on Gold Leaf
Located in Brescia, IT
It is a two-panel screen from the Taisho period, around 1920, beautifully painted in excellent detail. The best of Rinpa's school painting: large empty space that highlights a pair ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Screen of Spring on Gold Leaf
Japanese Screen of Spring on Gold Leaf
H 66.93 in W 74.81 in D 0.79 in
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...
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20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Chest/Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
The doors and drawers of this chest/cabinet are inlaid with ebony double line stringing that frame Korean tiger wood panels. All of the brass overlay, hinges, pulls, and locks are or...
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Antique 1880s Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Korean Chest/Cabinet
Korean Chest/Cabinet
H 59.75 in W 39.38 in D 18 in
Knight Helmet Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Japanese knight helmet lighter. Made in the 1980s. Visor has turned a gorgeous bronze color after years of use. Pushing down the visor triggers the lighter. In working conditi...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Knight Helmet Lighter, 1980s Japan
Knight Helmet Lighter, 1980s Japan
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
Modern Bongo Bar Cabinet, Sahara Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bongó Bar Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bongó bar cabinet was desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets

Materials

Granite, Marble, Onyx, Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Shanxi Cabinet with Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period Shanxi cabinet from the 19th century, with original lacquer. Created in the North-Eastern province of Shanxi during the Qing dynasty, this 19th century ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquered Samurai Jingasa Hat Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken Japanese historical hat known as Jinggasa (militant hat) that was worn by samurai in Edo period (1603-1868) circa 18-19th century. There were several subtypes of Jingasa a...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with intricate designs and images of ancient Chinese people and structures.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
No Reserve
H 6 in W 11 in D 14 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

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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

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Materials

Wood

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
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

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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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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
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
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
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

Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
No Reserve
H 9 in W 5 in D 5 in
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
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

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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Vintage 1970s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Setsuro Takahashi, Japanese Lacquer
Setsuro Takahashi, Japanese Lacquer
H 31 in W 28 in D 2.75 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 Boxes
Japanese Bento Boxes
H 5.25 in W 15 in D 12 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
H 5.25 in W 15.25 in D 12.5 in
Japanese Bento Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese lacquered/painted bento box from the Taisho Period c 1920s. Black lacquer exterior with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese  Bento Box
Japanese  Bento Box
H 13.325 in W 9 in D 8.5 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
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 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.