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Antique Japanese Lacquer And Giltwood Zushi Shrine
Antique Japanese Lacquer And Giltwood Zushi Shrine

Antique Japanese Lacquer And Giltwood Zushi Shrine

Located in Bradenton, FL

Antique Japanese Lacquer And Giltwood Zushi Shrine, or traveling altar, with hand-carved wooden standing Japanese figure. Intricately bronzed fittings on door. Altar is 3"W when clo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Jewelry Box in Lacquer Decor with Birds
19th Century Japanese Jewelry Box in Lacquer Decor with Birds

19th Century Japanese Jewelry Box in Lacquer Decor with Birds

Located in Marseille, FR

Japanese jewelry box in lacquer decor with birds (waders) decorated on all sides XIXth with handle on the sides including 4 drawers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Gold Lacquer Incense Box
Gold Lacquer Incense Box

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 kōbako (incense box) exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Edo period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf

Japanese Shōwa Lacquered Gold Maki‑E Calligraphy Chest
Japanese Shōwa Lacquered Gold Maki‑E Calligraphy Chest

Japanese Shōwa Lacquered Gold Maki‑E Calligraphy Chest

Located in Norwich, England

Beautiful vintage Japanese Shōwa lacquered & gold Suzuribako calligraphy chest. Circa early-mid 20th century. The chest with four drawers having a gold maki‑e cloud and landscape sc...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Lacquered and Gold Leaf Storage Trunk (Nagamochi)
Japanese Lacquered and Gold Leaf Storage Trunk (Nagamochi)

Japanese Lacquered and Gold Leaf Storage Trunk (Nagamochi)

Located in CA, CA

A fine lacquered and gold leaf Nagamochi dating from the late 18th century or early 19th century. The exterior of the trunk and its gilded metal fittings are decorated with a folia...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Encens box or Kogo in hardwood in the form of a cicada standing on a trunk
Encens box or Kogo in hardwood in the form of a cicada standing on a trunk

Encens box or Kogo in hardwood in the form of a cicada standing on a trunk

Located in PARIS, FR

Small incense box (kōgō) in black persimmon wood, carved in the form of a textured, charred and overturned tree stump upon which rests a cricket. The underside of the stump bears the...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Ebony

Important Early Edo Period 17th Century Miniature Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Important Early Edo Period 17th Century Miniature Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

Important Early Edo Period 17th Century Miniature Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Rare and Important 17th Century Miniature Japanese Lacquer Cabinet, 19 cm H, 17cm W, 16.5cm D. The exquisitely decorated cabinet depicts fine floral raised scenes to each side. l...

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Antique 17th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880 Meiji Period: 1868-1912 DIMENSIONS Length: 16.5 inches Width: 3.5 inches Height: 2.5 inches

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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask, brown lacquer with 3 sections and 2 compartments, and carved ivory polychrome Okame mask and a rope hair. This item is from the Meiji P...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box Towards the End of the 19th Century
Antique Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box Towards the End of the 19th Century

Antique Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box Towards the End of the 19th Century

Located in Marseille, FR

Antique Japanese lacquer jewelry box from the late 19th century decorated with flowers and foliage, 8 cm high for a length of 21 cm by 18 cm.

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Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Padded Teapot Caddy
Japanese Lacquer Padded Teapot Caddy

Japanese Lacquer Padded Teapot Caddy

Located in Savannah, GA

Antique Japanese hand-painted lacquer teapot caddy. Interior is padded and fitted for blue and white porcelain teapot.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Porcelain, Lacquer

Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box
Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box

Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century Yamanaka lacquerware sweets box for tea ceremony, Japanese. Formed as a deep black apple with gold & colored enamel decoration. Post WWII. Provenance: Sherman E. Lee...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box
Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box

Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century Yamanaka lacquerware sweets box for tea ceremony, Japanese. Formed as a deep red apple with gold & colored enamel decoration. Post WWII. Provenance: Sherman E. Lee, ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Midcentury Vintage Lacquer Wood Cylinder tin Metal Tea Canister Japan
Midcentury Vintage Lacquer Wood Cylinder tin Metal Tea Canister Japan

Midcentury Vintage Lacquer Wood Cylinder tin Metal Tea Canister Japan

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and Minimalist tea canister box from Japan. This rare beauty is a unique box or decorative box that brings midcentury shape with organic beauty.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes
Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export lacquered wood knife boxes with mother-of-pearl inlay of flowers and birds, now converted to letter boxes.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Knife Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Rare Magnolia Yellow Lacquer From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Inro XIXth Century with 3 Lacquered Wood Boxes
Japanese Inro XIXth Century with 3 Lacquered Wood Boxes

Japanese Inro XIXth Century with 3 Lacquered Wood Boxes

Located in Marseille, FR

19th Century Japanese inro with 3 lacquered wooden compartments, 63 x 70 x 22 mm in size. Weight 39.1 g. Additional information: Material: Lacquered wood.  

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034
Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034

Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034

Located in Norton, MA

Red/Black-lacquered Fan-shape Five-case Lunch Box, China, 19th century, with three bamboo splint handles converging to form a broad strap handle over the top, decorated with chrysant...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi
Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi

Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

But the truth is, this small box chest of drawers is called "Jouban", one of an essential tools of Japanese Urushi lacquer craftsmen.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Inro with 4 19th Century Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Matt Kinji Backgrou
Japanese Inro with 4 19th Century Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Matt Kinji Backgrou

Japanese Inro with 4 19th Century Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Matt Kinji Backgrou

Located in Marseille, FR

Japanese inro with 4 XIXth century boxes in gold lacquer with matt kinji background decorated in gold taka makiyé of different tones.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei

19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

from Tohoku area, Japan. Japanese antique small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, made of Sugi Cedar.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The Japanese lacquered box hinged to open to an adjustable fabric-inset writing surface, inset in a Stand with twin supports in the Chinese taste.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu
1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu

1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Shonai district in Yamagata pref., Tohoku area, Japan. 108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers. Product of Taisho 5 (1916), written on the bottom toge...

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Lidded Laquer Trinket Box by Lapisware
Lidded Laquer Trinket Box by Lapisware

Lidded Laquer Trinket Box by Lapisware

Located in San Diego, CA

Lidded lacquer trinket box by Lapisware, circa 1980s. The box measures 8.5"W x 4"D x 2"H and is in very good vintage condition. Cool and well constructed piece! #4988  

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Late 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic, Wood

19th Century Japanese Inro with 5 Lacquered Wood Compartments
19th Century Japanese Inro with 5 Lacquered Wood Compartments

19th Century Japanese Inro with 5 Lacquered Wood Compartments

Located in Marseille, FR

19th Century Japanese inro with 5 lacquered wooden compartments, 93 x 50 x 30 mm in size. Weight 59.2 g. Additional information: Material: Lacquered wood.  

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Musical Jewerly Box
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Musical Jewerly Box

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Musical Jewerly Box

By Jonathan Adler, Tiffany & Co., Gumps

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly sleek and classic multi-use decorative jewerly box. This beautiful box is divided in 2 compartments and lined with red velvet and includes a vanity mirror. High sheen, g...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Plastic

Early 19th Century Yellow Japanned Workbox
Early 19th Century Yellow Japanned Workbox

Early 19th Century Yellow Japanned Workbox

Located in Folkestone, GB

A rare and exceptional early 19th century yellow Japanned, chinoisery decorated workbox, the hinged top beatifully decorated with an oriental 'Tuhau' or dignitary seated at a temple ...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen
Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen

Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen

Located in Norton, MA

Two Japanese old fashion Kiku - book style lunchbox By Teinen. The oldy memory after WWII in the school time of Japan. A wonderful design of the Bento Box to include the independen...

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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet English Regency
Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet English Regency

Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet English Regency

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Regency japanned chinoiserie sewing cabinet dates to the early nineteenth century, circa 1815. The cabinet is of rectangular form and decorated through...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder
Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING BOX AND MATCH HOLDER From our Japanese collection, we’re pleased to offer this Meiji period woven bamboo and mixed metal box with matching match holder.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver, Copper

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

Materials

Iron

Pair, Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddies W/ Sifter Drawers, English C. 1830
Pair, Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddies W/ Sifter Drawers, English C. 1830

Pair, Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddies W/ Sifter Drawers, English C. 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair Of Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddies With Sifter Drawers, Anglo-Indian Or English, Circa 1800–1830 Form and construction, these read as a scarce, matched pair of japanned tea ca...

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Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest
Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest

Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest

Located in New Orleans, LA

These miniature chests served both as decorative objects and as ceremonial ornaments during Hina Matsuri (the Doll Festival). The creation of a lacquer box of this caliber was an ar...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Armor Box
Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Armor Box

Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Armor Box

Located in Hudson, NY

6-legged armor box made of red lacquer with crest design in gold, and bronze mounted feet. Comes with original lock and key.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Period Japanese Bronze Mirror with Lacquer Box  Japan mid 1800s
Edo Period Japanese Bronze Mirror with Lacquer Box  Japan mid 1800s

Edo Period Japanese Bronze Mirror with Lacquer Box Japan mid 1800s

Located in Miami, FL

The bamboo wrapping is present and good condition some loose strands, but still there. The lacquer box is in Fair condition it has scratches, cracks and marks and lacquer not polished.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Hand Mirror with Lacquer Box
Japanese Bronze Hand Mirror with Lacquer Box

Japanese Bronze Hand Mirror with Lacquer Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Japanese bronze hand mirror with lacquer box Late 19th century, bronze circular mirror with reed wrapped handle, mirror is decorated in low relief with pine, bamboo, a pair of c...

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Antique 19th Century More Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

1920s Japanese Lacquered Paper Mache Boxed Pin-Up Card Set
1920s Japanese Lacquered Paper Mache Boxed Pin-Up Card Set

1920s Japanese Lacquered Paper Mache Boxed Pin-Up Card Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Japan, a hand-painted, lacquered papier-mache boxed card set, holding two complete decks of cards, circa 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Games

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Lacquer Cigarette Box Set with Bamboo & Silver Insert
Antique Japanese Lacquer Cigarette Box Set with Bamboo & Silver Insert

Antique Japanese Lacquer Cigarette Box Set with Bamboo & Silver Insert

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique Japanese lacquer cigarette box set featuring an intricate ajiro (bamboo strip) woven basketry exterior and silver fan-shaped top inlays.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Pair of 14‘’ Large Japanese Golden Black Lacquer Cover Boxes
Pair of 14‘’ Large Japanese Golden Black Lacquer Cover Boxes

Pair of 14‘’ Large Japanese Golden Black Lacquer Cover Boxes

Located in Brea, CA

A pair of large Japanese golden black lacquer cover boxes, very big beautiful pieces. possibly 19th century, each 14 inch diameter x 10 inch high, one cover loss small rim, one cover...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Japan Elegant Antique Rich Black Lacquer Table, 1852 With Signed Box
Japan Elegant Antique Rich Black Lacquer Table, 1852 With Signed Box

Japan Elegant Antique Rich Black Lacquer Table, 1852 With Signed Box

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japan acquisitions An important black lacquer treasure dated 1852 with its original box tomobako Superb antique Ohibachi (over sized hibachi) from late Edo era use...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s
Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s

Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a calligraphy set with a wooden lacquer box. There is a pen, an indien ink, a porcelain pot for water and a stone base to make the ink. And the box is made with a wood and la...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Inkwells

Materials

Stone

Japanese Inro with 4 Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Mat Kinji Background
Japanese Inro with 4 Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Mat Kinji Background

Japanese Inro with 4 Boxes in Gold Lacquer with Mat Kinji Background

Located in Marseille, FR

19th century Japanese inro with 4 boxes in gold lacquer with kinji mat background decorated in taka makiyé of gold of different tones.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...

Materials

Giltwood

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Covered Sweet Meat Box
Japanese Gilt Lacquer Covered Sweet Meat Box

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Covered Sweet Meat Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Covered Sweet Meat Box Meiji Period.

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20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Giltwood

1980's Postmodern Japanese wood Lacquered Jewelry Trinket Box Memphis Era
1980's Postmodern Japanese wood Lacquered Jewelry Trinket Box Memphis Era

1980's Postmodern Japanese wood Lacquered Jewelry Trinket Box Memphis Era

Located in San Diego, CA

1980's Japanese postmodern wood lacquered trinquet box with 2 separate trays great postmodern Memphis Design in a glossy black lacquered finish. great for jewelry.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Boxes: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Boxes: Antique Lithograph, 1880s

Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Boxes: Antique Lithograph, 1880s

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Boxes: Antique Lithograph, 1880s Description: This finely detailed lithograph from the 1880s showcases an exquisite array of traditional Japanese l...

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Four Japanese Boxes 'Lacquer' by G. Audsley, 1882
Antique Print of Four Japanese Boxes 'Lacquer' by G. Audsley, 1882

Antique Print of Four Japanese Boxes 'Lacquer' by G. Audsley, 1882

By George Ashdown Audsley

Located in Langweer, NL

This chromolithograph depicts four different Japanese boxes. Detailed information about this print available on request.

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of a Japanese Box 'Lacquer' by G. Audsley, 1882
Antique Print of a Japanese Box 'Lacquer' by G. Audsley, 1882

Antique Print of a Japanese Box 'Lacquer' by G. Audsley, 1882

By George Ashdown Audsley

Located in Langweer, NL

This chromolithograph depicts a beautiful Japanese box. Detailed information about this print is available on request.

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Japanese Box Elements, Lacquer by G. Audsley, 1882
Antique Print of Japanese Box Elements, Lacquer by G. Audsley, 1882

Antique Print of Japanese Box Elements, Lacquer by G. Audsley, 1882

By George Ashdown Audsley

Located in Langweer, NL

This chromolithograph depicts the lids of boxes of fine old lacquer. Detailed information about this print is available on request.

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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.

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20th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Print of a Japanese Box III 'Lacquer' by G. Audsley, 1882
Antique Print of a Japanese Box III 'Lacquer' by G. Audsley, 1882

Antique Print of a Japanese Box III 'Lacquer' by G. Audsley, 1882

By George Ashdown Audsley

Located in Langweer, NL

Untitled print, Section IV, plate I. This chromolithograph depicts a beautiful specimen of lacquer-work, presenting two widely different styles of manufacture. Detailed information a...

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Japanese Ouchi Doll Hina Set in Box Kawaii Couple Doll
Original Japanese Ouchi Doll Hina Set in Box Kawaii Couple Doll

Original Japanese Ouchi Doll Hina Set in Box Kawaii Couple Doll

Located in San Diego, CA

Original Japanese Ouchi Doll Hina Set in Box Kawaii Couple Doll like new condition never out of the box very collectible piece.

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 having a gilt border, chromosomal style decoration to body and scalloped corners. Unm...

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20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

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Japanese Lacquer Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of lacquer, wood and metal, all Japanese lacquer boxes available were constructed with great care. Japanese lacquer boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Japanese lacquer boxes bearing Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. George Ashdown Audsley, Alfred Dunhill and Namiki Manufacturing Co each produced beautiful Japanese lacquer boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Japanese Lacquer Boxes?

Japanese lacquer boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,150, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $67,553.

Questions About Japanese Lacquer Boxes

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.
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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lacquerware box is a box that has been coated in lacquer to give it a distinctive decorative look. The material underneath the lacquer can vary and can be decorated with carving or painting as well. Shop a collection of lacquerware boxes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    Yes, there is a type of varnish called Japanese lacquer. It is made from the sap of an urushi tree, which grows in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and modern Japanese lacquered pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Russian lacquer boxes are also called Palekh boxes after the village where the craft was first recorded in the 1920s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Russian lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most Russian lacquer boxes are made in the villages of Fedoskino, Kholui, Mstera and Palekh, Russia. In 1705, the guild for manufacturing lacquer boxes opened in Fedoskino. Many boxes feature natural forms inspired by the landscapes surrounding the village. On 1stDibs, find a range of wrought iron furniture.
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    To clean Russian lacquer boxes, moisten a soft cleaning cloth with warm water and mild dish soap. Gently wipe down every surface of the box and then repeat the process with a cloth dampened only with water. For the final step, dry with a soft towel. Find a variety of Russian lacquer boxes on 1stDibs.
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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.