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Porcelain on Metal Fine Chinoiserie Occupied Japan Art Deco Box
Porcelain on Metal Fine Chinoiserie Occupied Japan Art Deco Box

Porcelain on Metal Fine Chinoiserie Occupied Japan Art Deco Box

$300Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in

Porcelain on Metal Fine Chinoiserie Occupied Japan Art Deco Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Porcelain on metal fine chinoiserie occupied Japan Art Deco box, beautiful and rare petite box

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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese Art Deco Metal and Enamel Trinket Box, Wood-Lined Interior, c. 1930s
Japanese Art Deco Metal and Enamel Trinket Box, Wood-Lined Interior, c. 1930s

Japanese Art Deco Metal and Enamel Trinket Box, Wood-Lined Interior, c. 1930s

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a charming and highly decorative Japanese trinket box dating to the 1930s, expressing the

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japanese Silver Box With Inlaid Mixed Metal Panel Lined In Rosewood  Circa 1950
Japanese Silver Box With Inlaid Mixed Metal Panel Lined In Rosewood  Circa 1950

Japanese Silver Box With Inlaid Mixed Metal Panel Lined In Rosewood Circa 1950

Located in Norwich, GB

A lovely mid century Japanese silver and mixed metal rectangular hinged box on squat shaped feet

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A rich and elegant Japanese export red ginbari cloisonne trinket box, Meiji Period, circa 1900

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

$425

H 1.78 in W 7.49 in D 9.85 in

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Box with Peacock by Fujii Yoshitoyo
Japanese Meiji Period Box with Peacock by Fujii Yoshitoyo

Japanese Meiji Period Box with Peacock by Fujii Yoshitoyo

By Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

to offer this decorative Japanese mixed metals box featuring a standing peacock by Fujii Yoshitoyo

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Mount Fuji with Dragon Enameled Top Jewelry Box
Japanese Mount Fuji with Dragon Enameled Top Jewelry Box

Japanese Mount Fuji with Dragon Enameled Top Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

Japanese silvered metal jewellery box with enamelled top design of Mount Fuji, a dragon and flowers

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Japanese Kyoto Damascene Tiger Cigarette/Card Mixed Metal Case Amita Japan
Japanese Kyoto Damascene Tiger Cigarette/Card Mixed Metal Case Amita Japan

Japanese Kyoto Damascene Tiger Cigarette/Card Mixed Metal Case Amita Japan

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Kyoto Japan from the 1930's to the 1970's. The tiger depicted is made of inlayed mixed metals including

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Japanese Small Silk Wallet  Nishijin Saganishiki 1990s
Japanese Small Silk Wallet  Nishijin Saganishiki 1990s

Japanese Small Silk Wallet Nishijin Saganishiki 1990s

$188Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.56 in W 3.35 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Small Silk Wallet Nishijin Saganishiki 1990s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a wallet/ coin case which was made in Japan around 1990s. It is made with silk and this

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1990s Japanese Showa Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box

Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent antique fall-front box with scarce Medieval period bronze lockplate and hasp

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Antique 16th Century Italian Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon

$880

H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Japanese 19th century Komai 24kt. gold and silver Damascene cigarette case
Japanese 19th century Komai 24kt. gold and silver Damascene cigarette case

Japanese 19th century Komai 24kt. gold and silver Damascene cigarette case

Located in Braintree, GB

An elegant and finely crafted Japanese Komai-style damascene cigarette or card case, dating from

Category

20th Century Japanese Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Metal, Gold

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Silver & Mixed Metal Cigarette Box
Japanese Meiji Silver & Mixed Metal Cigarette Box

Japanese Meiji Silver & Mixed Metal Cigarette Box

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Japanese Meiji silver and mixed metal cigarette box with bird and foliate decoration on the

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Copper

Japanese Mixed Metals Box by Fujii Yoshitoyo, Meiji Period
Japanese Mixed Metals Box by Fujii Yoshitoyo, Meiji Period

Japanese Mixed Metals Box by Fujii Yoshitoyo, Meiji Period

By Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

IMPRESSIVE SIZE MIXED METALS BOX From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass

Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century

Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Coral Design
Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Coral Design

Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Coral Design

Located in New York, NY

Late Meiji to early Taishō period Japanese lacquer box (circa 1890–1920), decorated in the

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Vase Ando Jubei with Storage Box
Japanese Cloisonné Vase Ando Jubei with Storage Box

Japanese Cloisonné Vase Ando Jubei with Storage Box

By Ando Jubei

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese Shippo studio. The piece is dated to late Meiji to early Showa period circa 1900-1920s. In a

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquered Papier Mâché Hand-Painted Box
19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquered Papier Mâché Hand-Painted Box

19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquered Papier Mâché Hand-Painted Box

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enameled and

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Floral Cloisonne Enameled Jewelry Box c1920
Antique Japanese Floral Cloisonne Enameled Jewelry Box c1920

Antique Japanese Floral Cloisonne Enameled Jewelry Box c1920

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.75 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Antique Japanese Floral Cloisonne Enameled Jewelry Box c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Floral Cloisonne Enameled Jewelry Box c1920 Measures - 1 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 3 7/8"

Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Floral Cloisonne Enameled Jewelry Box c1920
Antique Japanese Floral Cloisonne Enameled Jewelry Box c1920

Antique Japanese Floral Cloisonne Enameled Jewelry Box c1920

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.75 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Antique Japanese Floral Cloisonne Enameled Jewelry Box c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Floral Cloisonne Enameled Jewelry Box c1920 Measures - 1 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 3 7/8"

Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tsuba Decorated Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tsuba Decorated Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tsuba Decorated Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo

By Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

Original Box and Dish Pair From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter
Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter

Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter

Located in San Diego, CA

A highly decorative mid-20th-century novelty music box decanter crafted in the form of a classic

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Knight Helmet Form Musical Box Hidden Bar Serving Decanter Set
Mid-Century Knight Helmet Form Musical Box Hidden Bar Serving Decanter Set

Mid-Century Knight Helmet Form Musical Box Hidden Bar Serving Decanter Set

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

, the music box is activated and plays “How Dry Am I?” What a delight, and a fantastic conversation

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Barware

Materials

Metal

1960's Chesterfield Lighter in Original Box w Paperwork by Continental Merch. Co
1960's Chesterfield Lighter in Original Box w Paperwork by Continental Merch. Co

1960's Chesterfield Lighter in Original Box w Paperwork by Continental Merch. Co

By Continental Merchandise Co.

Located in Red Lion, PA

1960s Chesterfield Cigarette Advertising Lighter in Original Box with Paperwork — Continental

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sankyo Glazed Ceramic Hobo Figurine Music Box "How Dry I Am" , Winding
Sankyo Glazed Ceramic Hobo Figurine Music Box "How Dry I Am" , Winding

Sankyo Glazed Ceramic Hobo Figurine Music Box "How Dry I Am" , Winding

Located in Miami, FL

1970s Sankyo Japanese glazed ceramic hobo figure winding music box which plays the song "How Dry I Am

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Trinket Metal Box with Porcelain Top Hand Painted Asian Scene
Vintage Trinket Metal Box with Porcelain Top Hand Painted Asian Scene

Vintage Trinket Metal Box with Porcelain Top Hand Painted Asian Scene

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage metal and porcelain trinket box with hand painted Asian Japanese scene. Metal silvered with

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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19th Century, Japanese Metal Box and Cover, Meiji Period
19th Century, Japanese Metal Box and Cover, Meiji Period

19th Century, Japanese Metal Box and Cover, Meiji Period

Located in London, GB

A white-metal and enamel kogo of circular form, decorated in kebori on the base and with a sukashi

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Two Japanese square engraved  scalloped lacquer game boxes

Two Japanese square engraved scalloped lacquer game boxes

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Two Japanese square engraved gilt-metal scalloped lacquer covered game boxes. Meiji period

Category

Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Antique Japanned Finish Copper Lock Box Personal Safe With Key
Vintage Antique Japanned Finish Copper Lock Box Personal Safe With Key

Vintage Antique Japanned Finish Copper Lock Box Personal Safe With Key

Located in Torreon, Coahuila

Antique japanned finish lock box Comes with working key Good conditions with some paint losses in

Category

20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Red Japanned Metal Tea Chest Mid 19thc
Red Japanned Metal Tea Chest Mid 19thc

Red Japanned Metal Tea Chest Mid 19thc

Unavailable

H 5.63 in W 11.38 in D 6.25 in

Red Japanned Metal Tea Chest Mid 19thc

Located in Houston, TX

Mid 19th century red tole tea caddy Chinoisserie decoration with a pair of canisters, glass bowl of same date but not original to caddy. some old retouching on the paint.

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Yamanaka Black Enamel Hinged Box with Carved Agate Flower
Early 20th Century Yamanaka Black Enamel Hinged Box with Carved Agate Flower

Early 20th Century Yamanaka Black Enamel Hinged Box with Carved Agate Flower

By Yamanaka Group

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

lid. Art Deco chic, with Japanese Minimalist sensibility. The inside of the box is gilt, with

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Metal, Enamel

Good Pair of English 19th Century Japanned Tole Tea Canister
Good Pair of English 19th Century Japanned Tole Tea Canister

Good Pair of English 19th Century Japanned Tole Tea Canister

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A good pair of English 19th century japanned tole tea canisters of typical cylindrical form, with

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

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

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box

Unavailable

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Iron

Fine Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Box Attr-Kajima Ikkoku
Fine Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Box Attr-Kajima Ikkoku

Fine Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Box Attr-Kajima Ikkoku

Unavailable

H 2.13 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Fine Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Box Attr-Kajima Ikkoku

By Kajima Ikkoku II

Located in Christchurch, GB

Meiji Period (1868-1912) mixed metal lidded box, that we confidently attribute to Kajima Ikkoku II. The

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box
Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box

Unavailable

H 9 in W 14 in D 11 in

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box

Located in New york, NY

19th century Japanese lacquer document box with metal trim and gold accents.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and...

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Iron

Late 19th Century Cloisonnè Metal Japanese Kogo Box, 1880
Late 19th Century Cloisonnè Metal Japanese Kogo Box, 1880

Late 19th Century Cloisonnè Metal Japanese Kogo Box, 1880

Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB

Cloisonnè is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects. Measures: 9cm width and 6 cm height.

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Metalwork

Vintage 1930's Metal Coffee Box
Vintage 1930's Metal Coffee Box

Vintage 1930's Metal Coffee Box

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H 8.27 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in

Vintage 1930's Metal Coffee Box

Located in Brno, CZ

An original metal box from the 1930’s. It was produced for Eduscho - a German Coffee Company

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Vintage 1930s German Anglo-Japanese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Sterling & Mixed Metal Box
Japanese Sterling & Mixed Metal Box

Japanese Sterling & Mixed Metal Box

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H 1.75 in W 6.75 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Sterling & Mixed Metal Box

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese sterling silver and mixed metal box with tray over wood.   

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Iron

Japanese Silver Box with an Inlaid Mixed Metal Panel
Japanese Silver Box with an Inlaid Mixed Metal Panel

Japanese Silver Box with an Inlaid Mixed Metal Panel

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Japanese silver box with an inlaid mixed metal panel, nashiji interior, signed and assay stamp.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Mixed Metals Koi Carp Box
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Mixed Metals Koi Carp Box

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Mixed Metals Koi Carp Box

Located in Newark, England

Meiji Period Bronze Mixed Metals Box. The Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Box formed in a kidney shape and

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold, Bronze

Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes
Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes

Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Blue Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan
Japanese Blue Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan

Japanese Blue Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A beautifully decorated deep blue cloisonne hinged top box, Meiji period, circa 1910, Japan. The

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vanity Box
Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vanity Box

Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vanity Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

A lovely antique Japanese cast metal lidded vanity box. The sides are decorated with scrolled

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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Sterling Silver Wood Dresser Box with Mixed Metal Lid Depicting Japanese Scene
Sterling Silver Wood Dresser Box with Mixed Metal Lid Depicting Japanese Scene

Sterling Silver Wood Dresser Box with Mixed Metal Lid Depicting Japanese Scene

Located in Astoria, NY

Dresser box with mixed metal lid depicting Japanese scene of Mount Fuji, hardwood interior and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful and powerful small Japanese lacquer table cabinet, suitable for use as a jewelry box

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Japanese Zenibako Chest
Late 19th Century Japanese Zenibako Chest

Late 19th Century Japanese Zenibako Chest

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H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 18 in

Late 19th Century Japanese Zenibako Chest

Located in Sacramento, CA

Late 19th Century Japanese Zenibako chest, or banker's box. This piece is a remarkable example of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet
'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet

'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet

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H 17 in W 26 in D 15 in

'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet

Located in London, GB

metal guard straps at the angles, being comprehensively decorated with lacquer work, mother-of-pearl and

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gilt Metal

Japanese Firefighter Shashiko Jacket, Showa Period 1920
Japanese Firefighter Shashiko Jacket, Showa Period 1920

Japanese Firefighter Shashiko Jacket, Showa Period 1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Early 20th century heavy fabric Japanese firefighter shashiko jacket with gold metal buttons

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Early 20th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Japanese Inlaid Marquetry Kodansu/Jewelry Chest with Tambour Doors
Vintage Japanese Inlaid Marquetry Kodansu/Jewelry Chest with Tambour Doors

Vintage Japanese Inlaid Marquetry Kodansu/Jewelry Chest with Tambour Doors

Located in New Orleans, LA

A fine, vintage Japanese Inlaid Marquetry Kodansu, Jewelry/miniature Chest with Tambour Doors in

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Bartlett & Son Japanned Green Tole Tea Canister
Late 19th Century Bartlett & Son Japanned Green Tole Tea Canister

Late 19th Century Bartlett & Son Japanned Green Tole Tea Canister

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A well executed and large scale English antique Bartlett & Son Japanned tole tea canister oval

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Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Sterling Silver Mixed Metals Hinged Table Box
Japanese Meiji Period Sterling Silver Mixed Metals Hinged Table Box

Japanese Meiji Period Sterling Silver Mixed Metals Hinged Table Box

Located in New York, NY

Japanese, Meiji period sterling silver and gold (mixed metals) hinged table box, Japan, circa 1900

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box Ando Company
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box Ando Company

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box Ando Company

By Ando Jubei

Located in Newark, England

Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded spherical box late Meiji, early Tashio period. The box decorated

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

By Inaba Cloisonne Co.

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged box with pheasant and autumn foliage, by Inaba Nanaho and the

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Metal

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Yoshitoyo
Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Yoshitoyo

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

Damascene Co. The interior of the box is finished in the base brass metal with a highly reflective surface

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo
Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

A fine Japanese Meiji period box in the Komai style. The box of rectangular shape with hinged lid

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanned Metal Storage Box with Glass Knob from the Late 19th Century
Japanned Metal Storage Box with Glass Knob from the Late 19th Century

Japanned Metal Storage Box with Glass Knob from the Late 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Painted box with an Eastern influence used fro tea or tobacco storage from the late 19th century.

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Antique 1890s Asian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

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 1.3 in W 1.97 in D 2.49 in

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box

By Komai

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese Meiji period Komai style damascene box. The box with twin loop handles to the base

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass

Early 19th Century Japanese Shop Box
Early 19th Century Japanese Shop Box

Early 19th Century Japanese Shop Box

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H 19.25 in W 25.5 in D 12 in

Early 19th Century Japanese Shop Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 19th century box commonly used for storage in shops around Japan. The Edo period box features a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Rustic End Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron

Hand Holding Gun Lighter in Original Box, 1986 Japan
Hand Holding Gun Lighter in Original Box, 1986 Japan

Hand Holding Gun Lighter in Original Box, 1986 Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a hand gripping a handgun. Made in Japan. Made of metal

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo
Japanese Meiji Period Komai Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese Damascene Meiji period box in the komai style. The box of flower head shape with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kobako Boxes
Pair Of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kobako Boxes

Pair Of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kobako Boxes

Located in London, GB

A pair of wonderful Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kobako Boxes, these remarkable pieces are sure to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Metal

Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Box by Hiroteru Meiji Period
Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Box by Hiroteru Meiji Period

Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Box by Hiroteru Meiji Period

Located in Newark, England

made Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Box by Hiroteru 廣照, dating to the late Meiji period (circa early

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box by Murakami of Kyoto
Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box by Murakami of Kyoto

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box by Murakami of Kyoto

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese Meiji period damascene box in the shape of an open fan. The box of exceptional

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

Early 20th Century Japanese Inscribed and Dovetailed Merchant's Storage Box
Early 20th Century Japanese Inscribed and Dovetailed Merchant's Storage Box

Early 20th Century Japanese Inscribed and Dovetailed Merchant's Storage Box

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This early 20th century Japanese merchant's or storage box can serve as a sophisticated side table

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Early 20th Century Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Four Antique Japanese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vases & Covered Box C1920
Four Antique Japanese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vases & Covered Box C1920

Four Antique Japanese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vases & Covered Box C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Four Antique Japanese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vases & Covered Box C1920 Measures- 1- Red: 6.5''H

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Early 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"
Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"

Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"

Located in Dayton, OH

black lacquer campaign style storage box with floral gilt metal corner pieces and medallions

Category

Late 20th Century Japonisme Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

MahJong Game Set in Cabinet Box, N.Y.K. Fleet Ocean Liner Edition
MahJong Game Set in Cabinet Box, N.Y.K. Fleet Ocean Liner Edition

MahJong Game Set in Cabinet Box, N.Y.K. Fleet Ocean Liner Edition

Located in Austin, TX

A fine boxed Mahjong (or Mah Jong) set from early 20th century Imperial Japan, complete with brass

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Games

Materials

Metal, Brass

Petite Japanese Nanbu Cast Black Metal Owl Trinket Lidded Figural Box Dish
Petite Japanese Nanbu Cast Black Metal Owl Trinket Lidded Figural Box Dish

Petite Japanese Nanbu Cast Black Metal Owl Trinket Lidded Figural Box Dish

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Small lidded segmented stash box, black with shades of rust.

Category

Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Box, circa 1860-80
Japanese Cloisonné Box, circa 1860-80

Japanese Cloisonné Box, circa 1860-80

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H 1.38 in W 1.82 in D 2.32 in

Japanese Cloisonné Box, circa 1860-80

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Cloisonné box, Japanese, circa 1860-80. Elegant, cartouche form; the exquisite butterfly with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Wood Trinket/Sewing Box
Antique Japanese Wood Trinket/Sewing Box

Antique Japanese Wood Trinket/Sewing Box

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H 18.5 in W 7.5 in D 8.5 in

Antique Japanese Wood Trinket/Sewing Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Nice antique Japanese wood box called a "Haribako".

Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Shakudo Covered Box Mount Fuji View Meiji Period
Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Shakudo Covered Box Mount Fuji View Meiji Period

Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Shakudo Covered Box Mount Fuji View Meiji Period

By Makiko Hattori

Located in Sarasota, FL

Japanese mixed metal box with the view of Mount Fuji executed in silver, and covered with birds and

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Cloisonne Inaba Signed Box Meiji Period
Japanese Cloisonne Inaba Signed Box Meiji Period

Japanese Cloisonne Inaba Signed Box Meiji Period

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H 1.45 in W 4.45 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Cloisonne Inaba Signed Box Meiji Period

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful Japanese cloisonne box, with mark of Inaba Nanaho, Meiji period. Worked in various

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Small Meiji Period Mixed Metal Box by Tadakazu
Small Meiji Period Mixed Metal Box by Tadakazu

Small Meiji Period Mixed Metal Box by Tadakazu

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H 0.1 in W 4.25 in D 3.25 in

Small Meiji Period Mixed Metal Box by Tadakazu

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A small Meiji period mixed metal box by Tadakazu, of rectangular form, showing a figure carrying a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Copper Metal Box with Dragon Design
Copper Metal Box with Dragon Design

Copper Metal Box with Dragon Design

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H 2 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

Copper Metal Box with Dragon Design

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial copper metal Japanese box with elaborate raised, debossed or 'repousse

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Japanese Pressed Copper Repousse Buddha Buddhist Monk Trinket or Tabacco Box
Japanese Pressed Copper Repousse Buddha Buddhist Monk Trinket or Tabacco Box

Japanese Pressed Copper Repousse Buddha Buddhist Monk Trinket or Tabacco Box

Located in Studio City, CA

) Japanese collectible trinket or tobacco box. The box features the Buddha surrounded by illuminated

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper

Japanese Inaba Cloisonné Box Deep Blue with Floral Decoration
Japanese Inaba Cloisonné Box Deep Blue with Floral Decoration

Japanese Inaba Cloisonné Box Deep Blue with Floral Decoration

Located in Rochester, NY

Japanese cloisonné box. Deep blue background with floral decoration. Silvered interior. Marked

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Located in Austin, TX

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Silver

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Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,31 x 3,93 x 1,93 H inches 13,5 x 10 x 5 H cm

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Located in Austin, TX

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a roos...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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$5,468

H 9.06 in W 15.36 in D 11.42 in

French Cast Iron Safe Strong Box by Bauche

By Bauche

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Cast Iron French Safe or Strong Box From our Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this French Safe Cast Iron Strong Box by Bauche. The Safe of rectang...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

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$18,850

H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in

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By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

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Located in Austin, TX

A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan. The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have b...

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very fine Japanese lacquer tebako, box for personal accessories, in the form of rolled bolts of brocade fabric, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The box is whimsically shap...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated with images of folding fans, ogi, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The low, rec...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Coral

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Located in Austin, TX

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Antique Early 1700s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Located in Vigonza, Padua

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Ceramics

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Chinese Turquoise Cloisonne Trinket Box, Republic Period, c 1920, China
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Chinese Turquoise Cloisonne Trinket Box, Republic Period, c 1920, China

Located in Austin, TX

A lovely Chinese turquoise cloisonne trinket box with images of the Hundred Antiques, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The rectangular box decorated with a field of quatrefoils o...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finish...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

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A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels with an array of brightly coloured flowers, reserved against a rich midnight-blue gro...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

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