Japanese Pencil Box
Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
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Japanese Lacquered Pencil Box Late 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Japanese pen box from the end of the 19th century. It is made of black lacquered cardboard
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
H 2.17 in W 10.79 in D 3.35 in
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Vintage hand carved melon form box with Mother Of Pearl floral inlays highlighted with gilt striping and scroll work. The interior of the box is painted in black lacquer.
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Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
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Stone
H 4.89 in W 12.92 in D 3.94 in
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Japanese writing box dates to circa 1950 and is detailed with a raised lacquer scene of mountains and village.
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Red Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box, circa 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Japanese glove box in red and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It is decorated with delicate gold, black and white flowers and foliage on all its vi...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Antique China Wood Pencil Box Chicken Cock Figth Imerial Court Scene Top, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique China Wood Pencil Box Chicken Cock Figth Imerial Court Scene Top, 18th C
Beautifully painted.
Additional information:
Material: Wood
Type: Box
Region of Origin: China
Date...
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers" Artemesia, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely set from the edo period. Marked with artemesia Leaf at the base.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain
Type: Tea Bowls & Cups
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: Edo Period...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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Japanese Pencil Box For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese pencil box for your home. A Japanese pencil box — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage Japanese pencil box now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese pencil box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Japanese pencil box made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made Japanese pencil box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera and Ralph Gibson are consistently popular.
How Much is a Japanese Pencil Box?
The average selling price for a Japanese pencil box at 1stDibs is $2,824, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Pencil Box
- What is a Japanese puzzle box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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, 2022To 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, 2022The 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.