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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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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Antique China Wood Pencil Box Chicken Cock Figth Imerial Court Scene Top, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers" Artemesia, 18th Century
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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
  • 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
    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
    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.