What are pill boxes made of?

Pill boxes can be made out of just about any material, from precious metals to plastic and wood. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary decorative pill boxes in a variety of materials from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is a Japanese puzzle box?

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.

How do I clean a Japanese lacquer box?

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.

Which object in a Japanese writing box was considered the most precious and permanent?

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.

Japanese Pill Box

Set of 3 Japanese Inro Pill Boxes

Located in Munich, DE

These three antique handcrafted inro cases, are a wonderful collection of Japanese Sagemono

Category

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

Materials

Bone, Bamboo, Wood

Set of 3 Japanese Inro Pill Boxes

$931 / set

H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in

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19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Netsuke (Decorative Pills Box)

Located in Paris, FR

Very interesting three boxes lacquer inro with a gold phoenix decor. The peculiarity of this item

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Netsuke (Decorative Pills Box)

H 0.79 in Dm 2.96 in

Matsuzaki Pear-shaped Ruby Diamond Locket Pill Box Gold Pendant Beads Necklace

By Tsutomu Matsuzaki

Located in Tokyo, JP

small Pill Box pendant necklace would be a perfect choice. Tsutomu Matsuzaki mounted a quality facet cut

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2010s Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Matsuzaki Pear-shaped Ruby Diamond Locket Pill Box Gold Pendant Beads Necklace

W 0.46 in D 0.47 in L 1.15 in

Japanese Carved Netsuke Box Wood Sennin Buddha Meiji Period 1868-1912 Pill Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

reveal a pill or medicine box. Condition: This piece is in excellent condition, no losses and no

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Carved Netsuke Box Wood Sennin Buddha Meiji Period 1868-1912 Pill Box

H 9.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in

Japanese Silver Cherry Blossom Compact

Located in Chicago, IL

This lovely Japanese silver compact or pill box exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. The

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Silver Cherry Blossom Compact

H 1 in Dm 3 in

Japanese Shakudo Pill Box Kozan

By Kozan Zo

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese Meiji period shakudo pill box decorated with wildlife of komai style damascene form

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver, Brass

Japanese Shakudo Pill Box Kozan

H 0.99 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Trinket or Pill Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Japanese Meiji period cloisonne trinket or pill box.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Trinket or Pill Box

H 1.38 in Dm 2.75 in

Japanese Gold Lacquered Inro and Netsuke 'Pill Box'

Located in Paris, FR

ojime in coral color stone. The netsuke is a jovial character carrying children in a bag, Japan, Edo

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Gold Lacquered Inro and Netsuke 'Pill Box'

H 3.55 in W 1.19 in D 2.37 in

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$113,586 / set

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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English Country House Bar Cabinet

$24,870 / item

H 82.25 in W 62.75 in D 22.75 in

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Questions About Japanese Pill Box

What are pill boxes made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Pill boxes can be made out of just about any material, from precious metals to plastic and wood. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary decorative pill boxes in a variety of materials from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is a Japanese puzzle box?
1 Answer
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.
How do I clean a Japanese lacquer box?
1 Answer
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.
Which object in a Japanese writing box was considered the most precious and permanent?
1 Answer
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.