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Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
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H 1.5 in W 8 in D 3 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
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set
Located in Hudson, NY
Wheels Submerged in flowing water motif, believed to be a subject popular in samurai families. Example of the same subject matter in Tokyo National Museum.
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Japanese lacquer box for writing implements or stationery, suzuribako, with an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold Leaf
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H 1.75 in W 6.25 in D 9 in
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese writing box with ink stone (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration circa
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, 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
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
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Coral
Japanese Carved Kamakura Lacquer Box with Botanical Design by Tamerou Ono
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A vintage Japanese Tsuzuri bako, writing box. with an unusual, deeply carved relief of Japanese
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
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H 2.37 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
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
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
Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cleric's writing slope. A Japanese, red lacquer travelling correspondence box
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
H 7.29 in W 15.56 in D 10.83 in
Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes
Located in Miami, FL
Japan. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood, Ebony
H 3.07 in Dm 1.18 in
Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Inro from the Edo period (1615-1868) created by Kajikawa.
Beautiful Inro, created in
Category
Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Agate, Gold
H 3.07 in W 2.17 in D 0.71 in
Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils
Located in Miami, FL
century in Japan. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later
Category
Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Coral
H 3.93 in W 1.96 in D 1.06 in
18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, 1700-1830, Waanders, Zwolle 2004, pp. 35-37 (ill.)
This lacquer bureau is one of the four writing
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Cypress, Lacquer
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H 46.46 in W 40.36 in D 24.81 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 3 in W 10 in D 8 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 3.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 3.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in
Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass Medulu
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
such
as a boutique-hotel or a private residence.
A brass box contains two jewel boxes.
The white
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 51.97 in W 45.67 in D 16.93 in
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
large boxes for sawing a woman in half and small boxes from which doves would emerge in full flight.[11
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Japanese suzuribako (ink box) of late Meiji Period (circa end of 19th century) is uncommon
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
H 1.75 in W 7.25 in D 9.25 in
Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
Japan. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities
Materials
Silver
H 3.46 in W 2.44 in D 0.59 in
Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Brass, Oak wood
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
such
as a boutique-hotel or a private residence.
A brass box contains two jewel boxes.
The white
Category
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 51.97 in W 45.67 in D 16.93 in
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese tansu from the 17th century. This is a type of
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Contemporary beauty desk, makeup table, jewel case, mirror. Lacquered oak, brass
Located in Meolo, Venezia
between many lacquered colors. A brass box holds the jewelry drawers.
The wooden leg elements, connected
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 51.97 in W 45.67 in D 16.93 in
Yayoi Kusama 'Naoshima’ Resin Pop Art Pumpkin Sculpture, 2019
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
Naoshima, Japan. The ’Naoshima’ Red Pumpkin is an open edition, comes in the original boxed packaging, and
Category
2010s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Acrylic
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H 3.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Yayoi Kusama 'Pumpkin' White/Red Pumpkin Pop Art Resin Sculpture, 2016
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
The ’Pumpkin' sculpture is a polka-dotted painted lacquer resin collectible art object by the
Category
2010s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Acrylic
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H 3.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Yayoi Kusama 'Pumpkin' Yellow/Black Pumpkin Pop Art Resin Sculpture, 2016
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
The ’Pumpkin' sculpture is a polka-dotted painted lacquer resin collectible art object by the
Category
2010s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Acrylic
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H 3.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Yayoi Kusama 'Pumpkin' Set of Two Pop Art Resin Sculptures, 2016
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
The ’Pumpkin' Set of Two sculptures are polka-dotted painted lacquer resin collectible art objects
Category
2010s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Acrylic
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H 3.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Hydrangea Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
A suzuribako (writing box) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid, rounded edges and corners and interior
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
Suzuribako writing box with décor of Mount Fuji on a gold lacquer ground, the inside with gold
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Gold, Silver
Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants
Located in New York, NY
A nando suzuribako (writing box with en-suite storage) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid and beveled
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif
Located in New York, NY
Japanese lacquerware writing box with a phoenix motif
Meiji period, late 19th century or early
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
19th Century Japanese Lacquered Smoking Box /Tansu for Opium
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century Japanese lacquered tansu used for opium smoking. Having 8 drawers used to store
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
18th Century Japanese Gold and Silver Lacquer Suzuribako 'Writing Set'
Located in Paris, FR
The writing set in gold and silver lacquer with hardstones and lead inlays, using maki-e, hiramaki
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Gold, Silver, Gilt Metal, Lead
19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box
Located in London, GB
Fine Bunko (document box) and Suzuribako (writing box), style of Ogawa Haritsu, seal mark of KAN
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Other Antiquities
Materials
Copper, Silver
Japanese Meiji Period Scholar's Table
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Fabulous black lacquerand gilt figural and landscape details in gold, this writing box on a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Prahran, Victoria
High quality Japanese 'Kamakura-Bori' carved lacquer writing box with a shallow relief carved
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design
Located in Hudson, NY
bottom of box reads: Kiyohide, title on the original storage box reads: Around May.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Black Lacquer Tsuzuri-Bako Writing Box with Cricket and Grasses Design
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese black lacquer Tsuzuri-Bako (writing box) with a delicate and whimsical design of a cricket
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 1.78 in W 9.65 in D 8.08 in
Japanese Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with a Peacock, Meji Period
Located in Milano, IT
Antique writing box decorated with a majestic peacock leading on a pine tree branch. The peacock’s
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental Japanese lacquer-ware document box is a work of extraordinary artistry. Displaying
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Fine Japanese Lacquer Fujiyama Makie Suzuribako with Complete Writing Implements
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Japanese Maki-e Suzuribako (inkstone box) with a complete set of seven writing
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Stone, Metal
H 2 in W 8 in D 10.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Little and Edmund J. Lewis, View of the Pinnacle: Japanese Lacquer Writing Boxes: The Lewis Collection of
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
A Japanese lacquer suzuribako 硯箱 with peacocks
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese suzuribako, with rounded corners, decorated in gold taka-makie and hira-makie lacquer
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Exceptional Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period with Provenance Note
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional Japanese suzuribako (writing box) in maki-e decoration circa 18th century Edo period
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Stone, Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Desk with a Box of Drawers in White Lacquer, Pierre Cardin Style, circa 1970
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Geometric shape desk with a box of drawers, in white lacquer on all sides.
The box has two drawers
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Glass
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in L 29.53 in
Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box (suzuri-bako) of camillias design with gold, pewter
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Scarlet Japanned Traveling Desk on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty Chinese export scarlet lacquer traveling desk circa 1860, decorated overall with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Japanese Series EU01 Teak Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and original teak veneered floating drawer box.
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern Japanese Series EU
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern EU01 Japanese Series desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
veneered top and original teak veneered floating drawer box.
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern Japanese
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.55 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in
Japanese Fine Rich Black Gold Lacquer KOI and Pine Writing Box, Collectors Dream
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Kyoto travels.
A superb Makie Lacquer Suzuri-Bako writing
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
H 2.25 in W 9 in D 9.75 in
Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning lacquered bamboo writing desk featuring an open bamboo latticework base and legs with box
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer, Wood
Framed Japanese Woodblock Triptych by Chikanobu "Etiquette for Women"
By Toyohara Chikanobu
Located in Austin, TX
set upon a bundai (writing stand). A traditional Japanese lacquer hibachi for incense in the bottom
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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Japanese Writing Box Lacquer For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Japanese writing box lacquer available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of Japanese writing box lacquer — often made from lacquer, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 74 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of Japanese writing box lacquer now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of Japanese writing box lacquer is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of Japanese writing box lacquer over the years, but those crafted by Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri, A La Marquise De Sevigne and Alfred Dunhill are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Japanese Writing Box Lacquer?
Prices for a piece of Japanese writing box lacquer start at $316 and top out at $82,900 with the average selling for $2,500.
Questions About Japanese Writing Box Lacquer
- 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.
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