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Meiji Lacquer Box

Japanese Lacquered Box with Bird Decoration, Japan, 19th Century
Japanese Lacquered Box with Bird Decoration, Japan, 19th Century

Japanese Lacquered Box with Bird Decoration, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Style : Japanese Asian Art Meiji Traditional Lacquer 19th Century Key Features : Lacquered wood Hand-painted decoration Crane and flower motif Original lock (key missing) Beautiful ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Located in Chicago, IL

With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this fine tabletop writing set is a masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware. The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Meiji Period, Japan
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Meiji Period, Japan

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A resplendent Japanese gold maki-e lacquer ryoshibako, document box, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century, Meiji period.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan
Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and magnificently decorated Japanese lacquer document box, ryoshibako, signed Umeboshi/Baikyo, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

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.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

JAPAN Meiji Period 1870 Four Tiers Presentation Jubako Box Namiki Lacquer & Gold
JAPAN Meiji Period 1870 Four Tiers Presentation Jubako Box Namiki Lacquer & Gold

JAPAN Meiji Period 1870 Four Tiers Presentation Jubako Box Namiki Lacquer & Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Four Tier Japanese Gilt Jubako Maki-E box with red Interior. This is a beautiful decorative presentation Jubako box created in the Imperial Japan during the early Meiji period (1868...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s
Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s

Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A seven-piece Japanese Arita Sweetmeat set and matching lacquer box, Meiji period (1880-1890). Comprising of a central hexagonal dish and six-fan shaped outer dishes, each painted in...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Porcelain, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box
Japanese Lacquer Box

Japanese Lacquer Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Meiji-period lacquer document box known as a ryoshibako showcases the meticulous artistry of maki-e, a technique of raised lacquer decoration.

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Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

MEIJI PERIOD 1890 Maki-e Presentation Tray In Lacquer & Gold With Kanji Wood Box
MEIJI PERIOD 1890 Maki-e Presentation Tray In Lacquer & Gold With Kanji Wood Box

MEIJI PERIOD 1890 Maki-e Presentation Tray In Lacquer & Gold With Kanji Wood Box

Located in Miami, FL

Country: Imperial Japan, Period: Meiji, 1880-1890. Materials: Wood, lacquer, gold and Technique: Maki-e and black lacquer.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set
Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set

Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set

Located in Taichung, TW

The Material: The foundation of these magnificent boxes is a deep, highly polished black lacquer finish.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period
Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, early Meiji period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Paper

Red Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box, circa 1880
Red Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box, circa 1880

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

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 takaramono (宝物, “treasures”) motif, symbolizing prosperity, longevity, and good fortune.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Metal

Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan
Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan

Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite small Japanese maki-e lacquer stacking box for incense and accessories, ju-kobako, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver

Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880
Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880

Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Nice Japanese glove box in red, yellow and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It is decorated with delicate gold, black and red characters. Inside you have...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Circa 1870 Japanese Meiji Era Lacquer & Papier Mache Box
Circa 1870 Japanese Meiji Era Lacquer & Papier Mache Box

Circa 1870 Japanese Meiji Era Lacquer & Papier Mache Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1870 Meiji era lacquer & papier mache box, Japan. Black with red divided interior.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese pair of kaioke boxes or Hokkaibako made of black and gold lacquer
Japanese pair of kaioke boxes or Hokkaibako made of black and gold lacquer

Japanese pair of kaioke boxes or Hokkaibako made of black and gold lacquer

Located in PARIS, FR

Two large eight-sided kaioke boxes in black lacquer, decorated with mon and maple leaves in golden lacquer.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The Inro is comprised of three stacked compartments and features a deer motif with mother of pearl accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like m...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif
Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif

Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif

Located in Stamford, CT

A four-tier Japanese Meiji period black lacquer Jubako box with stork and fir tree decoration.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C
Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

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 colors with flowers, all on a yellow ground, the interior in red.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquered Card Box with Ornate Hand Painted Gilt Decoration
Antique Japanese Lacquered Card Box with Ornate Hand Painted Gilt Decoration

Antique Japanese Lacquered Card Box with Ornate Hand Painted Gilt Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique card box is unsigned or initialed, so the specific artist is unknown, but is believed to have been made in Japan in circa 1900 in the period Meiji style.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts
A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts

A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts

Located in San Francisco, CA

this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with Maki-e (gold lacquered) foliate wreaths and stylized flower heads and incised brass mo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique sharing box. A Japanese, lacquered Meiji era case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Inro Box, Meiji Period, Lacquered Wood, Japan, 19th Century
Antique Inro Box, Meiji Period, Lacquered Wood, Japan, 19th Century

Antique Inro Box, Meiji Period, Lacquered Wood, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

The floral decoration on the boxes is made of mother-of-pearl on lacquer. Meiji period, Japan, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese late Meiji period Large Organizer Lacquered Box, Ric.053
Japanese late Meiji period Large Organizer Lacquered Box, Ric.053

Japanese late Meiji period Large Organizer Lacquered Box, Ric.053

Located in Norton, MA

Japan, late Meiji period or later, a large black square organizer box and cover, decorated with geometric squares in gold on the cover

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box
Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Huge Japanese red lacquerware gourd motif box, decorated in relief with Japanese gourds suspended from leafy branches and scrolling vines.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Meiji Table Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Loose Leaf Tea Case, Victorian
Antique Meiji Table Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Loose Leaf Tea Case, Victorian

Antique Meiji Table Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Loose Leaf Tea Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Meiji table box. A Japanese, lacquer loose leaf tea case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Caddies

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese late Meiji period A Large Organizer Red Lacquered Box, Ric.052
Japanese late Meiji period A Large Organizer Red Lacquered Box, Ric.052

Japanese late Meiji period A Large Organizer Red Lacquered Box, Ric.052

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese late Meiji period A Large Organizer Red Lacquered Box, decorated with irises and butterflies in gold and black.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box
19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box

19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A 19th-century Japanese lacquered wooden box, finely decorated according to traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask, brown lacquer with 3 sections and 2 compartments, and carved ivory polychrome Okame mask and a rope hair. This item is from the Meiji P...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880 Meiji Period: 1868-1912 DIMENSIONS Length: 16.5 inches Width: 3.5 inches Height: 2.5 inches

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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif, Decorative & Functional Description: This elegant Japanese lacquer box, crafted in the 20th century, is a beau...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

The birds—likely peacocks—are set against a black lacquer ground and framed in faceted wood panels with corner metal mounts, typical of Meiji to Taishō period craftsmanship.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder
Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING BOX AND MATCH HOLDER From our Japanese collection, we’re pleased to offer this Meiji period woven bamboo and mixed metal box with matching match holder.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver, Copper

Japanese Papier-Mâché Box with Hand-Painted Decorations, Japan, 19th Century
Japanese Papier-Mâché Box with Hand-Painted Decorations, Japan, 19th Century

Japanese Papier-Mâché Box with Hand-Painted Decorations, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Style : Japonisme Japanese decorative art Meiji period Orientalist Japanese lacquer Late 19th century Main characteristics : Box with lid Black lacquered papier-mâché Hand-painted d...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Meiji Lacquer, Silver Inlay, Wood and Silver Box
Japanese Meiji Lacquer, Silver Inlay, Wood and Silver Box

Japanese Meiji Lacquer, Silver Inlay, Wood and Silver Box

Located in Sarasota, FL

Japanese Meiji period lacquer, silver and wood box. Beautiful inlay of silver flying storks with lacquer carved background of a temple.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique, circa 1900 Chinese Qing/Meiji Japanese Lacquer Box with Fenghuang
Large Antique, circa 1900 Chinese Qing/Meiji Japanese Lacquer Box with Fenghuang

Large Antique, circa 1900 Chinese Qing/Meiji Japanese Lacquer Box with Fenghuang

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice box Highly detailed! 18-6-18-Spe-2330 Condition Overall Condition very good, minor use ware. Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Box / Altar Table, Mid-20th Century
Japanese Lacquered Box / Altar Table, Mid-20th Century

Japanese Lacquered Box / Altar Table, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Japanese lacquered altar table / box, Showa period, 1937. Teak and Cedar, lacquered in read and black on the outside. Exquisitely carved dragon design in the front and back. The...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Meiji Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of 14‘’ Large Japanese Golden Black Lacquer Cover Boxes
Pair of 14‘’ Large Japanese Golden Black Lacquer Cover Boxes

Pair of 14‘’ Large Japanese Golden Black Lacquer Cover Boxes

Located in Brea, CA

A pair of large Japanese golden black lacquer cover boxes, very big beautiful pieces. possibly 19th century, each 14 inch diameter x 10 inch high, one cover loss small rim, one cover...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Suzuribako or writting set box in hira maki-e lacquer of unusual circulare shape
Suzuribako or writting set box in hira maki-e lacquer of unusual circulare shape

Suzuribako or writting set box in hira maki-e lacquer of unusual circulare shape

Located in PARIS, FR

Impressive suzuribako writing box decorated in gold and tin maki-e lacquer on a nashiji ground. The lid is adorned with a composition depicting a pine and a plum tree whose trunks in...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Lacquer box; Japan, Meiji period, 19th Century
Lacquer box; Japan, Meiji period, 19th Century

Lacquer box; Japan, Meiji period, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 3.15 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Lacquer box; Japan, Meiji period, 19th Century

Located in MADRID, ES

Box made using Maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware, and then metal powder su...

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Antique 19th Century Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Meiji Hokkai Box, Japan
Meiji Hokkai Box, Japan

Meiji Hokkai Box, Japan

Unavailable

H 16.54 in Dm 13 in

Meiji Hokkai Box, Japan

Located in Brussels, BE

A Meiji period Japanese black lacquer hat box with red rope and chiseled copper decor details.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Meiji Japanese Gold Lacquered Treasure Bag Shape Kobako, Box
Meiji Japanese Gold Lacquered Treasure Bag Shape Kobako, Box

Meiji Japanese Gold Lacquered Treasure Bag Shape Kobako, Box

Unavailable

H 1.78 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in

Meiji Japanese Gold Lacquered Treasure Bag Shape Kobako, Box

Located in Paris, FR

Small gold lacquer Kobako depicting a purse tied by a cord. It shows a ritual objects decor in its central part, flowering branches and pine trees on the sides of the lid. The sides...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Obe Lacquer Box Meiji
Japanese Obe Lacquer Box Meiji

Japanese Obe Lacquer Box Meiji

Unavailable

H 8.75 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

Japanese Obe Lacquer Box Meiji

Located in Houston, TX

Japanese kimono lacquer Yabane arrow design box with single lift out silk lined drawer insert and rope tie closure. The lid has an elaborate lacquer interior to use for tray. Origina...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Gold Lacquer Cylindrical Box - Ju-Kobako
Japanese Gold Lacquer Cylindrical Box - Ju-Kobako

Japanese Gold Lacquer Cylindrical Box - Ju-Kobako

Unavailable

H 4 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Gold Lacquer Cylindrical Box - Ju-Kobako

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this beautiful Meiji Period (1868-1912) gold lacquer stacking cosmetics box (Ju- Kobako) this delightful cyl...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Meiji Period Japanese Gold and Black Lacquered Box
Meiji Period Japanese Gold and Black Lacquered Box

Meiji Period Japanese Gold and Black Lacquered Box

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 15.5 in D 12 in

Meiji Period Japanese Gold and Black Lacquered Box

Located in New York, NY

Meiji Period Japanese Gold and Black Lacquered Box A highly evocative scene beautifully actualized in very fine lacquer of the highest quality.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Meiji period document box of large size
Meiji period document box of large size

Meiji period document box of large size

Unavailable

H 6.12 in W 16.25 in D 12.75 in

Meiji period document box of large size

Located in Fresno, CA

Late Meiji period bunko-bako or document box, with the sides and panels decorated with landscape panels executed in hiramakie, with a second interior lacquer tray, in nishiji lacquer...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box

Unavailable

H 4 in W 15.75 in D 4.25 in

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box

Located in Charleston, SC

This unusual item is decorated with metal Buddhist luck charms. It was probably used to store Sutra prayers of monks. Meiji Period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants
Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6.25 in

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 chiri-i (ledges between the top and the sides), comprising a box, lid, detachable ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

AN EDO MEIJI PERIOD LACQUER DOCUMENT BOX . JAPAN, CIRCA 1880
AN EDO MEIJI PERIOD LACQUER DOCUMENT BOX . JAPAN, CIRCA 1880

AN EDO MEIJI PERIOD LACQUER DOCUMENT BOX . JAPAN, CIRCA 1880

Located in New York, NY

RECTANGULAR, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR DECORATED WITH MOTHER OF PEARL, GILT AND SILVER LACQUER FLOWERS, BRANCHES AND LEAVES ON A BLACK LACQUER BACKGROUND.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

AN EDO MEIJI PERIOD LACQUER DOCUMENT BOX. JAPAN, CIRCA 1890
AN EDO MEIJI PERIOD LACQUER DOCUMENT BOX. JAPAN, CIRCA 1890

AN EDO MEIJI PERIOD LACQUER DOCUMENT BOX. JAPAN, CIRCA 1890

Unavailable

H 6.125 in W 15.125 in D 12.5 in

AN EDO MEIJI PERIOD LACQUER DOCUMENT BOX. JAPAN, CIRCA 1890

Located in New York, NY

RECTANGULAR, THE COVER DECORATED WITH A GILT LACQUER DESIGN OF TURTLES IN A POND ON A BLACK LACQUER BACKGROUND, THE INTERIOR FITTED WITH A TRAY.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Box with Chrysanthemums Plume Grass and Silver Dewdrops
Box with Chrysanthemums Plume Grass and Silver Dewdrops

Box with Chrysanthemums Plume Grass and Silver Dewdrops

Located in New York, NY

Rectangular kushibako (comb box) with slightly domed cover, the exterior decorated in gold and silver lacquer against a polished black-lacquer ground, depicting chrysanthemum intersp...

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Antique 1790s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

20th Century Japanese Gold and Silver Makie Box
20th Century Japanese Gold and Silver Makie Box

20th Century Japanese Gold and Silver Makie Box

Unavailable

H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

20th Century Japanese Gold and Silver Makie Box

Located in TORINO, IT

Japanese gold and silver makie box, with pewter rims, is decorated with design of herons on the willow, 19th century. Measures: 12.2 x 9.8 x 5 cm.  

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Smoking Box /Tansu for Opium
19th Century Japanese Lacquered Smoking Box /Tansu for Opium

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Smoking Box /Tansu for Opium

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in

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 smoking paraphernalia . Lacquered in a deep cinnabar colour with brown/black details. Bro...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif
Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 8.5 in D 9.75 in

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 20th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Tabako-Bon Smoking Box Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquered Tabako-Bon Smoking Box Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquered Tabako-Bon Smoking Box Meiji Period

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a beautifully crafted tabako-bon smoking box having beautiful applied mother-of-pearl flowers and subtle gold on black enamelling. The bronze brazier has open floral detailin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tobacco Accessories

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Bronze

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 cloisonné was on porcelain (totai Shippo) A very attractive centerpiece. Very good c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

19th Century Japanese Black Lacquered Box with Sauce Dishes
19th Century Japanese Black Lacquered Box with Sauce Dishes

19th Century Japanese Black Lacquered Box with Sauce Dishes

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful old Japanese lacquered box containing a group of six nesting dishes and under plate for sauce.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Box
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Box

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Box

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H 4.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Box

Located in Stamford, CT

An unusual black lacquer and wave form motif Japanese box from the Meiji era with four middle side legs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Late 19th Century Japanese Kamakura Carved Lacquer & Wood Box
Late 19th Century Japanese Kamakura Carved Lacquer & Wood Box

Late 19th Century Japanese Kamakura Carved Lacquer & Wood Box

By The Lacquer Company

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century Japanese Kamakura carved lacquer & wood box. A bird perches in a flowering tree on the top surface. Often mistaken for Chinese carved lacquer. Good overall conditio...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Box
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Box

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Box

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H 2 in W 5.25 in D 3.75 in

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very pretty Japanese gold lacquer box of shaped form, the exterior depicting a tree on a river with a bird in flight, the interior decorated in black and gold, depicting abstracted...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Coral

Japanese Lacquer House Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Lacquer House Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Lacquer House Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful and intricately decorated lacquer box for storing incense, kogo, in the form of a traditional farm house, Meiji period (1864 - 1912), late 19th century, Japan.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Lacquer Hokai Shell Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Lacquer Hokai Shell Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Lacquer Hokai Shell Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A lacquer Hokai shell box, circa 1890. Bronze trim and black lacquer with traditional decoration on the outside, red lacquer on the inside. Comes with its original wood container and...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Box Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Box Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Box Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lovely Japanese Maki-e lacquer box circa 1900s late Meiji period. The small box takes an slightly unusual organic shape that is reminiscent of the five petal cherry flower Somei Yo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Circular Hokai Lacquer Box & Lid 1890
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Circular Hokai Lacquer Box & Lid 1890

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Circular Hokai Lacquer Box & Lid 1890

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & large antique Japanese Meji period lacquer lidded Hokai box with chased brass hardware and original ropes, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Brass

Meiji Period Lacquer Box
Meiji Period Lacquer Box

Meiji Period Lacquer Box

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H 1.75 in W 4.63 in D 3.38 in

Meiji Period Lacquer Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Meiji period small lacquer box with hinged lid, Japanese.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Sutra Box with Peony Mon, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Sutra Box with Peony Mon, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Sutra Box with Peony Mon, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A Japanese maik-e decorated black lacquer sutra box, kyobako, with peony mon design, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Black Lacquer Large Document Box with Gold Maki-E Design, Meiji Period
Japanese Black Lacquer Large Document Box with Gold Maki-E Design, Meiji Period

Japanese Black Lacquer Large Document Box with Gold Maki-E Design, Meiji Period

Located in Prahran, Victoria

This Japanese black lacquer document box, known as a ryoshi- bako in Japanese is in fantastic condition for its age.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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 captivate collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Metal

Lacquer Bento Box With protective Box, 19th Century
Lacquer Bento Box With protective Box, 19th Century

Lacquer Bento Box With protective Box, 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A nice Meiji Period bento box in red lacquer with original protective box.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Black Lacquer Hat Box
Japanese Black Lacquer Hat Box

Japanese Black Lacquer Hat Box

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H 17 in Dm 15.5 in L 17 in

Japanese Black Lacquer Hat Box

Located in Stamford, CT

A Meiji period Japanese black lacquer hat box having decoration of pentagons of gilt circles and embossed brass trim.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

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H 2 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in

Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

Located in Hudson, NY

Exquisitely detailed incense storage box in gold lacquer with silver and gold overlays of a folded screen with heron and willow design. Flowers and winding leaves on the sides.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover
Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover

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H 17.13 in W 12.88 in D 6.38 in

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental Japanese lacquer-ware document box is a work of extraordinary artistry.

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Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Scroll Box with Gold Maki-e Lacquer Design
Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Scroll Box with Gold Maki-e Lacquer Design

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Scroll Box with Gold Maki-e Lacquer Design

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Antique Japanese black lacquer document box with maki-e decoration of vine leaves in gold and a red silk cord tie, early Meiji period, circa 1870.

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Black Lacquer Jewelry Box
Japanese Black Lacquer Jewelry Box

Japanese Black Lacquer Jewelry Box

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H 10.63 in W 10.83 in D 11.03 in

Japanese Black Lacquer Jewelry Box

Located in Torino, IT

Two drawers jewelry box beautifully decorated on a black ground with overall gold flowering. Meiji period, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Lacquer Hokai Box
Japanese Antique Meiji Period Lacquer Hokai Box

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Lacquer Hokai Box

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H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Lacquer Hokai Box

Located in Newark, England

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Lacquer Octagonal Hokai Box.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box with Flowers and Butterfly
Japanese Lacquer Letter Box with Flowers and Butterfly

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box with Flowers and Butterfly

Located in Hudson, NY

With silver rim, and interior decoration of falling petals and gold dust. Comes with original storage box.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese lacquer kobako or incens box decorated with two insects
Japanese lacquer kobako or incens box decorated with two insects

Japanese lacquer kobako or incens box decorated with two insects

Located in PARIS, FR

Small Kobako circular box in lacquered wood with a cicada and unidentified insect, probably a gryllotalpa orientalis, displayed on its top part.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Obento Box with Rimpa Style Design
Antique Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Obento Box with Rimpa Style Design

Antique Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Obento Box with Rimpa Style Design

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Antique Japanese lacquer obento box with a Rimpa style 'maki-e' gold lacquer design of willows through the seasons.

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

19th century Rare and unique art deco lacquer box
19th century Rare and unique art deco lacquer box

19th century Rare and unique art deco lacquer box

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H 4.34 in W 9.26 in D 12.41 in

19th century Rare and unique art deco lacquer box

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Fine Lacquered box with incised, filled with gold, design.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th century Rare and unique art deco lacquer box
19th century Rare and unique art deco lacquer box

19th century Rare and unique art deco lacquer box

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H 1.78 in W 7.68 in D 10.24 in

19th century Rare and unique art deco lacquer box

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Fine Lacquered box with incised, filled with gold, design.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Antique Asian Lacquered and Decorated Box
Large Antique Asian Lacquered and Decorated Box

Large Antique Asian Lacquered and Decorated Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Large antique oriental lacquered and decorated box, circular box in black lacquer with white, kpurple and gilt decoration, lid depicting two children flying a kite against a forest l...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Box, 19th Century
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Box, 19th Century

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Box, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely 19th c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer box. Additional information: Material: Lacquer Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Japan Dynasty Period: M...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro, 19th Century Additional information: Period: 19th century, 20th century Region of Origin: Japan Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Round Hokkai, Picnic Boxes
Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Round Hokkai, Picnic Boxes

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Round Hokkai, Picnic Boxes

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant pair of Japanese late Meiji period hokkai, or picnic boxes. Crafted of black lacquer, and decorated in maki-e, with gilt copper mounts.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Lacquered Complete Bento Food Box, Early 20th Century
Japanese Fine Antique Hand Lacquered Complete Bento Food Box, Early 20th Century

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Lacquered Complete Bento Food Box, Early 20th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Mint and boxed Japan, a fine antique hand lacquered Maki-e seasonal flowers and fans decorated portable complete Bento food box, late Meiji to early Taisho period, early 20th centur...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Porcelain, Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Lacquer Box, Japanese. Late Meiji period
Early 20th Century Lacquer Box, Japanese. Late Meiji period

Early 20th Century Lacquer Box, Japanese. Late Meiji period

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century lacquer box, Japanese. Late Meiji period. Eggshell ground with lustrous gilded chrysanthemums.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Superb Antique Red Black Negoro Lacquer Serving Tray Mint, Signed & Box
Japanese Superb Antique Red Black Negoro Lacquer Serving Tray Mint, Signed & Box

Japanese Superb Antique Red Black Negoro Lacquer Serving Tray Mint, Signed & Box

Located in South Burlington, VT

A superb Japanese antique handmade and hand lacquered hexagonal footed serving tray or wall art piece crafted in luscious famous 30 layer red and black lacquers . Attractively framed...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Hatbox, Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Hatbox, Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Hatbox, Meiji Period

Located in Pasadena, CA

Beautiful Japanese Meiji period black lacquer and gilt lacquer hatbox.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Meiji Period Shibayama and Gold Lacquer Box
Meiji Period Shibayama and Gold Lacquer Box

Meiji Period Shibayama and Gold Lacquer Box

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A good quality Meiji period shibayama and gold lacquer box of quadric-lobed form the lid decorated with a white cockatoo on a perch between flowering wisteria, a vase, teapot and sca...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Miniature hokkai bako or kaioke, doll furniture replica of a traditional box
Miniature hokkai bako or kaioke, doll furniture replica of a traditional box

Miniature hokkai bako or kaioke, doll furniture replica of a traditional box

Located in PARIS, FR

Small hokkai bako or kaioke seashells game box, of circular form with its four feet, its bronzes and cordon, decorated with a motive of flowers of gold lacquer on a black lacquer bac...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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 or collector's chest, with a design of hawks, pine, and Mt.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box
Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box

Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite keepsake box is a charming example of Japanese lacquer art, or urushi. The box began with a round wooden substrate, finished by layer upon layer of glossy black lacquer. ...

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box
Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box

Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite keepsake box is a charming example of Japanese lacquer art, or urushi. Layered atop a round wooden substrate, glossy black lacquer cloaks the exterior, contrasted by an i...

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Japanese Meiji Period Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope

Japanese Meiji Period Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period hokai box from the 19th century with black lacquer, brass accents and original rope.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ryoshibako Document Box of Black Lacquer with Gold Chrysanthemum Decoration
Ryoshibako Document Box of Black Lacquer with Gold Chrysanthemum Decoration

Ryoshibako Document Box of Black Lacquer with Gold Chrysanthemum Decoration

Located in Stamford, CT

Japanese Ryoshibako ( document ) box of black lacquer with overall scattered gold chrysanthemum and engraved vine tendrils.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

Located in New York, NY

Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Giltwood, Lacquer

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Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Copper

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Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack

Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack

$6,000

H 22.25 in W 24 in D 10 in

Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack

Located in New York, NY

This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...

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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Lacquer

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea. The box, most likely used to store documents, is crafted of black la...

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Vintage 1930s Korean Showa Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer, Abalone

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Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

$4,880

H 6 in W 11 in D 14 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

Located in Brea, CA

19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with intricate designs and images of ancient Chinese people and structures.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet
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Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet

Located in Portland, OR

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Gold

Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box
Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box

Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Beautiful and antique Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box with full array of components included. Unique iridescent lacquer finish throughout, with black & gold hand painted details a...

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20th Century Japanese Other Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

$6,000

H 11 in W 7 in D 5.8 in

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique jubako (stack boxes) with five tiers in an elongated octagon shape circa 19th century (end of Edo or beginning of Meiji period). jubako was traditionally used to store and...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray
Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray

Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray

$16,800

H 3.75 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in

Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer work. Precious materials are precisely inlaid in the lacquer base, creating a highly...

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer

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Gold

18th Century Chinese Heavily Detailed 8-Panel Coromandel Screen
18th Century Chinese Heavily Detailed 8-Panel Coromandel Screen

18th Century Chinese Heavily Detailed 8-Panel Coromandel Screen

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th century Chinese heavily detailed 8-panel Coromandel screen, decorated on either side, with carved open work at top and bottom of each panel, heavily gold-leafed. On the front ar...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Giltwood

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sagejubako is a portable picnic set that became popular in the early Edo period when an additional meal was added between breakfast and dinner. It normally consists of a carry case w...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Lacquer

Japanese Low Coffee Table
Japanese Low Coffee Table

Japanese Low Coffee Table

$12,500

H 14 in W 59 in D 35 in

Japanese Low Coffee Table

By Gumps

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Vintage Japanese coffee table in the style of 19th century Japanese 'Wakasa' tables. Made by Gumps, San Francisco 1960s. 'Oxblood' color lacquer.

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Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the meiji lacquer box you’re looking for. Frequently made of lacquer, wood and metal, every meiji lacquer box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the meiji lacquer box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made meiji lacquer box over the years, but those crafted by Funabashi Shūmin, Saratani Tomizo and Toyohara Chikanobu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Meiji Lacquer Box?

Prices for a meiji lacquer box start at $99 and top out at $47,789 with the average selling for $2,175.