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17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party

17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique Japanese bento box from Edo era which was used for cherry blossom viewing party

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17th Century Japanese Antique Bento Box

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Bamboo

Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle
Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle

Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle

Located in Norton, MA

Two-tier bento box in holder with carry handle, with gilded leaf decoration, 6 1/2" high, 6 1/2" x

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bento Box

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish
Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish

Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish

Located in New York, NY

Antique five tier Japanese lacquered wooden stacking box, known as a jubako. It is finished with a

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Early 20th Century Antique Bento Box

Materials

Shell, Wood, 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

jubako is a stacked set of boxes used to present and serve packed lunches, bento, usually in celebration

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bento Box

Materials

Lacquer

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Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period
Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period

Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period

Located in Paris, FR

bento box. One very unusual feature of this lunch box, even for Japan, is that the upper compartment can

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Bento Box

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Bamboo

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Arabesque and Cherry Blossom Design, Japan
Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Arabesque and Cherry Blossom Design, Japan

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Arabesque and Cherry Blossom Design, Japan

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

concept of decorative lacquer bento box has evolved. Like many other sprinkled design, lacquer was

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Bento Box

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Wood

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

concept of decorative lacquer bento box has evolved. Like many other sprinkled design, lacquer was

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Bento Box

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Wood

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand
Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

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H 7 in W 24 in D 24 in

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese lacquered wood bento, food container, of unusual geometric design resembling a tangram

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bento Box

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Wood

Japanese Black Lacquer with Gold Flower Motif on Wajima-Nuri Soup Tureens, 1930s
Japanese Black Lacquer with Gold Flower Motif on Wajima-Nuri Soup Tureens, 1930s

Japanese Black Lacquer with Gold Flower Motif on Wajima-Nuri Soup Tureens, 1930s

Located in Paris, FR

objects from Buddha statues to bento boxes for food. A number of terms are used in Japanese to refer to

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Bento Box

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Wood

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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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bento Box

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Wood

Japan Antique Red and Black Lacquered Bento Food Box Display 1915, Only One
Japan Antique Red and Black Lacquered Bento Food Box Display 1915, Only One

Japan Antique Red and Black Lacquered Bento Food Box Display 1915, Only One

Located in South Burlington, VT

Bento food box display circa Taisho period, 1915. Most likely was a portable unit used for traveling

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Bento Box

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Wood

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

portable complete Bento food box, late Meiji to early Taisho period, early 20th century. The set comes

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bento Box

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Porcelain, Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box
Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box

Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box

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H 8.75 in W 8.5 in D 9 in

Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese Showa black lacquer bento box with gilt pine motif in three parts with lid.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Bento Box

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Lacquer

Japanese  Bento Box
Japanese  Bento Box

Japanese Bento Box

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H 13.325 in W 9 in D 8.5 in

Japanese Bento Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese lacquered/painted bento box from the Taisho Period c 1920s. Black lacquer exterior with

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bento Box

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bento Box
Japanese Bento Box

Japanese Bento Box

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H 5.25 in W 15.25 in D 12.5 in

Japanese Bento Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of 7 Japanese lacquered bento boxes from Kyoto, Japan. Taisho period - 1920s. (Measurements

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bento Box

Japanese Bento Boxes
Japanese Bento Boxes

Japanese Bento Boxes

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H 5.25 in W 15 in D 12 in

Japanese Bento Boxes

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of 5 Japanese lacquered bento boxes from Kyoto, Japan. Taisho period - 1920s. (Measurements

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bento Box

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Cedar

Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

class, the concept of decorative lacquer bento box has evolved. This bento box has a conspicuous

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Bento Box

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Lacquer

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$4,116

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Located in Bedfordshire, GB

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Sycamore, Harewood

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Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase

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$1,090 / item

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By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom

Located in Manassas Park, VA

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20th Century Chinese Antique Bento Box

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Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Table Lamp

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$6,300

H 17.25 in Dm 9.25 in

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Located in Dallas, TX

Daum Cameo Glass and Wrought Iron Maple Leaf Table Lamp, circa 1920 Art Nouveau Art Deco design. Mottled and variegated glass base with with carved and acid etched Deco symmetric...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Bento Box

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Art Glass

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

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$690 / item

H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Antique Bento Box

Materials

Brass

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Oleron Vase
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Oleron Vase

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Oleron Vase

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Oleron' Vase. This pattern features fish. Grey staining to the details. Engraved makers mark, 'R. Lalique France No. 1008'.Book reference: 'R. LALIQUE ...

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1920s French Antique Bento Box

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Glass

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

$4,200 / item

H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

By Müller Möbelfabrikation

Located in Tilburg, NL

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Antique Bento Box

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Metal

1920s German Silver Ten Piece Picnic Tea Service - Boxed
1920s German Silver Ten Piece Picnic Tea Service - Boxed

1920s German Silver Ten Piece Picnic Tea Service - Boxed

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German 935 standard silver ten piece picnic tea set/service - boxed; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional...

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1920s Antique Bento Box

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Silver

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Echt, NL

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Bento Box

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Metal

Art Deco Illuminated Vanity Together Mirror with Stool Paramount Theater Boston
Art Deco Illuminated Vanity Together Mirror with Stool Paramount Theater Boston

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Located in Westport, CT

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Bento Box

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Aluminum

1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical
1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical

1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Clock "Inséparables" (Parrots) made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1926. Original working mechanical movement. Molded signature. Perfect condition. 8-day movement in working...

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Bento Box

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Glass

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 Antique Bento Box

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Mother-of-Pearl

Bed Art Deco, 1930, French
Bed Art Deco, 1930, French

Bed Art Deco, 1930, French

$13,000

H 33.27 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in

Bed Art Deco, 1930, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Bento Box

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Wood

Antique Cased Japanese Lacquer Sage Jubako Picnic Set, 14 Pieces
Antique Cased Japanese Lacquer Sage Jubako Picnic Set, 14 Pieces

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Located in Norton, MA

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19th Century Japanese Antique Bento Box

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Wood

"In Port"
"In Port"

Edward Willis Redfield"In Port", 1908

$781,250

H 50 in W 63 in D 5 in

"In Port"

By Edward Willis Redfield

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by: Edward Willis Redfield (1869 - 1965) Edward W. Redfield was born in Bridgeville, Delaware, moving to Philadelphia as a youn...

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Early 1900s American Impressionist Antique Bento Box

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meiji Masterpiece by Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix
Meiji Masterpiece by Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix

Meiji Masterpiece by Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix

By Ando Jubei

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Meiji Masterpiece attributed to Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix, circa 1895 This monumental Meiji period Japanese cloisonné vase, attributed to the es...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bento Box

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Enamel

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks

$22,850 / set

H 5.25 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks

Located in New Orleans, LA

This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to deli...

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19th Century French Other Antique Bento Box

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Ormolu

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Antique Bento Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique bento box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and bamboo, every antique bento box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique bento box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique bento box bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Bento Box?

The average selling price for an antique bento box at 1stDibs is $1,423, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.