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Pair of Edo Period Black and Gold Lacquer Samurai Helmet Boxes
Pair of Edo Period Black and Gold Lacquer Samurai Helmet Boxes

Pair of Edo Period Black and Gold Lacquer Samurai Helmet Boxes

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of Edo period black and gold lacquer Samurai helmet boxes (Hakko Bako), each of ribbed cylindrical form with a lid, a black lacquer interior, green tasselled cord and four tap...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family
Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family

Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family Crests Japan, 18th century (Edo period) Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 40 cm, H 53 cm An extremely rare se...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Leather

Pair of Gracie Lacquer Coffee Tables with Antique Japanese Leather Tops
Pair of Gracie Lacquer Coffee Tables with Antique Japanese Leather Tops

Pair of Gracie Lacquer Coffee Tables with Antique Japanese Leather Tops

Located in New York, NY

The tops feature antique pieces of Japanese leather, from samurai armor boxes. The wood legs and aprons were made to fit the leather pieces, and finished in a beautiful, dark brown ...

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Early 2000s American Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

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Pair of Lacquer Tables with Leather Tops
Pair of Lacquer Tables with Leather Tops

Pair of Lacquer Tables with Leather Tops

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H 17 in W 22 in D 17 in

Pair of Lacquer Tables with Leather Tops

Located in New York, NY

The tops are inset with 18th century Japanese Samurai armor box panels, with gold family crests in the center.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Leather

Japanese Meiji Silver Dragon Box, Samurai Shokai, circa 1900
Japanese Meiji Silver Dragon Box, Samurai Shokai, circa 1900

Japanese Meiji Silver Dragon Box, Samurai Shokai, circa 1900

By Samurai Shokai

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked 1000 (1000 grade silver), Yokohama, Maker Samurai Shokai (Yozo Nomura, 1870-1965) Condition Small dings and general wear.

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20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Solid Silver Dragon Box, Samurai Shokai, circa 1900
Antique Japanese Meiji Solid Silver Dragon Box, Samurai Shokai, circa 1900

Antique Japanese Meiji Solid Silver Dragon Box, Samurai Shokai, circa 1900

By Samurai Shokai

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked 1000 (1000 grade silver), Yokohama, Maker Samurai Shokai (Yozo Nomura, 1870-1965) Condition Small dings and general wear.

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20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Japan kobako box lacquer samurai - Edo
Japan kobako box lacquer samurai - Edo

Japan kobako box lacquer samurai - Edo

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H 2.09 in W 0.6 in D 0.6 in

Japan kobako box lacquer samurai - Edo

Located in PARIS, FR

Takamaki-e and kirigane lacquer kobako box depicting two samurai entering an enclosure.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Box, Tenbun Period, 1532-1555
Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Box, Tenbun Period, 1532-1555

Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Box, Tenbun Period, 1532-1555

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Samurai helmet box, attributed to a gift from Japanese monk Kennyo (Kosa) (1543-1592), the Abbot of Ishiyama Honganji temple in Osaka in the 16th century.

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects

Materials

Iron

Edo Period Samurai Armor Storage Box with Leather Cover
Edo Period Samurai Armor Storage Box with Leather Cover

Edo Period Samurai Armor Storage Box with Leather Cover

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. This rare Samurai armor storage box is a must-have for any ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Leather

Samurai Armor Under a Glass Box with LED Lighting. Sold
Samurai Armor Under a Glass Box with LED Lighting. Sold

Samurai Armor Under a Glass Box with LED Lighting. Sold

Located in Paris, FR

Samurai armor under a glass box with LED lighting, Taisho Era, from Japan.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"
Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"

Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage set of Japanese samurai doll armor in orange and gold, designed to perch on the edge of the black lacquer campaign style storage box with floral gilt metal corner pieces and ...

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Late 20th Century Japonisme Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Samurai Bow, Quiver, Arrows, Complete Boxed Set, Rare Find
Japanese Antique Samurai Bow, Quiver, Arrows, Complete Boxed Set, Rare Find

Japanese Antique Samurai Bow, Quiver, Arrows, Complete Boxed Set, Rare Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

Age: Taisho period, early 20th century Condition: Fine original condition with wear due to appropriate age Dimensions: Bow is 64 inches long and quiver 38 inches long Provenance:...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Bamboo, Wood

Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box
Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box

Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese antique Samurai Children's (Boys Day) festival set, full set with box, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Samurai Armor Boxes
Pair of Japanese Samurai Armor Boxes

Pair of Japanese Samurai Armor Boxes

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H 21 in W 15 in D 15 in

Pair of Japanese Samurai Armor Boxes

Located in New York, NY

A pair of late 18th century or early 19th century storage boxes for a Samurai's armor. These boxes are covered in leather, and have gold family crests on three sides of each box.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Japanese Samurai armor box with crests
Antique Japanese Samurai armor box with crests

Antique Japanese Samurai armor box with crests

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Japanese armor storage box.

Wood, covered in black leather, with design of gold family crests on three sides, and a kanji symbol on the fourth side.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese End Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Samurai Armor with “Kyu” Kamon, Mid Edo Period, 18th Century
Samurai Armor with “Kyu” Kamon, Mid Edo Period, 18th Century

Samurai Armor with “Kyu” Kamon, Mid Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

The kamon is also painted in gold over red on the two original storage boxes. This samurai armor is originally Japanese and for sale, in excellent condition.

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th c. Japanese Armor Boxes
Pair of 19th c. Japanese Armor Boxes

Pair of 19th c. Japanese Armor Boxes

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H 21 in W 15 in D 15 in

Pair of 19th c. Japanese Armor Boxes

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Hitsu of Yoroi (Samurai armor storage boxes), with black leather exterior, hinged lids and gold family crests on three sides.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Armor Storage Trunk
19th Century Japanese Armor Storage Trunk

19th Century Japanese Armor Storage Trunk

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H 23.5 in W 32 in D 22 in

19th Century Japanese Armor Storage Trunk

Located in New York, NY

A very large and unusual 19th century Japanese Yoroibitsu (Samurai's armor storage box). Set on six legs, with deeply carved chrysanthemums in bold relief, in lacquer.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Edo Period “Hakko Bako” Lacquer Samurai Box
Antique Japanese Edo Period “Hakko Bako” Lacquer Samurai Box

Antique Japanese Edo Period “Hakko Bako” Lacquer Samurai Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

An uncommon antique Japanese “hakko bako” lacquer box with lid dating from the mid-19th century late-Edo period.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Rope, Wood

Pair of Samurai Armor Boxes
Pair of Samurai Armor Boxes

Pair of Samurai Armor Boxes

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H 20 in W 15 in D 15 in

Pair of Samurai Armor Boxes

Located in New York, NY

Perfect as side tables, this pair of antique Hitsu 'Box' of Yoroi 'Armor' are dark red, with hand-painted gold crests and metal hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Yoroi Japanese Decorative Samurai Armour with Original Box

Early 19th Century Yoroi Japanese Decorative Samurai Armour with Original Box

Located in London, GB

The body consists of two main large plates layered with smaller lacquered plates and tied with blue dyed thread. The chest is half exposed, representing a monks robe, strength and pi...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

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Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century
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Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and unusual Japanese black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, Momoyama Period, 16th century, Japan. The large box and cover featuring a design of blossoming plum bran...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone

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

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

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Chinoiserie Brown Lacquer and Gilt Decorated Coffee Table

Chinoiserie Brown Lacquer and Gilt Decorated Coffee Table

Located in Austin, TX

An attractive French chinoiserie brown lacquer coffee or cocktail table with gilt painted decoration, circa 1940's, France. Set upon graceful cabriole legs and draped apron, the to...

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Extraordinary Carved Mahogany Full Bed With Swans

$7,650

H 51.5 in W 60.75 in D 80 in

Extraordinary Carved Mahogany Full Bed With Swans

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An elaborately carved full bedstead with intricate swan carvings. The headboard with a gadrooned carved acanthus motif trim around the parquetry herringbone inlay. The arched headboa...

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Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period

Located in Troy, NY

Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

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By Gracie

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Queens, NY

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Antique Rare Gothic 16th Century Two-Hand Sword Germany
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$18,500

H 70.87 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in

Antique Rare Gothic 16th Century Two-Hand Sword Germany

Located in Doha, QA

This magnificent 16th-century German two-hand sword is a rare and historically important ceremonial weapon, hand crafted by renowned blade-smith Christoph Stantler (active circa 155...

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Iron

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Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass & Opaline Glass Chandelier, Taito 1930s

Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass & Opaline Glass Chandelier, Taito 1930s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

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Located in Doha, QA

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

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By Pauly & Co.

Located in Queens, NY

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Pair of Japanese Samurai Saddle Leather Tables with Gold Checkerboard Motif
Pair of Japanese Samurai Saddle Leather Tables with Gold Checkerboard Motif

Pair of Japanese Samurai Saddle Leather Tables with Gold Checkerboard Motif

Located in Troy, MI

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Rare M4 Leather WWII Horse Gas Mask

Rare M4 Leather WWII Horse Gas Mask

$4,200

H 48 in W 18 in D 22 in

Rare M4 Leather WWII Horse Gas Mask

Located in Peekskill, NY

M4 US Government Army Issue World War II, vintage 1941-1942 Horse Gas Masks are very scarce. Due to the large size, most were discarded after the war. Occasionally, one will pop up, ...

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An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Samurai Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the samurai box you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and lacquer, every samurai box was constructed with great care. Find 39 options for an antique or vintage samurai box now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect samurai box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. You’ll likely find more than one samurai box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Samurai Shokai, Hermès and Konoike produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Samurai Box?

Prices for a samurai box start at $195 and top out at $78,826 with the average selling for $3,000.