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Shakudo Box

Antique Japanese Meiji Shakudo Vesta Case By Komai Otojiro
Located in Portland, England
Kashira. The scene was made using a shakudo technique. The vesta case is signed on the edge in gold Nunome
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Silver

Rare Chinese Tonkin Ware Shakudo Sawasa Erotic Tobacco Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A ruyi-shaped Shakudo-style erotic tobacco or snuff box, relief-decorated with silvered applied
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

Signed Japanese Steel Shakudo Damascene Box with a Shimazu Mon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 20th century Japanese Amita Damascene Steel Box. Made of damascened steel inlaid
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper, Steel

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Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Shakudo Covered Box Mount Fuji View Meiji Period
By Makiko Hattori
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal box with the view of Mount Fuji executed in silver, and covered with birds and
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Shakudo Pill Box Kozan
By Kozan Zo
Located in Newark, England
Fine Japanese Meiji period shakudo pill box decorated with wildlife of komai style damascene form
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver, Brass

Japanese Shakudo Pill Box Kozan
Japanese Shakudo Pill Box Kozan
H 0.99 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in
Fascinating Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box Attr - Kumeno Teitaro
Located in Christchurch, GB
Period (1868-1912) cloisonne enamel lidded box, the cushion shaped box is fitted with shakudo rims and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
H 0.88 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

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Antique Japanese Meiji Cherry Tree and Insects Silver Vesta Case
Located in Portland, England
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Carved Citrine Pill Box
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Located in London, GB
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Louis XV Gold & Lacquer Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
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Located in New Orleans, LA
This French gold cigarette case is a splendid specimen of early 20th century style and refinement. The 18-karat yellow gold accessory is surrounded by exquisite "pinstripe" white ena...
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Early 20th Century French Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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French Sapphire and Enamel Cigarette Case
French Sapphire and Enamel Cigarette Case
H 0.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
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Shakudo Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact shakudo box you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, shakudo and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect shakudo box may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing shakudo box — no matter the origin — is easy, but James Banks each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any shakudo box from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Most of our shakudo box for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Shakudo Box?

The price for a shakudo box starts at $1,200 and tops out at $32,348 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $8,000.