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Japanese Cloisonné Box, circa 1860-80
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Cloisonné box, Japanese, circa 1860-80. Elegant, cartouche form; the exquisite butterfly with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Ceremonial Presentation Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Decor, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ceremonial presentation box. A Japanese, lacquered decorative serving case
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 6.7 in W 15.16 in D 15.16 in
Trio Of Vintage Nesting Boxes, Japanese, Lacquered, Storage Box, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of vintage nesting boxes. A Japanese, lacquered celluloid set of small storage boxes
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
H 3.15 in W 5.71 in D 4.34 in
Antique Japanese Glass an Enamel Box with Buddha
Located in New York, NY
A rare and highly collectible Japanese cut glass oval box with silver plated metal lid decorated
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
with traditional Japanese beliefs. the box is not in very good condition but the interest lies in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cleric's writing slope. A Japanese, red lacquer travelling correspondence box
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
H 7.29 in W 15.56 in D 10.83 in
Antique Japanese Lunch Boxes with Family Crest and Lacquer Ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is the Japanese lunch boxes. Traditionally, Osechi (a special kind of food for the new year
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Contemporary Orange Blue Green Porcelain Box by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Magnificent Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain box/centerpiece, a highly collectible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Vintage Trinket Lidded Boxes Set of Three
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese trinket boxes with Geishas figures wearing traditional kimonos.
Japanese porcelain decorative box
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Japanese Taishō Red Lacquered Hokai Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period Hokai box from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, ornate brass
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
themselves. Cloisonné enamels in Japan had traditionally been used only as small areas of decoration on
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Enamel
H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 2.05 in
Japanese Square Burl Hibachi, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
corners of the box are trimmed with kurogaki, or black persimmon, a valued wood in Japanese carpentry
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Burl
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
distills the essence of a specific time and place. Worn as part of a traditional Japanese man’s ensemble
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
H 1.25 in W 1.75 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, by Shozan, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
distills the essence of a specific time and place. Worn as part of a traditional Japanese man’s ensemble
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
This handled box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Dragon Turtles", Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
. Worn as part of a traditional Japanese man’s ensemble from the 17th century onwards, the netsuke’s
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure Group by Tomoaki, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
part of a traditional Japanese man’s ensemble from the 17th century onwards, the netsuke’s purpose was
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
H 1.5 in W 1.375 in D 0.875 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed by Yoshitomo, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
and place. Worn as part of a traditional Japanese man’s ensemble from the 17th century onwards, the
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figur, Signed by Matsuyoshi, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
traditional Japanese man’s ensemble from the 17th century onwards, the netsuke’s purpose was hyper-specific
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
H 1.5 in W 1 in D 1.875 in
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Two Roosters", SIgned, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
essence of a specific time and place. Worn as part of a traditional Japanese man’s ensemble from the 17th
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.875 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Yamada Hojitsu (1825–1872)
Located in Norton, MA
a traditional Japanese man’s ensemble from the 17th century onwards, the netsuke’s purpose was hyper
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
H 2 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3
Located in San Carlos, CA
containers, reminiscent of traditional Japanese Natsume tea caddies. Crafted with precision in Japan, these
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Decorative Box Leather Stephane Parmentier Giobagnara Atari Box Long Rectangular
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in New York, NY
Atari Box Long Rectangular -- Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Grey box in front is the Atari Box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
H 2.37 in W 14.18 in D 5.32 in
Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
specific time and place. Worn as part of a traditional Japanese man’s ensemble from the 17th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
Antique Fan-Shaped Biscuit Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming Victorian-era silverplate biscuit box is intricately crafted to resemble a Japanese
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box
Located in Forney, TX
executed Asian antique was likely used as a food presentation covered box, a traditional gift for important
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Stunning contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style porcelain koro or incense burner or jewelry box, hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Gold
1960's Japanese Tea Caddy Tin Canister
Located in New York, NY
1960's tin tea caddy covered in traditional Japanese woven gold fabric with floral motif. There are
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Caddies
Materials
Tin
"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"David" is a leather box, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, made of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tom" is a leather box, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass
Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Bamboo, Bakelite, Hardwood
Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Koro Incense Burner
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japan and has a history of over a century of producing fine porcelain pieces honoring the traditional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Gold
Japanese Traditional Girl Doll in a Box 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Traditional doll which was made in 1970 in Showa era.
This doll is in a box
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain, Silk, Glass, Wood
Single Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
character and unique colouration. Our boxes are constructed using solid bog oak with traditional horn finger
Category
2010s Knife Boxes
Materials
Steel
Three Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-old Bog-oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
character and unique colouration. Our boxes are constructed using solid bog oak with traditional horn finger
Category
2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes
Materials
Metal
Five Damascus Steel Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
character and unique colouration. Our boxes are constructed using solid bog oak with traditional horn finger
Category
2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
H 3.94 in W 6.89 in D 18.51 in
Japanese Traditional Design Exhibition Stand / Japanese Old Wooden Shelves
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a shelf made of very beautiful traditional Japanese decoration and wood.
The wood is
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Other
H 31.58 in W 27.25 in D 13.39 in
Star Tortoise #7- Kevin Box and Beth Johnson
By Kevin Box
Located in Napa, CA
artist, Kevin Box, pushes the boundaries of traditional metal casting by creating sculptures that are so
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Red Couture 12/24- Kevin and Jennifer Box
By Kevin Box
Located in Napa, CA
artist, Kevin Box, pushes the boundaries of traditional metal casting by creating sculptures that are so
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
the objects necessary for washing and make-up, especially blush and mirror boxes.
Japan, Meiji
Category
Antique 1860s Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Practicing Peace 3/8- Kevin Box and Te Jui Fu
By Kevin Box
Located in Napa, CA
artist, Kevin Box, pushes the boundaries of traditional metal casting by creating sculptures that are so
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal, Stainless Steel
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Japanese ladies playing traditional Japanese instruments, the koto (13 stringed zither) and the shamisen (3
Category
20th Century Slovenian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Rockin Pony - Black 5/30 - Kevin Box and Te Jui Fu
By Kevin Box
Located in Napa, CA
.” - Kevin Box
Santa Fe-based artist, Kevin Box, pushes the boundaries of traditional metal casting by
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Blue Bird (garden size) 8/12- Kevin Box and Robert J. Lang
By Kevin Box
Located in Napa, CA
artist, Kevin Box, pushes the boundaries of traditional metal casting by creating sculptures that are so
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal, Stainless Steel
Vintage Traditional Japanese Young Woman Ceramic Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese lady sculpture wood fired handmade ceramic pottery.
Traditional Japanese young woman
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Valladolid, ES
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Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of
Category
Antique 1880s Dutch Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Fine Art Vessel with 18ky, Silver, Amethyst, Enamel and Shibuichi
Located in Boulder, CO
casing that we fabricated from Shibuichi, a traditional Japanese decorative alloy made of Copper and
Category
2010s American Contemporary Boxes and Cases
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Fine Art Vessel with Cabochon Rutilated Quartz and Mokume Gane Metal Work
Located in Boulder, CO
metal constructed from layers of Sterling Silver, Copper and 5% Shibuichi, a traditional Japanese copper
Category
2010s American Contemporary Boxes and Cases
Materials
Quartz, Silver, Copper
Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer House Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
traditional farm house, Meiji period (1864 - 1912), late 19th century, Japan.
The kogo, or small box for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
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H 2.75 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
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H 1.5 in W 8 in D 3 in
Japanese 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Brilliant Drip Glaze Bronze Vase, Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
storage box tomobako.
This attractive and unusual vessel exudes quality Japanese craftsmanship and is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Coral
Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Hokai boxes are traditionally used in Japan as the containers to store and carry shells for Kai-awase
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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An assortment of traditional Japanese boxes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all traditional Japanese boxes available were constructed with great care. We have 586 antique and vintage traditional Japanese boxes in-stock, while there are 174 modern editions to choose from as well. Traditional Japanese boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of traditional Japanese boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco traditional Japanese boxes are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made traditional Japanese boxes over the years, but those made by Stephane Parmentier, Giobagnara and Claude Bouchard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Traditional Japanese Boxes?
Prices for traditional Japanese boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, traditional Japanese boxes begin at $45 and can go as high as $200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,503.
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