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Japanese Box with Plant Design 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Japanese box from the early 20th century. The wood is old and nicely inlaid on the lid
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood

Ceramic Japanese Box, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic oriental Box, circa 1960. By unknown artist from Spain. In original condition, with
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Japanese Box, circa 1960
Ceramic Japanese Box, circa 1960
H 1.97 in W 2.64 in D 2.56 in
Antique Japanese Box 'Red and Black' with Family Crest and Lacquer Ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese lunch box. This is made of paulownia woods and painted with lacquer-Wajima. It
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Great Japanese Bowl with Sea Landscape & Boats Arita Japan + Box, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great Japanese Bowl with Sea Landscape & Boats Arita Japan + Box, 20th Century. Nice and very
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Lacquer Black Box with Grapes
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese box in black lacquered wood with gold tone grape leaf design. 4687
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood

Japan Red Lacquered Box 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Japanese box in red lacquered wood; 19th century The lid is decorated with a landscape
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Late 20th Century Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood

Vintage Japan Red Lacquered Box 19th century
Japan Red Lacquered Box 19th century
H 2.17 in W 3.35 in D 5.71 in
Japanese Pagoda Trinket Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-289 Japanese pagoda shaped trinket box made from walnut and oak with brass supporting the handle.
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1940s Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Hardwood

Vintage Japanese Pagoda Trinket Box
Japanese Pagoda Trinket Box
H 4.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Japanese Red Enamel box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a rare enamel red box signed s. Inaba Kyoto . The picture on top is of three birds flying
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Enamel

Vintage Japanese Red Enamel box
Japanese Red Enamel box
H 1.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Japanese writing box dates to circa 1950 and is detailed with a raised lacquer scene of
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.25 in
Japanese Lacquered Drum-Shaped Box
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese lacquered drum-shaped box, with red details over black ground, the top decorated with
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood

Box Wood Netsuke Turtle Mushroom Japanese Japan Signed, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed. Japan 19th or 20th century. Additional information
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Porcelain

Japanese Cloisonné Jewelry Presentation Box Japan Racing Association
Located in New York, NY
Very rare Japanese cloisonné jewelry box, circa 1960s. Rich floral design top on white enamel
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Bronze

Vintage Japanese Lacquerware Cylindrical Fireplace Matchstrike Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine vintage match-strike box. The box, likely of Japanese origin features a cylindrical body
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood

Japanese Bark Textured Lacquer Glove Box, c. 1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanese bark textured lacquer glove box with a cloisonné inlaid mum on the slip frame top. Japan
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Lacquer

Japanese Faux Lacquer Storage Box
Located in New York, NY
Large Japanese faux lacquer decorated storage box in the form of a chamfered cube with hinged lid
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood

Japanese Faux Lacquer Storage Box
Japanese Faux Lacquer Storage Box
H 20 in W 20 in D 20 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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Lacquer

Oriental Lacker Boxes on a Tray, Japan, 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
4 Small Lacker boxes on a tray. Mother of Pearl inlay. Inside the boxes. Lots off Bone fiches. I
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1930s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Lacquer

Elizabeth Arden Porcelain Box Southern Heirlooms Made In Japan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Heirlooms Trinket Box Made in Japan. Southern Heirlooms Elizabeth Arden trinket box with a hand painted
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Late 20th Century Japanese British Colonial Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Silver Incense Box Signed, 19th-20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely fine quality antique heavy gauge Japanese silver incense box, the cover inset with a
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Silver

Antique Japanese Silver Incense Box Signed, 19th-20th Century
Antique Japanese Silver Incense Box Signed, 19th-20th Century
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H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 5.42 in
Set of 3 Colorful Japanese Lacquerware Boxes on Tray
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 3 colorful vintage Japanese lacquerware boxes on a matching tray. Great for using as a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Plastic

Japanese Large Lacquer Box with Cover in Melon shape
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Large Lacquer Box with a Cover in Melon shape, depicting the melon with ivy branches
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Lacquer

Vintage Padlock Key Box in Patinated Brass, Japan 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Japanese novelty wall mounted key hanger in the shape of this jumbo padlock in patinated brass
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Brass

Ando Signed Japanese Flowering Tree Box Cloisonne with Amazing Design
By Ando Jubei
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Ando Signed Japanese flowering tree box Cloisonne with amazing design In multi color with geometric
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box w/ Original Case
Located in New York, NY
A wooden lacquered box with gold details dating from Japan's Meiji period. The piece comes complete
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood

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
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1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Lacquer

Porcelain on Metal Fine Chinoiserie Occupied Japan Art Deco Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain on metal fine chinoiserie occupied Japan Art Deco box, beautiful and rare petite box
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Metal, Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Small Vintage Lidded Treen, Japanese, Mahogany, Spice, Jewellery Box, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage lidded treen. A Japanese, mahogany spice or jewellery box, dating to the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Mahogany

Japanese Porcelain Vintage Trinket Lidded Boxes Set of Three
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Japanese porcelain vintage trinket boxes with lid, set of 3. Vintage Asian porcelain
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1980s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Porcelain

Japanese Storage Box With Hidden Compartments and Crane Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
exterior box up. The Box is wooden. May be vintage,unable to confirm. Dimensions. 12 W ; 10 D ; 9 H
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood

Japanese Vintage Silk Covered Jewlery /Music Box 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1574 Vintage Japanese Fabric covered wood jewlery /music box Make Made in Japan Music mechanism in
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1950s Asian Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Textile, Boxwood

Vintage Lidded Iron Match Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage lidded iron match box with a rugged lid top to strike matches, circa 1970s. The box is in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Iron

Vintage Lidded Iron Match Box
Vintage Lidded Iron Match Box
H 2 in W 4.25 in D 3.75 in
Kyohei Fujita 'Dream' Blown Glass Box
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in New York, NY
Kyohei Fujita exquisite molded hexagonal Liuli blown glass box with gold and silver leaf inclusions
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1990s Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Glass

Vintage Japanese Hand Painted Cherry Blossom Fan In Gold Shadow Box Frame
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Gorgeous Japanese vintage fan . It features hand-painted Cherry Blossom details and inlaid mother
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Berlin Iron

Vintage Dome Top Box, Oriental, Japanned, Trinket, Jewellery Case, Late Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage dome top box. An Oriental, japanned hardwood and enamel trinket or jewellery case
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Hardwood

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Ceramic

Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Covered Box
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Majolica ceramic trompe l'Oeil asparagus covered box By Fitz & Floyd Japan, circa
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Late 20th Century Japanese French Provincial Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Ceramic

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
with Kiseto ware style. This item will come with a wooden box. Seto ware is a type of Japanese pottery
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Porcelain

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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

A Showa period cloisonné box with three cranes, Ando Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Showa period cloisonné box with three cranes, Ando Company, worked in (musen) wireless enamels
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Ceramic

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Oribe ware 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
box. Oribe ware is a style of Japanese pottery that first appeared in the sixteenth century. It is a
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Porcelain

Porcelain Gucci Lidded Box with Incense 420 Holder
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful porcelain box with the Gucci logo. Originally sold as a set for Incense, the holder is
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen
Located in Norton, MA
school time of Japan. A wonderful design of the Bento Box to include the independent rice box, chapstick
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Aluminum

Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3
Located in San Carlos, CA
🍵 Elevate Your Storage: Set of 3 Japanese Natsume Tea Caddies! 🍵 Enhance your storage solutions
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1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Plastic

A small Showa period cloisonné box with a single branch of blossom
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Showa period cloisonné box with a single branch of blossom, worked in wire and coloured
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Ceramic

Vintage bronze mounted porcelain box hand painted butterflies and floral decor
By Henredon, François Linke
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Porcelain bronze mounted box, Art Nouveau style Made of hand-painted crackled, glazed high quality
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20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Porcelain

Rare Vintage Set of 4 Nesting Teak Canisters from Japan Mid-Century 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of teak canisters. This vintage set is aesthetically pleasing visually and current, as it is full of purpose. The practicality of the nesting ability adds excitement ...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Teak

Japanese 4 Panel Gilded and Painted Screen, Framed in Lucite
Located in Pomona, CA
A Japanese 4 panel screen with a gilt background and a painted bonsai tree. The screen is framed in
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Lucite, Paper

Kenji Fujita Ceramic on Oak Jar Box Japanese Studio Craft Tea Caddy Tobacco
By Kenji Fujita
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Tottori Japan, c.1950s Turned Oak Tea Caddy with Ceramic Inlay by ceramicist Kenji Fujita.
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood

Signed Japanese Fan Shaped Mixed Metals / Silver Box Okimono by Miyamoto Shoko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed Japanese mixed metals okimono. In sterling silver with applied copper bands
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Silver, Mixed Metal

1950s Japanese Carved Wood Music Box Cigarette Dispenser w/ Dog
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A vintage wind-up music box dog cigarette dispenser is a charming and nostalgic item from the past
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1950s Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood

Vintage Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Child's Kimono in a Gold Bamboo Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful rare vintage hand sewn one of a kind Japanese ceremonial child's kimono in a gold bamboo
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Brocade, Silk

Vintage 1950’s Brass Musical Jewelry Box ~ Theme from “Love Story”
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage musical jewelry box from 1950’s is a beautiful addition to any collection. Made out
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Brass

Enameled Foiled Cloisonné and Lucite Vessel or Box Vintage Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
The beautiful detail of this vintage lucite box, vessel or container is the work of artist Komrad
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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Foil, Enamel

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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Tin

WMF Ikora Art Deco Silver Plate and Black Enamel Cigarettes Box with Lid
By WMF Ikora
Located in Bochum, NRW
Sophisticated square box with hinged lid by WMF for Ikora Collection. Silver-plated Art Deco
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Silver Plate

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box by Kyohei Fujita
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990
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1990s Japanese Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Art Glass

Vintage Balsa Wood and Tin Lined Tea Box Workshop Prop Decor Storage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage balsa wood, and tin lined lidded tea box, retaining partial labels.
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa
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1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Japanese Boxes

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Silver

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
H 5.125 in W 7.825 in D 5.875 in
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Vintage Japanese Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage Japanese boxes available for sale. The range of distinct vintage Japanese boxes — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Vintage Japanese boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco vintage Japanese boxes are consistently popular styles. Many vintage Japanese boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Noritake and Wedgwood produced popular vintage Japanese boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Japanese Boxes?

Prices for vintage Japanese boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage Japanese boxes begin at $98 and can go as high as $3,000, while the average can fetch as much as $495.
Questions About Vintage Japanese Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Japanese puzzle box, called himitsu-bako, are wooden boxes which keep items safe from theft through an intricate mechanical pattern. These boxes require specific steps moving the mechanism to release the obscured lid, opening to reveal the cavity within.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.