Chinese Decorative Boxes

A Chinese lacquer game box from the 19th century, likely from the Qing Dynasty. It is made of lacquered wood , decorated on the exterior in black, red and gold with design of pavili...

19th Century Red Stained Chinese Flat Box Made of Jumu wood with brass hardware and decorative red and gold papered interior

This hand-crafted wood container dates to the early 20th century and was used to store rice and other grains. The lidded container has a rounded body with a short footed base, constr...

19th century Chinese silverwire wooden box with mother of pearl design from the Qing Dynasty. Beautiful intricate floral designs all-over.

Elegant vintage Chinese brass decorative box featuring an intricately engraved exterior adorned with auspicious longevity and prosperity symbols amid stylized floral and foliate moti...

Rectangular box with brass tacks and hinged lid set in a brass base.

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Wooden box with Handpainted inserts. Mother of Pearl decorative buttons. Double sides doors with compartments for small sculptures. Great piece.

A lovely Chinese turquoise cloisonne trinket box with images of the Hundred Antiques, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The rectangular box de...

A charming Chinese strongbox dating to the 1920s, crafted from rich rosewood and accented with brass straps. The top features an inset piece of jade, adding a subtle but elegant foca...

17th century Chinese porcelain blue and white cosmetics box from the Hatcher Collection decorated with a phoenix. The phoenix is painted with its wings outstretched, its tail flutter...

An elegant and intricately detailed Chinese export folding game box, crafted from lacquered wood with gilded decoration, dating to the early 19th century. The exterior features beaut...

This Antique Carved Cinnabar Box. China. Early 20th Century with Dragon Cover and date to approximately 1920. The box is composed of brass with a vibrant blue enamelled interior and ...

A ventage Chinese Huanghuali wood box with a beautiful natural grain of Huanghuali. Measures: 2.5in (6.3 cm) X 8 3/4 in(22.2 cm) X 4 7/8 in(12.3 cm).  

No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store ...

This small woven box from the early 20th century celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. The round, lidded box is shaped from tightly woven reeds or bamboo and fi...

Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern resting on ball feet. This decorative box was most likely a cigarette box or trinket bo...

Antique Chinese circular wooden box with carved top character design and carved geometric foot, painted in gold and red with a fitted lid and fine black painted border pattern.    

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection The anterior surface of this rare Chinese silver card case is ornamented with chased oriental figures amidst bamboo and foliate designs, accented with a fenced area and simplified structures, all on a matte background. The ornamentation incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche. The posterior surface of this silver card case is embellished with an exceptional chased decorated segmented iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, also all on a matte background. The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...

Bring a little chinoiserie to a vanity, side table, or coffee table. This pretty oval box is created from metal and has a hand painted and glazed ceramic top. The metal surrounds the...

A petite 19th-century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. Perfecting line and form, the small box has a balanced, oval form shaped of white brass (...

Early nineteenth century Chinese chinoiserie black lacquer box with gold decoration. The exterior shows a finely detailed village scene with houses...

19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated beautifully all over with intricate designs and images of ancient C...

This exquisite 1900s Chinese wooden trunk is a remarkable piece of antique furniture that brings both functionality and a touch of history to your...

A beautifully crafted Chinese Chinoiserie box, featuring high-relief decoration and a generous size. The whimsical exterior design showcases in...

This is a Chinese Export porcelain Lidded Box, hand painted with a figural decoration, made in China, circa 1920 The box is well potted in an oval shape, the lid having a domed top...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1920's hand painted and lacquered oriental Chinese table chest or jewellery box. A very good looking and well made pie...

This large vintage Shanghai weave storage box is a sophisticated example of mid-century Asian basketry, perfect for adding a layer of organic texture to a modern interior. Hand-woven...

A custom made special edition Coca-Cola set of 5 miniature glass bottles. Each bottle is handprinted to portray traditional Chinese emblems such...

This is a small vintage Chinese goose pot. An Oriental, lacquer and gilt decorative trinket box, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940. Wonderfull...

An 18th-century burr elm and metal strap mounted coffre fort made in China for the export market. The metal work with some finely engraved details, the lid opens to reveal several c...

A wonderful and colorful hand painted Chinese lidded trinket box, circa 1950s. The handcrafted ceramic box measures 4.5" W x 3.25" D x 2.5" H and has a floral motif on a yellow backg...

A truly fine hand-painted porcelain round box with lid in figures of Chinese traditional ladies and men.   

Antique Chinoiserie decorated fruit box. Beautiful decorated Chinoiserie box used to serve fruits and specail treats. Hand gilt painting over red lacquer. Strong patina of wear so...

A fabulous pair of early 19th century Chinese boxes with hand carved oriental figures on the exterior and Handpainted figures on the interior....

Antique A Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Box depicting a Dragon and Phoenix, and all areas of carved patterns throughout. small lacquer colors were lost at the corner, please see the ...

A Qing Dynasty period wooden tiered wedding box from the 19th century, with carved sides, handle and nailheads. This Qing Dynasty period wooden tier...

Small 19th century eastern elm table top chest circa 1890. Superb quality Chinese pyramid shaped alter table chest made from elm.  Show frame structure with a single shallow drawer ...

A gorgeous antique Tibetan bronze filigree and inlaid agate trinket jar China, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 4.25"H. Good original vintage condition, with beautiful...

The State of Art, A Beautiful and highly crafted Maitland-Smith Vantage Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box, with Brass for edge Reinforcement.  

Antique A Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Box depicting a Dragon, Clouds, and waves, and all areas of carved patterns throughout. small lacquer colors were lost at the corner and botto...

Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.

A 19th century Chinese wood and vellum document box hand painted court scene. No lock but all the hardware is bronze. The interior is four and a half i...

Chinese Huanghuali wood box decorated with bronze mountings and motifs of bats, fish and moths. The top features a classic Chinese medallion mounted to the centre of the lid. In un...

Wonderful Chinese box in red, gold and black having a Chinoiserie painted design on embossed leather with original brass hardware. There's a removable metal liner and the interior is...

Large Chinese Export Famille Verte peach motif box, Republic period, exquisite all over decoration with peaches, trees and flowers. Unmarked.

This handsome painted jewel box is a pleasure. The interior has been refitted.     

An absolutely lovely Chinese export pink Canton enamel round stacking box and cover, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The circular stacking box consists of a bowl form base, ...

This charming piece from Shanghai is a creative example of traditional hand-weaving, shaped into a friendly kangaroo. Crafted with care using natural reed and wicker, the box feature...

Magnificent round box in red lacquer in two parts. Completely decorated by hand. With gilded, gold decoration. There are floral and geometric decorations, handmade interlacing, with gold leaf. The box is placed on 4 feet. The interior is lacquered black. Very nice dimensions. This box shows some wear due to its age and authenticity. This round Chinese box in red and gold lacquered woven bamboo Was probably a wedding box, a work box, a storage box. It can be used as a hat box, sewing box, games box or tea bag box...

Brass bound octagonal Chinese Box Made out of Jumu wood (Southern Elm) Interior covered in Chinese paper

This box is in a brown color. It has been made in the 20th century, in China. It is hand carved, with character and landscapes, patterns.

The basic form of this two-tiered box with handle has remained unchanged for 1,000 years. Stacked boxes were commonly used as portable containers for food or ...

Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box Designed by artesian Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Made in China, 1980s This stunning Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonné 'Ouzbek' Box, crafted in t...

Mid-Century Chinese black & gold cloisonné 'good luck' circular table box. The tall circular box of exceptional quality, The conforming removable lid enameled with the Chinese character for 'Happiness' A stately piece, its an unusual example in black cloisonné fish...

Chinese silver box, with an intricate design showcasing birds, floral, and other natural motifs, measuring 2 7/8'' by 2 7/8'' by 1 7/8'' in height. Please feel free to ask us any q...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases. This exceptional an...

This enchanting vintage "Shanghai Weave" box is a masterclass in artisanal basketry, featuring a whimsical yet sophisticated design that captures the spirit of global curiosity. Hand...

Chinese export silver card case, ca 1910. Rectangular with hinged push-button cover. Chased ornament on stippled ground. On recto, a blossoming prunus branch and birds with armorial ...

19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing dynasty. Colored black and gold all-over beautifully with intricate designs.

Antique Chinese brass decorative box with Jade Medallion. This stunning Chinese export brass box features a beautiful etched bat design with a central c...