Chinese Decorative Boxes

Antique Two Octagon Shape Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Boxes depicting Eight treasures matching the container shapes and Chinese writing of "Life", enjoying all the treasures in lif...

Sweet little Chinese export brass box with beautiful floral etched designs, looks like peonies to me. With a lovely white jade top carved in fretwork with a vase framed by the flower...

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...

A large Chinese gilt lacquered box with porcelain medallion in the center top depicting floral pattern and bird.  

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

A lovely small Chinese export cloisonne trinket box with a carved hardstone roundel, Early Republic Period circa 1915, China. The small cloisonne box set on four short bun feet, and...

This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze with hints of blue. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typ...

Mid-century Chinese carved wooden box featuring an elaborate scenic design with a hinged top and brass closure hardware. (Stamped HUNG HOP CHEST CO. HONG...

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...

Mid 19th Century Asian Wooden decorative storage box with lid. Measures 13.5"W x 11"D x 11.5"H.

This is a vintage carved keepsake case. A Chinese, satinwood decorative box, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Profusely carved throughout with an abundance of Oriental cr...

A pair of lovely Boxes in the style of Cinnabar. Intricately Carved small boxes with a removable lid, revealing a blue lacquer inside. Perfectly suited for decorative purposes or ...

A late Qing dynasty Chinese wooden rice measure, hand-carved and richly lacquered in red and black, with traces of gilt enhancing its decorative motifs. Octagonal in form, the bucket...

Asian Chinese-style (20th Century) rectangular black lacquered wood box with gold circles and Chinese writing

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box with lock; an addition to our oriental silver collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) locking box has a rectangular form. The surface of this antique box with lock is embellished with a chased decorated matte texture with a variety of embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate designs to the sides, including cherry blossom and iris arrangements. The upper surface of the cover is ornamented with an embossed and chased decorated scene depicting a grassy terrain surrounding a tree with fan shaped leaves by the side of a winding stream, with a traditional Chinese crane...

Chinese export pigskin box now on custom made stand as a side table. Early 20th century. Foo dogs, birds, flower & auspicious symbols. 15 1/2" w., 9 1/2" d...

An European Chinese export "Canton enamel" oval box, 18th century Qianlong, (1736-1795) An enamel box with floral decor made for the export for Euro...

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...

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

Asian Chinese-style rectangular black lacquered wood box, with raised lacquered red flowers

Shopkeeper’s Money Box with Blessings Southern China Late 19th/early 20th century Wood, bamboo H: 7 in x W: 14.75 in x D: 11.75 in Two dragons sit surrounding a pearl of wisdom on t...

This is a pair of antique decorative boxes. A Chinese, ceramic lidded dish, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Appealing tradi...

Mid-Century Chinese carved wooden box featuring an elaborate scenic design with a hinged top and brass closure hardware. (Stamped HUNG HOP CHEST CO. HONG KONG) (Similar item: 062645A)

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...

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

This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings of dry rice and other grains. In keeping with the larger rice measures used at marke...

Filled with burning coals, this finely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the hands of a wealthy lady on a cold winter's night in northern China. The portable brazier is hand-w...

A remarkable antique food box from the Shanxi province, North China, late Ming (1368-1644) to early Qing (1644-1912) Dynasty. An extraordinary e...

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

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...

Heavily lacquered Chinese hat box with bold red surface. Great silhouette.

This is a beautiful hand-crafted antique Chinese lacquer box, crafted from camphor wood, a material often used in traditional Chinese furni...

A portable stacking box featuring five separate tiers, crafted from limewood and originally coated in black lacquer. Remnants of the lacquer are still visible, lending the container ...

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...

Large pair of hand-painted porcelain round boxes with lids in Chinese traditional landscaping painting.  

Mid Century Wicker Seal or Sea Lion with a tight and intricate woven construction. Having glass eyes and a carved wood removal lid that opens to reveal secret storage. This Seal bear...

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

This is an antique collector's box. A Chinese, Rosewood decorative specimen or marriage case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Orient...

This rectangular decorative box is crafted from wood and finished in a rich gold gilt, creating a refined yet understated accent piece. The lid features a smooth, gently arched profi...

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...

An antique Chinese lunch box from the early 20th century, with a carved handle. Crafted in China during the early years of the 20th century...

A truly fine hand-painted porcelain round brush washer, painted in a village scene with house nestles on a grassy patch surrounded by trees, boulders, mou...

If objects could talk, this box would have some interesting stories for all its wonderful aged patina, cracks and character. A faded cinnabar, the entire surface is meticulously hand...

An antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period wooden document box from the early 20th century with reddish brown lacquer, brass hardware and carrying handles. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden document box features a domed lid opening thanks to a traditional brass lock...

Special antique wooden farm bucket. Wooden bucket pail having heavy hand forged iron banding. Two solid wooden handles specifically for titling the bucke...

A special place for storing jewelry and other treasures, this early 19th-century lock box was created by a skilled artisan in China's Jiangsu province. The box is minimally decorated to showcase the rich, swirling grain of the nanmu wood, an esteemed softwood found throughout China. The interior contains a small lidded compartment and a removable dividing tray...

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 ...

Chinese hand-painted pillow box with copper latch and handles on the sides Width 10.5 inches / height 6 inches / depth 6 inches 1 available in stock in Italy Order reference #: FABIO...

A Chinese paint decorated rice or grain bin, with lift top and carrying handles, 19th Century. 25 ½ inches wide by 19 ¼ inches deep by 18 ¾ inches tall

Rare 18th century perhaps earlier hard wood coffer, circa 1790. Presented in original un-restored condition.  Original handles and metal work to outer edges. Lid opens on ringed ha...

Asian Art - Antique Decoration Measures : 30x18cm H:10,5cm Materials : Leather, Metal, Wood, Lacquered

A delightful antique Chinese cloisonné cylindrical box and cover by Lao Tian Li, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The box of cylindrical form and w...

20th century oriental silver plate bamboo decorated tobacco box circa 1925. Fine quality chinese silver plate box, signed and dated 1925. Profusely cast and decorated with bamboo an...

This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used fo...

A gorgeous decorative Asian box in a striking coral laquer with meticulously hand painted decoration. The top is dome shaped and opens to reveal a removable tray inside. The lovely s...

Wicker bird or falcon from the famed shanghai collection expertly crafted in wicker and rattan with movable and removable carved wood wings and perched on an organic root specimen. B...

This Antique lacquered lunch box from Shan Xi, China has over 140 years history and still maintained very good condition. There are some traditional carving works on the two sides ha...

Large Chinese Export red lacquer character box, sculptural, well executed Chinese two part lacquer table box. Decorated with vines, symbols and bats. Unmarked.

Mid-century Chinese carved wooden box featuring an elaborate scenic design with a hinged top and brass closure hardware. (Stamped HUNG HOP CHEST CO. HONG...

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...