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Place of Origin: Chinese
Chinese Early 20th Century Rattan Lunch Box with Tripartite Bamboo Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique rattan lunch basket from the early 20th century, with bamboo tripartite handle. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch box captures...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Rattan, Bamboo

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Carrying Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century painted box was originally used as a portable traveling container, especially used for meals, snacks, and food offerings. The wooden box is crafted with eight sides, a lucky number believed to bring prosperity. Brushed atop layers of red and black lacquer, gilt linework decorates the sides with scrollwork, ruyi, and chrysanthemums, symbols of autumn and longevity. The lid is painted with a young boy carrying a lantern, conveying a blessing of abundance. Dense with symbolism, this painted carrying box...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Scenic Design Carved Hinge Top Box
Located in New York, NY
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...
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Chinese Round Grain Container with Offering Fruits, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Chinese Lacquer Box
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A metal framed box with all-over lacquer decoration featuring multi-coloured flowers, leaves, ribbons. The inside of the box is veneered in a light wood. It is stamped China on the u...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Chinese Vintage Black Lacquer Lidded Box with Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage black lacquer lidded box from the mid 20th century, with hand-painted Chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the midcentury period, this black lacquer box showcases an oval lid adorned with a delicate Chinoiserie décor. Topped with a large handle, this black lacquer Chinoiserie box...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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...
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Early 20th Century Other Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Solid Silver Aristocratic Processions Scene Box, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Chinese export solid silver box, of rectangular form, decorated in repousse' high relief, on very finely tooled matted ground, depicting various figures in a lan...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Chinese Vintage Red Lacquered Box with Golden Motifs and Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage red lacquered box from the mid-20th century with golden motifs. Created in China during the midcentury period, this decorative box features a red lacquered ground a...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Late 19th Century Engraved Chinese Brass Box with Carved Nephrite White Jade Lid
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Antique carved nephrite white jade from a ruyi, mounted to the hinged lid of a conforming brass box. The inside of the lid and outer surfaces are engraved with propitious symbols. C...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Jade, Brass

Early 19th Century Chinese Boxes with Oriental Figures, a Pair
Located in Tampa, FL
A fabulous pair of early 19th century Chinese boxes with hand carved oriental figures on the exterior and Handpainted figures on the interior....
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver dragon box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases This fine antique C...
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Silver

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Brass Trinket Box
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel brass trinket box.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Rattan over Wood Rectangular Box or Low Side Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese rattan box from the mid-20th century, great to be used as a low side table. Created in China during the mid-century period, this rattan box features a rectangular lid opening to reveal a convenient storage space. With its clean lines and rustic presence, this vintage Chinese box...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Rattan, Wood

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow (headrest) of earthenware features a green & blue glaze. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typi...
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Early 20th Century Other Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Large Chinese Export Round Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very large Chinese round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market, mid 20th century, China. The round black lacquer box of impressive proportions, and deco...
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Mid-20th Century Qing Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Chinese Gilt-Decorated Black Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular box with canted corners, opening to a lacquered interior; decorated overall with floral and foliate motifs and cartouches of floral sprays and temples; on gilt claw f...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Round Lidded Wooden Box with Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period Chinese unusual round wooden lidded box from the 19th century with rattan top. Discover the unique allure of this 19th-century Chinese round wooden lidded box, ...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Rattan, Wood

Chinese Wicker Camel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century Chinese smiling camel caught in mid strut, ambitiously crafted in wicker with wood highlights. From the noted Shanghai Collection.
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wicker

Chinese Gourd-Form Presentation Box, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely lacquered box was once presented as a gift, filled with popular snacks like roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, and cinnamon-toasted soy beans. The lightweight box is formed in the shape of a melon, a traditional symbol of perpetuity. Cloaked in layer upon layer of rich red lacquer, the box is intricately decorated with paintings of ruyi-framed lotus...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Scroll Box with Distressed Gold Chinoiserie
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered lidded scroll box from the 19th century with distressed gold chinoiserie motifs. Resting on a scalloped plinth accented with discreet foliage, th...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1870s Antique Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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...
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1870s Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This charming 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box has seen many hands and much love having developed a deep natural patina over its 20...
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique a Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Box wiht Monogram, 1820
Located in Norton, MA
A truly fine hand-painted porcelain box with a monogram of family characters. 1820's.   
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Early 19th Century Other Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest with Intricate Inlay
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very elaborate jewelry box or vanity dresser makeup chest is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1850 in the period Chinese Export style. The box ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Long Wooden Scroll Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A long Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden scroll box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this unusual scroll box features a r...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Handmade Wooden Chinese Hat Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Chinese wooden hat box - handmade, with a chinoiserie image. The box is in very good condition with fitted top, the wood is a wonderful patinated colo...
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquered Box
Located in New York, NY
Chinese mother of pearl inlaid lacquered rectangular box, depicting in landscape, circa late 19th-early 20th century. Measures: 3.5" H x 9.75" ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Round Box, All Original
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful ancient red lacquered round box with original paintings. The remnants of the top's elaborate painting of flowers and scrolls remain visib...
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Wicker Duck Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Wicker duck box from the Shanghai collection with its notorious intricate wicker structure, removable lid, carved beak, and bamboo trim.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wicker

Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable antique food box from the Shanxi province, North China, late Ming (1368-1644) to early Qing (1644-1912) Dynasty. An extraordinary e...
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17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Paint

Persimmon Box in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Persimmon box Black lacquer Hand repousse Copper base Limited Edition Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it is tapped from the trees, lacquer needs to b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Copper

Chinese Tea Tray with Ridged Sides, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this elegant tea tray charms with clean lines, fine materials, and balanced proportions. Used as a surface for preparing and serving tea, the tray has...
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Late 19th Century Minimalist Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Set of Chinese Red & Black Boxes, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Set of Chinese red & black boxes, 20th century. Set of three Chinese red and black boxes, decorated with scenes of figures amongst landscapes with temples and pavilions. Wood,...
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Early Chinese Republic Era Stacking Lacquered Box Set with Dragon Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique lacquered stacking box set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China during the Early Republic period of approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Ex...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Softwood

19th Century Chinoiserie Gilt Painted Box
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Chinese chinoiserie gilt painted box. Lacquer work box of very high quality. Beautifully painted.  
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Tiered Wedding Box with Nailheads and Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period wooden tiered wedding box from the 19th century, with carved sides, handle and nailheads. Created in China during the ...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Persimmon Box in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Persimmon Box Black Lacquer Hand Repousse Copper Base Limited Edition Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it is tapped from the trees, lacquer needs to b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
Located in Haarlem, NL
Clover or quartreform shaped mid-19th century Chinese canton export tea caddy in gold lacquered wood on a black background. Decorated with palace scenes...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Pewter

Collectible Coca-Cola Special Edition Asian Chinese Bottles, a Set of 5
Located in Plainview, NY
A custom made special edition Coca-Cola set of 5 miniature glass bottles. Each bottle is handprinted to portray traditional Chinese emblems such...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Chinese Qing Mother of Pearl Inset Wooden Glove Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality antique Chinese wooden glove box inset with decorative mother of pearl panels dating from the 19th or possibly late 18th century. The rectangular sleeve box has inset ...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Wicker Capybara Animal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese wicker capybara box from the Shanghai collection with carved wood highlights and removable lid.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wicker

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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...
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Early 20th Century Other Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Chinese Fruitwood Box
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this box has a lift out top panel with a shaped brass escutcheon plate. The sides and front have shaped raised panels. There are shrinkage separations throughout.
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1890s Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Small Oval Chinoiserie Painted Ceramic and Metal Trinket Box with Mirror Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Carved Root Wood Box
Located in New York, NY
The circular box and conforming cover carved in realistic detail, with grainy texture and undulating bark-like sides, overall glazed or stained in a dark molasses color, the interior...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique 19th Century a Chinese Zitan Box
Located in Norton, MA
A truly fine hand-made, Chinese Zitan box. The top-ranking quality and precious material among all wood species in the world.  
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Zitan

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These late 19th century miniature tapered cabinets would have been kept in a woman's quarters, likely used as a jewelry box or cosmetics case. The carved door fronts are decorated wi...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Woven Rattan and Bamboo Pillow Basket with Geometric Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese woven rattan pillow basket from the mid-20th century, with geometric decor, bamboo and lateral handles. Attracting our eyes with its bamboo armature and rattan covered structure, this rustic pillow basket is adorned with black geometric motifs. Fitted with metal hardware in the front, the box opens up to reveal a convenient storage space. Used as a decorative object or to store items of your choice, this vintage Chinese pillow...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rattan

Chinese Pig Head Shaped Porcelain Tureen
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) export porcelain tureen in the form of an orange and pink pig head divided into lid and base at the mouth, and decorated ...
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese rattan and bamboo two-tier nested lunch basket from the 19th century, with carved handle and calligraphy. Created in China during the 19th century, this nested rattan lunch basket features a circular lid sitting above two independent sections. The basket showcases a large bamboo handle, delicately adored with painted calligraphy on the sides and perfect for easy transport. Used as a picnic basket, a decorative item or to store and organize items, this Chinese antique lunch...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Rattan, Bamboo

Large 19th Century Chinese Papier Mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large 19th century Chinese papier mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers. China, 1801-1900 Measures: 10.25" H, 17.75" Dm.
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Paint, Paper

Antique Chinese Brass Box with Jade Medallion
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese brass decorative box with Jade Medallion. This stunning Chinese export brass box features a beautiful etched bat design with a central c...
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1920s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Jade, Brass

Chinese Gold and Black Painted Cherry Blossom Motif Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Chinese large decorative wooden box with gold cherry blossom design on top and sides against a black background, with a hinged lid, and small hid...
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Antique Chinese Champlevé Enamel Scarab Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Finely detailed champlevé scarab shape box with gilt wash interior. Traces of antique mirror on inner top. Rich colors of blue, turquoise purple finely enameled all around box.
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Vintage Blanket Chest with Traditional Brass Hardware and Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage blanket chest from the mid 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in China during the midcentury period, this vintage blank...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Red and Gold Carved Handled Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese red and gold painted decorative wooden box with a metal latch and band around the base and an ornately carved handle featuring a scenic image of two men.     
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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