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Period: 19th Century
Place of Origin: Chinese
Chinese 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born in China during the 19th century, this elegant treasure chest features a red lacquered sur...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Round Woven Chinese Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With interlaced reeds that shimmer in the light, this 19th-century Chinese box celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. The lidded box is crafted of densely woven ...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Lattice Top Incense Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This slender metal container is a 19th-century white brass incense burner, used for storing and burning incense sticks. The small box has a rectangular form and a removable sliding t...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-tiered container is a 19th-century white brass incense clock, once used as a relatively accurate method to mark the passage of time. Incense c...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th century black lacquered jewellery box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese black lacquered jewellery box circa 1860. Good quality shaped Chinese jewellery box with overstuffed top cushion.  Hand painted in gold leaf on all surfaces, wi...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Mid 19th Century Chinese Flat Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19th Century Red Stained Chinese Flat Box Made of Jumu wood with brass hardware and decorative red and gold papered interior
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Mid 19th Century Chinese Octagonal Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass bound octagonal Chinese Box Made out of Jumu wood (Southern Elm) Interior covered in Chinese paper
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Oval box in ivory decorated with guinea fowl in the reeds.
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Oval box in ivory decorated with guinea fowl in the reeds. Very detailed and realistic. Hand carved, highly skilled craftsmanship.
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1880s Other Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Ivory

Old Chinese Lacquered Fabric over Wood Box with Calligraphy and Iron Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Chinese lacquered fabric over wood lidded box with hand-painted calligraphy and iron braces. This old Chinese lacquered box, a perfect example of traditional craftsmanship, is...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Jar Box Cannister and Cover Copper Enamel
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Chinese cloisonne cannister with cover. Decorated with lotus flowers and scrolls in nice detail with great color and blending qualities. Tight fitting cover. Circa mid 19th c...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Enamel

Chinese Painted Rice Measure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred and fifty years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. The rice measure is crafted of northern elmwood (...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese round burl wood box with cover, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Circular hand turned burl wood treenware box with cover. Traces of urushi red lacquer on the tapered under foot China, 19th century.
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Quality Chinese Famille Rose Canton Lidded Pen Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century quality Chinese Famille Rose Canton lidded pen box hand painted in the Famille Rosé taste depicting pheasants and butterflies in foliage and figures in a Chinese...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Other

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior. The exterior is decorated in elaborate black and gilded motifs including flowers, f...
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Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period hinged wooden box from the 19th century with brass hardware and nicely weathered patina. Crafted during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this wooden box ca...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Box or Desk Accessory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely made and hand enameled box with its cover, possibly for a desk or dresser top. Divided on the inside and in very good shape. Lovely cartouches of classic Chinese scenes and ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Enamel

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware, metal banding, partially removable top and light patina. Im...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Document Box. Elm wood in Black lacquer with bronze hardware having a pine wood top shelf compartment in red lacquer. Nicely mad...
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1890s Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm, Pine

Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative censer. A Chinese, bronze incense burner, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightfully ornate and substantial burner, with appealing ...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Box with Canted Corners
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese elmwood box with brass hardware with canted corners. This unusual long and narrow box was probably custom made to house a musical instrument, it is very decor...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Brass

White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

4 Panels of a Wooden Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Chinese Scenes.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Panels of a Wooden Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Chinese Scenes, 19th Century. 4 panels of a wooden box with mother-of-pearl inlays depicting Chinese scenes, Asian Art, 19th cen...
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the r...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Perfect Antique Chinese Cloissone Box Qing Period Bronze, 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Perfect Antique Chinese Cloissone Box Qing Period Bronze, 19th/20th Century Great piece of cloisonne. Additional information: Material: Porcelain &...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Perfect Antique Chinese Dragon Cloissone Box Qing Period Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Perfect Antique Chinese Dragon Cloissone Box Qing Period Bronze, 19th Century Great piece of cloisonne. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & P...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Studded Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a quietly impressive Chinese mid-to-late 19th century table or writing box. The box is of metal-mounted burl wood construction in the Ming style, but dating later. The box fe...
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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Perfect Antique Chinese Dragon Cloissone Box Qing Period Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Perfect Antique Chinese Dragon Cloissone Box Qing Period Bronze, 19th Century. Great piece of cloisonne. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & ...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Elaborately Relief Carved Glove Box W/ Original Hinges and Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese elaborately Relief carved glove box with original hinges and lock, no key, no damage or cracks, 9 ¾” w. x 3 ¾” d x 3” h. Notes: Very good condition  
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Zitan

A Shapely 19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquered Dressing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
the scalloped top centering an oval medallion radiating coved reserves above a conforming body fitted with brass bale handles;  finely decorated with gilded figures in a garden lands...
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1880s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Round red lacquered and gold leaf work box - China 19th Qing Dynasty
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
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...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Bamboo, Wood

19TH Century Lacquered Glove Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisitely fine pen work with florals and foliage. The box is appointed with mother -of - pearl inlays. It decorated on all 4 sides, as well; and appointed with a butterfly hovering...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique 1890s Chinese Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes and Chinese silverware...
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1890s Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Ealy 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Ealy 19th Century chinese export lacquer sewing box, octagonal shape with feet, black lacquer with gilt decoration, worn on top.
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Antique Black Lacquer Round Container with Painted Floral Motifs
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique black lacquer container with painted floral motifs used to store hats and personal belongings.
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lidded Powder Jar - Qianlong Mark
Located in Atlanta, GA
The antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lidded Powder Jar with a Qlong mark is a remarkable piece of Chinese porcelain artistry. This jar, originating from the Qianlong period, sh...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cleric's swing-out case. A Chinese, hardwood travelling box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Charmingly provincial box, presented in original tim...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Chinese Wedding Ceremonial Hat Box, Zhijang Province, circa 1870s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
circa 1870s Chinese wedding ceremonial hat box, Zhijang Province. Woven rattan & bamboo with brass hardware. The pedestal base has lost some of the molded floral decoration. Note the...
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1870s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Rattan

Chinese Foliage Painted & Brass Mounted Tacked Chest on Stand with Key, C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Chinese foliage painted and brass mounted tacked hinged chest on stand with flanking side handles and interior lock with key, Late 19th Century
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1880s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Compartmentalized Pomegranate Box, ca. 1890
Located in New York, NY
With applied leaf and pomegranate finial. Height of stand is 1.75".
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1890s Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice condition for its age. Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools, etc.
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Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Gilt Silver Cloisonne Box with Jade Medallions, Jeweled with Gemstones
Located in Gardena, CA
Chinese Gilt Silver Cloisonne Box with Jade medallions, circa 1900, jeweled with jade, carnelian Shaded enamel, Elevated wires. Heart shape. Addition...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Chinese Qing Period Huanghuali Wood and Bronze Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
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...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box w...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Box Cinnabar Lacquered Red and Black, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful little box lacquered with red and black Cinnabar forming a peony decoration. Cinnabar lacquer is an Asian technique that comes from cutting an...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Qing Blue & White Porcelain Box, Unsigned, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Qing Dynasty Blue & White porcelain box with cover - hand painted with the double happiness symbol to the top and meandering vines ...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
This Antique Sewing box is octagonal-shaped with a rolled top, it features a hinged lid whilst standing on four carved winged Dragon's feet. The border on this Sewing Box is beautifully decorated with intricately worked foliate gilt borders and it shows various scenes of Chinese figures in pavilion gardens. The chinoiserie gold decoration adorns the exterior of the piece with decorative scenes of small Chinese figures in pavilion gardens. The interior houses a removable tray with eighteen compartments containing various bone sewing supplies. Two compartments in the interior have lids that match the beautiful chinoiserie decoration on the exterior of the box. There is a lockable drawer at the front of the box which contains six compartments. In one of the boxes, the lid is hinged and beautifully decorated to complement the box's exterior. An elegant tasselled key that operates a fully operational lock is included with this wonderful Chinoiserie Sewing Box.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Export Filigree Silver Gilt Card Case
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This Chinese filigree silver gilt card case with a lift off lid measures 88 mm (3.5 inches) in height, 56 mm (2.25 inches) in width and has a t...
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1870s Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian circa 1880 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Table Work Box
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie work / sewing table with silk lining. A very good looking and wel...
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1880s Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box w...
Category

Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden wedding chest from the 19th century with unusual shape, hand-painted floral décor and brass hardware. Created in China ...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Asian Wooden Decorative Storage Box
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 19th Century Asian Wooden decorative storage box with lid. Measures 13.5"W x 11"D x 11.5"H.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Small lacquered painted box, with floral decorations in yellow, red and green, it was made in China in the 19th century.
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Provincial Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. The rice measure has a square f...
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Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Provincial Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. The rice measure has a square f...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Provincial Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. The rice measure has a square f...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, this elegant rosewood box was used by a Qing-dynasty lady to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Th...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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