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Place of Origin: East Asian
Pink Panther Collection Royal Orleans Pottery Pink Panther Mounted Box
By United Artists
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful, Japanese licensed Pink Panther Collection lidded box distributed by Royal Orleans and dated 1981. The ceramic box is of large oval form with a fitted slightly domed cov...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
C. 1891-1911 Chinese 2-Color Appliqué Carved & Molded Lacquer Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese, 1891-1911, 2-color appliqué carved & molded lacquer box. Rare 2 color blue to green appliqué carved & molded lacquer on brass body box raised on brass bracket feet. A techni...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass Decorative Jewelry Box Brutalist Mid Century Modern
By Line Vautrin
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A heavy beautiful modernist round brass box
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese Export cloisonné lidded box which we date to the 20th century, Circa 1930.
The box has a cylindrical shape, with its original lid and is all beauti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Japanese hand carved melon form black lacquered box
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Vintage hand carved melon form box with Mother Of Pearl floral inlays highlighted with gilt striping and scroll work. The interior of the box is painted in black lacquer.
Japan, ear...
Category
20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of Chinese silverware.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) box has a plain rectangular form.
The surface of the body is encompassed with exceptional chased oriental Chinese dragon designs amidst clouds, all on a matte background; each panel bears a plain and unembellished border.
This antique silver box is fitted with a hinged silver cover, bearing a continuation of cloud ornamentation to the side panels.
The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with two further dragon designs accented with impressive emanating whiskers, incorporating a circular vacant cartouche to the centre.
By virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions.
The box features a solid silver base which is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature hallmarks; a solid silver base is a sign of quality.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese box...
Category
1880s Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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 can be used as decoration.
Family crest: This fam...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1950s Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Japanese Decorative Secret Puzzle Trick Box Wood Inlay
Mt Fuji Floral
1.75 h x 4.5 w x 3.25
Original vintage, refer to images.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Dowry Chest, Oriental, Nesting Box, Ceramic, Art Deco, Storage, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming vintage dowry chest. An Oriental, lacquered nesting box with ceramic inset, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Wonderfully dec...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Lacquer
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 bronze mounted porcelain. Signed on the bottom.
An all over polychrome floral deco...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Wicker Vanity Basket Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully weaved wicker basket box. Great to hold small items or as a decorative object. Shown holding cotton balls. Many uses. Dimensions: 4.13" Height x 5.13" Depth x 6.63" Width.
Category
20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wicker
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Petite Chinese Brass Opium Box with Dragon Etching
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite metal canister was once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. Providing an airtight seal, the small box is formed of brass with an etched and stamped d...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Japanese Art Deco Bronze Crane Trinket Box Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
This exquisite signed Japanese Art Deco bronze trinket box beautifully blends traditional symbolism with the clean lines and geometric elegance of t...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box
Located in Lugo, IT
Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box
Good Condition
Thanks
Category
1950s Victorian Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$216 Sale Price
20% Off
Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Document Box with Gilt Floral Scrolling Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Chinese red lacquer document box, dating to the late Qing dynasty (19th to early 20th century), exudes timeless elegance and functionality. Crafted from softwood, the bo...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Softwood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Jade, Brass
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Quail Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Late 19Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CHINESE CLOISONNE TRINKET BOXES
Extremely tactile little boxes in the form of a male and female quail with polychrome enamels.
Very characterful and charming depiction of t...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Mid-Century Inlaid Metal 4-Drawer Jewelry Box / Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese Mid-Century small rectangular hardwood box / cabinet features 2 hinged swing doors both carved and inlaid with faux white jade above a bottom drawer with incised metal scroll...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fabric
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 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobulated Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper trinket box with floral cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The box has a lobulated round shape. There is a figurative finial on the l...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique seamstress' button box. A Japanese, brass decorative tin, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Delicately crafted bo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Japanese Lacquered Box Signed, Late 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty Japanese lacquered box decorated with birds and foliage.
signed
Lacquered inside and outside
Late 19th century
Without key
Nice lock
Ideal for storing jewelry.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bronze Cloisonne Powder Box with Prunus - Unsigned - China - Mid-20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage bronze cloisonne lacquer powder box featuring Prunus blossoms - removeable lid - unsigned - China - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Nicely carved Inro with birds and flowers. Quality craftsmanship. Hand-carved pierced sides and top. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red s...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone
Vintage carved Chinese cinnabar box
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Vintage Chinese carved cinnabar lidded box with black enameled interior. The carved lid centers on a basket of flowers on a patterned field within a framed reserve.
Category
20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Rosewood Octagonal Box With Brass Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Chinese rosewood box with brass hinges, hasp and decorative mounts. Of unusual octagonal form, I've never seen one like it. The edges...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
c. 1840-60 Gilt & Lacquer Decorated Chinese Export Sewing Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1840-60 Chinese Export sewing box. Gilt & lacquer decorated with writing/reading surface in bottom drawer. Carved, winged feet. Original side brass handles. Worn top surface & ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Lacquered Happiness Box with Birds & Blossoms, c. 1900
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. Dated to the late 19th centu...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Grain Bucket with Handle
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning Chinese Grain Basket. Simplistic but functional form. Dovetail type corners fastened with metal supports. Metal nail joinery on handle. Yoke handle for the win.
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born during the 19th century, this exquisite Qing Dynasty red lacquered treasure ch...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
International Silver Vintage Velvet Heart Ring Box
By International Silver
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Silver Plate Velvet Heart Ring Box
4.5 x 4 x 2
maker stamped International Silver Company
Vintage unrestored condition marks and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif, Decorative & Functional
Description:
This elegant Japanese lacquer box, crafted in the 20th century, is a beautiful example of refined traditional craftsmanship. Coated in deep black lacquer, the box is adorned with delicate gold-painted branch and bird motifs, evoking a sense of serenity and natural harmony. The fine, meticulous brushwork captures the lightness of the reeds and the poised elegance of the bird, offering a peaceful and contemplative decorative piece. The removable lid reveals an interior decorated with two gold medallions, each threaded with a golden ribbon, adding an extra touch of subtle luxury and detail.
Key features include:
Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: This box reflects traditional Japanese lacquerware techniques, emphasizing delicacy, patience, and respect for nature.
Elegant Black and Gold Color Palette: The deep black base contrasts beautifully with the fine gold detailing, creating a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic.
Nature-Inspired Motif: The scene of golden reeds and a resting bird embodies calmness, elegance, and a connection to the natural world, key themes in Japanese art.
Decorative Interior: Inside, two gold medallions with threaded ribbons enhance the box’s refined, ceremonial feel, offering a hidden layer of beauty.
Functional and Decorative: Perfect for use as a decorative object, a jewelry box, a keepsake container, or a small personal storage piece.
Versatile Placement: Its understated luxury allows it to fit effortlessly into minimalist, traditional, wabi-sabi, or eclectic interiors.
This 20th-century Japanese black lacquer box is more than a container—it’s a poetic celebration of craftsmanship, nature, and subtle beauty, offering both functional use and decorative sophistication.
Keywords: Japanese black lacquer box, gold painted bird and reed motif, 20th-century Japanese decor, traditional lacquerware, serene Japanese art box, nature-themed lacquer container...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Red Pigskin Box On Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular box with longevity symbols. Hinged top with brass lock. Later ebonized and line gilt base with square section legs.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
$1,580 Sale Price
20% Off
1891-1911 Chinese Cinnabar Stamp Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1891-1911 Chinese cinnabar stamp box. The red lacquer carved with a garden scene & a sage under a tree. Hinged. Sides are fully carved as well. Marked "China". Late Qing Dynasty.
3 3...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique Japanese Meji Period lacquer box decorated with a fan and a stylized star shaped window in the maki-e technique. The fan at the top right corner, fully opened depictin...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays "
A finely crafted Japanese Kusuri Dansu (薬箪笥), or apothecary chest, featuring exceptional geometric marq...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th C. Chinese Rose Mandarin Round Box with Lid
Located in Norton, MA
A truly fine hand-painted porcelain round box with lid in figures of Chinese traditional ladies and men.
Category
Early 20th Century Other East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
1920s Chinese Export Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases.
This exceptional an...
Category
1890s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Chinese Lao Tian Li Cloisonne Cylindrical Box, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
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...
Category
Early 1900s Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Vintage Rosewood Carved Peach Shaped Lidded Box, Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Lidded Decorative Box, Japan
Carved Rosewood in Peach Shape
"very nice decorative box to hide some "stuff" in"
"in very good as found vintage condition"
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Tibetan Bronze Filigree and Agate Ceremonial Wedding Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Tibetan bronze filigree and inlaid agate trinket box or ceremonial wedding box
China, Early 20th Century
Measures: 6.5"W x 6.5"D x 3.75"H.
Good original vintage...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Bronze
Chinese Cloisonne Box with Carved Jade Inset Medallion
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1900 Chinese box decorated with green, blue, red and yellow floral design set against a white background. The top with a carved white jade floral medallion. The apple green ena...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Jade, Brass
Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.047
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, two-tiered, with the cover with a landscape design, the four sides with guilt chrysanthemum flowers.
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual Japanese black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, Momoyama Period, 16th century, Japan.
The large box and cover featu...
Category
16th Century Edo Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Abalone
Mid 20th Century Tiffany & Co Iconic Blue Ceramic Gift Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Raleigh, US
Elegant Tiffany & Co. Iconic Ceramic Gift Box
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. ceramic gift box is a timeless symbol of sophistication and luxury. Featuring the brand's signature glossy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box, Circa 1980s
By Fabienne Jouvin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with intricate designs and images of ancient C...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, a long rectangular document box with hinged cover, decorated with a bird and a floral basket,
The locker is not functioning.
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Checkered Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed around a simple wooden frame, this papier-mâché storage box is a charming example of Chinese folk art. Crafted with old newspapers and dyed rice paper, the box would have been...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Japanese miniature kodansu constructed from Kaki wood (Persimmon) circa 19th century, late Meiji period. With its expressive exotic wood grains and exposed tenon construction,...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$235 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
$1,200 Sale Price
45% Off
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Red Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box, circa 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Japanese glove box in red and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It is decorated with delicate gold, black and white flowers and foliage on all its vi...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
$330 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Japanese Style Storage Box - Bamboo and Copper
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique storage box, made of bamboo, beautifully decorated with plates of gracefully embossed copper.
The chest was probably made in Japan, for the European/French market...
Category
1890s Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cobalt blue porcelain box decorated with pagodas in a riverscape, interior fitted with two compartments, made in 20th Century
Width 7.5 inches / depth 4 inches / height 3 inc...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box.
Made of rosewood, this box has a cover featuring ‘Buddhist Swastikas’ on the front.
The cover lifts off to reveal a tabernacle with 2 carved dragons on wither side.
Probably made in the first quarter of the 20th Century, circa 1920-30.
Rectangular shaped for the storage of deities statues...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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