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Place of Origin: East Asian
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Portable Sagejubako Theme of Three Winter Friends
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sagejubako is a portable lunch or picnic set that became popular in the early Edo period when an additional meal was added between breakfast and dinner. It normally consists of a han...
Category
19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Chinese Box in Sealing Wax, China, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese box in sealing wax.
China Mid-20th Century.
4x10x8 cm.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the tradition...
Category
Early 20th Century Edo East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Japanese Box with Plant Design 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Japanese box from the early 20th century. The wood is old and nicely inlaid on the lid. The lid is inlaid with different pieces of wood forming a...
Category
20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1950s Tibetan Hand-Carved Metal Box with a Costumbrist Scene
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Tibetan hand-carved metal box with a Costumbrist scene.
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Paper Covered Wooden Box, Late 19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Old box made of cedar wood covered with paper. It is from around the Meiji era (1868-1912).
Details of what it is used for are unknown, but it is a perfect item for creating a wabi-s...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper, Cedar
Lacquer Potpourri
Located in Stamford, CT
Lacquer Potpourri box and cover with ormolu mountings from 18th century Directoire Japan/ France.
Category
18th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Minimalist Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Longevity Relief Scroll Cases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Delicately carved of dense hardwood, these 19th-century scroll cases were an essential accessory for the esteemed Qing-dynasty scholar. The perfect size for a rolled-up scroll, the cases were once used to store and protect works of traditional calligraphy and landscape painting.
The matching cases are hand-carved in low relief with all-over scrollwork and borders of geometric meanders. Each case is carved with repeated Shou characters, symbols of longevity and a blessing for a long and complete life. Amid the scrollwork flourishes are ribbon-clad objects known as the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, including the eternal knot...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Yellow Cloisonne Dragon Box, Republic Period, circa 1920, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese yellow cloisonne small trinket box with dragons, Republic Period, circa 1920, China.
The small box sets on four bun feet and designed ...
Category
1920s Qing Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Memphis Post Modern Lidded Ice Bucket for Taste Seller by Sigma
By Taste Seller By Sigma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lidded post modern Memphis ice bucket for Taste Seller, c.1980s, Japan. The bucket features and geometric black red and teal pattern with cream outlining. The black lid has three tiers and is finished with a teal globe pull...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Antique Chinese Tibetan Filigree Brass Trinket Box with Turquoise and Coral
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Chinese-Tibetan brass trinket box with turquoise and coral glass inlay pieces. Great filigree design with has a wonderful patina. In good...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a faboulas landscape scene with a bird on a flowering branche, all on a black lacquer g...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Wedding Chest
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture rustic charm with our American-style Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Wedding Chest. Handcrafted with intricate woven rattan, this chest blends bohemian aesthetics with vintage allu...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period tiered food box from the early 20th century with red lacquer and calligraphy. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this red lacquered...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Leather Box
Located in Singapore, SG
This antique leather box from Shanxi province has an original dark, almost black, exterior, and a deep maroon leather interior. The characteristic cracked leather texture throughout ...
Category
1850s Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Pine
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Box, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
This small treasure box from the late 19th century exemplifies the lavish splendor of the Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) decorative arts, finished with intricate surface embellishment and ...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Important Gorgeous Asian Famille Rose Pattern Handpainted Pink Porcelain Box
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in New York, NY
We are are offering this Large Estate Famille Rose Style Handpainted Centerpiece Box. Beautifully Handpainted with Floral Detail and Bronze Mounts. From an Important New York City U...
Category
20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
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 &...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Wicker Seal Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wicker
Japanese Lacquered Drum-Shaped Box
Located in Astoria, NY
A Japanese lacquered drum-shaped box, with red details over black ground, the top decorated with images of actors wearing masks in a landscape.
Measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A work of art in itself, this finely woven Qing-dynasty trunk likely once stored prized painted scrolls. Framed in elmwood, the trunk’s panels are lined with thin reeds that were pai...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Softwood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Elm
Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034
Located in Norton, MA
Red/Black-lacquered Fan-shape Five-case Lunch Box, China, 19th century, with three bamboo splint handles converging to form a broad strap handle over the t...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Korean Inlaid Lacquer Mandarin Duck Form Box, Early 20th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely lovely Korean black lacquer and abalone shell inlaid box in the form of a pair of Mandarin ducks, early 20th century, Korea.
The ...
Category
1920s Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Lacquer
Vintage Japanese Wakasa Lacquer Folder for Poems and Paintings
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A Japanese Wakasa lacquer folder to carry poems and paintings. It has a silver raised Togidashi maki-e design of cherry blossom, created by lay...
Category
1960s Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silk, Wood
Contemporary Unique Black Document Box with Bull Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork uses mother of pearl to re-interpret 'A Bull,' which is an iconic work by one of the most celebrated South Korean artists in modern and contemporary painting...
Category
2010s Modern East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Emerald & Ruby Mounted Silvered Filigree Box
Located in Austin, TX
Immaculately crafted from the 20th century, this Silvered Filigree Box exhibits the skill of fine craftsmanship and gemstone mastery. This breath...
Category
Late 20th Century Tibetan East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Sewing Box, Jewelry Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique vintage Chinese sewing box is 100 percent hand made and hand painted with traditional Chinese painting on the side and lid of the box. It wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely woven circa 1800 trunk is a work of art in itself and was possibly used to store prized painted scrolls. A skilled artisan painstakingly wove thin-as-hair reeds to cover ...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Reed, Elm, Lacquer
Giant Plastic Phone Stashbox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive black oversized phone. Marked "Poynter Products Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio." Made in Japan. Date stamped 1980. Made of plastic. Top and bottom pieces twist off and can be used as ...
Category
1980s Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Chinese Wood And Vellum Document Box
Located in Tampa, FL
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...
Category
1890s Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Gold and Red Decorative Box
Located in Queens, NY
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.
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian 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".
Category
1890s Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Cinnabar Chinese Covered Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved. Early 1900s. Enameled.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Asian Tooled Metal Foo Dog Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Asian metal box, intricately tooled with a Foo Dog design, exemplifies traditional craftsmanship and cultural symbolism. The unique box features detailed hand-...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian 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...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paper
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.
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paint, Paper
Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes, China, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Lacquered wood boxes, China, 20th century"
6 cups each inside, perfect condition.
Category
20th Century Modern East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1900s Chinese Wooden Trunk with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite 1900s Chinese wooden trunk is a remarkable piece of antique furniture that brings both functionality and a touch of history to your...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japanese Engraved Silver and Lacquer Three-Drawer Cabinet Box, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese engraved silver and lacquer three-drawer cabinet box, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Lacquered Wood Toilet Box, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lacquered wood toilet box - Japan, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Oriental Papier-Mâché Decorative Box Painted on the Outside and Lacquered Inside
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Papier-Mâché Decorative Box Painted on the Outside and Lacquered Inside
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lidded Box
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lidded Box
Late 19th century, Chinese
Measures 8 x 8 x 7 (height) cm
Good original condition. Wear to enamel...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Decorated Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Chinese Red Lacquer decorated box. Relief carved top panel of an attendant and scholar. Fine finger joints on the box and lid. Inside top of the lid having Chinese...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Porcelain Covered Jar, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese porcelain covered jar, circa 1880.
Category
1880s Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
A Showa period cloisonné box with three cranes, Ando Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Showa period cloisonné box with three cranes, Ando Company, worked in (musen) wireless enamels with three rainbow coloured storks in flight, reserved against a rich matt iron colou...
Category
20th Century Showa East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
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 landscape, including dignitaries, attendants amongst palaces, pavilions and a aristocratic processions along the sides. The box is particularly heavy and very well crafted, richly gilt inside, made by one of the most outstanding silversmiths at the time. The base is hallmarked with Chinese export marks (acid tested shows 900+ standard), Artisan mark of Xian Long (Shanghai), Retailers mark WS (Woshing)
Woshing was an important manufacturing and retailing silversmith in Shanghai and Canton. Common mistakes in the transliteration of Chinese silver marks in English caused several names for Woshing, such as Wo Shing, Woo Shing...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Early 19th Century Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Box on Carved Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite early 19th-century chinoiserie box, adorned with lacquered surfaces and ornate gold-toned detailing, showcases the superb craftsmanship of English artisans influenced ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, by Hayashi Tanigoro
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayashi Tanigoro, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels with geometric and stylised dragon and phoenix ...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”
Located in Hudson, NY
The artist calls this vessel a flower basket in the calligraphy on the box. Showa period (1926-1989) black lacquer container in square form with notched c...
Category
1930s Showa Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
