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Place of Origin: East Asian
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Located in Pomona, CA
Ghau is a small prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing dynasty. Colored black and gold all-over beautifully with intricate designs.
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
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
Enamelled and Cloisonné Silver Box, Jade Inlay, China, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Enamelled and cloisonné silver box, jade inlay, China, 19th century.
Enamelled and cloisonné silver box, jade inlay, China, 19th century.
H: 6cm, W: 11cm, D: 7cm
Category
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern in beautiful colors of red, green, blue and red. The box rests on ball feet. This chino...
Category
1910s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet With An Arrangement of Seven Drawers & Metal Handles & Finishings
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese writing box with ink stone (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration circa late Meiji to early Taisho period (1890s-1930s)...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Box with Birds & Blossoming Branches
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji silver box, ca 1890. Rectangular with curved corners. Box sides have chased and engraved birds amidst blossoming branches and bamboo in rectangular frames. Cover top h...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
SUPREME x TOYO Japan Fall Winter 2022 T 320 Steel Toolbox , Red, NIB.
By Supreme
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SUPREME x TOYO Japan Fall Winter 2022 Steel Toolbox , Red, NIB.
The Supreme TOYO Steel T 320 Toolbox Red is a classic red steel toolbox that features the Supreme branding...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
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
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
Chinese White Brass Happiness Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this petite 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China. The brazier is crafted of white brass in a rectangular form, complete with a hinged handle and an intricately pierced lid with a chrysanthemum pattern. The exterior is etched with a pattern of golden coins...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th-century treasure chest from northern China is richly decorated with relief carvings and delicate gilt paintings. The doors bear ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Elm, Glass
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
Chinoiserie Famille Rose Decorative Box with Birds Flora and Fauna
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage decorated Famille Rose ceramic decorative box, Chinese Export/Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century. Box and lid are beautiful decorated with figures and bird...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Export Porcelain oval Lidded Box Hand Painted, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese Export porcelain Lidded Box, hand painted with a figural decoration, made in China, circa 1920
The box is well potted in an oval shape, the lid having a domed top...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Lacquer Chest, Edo Period
Located in Greding, DE
Small rectangular Japanese chest with gold lacquer decoration in the form of leaf tendrils. The chest is decorated with cut-out and ornamentally engraved fittings on the corners and ...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Collector's Box, Chinese, Rosewood, Decorative Specimen Case, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique collector's box. A Chinese, Rosewood decorative specimen or marriage case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Orient...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan.
The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have b...
Category
1910s Meiji Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th century. The lidded box in rectangular form with rounded corner is a classic example...
Category
18th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged box with pheasant and autumn foliage, by Inaba Nanaho and the Inaba Cloisonne Company, Meiji period, circa 1900, ...
Category
Early 1900s Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Metal
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...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Boat 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a box for the matcha powder using while tea ceremony in Japan.
It is called 'Natsume'. It is made with wood. The design is a boat and it is hand painted. The material is with...
Category
1980s Showa Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Antique Chinoiserie Box
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
Early 1900s Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japanese Black Lacquer Document Box with Gold Plum Blossom Design, Taisho Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A high quality, antique, Japanese black lacquer document box. It has an external design of gold maki e plum blossoms. In Japanese culture plum blossom symbolises the beginning of Spring, having its own festival, the Ume Matsuri, alongside the more famous cherry blossom festival...
Category
1920s Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Dragon Box
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji silver box, ca 1910. Round and lobed with raised cover; on cover top applied dragon with scaly coiled body, extended talons, and comically long whiskers. Marked. Weigh...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Rare Vintage Set of 4 Nesting Teak Canisters from Japan Mid-Century 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of teak canisters. This vintage set is aesthetically pleasing visually and current, as it is full of purpose. The practicality of the nes...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
Tilia Small Box Ettore Sottsass Postmodern
By Ettore Sottsass, Marutomi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
"Tilia" small box designed by Ettore Sottsass for Marutomi.
Designed in 1997, Produced in 2000.
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
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
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
Japanese Cloisonne Round Box with Fan Design, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese red ground cloisonne round box and cover featuring a design of fans, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The round cloison...
Category
Early 1900s Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Chinese Export Round Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Chinese black lacquered box with numerous figures and gilt detail.
Chinoiserie round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market.
The round black lacquer box is decorated with a beautiful scene in gilt painting.
The lid of the box painted in the shanshui style, with an idyllic outdoor setting with river and mountain, Chinoiserie style landscape with architectural Asian decor, landscape figures of women in traditional kimonos, young boys playing near a river looks like a Chinese festival with food offering.
The landscape studded with trees and vegetation, and some small pagodas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome floral medallion with butterflies and berries, on the top of the cover, surrounded by floral, and foliage patterns made in the Cloisonne technique. A hand painted image of a flower, under the cover. Dated, 01.12.08, and probably numbered, 6, on the bottom. Totai Shippo...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Huge Japanese red lacquerware gourd motif box, decorated in relief with Japanese gourds suspended from leafy branches and scrolling vines.
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Chinese opium smokers kit, including a pillow-box and a pipe.
Located in Leuven , BE
Rare Chinese opium smoker's kit, including a lacquered boiled cardboard pillow-box and a pipe showing signs of intensive use. The pipe fits perfectly inside the box. The curved shape...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plywood
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea.
The box, most likely used to sto...
Category
1930s Showa Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Abalone
Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game. This box is well-detailed in chased brass appliques and makie. The box is in overall ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and fine antique Chinese Qing lacquered and inlaid papier mache handled sewing box with decorative panels dating from latter 19th or early 20th century. The sewing box is of round cylindrical shape with a swing carry handle and is inlaid with mother of pearl and abalone. The body is made up of eight oval shaped scenes of typical Chinese style with buildings and people picked out with inset abalone and mother of pearl and highlighted and contained within a gilded border. These are set between bands of patterned abalone and against a blue silk background. A similar band of abalone is applied to the swing handle. The cover sits within a recess and is made up of bands on inset abalone with cut out triangular designs and set over blue silk with a small finely carved mother of pearl handle...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer
Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century
Beautiful and useful 20th century. Chinese lacquer box of circular shape, the domed cover with flora...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Japanese glove box in red, yellow and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It is decorated with delicate gold, black and red characters.
Inside you have...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Phoenix Bird and Dragon Box
Located in New York, NY
A black and off-white Chinese phoenix bird and dragon decorative plastic box with lid, circa 20th century, China.
Box measures: 4.25" D x 8.25" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of patina on the metal, a small crack in one corner and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
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
17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique Japanese bento box from Edo era which was used for cherry blossom viewing party. It is made with bamboo and painted with ...
Category
17th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bamboo
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Taishō Red Lacquered Hokai Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period Hokai box from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, ornate brass accents and original rope. This vibrant Japanese Taisho period...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree cloisonné was on porcelain (totai Shippo)
A very attracti...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Japanese Contemporary Large Blue Porcelain Box by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese large three-piece porcelain box, intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze on an elegantly shaped body, a signed masterpiece by highly acclai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together features a lavish flower arrangement in a bamboo basket (ikebana). The detailed craftmanship was a true pleasure to behold. Mostly Takamaki-e (high relief) were used to texturize the delicate petals of the chrysanthemums, on which different shades of gold were used to create contrast. Raden (mother of pearl) shells were also used to highlight some leaves, rendering the piece an interesting balance of color and material. The interior was completed in a mottled gold finish. It was signed Shigehide on the bottom with a Kao. There is a small carved rabbit ojime bead...
Category
Late 18th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique Collectable Chinese Table Top Cabinet Jewellery Collectors Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1920's hand painted and lacquered oriental Chinese table chest or jewellery box.
A very good looking and well made pie...
Category
1920s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Export Black Leather Box On Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular box with brass tacks and hinged lid set in a brass base.
Category
1850s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Japanese Laquered Tray Decorated with People on a Verandah, Meiji Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good papier mâché, circular, black lacquered tray, hand enameled and gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, Meiji period.
This circular tray is very decorative, ...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
