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Place of Origin: Southeast Asian
Maitland Smith Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Silverware Flatware Chest Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century black lacquered chinoiseries silverware chest by Maitland Smith. Features a scene of familial figures in a garden on the lid and Chinese landscapes along the sides....
Category
1990s Chinoiserie Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Box in Lacquered Wood, Vietnam 20th Century, Black and Orange -Red Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful Lacquered Wooden Box, Vietnam, 20th Century
This exquisite lacquered wooden box from Vietnam, crafted in the 20th century, is a stunning example of traditional Vietnames...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Urushi Lacquer Eggshell Orb Box, Small by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Like an ancient pebble or river-rock that has been tumbled for centuries to polish and reveal its alluvial layers. Hand-turned solid oak box enveloped in lacquered eggshell marquetry.
Category
2010s Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer
Antique Southeast Asian Filipino Maranao Silver Inlaid Brass Betel Nut Box
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce fine quality antique silver-inlaid solid brass betel nut box (Lutuan), dating to the second half of the 19th / early 20th century, hand-crafted in Mindanao, Philippines.
Boxes such as this were used to store the areca nut (also known as the betel nut) which would be wrapped in a betel leaf with lime paste and other ingredients, often tobacco, for chewing. Similar to the European tea caddy, these boxes often served as a way to impress while showing off ones wealth.
Betel chewing was prevalent in the southern Philippines as in much of the rest of Southeast Asia. Wealthier Maranao families on Mindanao were able to afford elaborate silver-inlaid brass betel boxes such as this example. Such boxes were used to show off to guests and from which they were offered betel and the other component such as leaves and lime to make up the betel quid.
Rare large size, most extant examples of such boxes tend to measure around 5 inches in length. At slightly more than 7.75 inches the example here is larger than most.
The distinctive decorative box features a very heavy strong-box like rectangular shaped chest form with canted corners, copper handles, and a conforming hinged lid, lifting open to reveal an interior divided into three compartments covered by four hinged lids. Each of these doors is inlaid with silver in stylized orchid flower patterns.
Exceptionally executed throughout, the arabesque silver inlaid exterior is decorated to the top with a large orchid motif within scrolling obid-obid (stylized rope) borders. The front, back and sides are inlaid with sets of stylized tail feathers of the sari-manok bird beneath which are unusual, highly stylized whimsical zoomorphic faces that appear like cat or tiger faces. (Such stylisation is accounted for by Southeast Asian Islamic preferences to avoid the overt and this potentially idolatrous representation of animal and human forms. Designs such as these are drawn from a local design repertoire that has its origins in wood carving.
Although the spread of Islam in the Philippines began in the 14th century, mostly through the influence of Muslim merchants from the western Malay Archipelago, decorative arts in this design remain exceptionally rare. This lutuan represents a fine example of Islamic metalwork from the most eastern outreach of Islamic art and civilisation: Mindanao island being significantly further east than even China – artwork from Islamic Southeast Asia remains chronically under-represented in the world’s major collections of Islamic art.
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas.
References
Brownrigg, H., Betel Cutters...
Category
19th Century Islamic Antique Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive turtle box or object of art with a removable faux tortoise shell veneer lid with a frog handle over a cast bronze base with a lush patina and Asian motifs. Signed Maitland...
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Shagreen Box with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Dandy Box is a chic accent piece for your home. The piece is lined with a removable velvet tray...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Boxes in Oak with Semi-Precious Stone and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Victoria" Box Set by Kifu Paris in white oak exudes a serene, organic luxury. The natural texture of the white oak offers a soft, refined aesthetic that brings warmth and sophis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning set of two boxes by Kifu Paris, crafted from luxurious black pen shell, is a masterpiece of opulence and sophistication. The natural iridescence of the pen shell, with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Modern Box in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Melting Box” by R&Y Augousti exemplifies luxury craftsmanship, merging sleek modern design with exquisite materials. The top of the box showcases the organic beauty of black pen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Vintage Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl lidded Box or Caddy
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century bin or coffer handcrafted with a brass handle on a faux tortoise shell lid over a mother of pearl bin with a mahogany lining. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with bronze figural lizard handle
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
A vintage 1970s fffstessellated stone box having a verdigris figural bronze lizard handle by Maitland Smith. All in the Hollywood Regency taste.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Set of 3 Curved Top Boxes in White Oak by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the captivating design of R&Y Augousti's set of three curved top boxes, where clean lines meet the soft curvature of meticulously crafted white oak. Each box is a harmonio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Oak
Modern Box in Black Shell with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Melting Box” by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece of functional art that merges luxurious craftsmanship with innovative design. This box features a lid crafted in black shell, in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 3 Curved Top Boxes in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set of three Curved Top Boxes in black shagreen by R&Y Augousti blends modern elegance with timeless craftsmanship. The rich, textured shagreen exterior is perfectly complemente...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
20th Century Tessellated Bone Trinket Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
An elegant modern style tessellated bone trinket box with black felt-lined interior. Mostly cream in color, but does have hints of light pink througho...
Category
20th Century Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Felt
Art Deco Granite Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco style granite decorative jewelry box with intricate silver leaf details and velvet interior. Inside measurements are 10.75" x 6.25" deep and 3.5" deep.
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass, Malachite & Amethyst Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage light brown tessellated stone box mounted with brass banding. The front hinge is adorned by a rectangular piece of carved malachite, and a finial with a deep amethyst color...
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Malachite
Large Round Lidded Wood Box with Metal Studs by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice large round lidded wood box with metal studs by Maitland Smith, circa 1980s. The box is well constructed and in very good condition; it measu...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Two Annamese Covered Boxes with Bird and Plant Motif, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Vietnamese covered boxes with representative bird and plant designs. Both are made of cream-colored base and blue designs, typical of Annamese pottery. These shared characteristics h...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Marble Box with Jewish Star of David Design
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful modern style or Postmodern period marble and brass box with Jewish Star of David design, circa late-20th century, 1980s, 90s. Box, att...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Urushi Lacquer Eggshell Round Brule Box, Medium by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Brulé means 'burnt' in French. Raw and delicate, the Brulé boxes evoke the idea of baked earth or ashes. There is a powerful energy in the details of decisio...
Category
2010s Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Lacquer
Maitland-Smith Bronze Hippopotamus on a Marble Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Slightly eccentric vintage jewelry box with a cast bronze hippopotamus standing on a three drawer chest clad in marble veneer and set on four bro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Asian Black and Red Round Box Lacquer Offering Vessel Urn
Located in North Hollywood, CA
South Asian Burmese black and red lacquer box, offering vessel urn with compartment for storage.
This round lacquer ware box from Burma is made from bamboo and lacquer.
In Burma (now...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bamboo
Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Hand Painted Poker Themed Box with Brass Accents
By Maitland Smith
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Whimsical, handmade, hand-painted fooled leather box. Brass accents including brass ball feet and solid brass dice pull on top.
Category
Late 20th Century Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Bronze Incense Box or ashtray, LINES by Reda Amalou, 2020
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
The bronze incense box or ashtray is designed with a patterned removable top. The motif used here, a repetition of lines and voids, has been developed by Reda Amalou and is used in s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Thai Wooden Betel Nut Box with Carved Décor and Pierced Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai wooden betel nut box from the early 20th century, with carved décor and pierced motifs. Born in Thailand during the early 20th century, this antique wooden betel nut ...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Bronze Ashtray, LINES by Reda Amalou, 2015
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
The solid bronze ashtray is designed with a patterned removable top. The motif used here, a repetition of lines and voids, has been developed by Reda Amalou and is used in several pieces of the Reda Amalou Collection.
The Bronze ashtray is 135 x 135 x 65mm H
This design exists also in a tiny incense...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A vintage Maitland Smith tessellated horn and stone box with brass trim.
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
A flat top brown polished horn box by Maitland Smith having two wide bands of polished green stone tiles surrounded by a gold brass band. The interior is a warm mahogany wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Brass
Natural, Turquoise Bone Moorish Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative keepsake/jewelry box clad in natural and dyed bone tiles. Top is in a Moorish motif of inlaid Turquoise bone elements. Handcrafted.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moorish Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn and Penshell Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated polished horn and penshell jewelry box with brass trim.
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Horn
Artisan-Crafted Decorative Box Embellished With a Silver Dragon
Located in Miami, FL
Designed exclusively by Urban Art Home, this is a distinct and elegant decorative wood box made with lacquer and embellished with a sculpted sterling silver dragon.
The square box ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tessellated Stone Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated salmon color stone jewelry / decorative box with brass accents by Maitland Smith .
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Owl Box in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Urushi Eggshell Lacquer with Abalone Shell Large Pebble Box by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Refined and sensual small accessories for the desk or vanity have been loved and enjoyed by collectors or aesthetes for many centuries. Examples of beautiful, delicate workmanship ca...
Category
2010s Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood
Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn jewelry box by Maitland-Smith.
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Jade, Brass
Maitland Smith Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith decorative jewelry box made of two tone tessellated pen shell with brass detailing.
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In many southeast Asian cultures, offering guests a betel quid to chew was the fundamental symbol of hospitality. A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. This round container was originally the lid to a Burmese betel box...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring seaside charm to your home with this Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box. Handcrafted with an array of natural shells, this box exudes a breezy, beachy vibe, perfect for adding...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
1980's Tessellated Stone & Brass Lidded Box by Desia
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Felt-lined lidded box all handcrafted from natural stones Indigenous to the Philippines.
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Maitland Smith Post Modern Zebra Hide Box 1980's
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Post Modern 1980s Maitland Smith decorative box made of a square wood bottom covered in brown leather and top lid covered with zebra hide with a round polished brass and hyde p...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide
Contemporary Limited Edition Designer Pillbox Magnum Opus by Taras Yoom
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
Pillbox, created by Taras Zheltyshev, is not just a box for medicines. According to the author, it is a modern lifestyle.
Object consists of two sections connected by a magnetic att...
Category
2010s Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Tessellated Stone Veneered Trunk
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a wonderfully simple yet beautiful tessellated stone veneered trunk. The manufacturing tag is still on the underside of the trunk and reads "Alexvale Furniture, Inc/ Philippines// item number///date. The featured stone specimens have been placed closely together and their sizes range from about 1" x 3" to 2"x 5" of different sizes. Different shades of beige dominate the color scheme while subtle hints of grey, yellow , and orange can be seen throughout the piece. Fine brass inlays run vertically on the top and front of the trunk. A brass inlaid circle...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Brass
Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The set of 4 pedestal boxes are the perfect home accents to add elegance and functionality to your space. These can be used as a vanity set for your bathroom, in your office to store desk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Box in Black Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Black & Brown Mat Lacquer
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
The REDA AMALOU DESIGN boxes echo Asian, and more specifically Vietnamese, culture, by which Reda Amalou has been inspired over time. The boxes that make up this line of accessories ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - White Eggshell
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
The REDA AMALOU DESIGN boxes echo Asian, and more specifically Vietnamese, culture, by which Reda Amalou has been inspired over time. The boxes that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Eggshell
Lovely Round Lidded Maitland Smith Red Lacquer & Giltwood Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous round jewel of a red laquered lidded box having gold Asian inspired decoration with dragons and birds.
Category
1980s Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box with hand inlaid mother of pearl shell rectangular tiles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - White Eggshell, Black
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
The REDA AMALOU DESIGN boxes echo Asian, and more specifically Vietnamese, culture, by which Reda Amalou has been inspired over time. The boxes that make up this line of accessories ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Eggshell
19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning rustic Buddha box stand table is a late 19th century offering box. Significant Triangular shape box stand table set on legs carved as Naga's a...
Category
1890s Rustic Antique Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Maitland Smith Horn, Abalone and Wood Hinged Octagonal Box Vintage Rare
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite and rare vintage Maitland Smith large hinged box box has a beautiful medallion on top of a black stone set into brass. The box is a beautiful combination of horn, abal...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of round boxes by Kifu Paris, crafted from black shagreen, embodies understated luxury with its rich, matte texture that highlights the natural beauty of this exot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Buddhist Prayer Box
Located in New York, NY
19th century Buddhist prayer box. A Thai Buddhist manuscript box of the 19th century or earlier. This type of box was used to to store Buddhist texts, known...
Category
19th Century Antique Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Jewelry Box in Red Dyed Tessellated Bone
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small jewelry box in red dyed tessellated bone in the style of Karl Springer
Category
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone
Modern Box in Antique Shagreen with Shell and Brass Insert by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite rectangular boxes is masterfully crafted from antique shagreen, showcasing a unique cosmos pattern that elegantly marries modern design with classic luxury. It feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of two boxes by Kifu Paris showcases the luxurious craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that the brand is renowned for. Handcrafted in black shagreen, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Burmese Lacquered and Engraved Wooden Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Splendid and vintage Burmese Box, red lacquered and engraved, unusual size.
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Category
1930s Other Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
A pyramid shaped box having 4 graduating drawers with brass ball knobs . Made of polished pen shell which is a material that the manufacturer Maitland Smith often used. All sitting u...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
