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Place of Origin: Southeast Asian
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Extra large Tessellated Travertine and Marble box by Maitland Smith.
The hinged Travertine box is complemented by a burgundy border with brass inlays,
The box sits on br...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Brass
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
Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s hand-painted gold and black lacquer owl nesting boxes. Larger box is signed on the underside "handmade in Burma".
Category
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paint, Paper
Tissue Box in Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate the everyday with this exquisite Polished Stainless Steel Tissue Box by R&Y Augousti, a testament to unparalleled craftsmanship and luxurious materials. Each piece is meticul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Black Shagreen Tissue Box by R&Y Augousti is a sublime expression of modern elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Encased in luxurious shagreen, its textured finish exudes refin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box M by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...
Category
2010s Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer
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
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
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
Lacquered hand painted chinoiserie chest by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage Lacquered chinoiserie chest by Maitland Smith. This Lacquered chest has a black background with hand painted Chinese scenes in gold around the entire surface of the...
Category
1990s Chinoiserie Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
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
Tissue Box in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Black Oak Tissue Box by R&Y Augousti epitomizes refined minimalism and luxury craftsmanship. Fashioned from premium oak, this tissue box stands as a testament to masterful handcr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Oak
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
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
Striking Decorative Rattan Box in Shape of Bull
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Masculine sculptural rattan box that has an opening at the top so it can function as a box.
Category
1980s Vintage Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rattan
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
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
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
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
Maitland Smith Lidded Shagreen Box, c.1985
By R & Y Augousti, Maitland Smith
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Maitland Smith Lidded Shagreen Box, c.1985.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
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
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
Set of 2 Round Boxes in Black Shell with Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious set of round boxes by Kifu Paris exemplifies high-end design and artisanal craftsmanship. Meticulously crafted with a veneer of black pen shell, the boxes boast a stun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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
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
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 Inlaid Verde Marble Box W/ Bronze Lizard Handle
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tesselated Inlaid Verde Marble box with Bronze Salamander Handle in patinated Verdigris Finish.
Maitland-Smith is known for its artisan-crafted, eclectic furniture and decorative acc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of 2 Quilted Boxes in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Coco" round box in white shagreen with bronze patina brass exudes unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship. Its impeccably quilted shagreen surface is a tactile masterpiece, echoin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Oak with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of two boxes in black oak offers a sophisticated and modern touch to any decor. Each box, one oval and one rectangular, is carefully crafted from rich black oak, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
Vintage Maitland-Smith Lg Tessellated Faux Tortoise Shell Hexagonal Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage Hexagonal mosaic faux tortoise shell wooden box by Maitland-Smith with brass inlay. Made in the 1990's in an art deco style. Maitland-Smith Label still on the bottom with bra...
Category
1990s Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Cambodian Solid Silver Box c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century South Asian (Cambodian) solid silver box. Decorated throughout with fish, frogs and aquatic flowers in a detailed, pierced design. Stamped to the base with a T.9...
Category
20th Century Other Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
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
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
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
Set of 3 Quilted Boxes in Black Oak with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco box collection by Kifu Paris exemplifies luxury through its intricate design and meticulous craftsmanship. This set of three quilted boxes in black oak, framed with a bronze...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
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
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
Set of 3 Boxes in White Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sleek set of 3 Desk Boxes by R&Y Augousti exemplifies the perfect balance between modern elegance and timeless luxury. Crafted in white shagreen with a curved top, each box is e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set of 3 round boxes in black shagreen by R&Y Augousti showcases a design that seamlessly marries form and function. Each box features a perfectly symmetrical circular shape, ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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
A Mindanao silver inlaid bronze betal nut box, Islamic, mid to late 19th century
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative box is a betal nut box. The habit of chewing was relevant in the southern Philippines and much of southeast Asia. Wealthy Maraneo families on the island of Mi...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
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
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
Modern Box in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Melting Box" by R&Y Augousti is a masterful creation, combining luxurious materials and elegant design into a functional work of art. The top of the box is meticulously crafted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Southeast Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
