Burlap Boxes

A 1950s lilac Murano glass hinged box with facetted lid and silver metal edge detail and hinge by Giovanni Cendese, Murano, Italy.  

Large Anglo Indian Moorish Islamic style micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo Persian box with floral and geometric Moorish Sadeli design in an hexagonal shape form with micro mosaic marquetry, very fine artwork. Museum collector piece like the one in Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum. The repeating geometric patterns of Sadeli Mosaic are what give it beauty and richness. This decorative technique is a type of micro mosaic featuring repeating geometric patterns. Dimensions: H: 5 in : 12 in W x 12 in. D. Circa 1950s. Sadeli mosaic art is a highly skilled craft, it has had a long history in India and the Middle East with early examples dating back to the 16th century. In the 1800s, it became popular as a decoration on a variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes. The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before Indian boxes appeared. The designs on early boxes look deceptively simple. The fact is they emerged from a culture which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity isn’t immediately apparent to the viewer. Will look great in a Moroccan decor...

1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box. DIMENSIONS: 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 2.5ʺH. Indo Persian Moorish style micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo ...

A 1950s Murano turquoise opaline and gilt metal, hinged box by Cenedese

Sophie Buhai black onyx coquille handcrafted stone box, USA. Black Coquille Box. Handcrafted graphic onyx box in black. Measures: H1 x D4.5 in Made in United States. Discover the studio Founded in 2015, the Sophie Buhai brand offers heirloom-quality modernist jewelry and accessories, designed for everyday wear, that transcend generations and trends. The collections express a distinct visual language, melding elements of minimalism and surrealism with a thoughtful sense of proportion and scale. The brand debuted with an emphasis on contemporary interpretations of the modernist sterling silver jewelry...

Beautiful decorative handcrafted brass and natural turquoise and lapis stone inlay cigarette stash/trinket box. The box has a wonderful form and design. Made in Mexico and is marked ...

A beautiful 1.85-lb, pure gemstone box crafted from six natural stones, showcasing the artistry of a master craftsman. A harmonious blend of green serpent...

A very large, 5.7 lb, 8" stunning grade AAA malachite box. Gemstone malachite ranges from light to dark green, with the highly sought after ones displaying concentric rings and swirl...

Intricately inlaid vintage Damascus box with hinged lid in hardwood, sandalwood, ebony, and camel bone. The box features a geometric inlaid field over fiv...

A very beautiful, substantial, Belgian, modern brown, caramel, and white onyx marble and brass hinged box, circa early to mid-20th century, Belgium. Box is rectangular in shape and c...

Mexican made humidor, c.1960s, comprised of copper, brass, silver and malachite. The rectangular box is wood lined with a shallow basin to store cigarettes or other smoking paraphern...

This elegant box is carved from pale green onyx, beautifully accented with natural brown and white inclusions that give it a distinct, organic character. Smooth to the touch with sub...