Lacquer Boxes

An elegant and intricately detailed Chinese export folding game box, crafted from lacquered wood with gilded decoration, dating to the early 19th century. The exterior features beaut...

This large and impressive Mandarin food storage box is very detailed and well-constructed. The case, made of finely carved wood, houses five different stackable storage boxes. Each b...

An octagonal Chinese export tea caddy in black lacquer with gilt decoration, raised on four carved gilt paw feet. The lid carries a central figural scene with seated figures among tr...

Antique Japanese lacquer jewelry box from the late 19th century decorated with flowers and foliage, 8 cm high for a length of 21 c...

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...

An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan. The delicate lacquer box, known as a kogo in Japanese, ...

Large Japanese Maki-E Lacquer Box With Creepy Woodsorrel Mon or Kamon. Circa 1920s, black exterior ground various mixed color mon of the Tokugawa Shogunate, silvered metal rim on the...

Museum quality Fedoskino soviet era hand painted lacquer box, Golden Autumn, artist signed 20th Century Depicting an idyllic autumn landscape with a romantic bridge over a still stre...

English Victorian brown lacquered tole oval shaped box with three herons on top

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...

Inro is an ancient traditional Japanese box used to carry and store small items such as tobacco, money, paintbrushes, and other objects. The...

With all-over mother of pearl inlay and mon design of chrysanthemum in gold and black lacquer on top. The chrysanthemum is a national symbol of Japan and the Imperial family.

A beautifully handcrafted and hand painted lacquered decorative box dating to the mid-20th century. Finished with a rich black lacquer ground, the top depicts a dramatic jungle scene...

Set Of 2 Sterlet Caviar Bowls in Horn, Lacquered Wood & Crystal by Arcahorn Dimensions: Small: D 14 x W 14 x H 9 cm. Large: D 20 x W 20 x H 11 cm. Materials: Horn, lacquered wood, an...

18th century Russian snuffbox or pillbox featuring an elaborate painting on the lid of a turkey and children. Very versatile piece that could also hold jewelry or small trinkets. Thi...

A pair of Japanese lacquer lidded Hokai boxes with chased brass hardware and original ropes. Hokai boxes are traditionally used in Japan to store and carry s...

Antique 20th Century English solid silver art deco style cigarette box. Featuring a black lacquered top and a curved body, resting on four mounted feet. Hallmarked English solid silv...

Multi-compartment lacquered Indian accessory box in rectangular shape with side handles and depicting an outside scene of humans and animals.

An exceptional French Art Deco cigarette box, dating to approximately 1930, crafted in silver with elegant black lacquer decoration accented by gilt details. This refined piece perfe...

A monumental 19th C. English papier mache jewelry box. Highly decorative with a hand carved scalloped black lacquered body, inlaid on all sides wi...

Natsume in dark red lacquer, decorated with autumn leaves and cherry blossoms in hiramaki-e and nashiji. Interior in black lacquer. Maple leaves (Momiji) are celebrated in literatur...

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 ...

Rectangular and flat lacquer Kobako (small box) representing a furoshiki knot seen from above. Fundame background, furoshiki in takamaki-e with floral pattern, inside the folds of the fabric with black and gold sayagata pattern with togidashi maki-e technique. The saya (or sayagata) pattern is composed of Chinese swastikas...

This exquisite Biedermeier jewelry box is a fine example of master craftsmanship from the first half of the 19th century in Germany. Its design resembles a miniature version of a lar...

A striking example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, Napoleon III period jewelry box showcases the era’s fascination with Chinoiserie and refined decorative arts. France, Napoleo...

A beautiful tea caddy with original key and original interior it is black lacquer, mother of pearl and has a brass inlay design all over the box. 19th century, France.

This traditional hand-painted box is representative of a technique typical of the region of Olinalá, in the state of Guerrero in southern Mexico. The most important centre of lacquer...

A very nice Chinese red lacquer box decorated in gold and black with a garden scene. Box has a black interior. Circa mid 1800s.

Japanese antique lacquer document box with elaborate hawk and faux oak grain, Late Meiji (1868 - 1912) / Early Taisho (1912 - 1926) period lac...

Charming Rare Mid-Century Rita Ford, Inc Music Box in Verdant Emerald Lacquer, circa 1970s. This exquisite vintage music box is a masterclass in the ...

Antique A Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Box with a Peach Shape, depicting many peaches, leaves, and branches throughout.

Dupont of Paris Exquisite Cigar Humidor. Crafted from cedar wood and featuring polished chrome finishes and a high end black lacque de chine finish. This elegant humidor is a natural...

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...

Lacquer Potpourri box and cover with ormolu mountings from 18th century Directoire Japan/ France.

Lacquered Round Container with Brass, Saffron Black, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered round container with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread...

Small round 18th century tobacco snuffbox or pillbox with two painted separate scenes. Very versatile piece that could also hold jewelry or small trinkets. This piece makes a wonderf...

Beautifully decorated hand carved, painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with chinoiserie theme gilding and paint design. Chinese red painted interior. Bras...

Beautiful RARE Anthony Redmile shell encrusted swan or duck form box, 20th c. Red lined interior with "redmile objects london - england' stickers. Substantial weight.

A large Chinese gilt lacquered box with porcelain medallion in the center top depicting floral pattern and bird.  

This is a vintage cleric's writing slope. A Japanese, red lacquer travelling correspondence box, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Striking writing case with delightful J...

A ventage Chinese Huanghuali wood box with a beautiful natural grain of Huanghuali. Measures: 2.5in (6.3 cm) X 8 3/4 in(22.2 cm) X 4 7/8 in(12.3 cm).  

Tea box in Japanese lacquer black lacquer floral decoration from the 19th century with two built-in trays measuring 30 cm by 28 cm for a height of 9 cm. Additional information: M...

A hand carved, hand painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with classic Chinese red painted interior. Incised brass knob and lock.

Japanese inro with 4 XIXth century boxes in gold lacquer with matt kinji background decorated in gold taka makiyé of different tones. Lacquered wood measuring 65 x 70 x 22 mm. Weight...

Made of palissander, this lovely Napoleon III period liqueur box is lacquered in black, a method which became popular during Napoleon III's reign. The rose...

A Large Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze And Lacquer Casket. The pyramidal top centred by a finial modelled as a parrot perched on a branch at the centre of an axis of laurel branch moun...

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...

A gorgeous Neoclassical style oval metal toleware box, chest, or bin with lid on stand By Maitland Smith Philippines, Late 20th Century Black lacquer...

This intriguing Chinese zhadou is intricately carved of fine cinnabar lacquer. A work of exceptional artistry, this covered bowl is adorned with an intricately carved floral motif on all surfaces, including the cover and the wide rim. Also known as a cuspidor or spittoon, this rare container would have been used by members of the imperial family and scholar- officials at the court. Carved during the Kangxi period (1662-1722), this charming piece exhibits the high detail and charm associated with items from that period, making it a true treasure, Early 18th century (Kangxi dynasty) Measures: 6 ¼” wide x 3 ¼” high Cinnabar has been revered for its color all over the world. It has been found in the royal burial chambers of the Mayas, in the rituals of India, and in the ruins of ancient Greece and Rome. In China, cinnabar and gold were the two most important elements in alchemy. Mined since the Neolithic Age, cinnabar is the ore of mercury, and as such, it can be incredibly toxic, especially when mining. In fact, during the Roman Empire, miners at Spain’s Almadén mine in Spain were frequently exposed to mercury fumes, and the subsequent, often fatal, sickness was considered an occupational hazard. The most popular known use of cinnabar is in Chinese carved lacquer-ware, a technique that is believed to have originated in the Song Dynasty, in which cinnabar is ground to a powder and added to clear lacquer. As with mining, there was inherent danger of mercury poisoning for those who carved the lacquer, as mercury was also released into the air when artisans ground the pigments. Most antique cinnabar...

This is a trio of vintage nesting boxes. A Japanese, lacquered celluloid set of small storage boxes with handpainted decor, dating to the Art Deco ...

In great condition for its age. With bone handle pulls.

Large Chinese Export red lacquer character box, sculptural, well executed Chinese two part lacquer table box. Decorated with vines, symbols and bats. Unmarked.

The highly decorated tray in the form of a table frames a series of three stacking boxes, a further three lidded boxes and a tray concealed within, raised on ogee bracket feet. This...

A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent island cou...

We present to you a beautiful large Chinese lacquer gemstone box from the traditional jewelry brand Bvlgari in excellent condition. This high-quali...

This is a charming vintage dowry chest. An Oriental, lacquered nesting box with ceramic inset, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Wonderfully dec...

Chinese lacquer tobacco box with 24 carat pure gold decorations

The Veletta tissue box holder is a practical accessory that will add a touch of elegance to any environment. Its wooden structure boasts clean lines and a glossy black lacquer finish...

Lacquered Trinket Box with Brass, Saffron Black Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered trinket box with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread o...

Lacquered Round Container with Brass, Saffron Ecru, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered round container with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread ...