Asian Boxes

This is a very stylish tessellated pen shell, bone and wood box most likely by Maitland Smith and made in the Philippines. This long, slender beauty measures 15 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2.75"...

19th Century Russian silver and nickel plated tobacco box "sultan on horseback" Measures: Height: 1.5 centimeters Length: 10.5 centimeters Depth: 7 centimeters

Elegant Coque de Oeuf or Eggshell Lacquered Lidded Box, made by Maitland Smith, Vietnam, circa 1980s.

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...

Art-Deco style accessory box, aged-brass etched and sculptured ginkgo leaf pattern on a sleek black plinth base, designed by Laura Kirar. Very heavy-weight and solid. This limited-ed...

This footed offering box from southeast Asia brings vibrant color and folk charm to modern interiors as a vide-poche or catch-all dish. The vintage box is shaped of hand-turned wood ...

This open brass box was originally the case of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, filled with small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid. ...

Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appear...

Rectangular box with lid opening to game boxes. conforming case. Very good condition for this kind of piece.

18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Dowry Box. Exquisite Indian craftsmanship made of teak with decorative brass on a patinated red lacquered surface with intricate ...

Lacquer box "Paschal greeting", Vishnyakov Manufactory, Russia (Russian Empire), 1880s Additional Information: Materials: Hand painting, papier mache, varnish Vintage from the 1...

A fine early Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel box decorated with a graceful crane in flight among stylized clouds, with a sparrow perched near a flowering tree. The domed lid p...

Long ago, this elegant rosewood box was used by a Qing-dynasty lady to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Th...

Chinese foliage painted and brass mounted tacked hinged chest on stand with flanking side handles and interior lock with key, Late 19th Century

Wonderful Chinese box in red, gold and black having a Chinoiserie painted design on embossed leather with original brass hardware. There's a removable metal liner and the interior is...

Designed to resemble a scroll-form altar table, this narrow footed box has an elegant silhouette with waterfall sides and minimal ornamentation. Dated to the late 19th century, the b...

An Exceptional Azurite Malachite Box - Masterfully crafted from richly patterned slabs of azurite and malachite, this extraordinary hinged box is a true one-of-a-kind. Sourced from t...

A magnificent handcrafted wooden chest, hand-decorated with rich polychromy in black, red, and gold tones. Its domed lid and delicate floral and geometric motifs reflect Eastern arti...

Beautiful old camel on wheels, trinket or spice box, vintage toy from the second half of the 20th century, made of solid red-colored wood, probably from India. The object has a beau...

Modernist keepsake, document box clad in Black, White resin stripes accented with brass inlay stripes.

Large Chinese black lacquered box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Chinese round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the expor...

Turn of the century wooden Kashmir box. Hand painted with a striking black bird in the center surrounded by red and black accented leaves.

A Russian Papier Mache Troika Box, 19th Century Description: The black rectangular box with a slightly domed lid depicting a troika carrying thre...

Vintage coastal bamboo eeed and faux snakeskin chest or decorative box. Simple treasure chest shape and feel. Boho and British colonial aesthetic. Functions as intended. Each line ...

Pumpkin shape life size tessellated storage box with brass stem and leaf attributed to Maitland-Smith.

Rare Indian coffee made of hand carved wood with metal frame. The door opens from the top and reveals the interior. Beautiful piece that could be used as a letter box or as a small jewellery cabinet...

A large Meiji period brass and cloisonné enamel casket Japanese, Late 19th Century Height 20cm, width 35.5cm, depth 22cm This beautiful piece is a Japanese casket...

Sterling silver cigar box marked Hung Chong (or Cheong) & Co., silversmiths & retailers, Canton, China, circa 1860-1930. Classic intertwined ...

Exceptional antique Anglo Indian sewing box handcrafted with quills and decorated bone with a brass handle, lion heads and paw feet. The interior has pin cushions and compartments wi...

This set of three square boxes by R&Y Augousti is a stunning example of refined design, where the interplay of materials creates a captivating visual contrast. The textured white...

A Japanese ink stone box (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration from Edo period (circa mid-18th century). The box features a rectang...

A Qing Dynasty period wooden tiered wedding box from the 19th century, with carved sides, handle and nailheads. This Qing Dynasty period wooden tier...

A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner. Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece. Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...

This is an antique patinated bronze sculpture of a stylized form peacock. Used as a betel box or tobacco opium box. Produced using the traditional 'lost wax'...

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...

A Qing Dynasty period Chinese unusual round wooden lidded box from the 19th century with rattan top. Discover the unique allure of this 19th-century Chinese round wooden lidded box, ...

A magnificent museum-quality exhibition piece, extremely intricately hand-painted in vivid blue, orange, and green on a stunning octagonal body, by Yoshiaki Yamada. His work displaye...

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

Used to store loose leaf tea, this small ceramic jar from the late 19th century is sparsely glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner. Elegant in its simplicity, the humble jar is ...

English Victorian Classical sterling silver cann, 1864. Baluster bowl with leaf-capped double-scroll handle and raised and beaded foot. Four scroll frames with leaf and bead surround...

This striking vintage decorative chest showcases a unique faceted silhouette, expertly clad in hand-applied split rattan and bamboo. The geometric construction offers a sophisticated...

Hollywood Regency brass box with faux ivory tusk or Horn. Handsome Hollywood Regency brass box with faux ivory tusk or Horn. Our stunning Karl Springer ...

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...

A vintage Chinese rattan hat box with weathered patina and oxidized accents. This vintage Chinese rattan hat box exudes a rustic charm with its ...

A mahogany dressing table on stand, the hinged top opening to reveal a beveled mirror back, with bowed and square swing panels revealing a fitted interior, with a drawer below and a ...

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Additional information: Material: Bronze / Copper Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Condition: Some small ...

Contemporary India black and white camel bone box. Tiles placed to create 3D effect.

17th century Chinese porcelain blue and white cosmetics box from the Hatcher Collection decorated with a phoenix. The phoenix is painted with its wings outstretched, its tail flutter...

This enchanting vintage "Shanghai Weave" box is a masterclass in artisanal basketry, featuring a whimsical yet sophisticated design that captures the spirit of global curiosity. Hand...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Circa 1920 Kut Hing Chinese Pewter & Mahogany carved and embossed jewellery trinket box ...

another piece from my personal collection. wonderful handmade cigarette case from china. made by an unknown artist and retailed by the company woshing / shanghai. the stamp dates the...

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality example with a complicated and intricate interior. The box is in very good condition c...

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...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, an exclusive signature masterpiece in blue and red by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist of the Imari-Arita region of...

This superb Indian spice box is of a larger scale than normally seen. It is highly decorative and original. It is made from a solid block of dense woo...

This is a rare enamel red box signed s. Inaba Kyoto . The picture on top is of three birds flying Enamel is all intact and in great condition Beautiful box to add to any collection!

An exceptional Japanese cloisonne enamel trinket box attributed to the celebrated Inaba workshop, dating to the Meiji period, circa 1895. Richly decorated with a magnificent coiled d...

Persian/Iranian solid silver box carved/engraved repoussé with birds and flowers. Very intricate details throughout this special piece. Distinct byzantine r...

A beautiful rectangular Chinese jewelry box from the 1950s, crafted from wood and featuring an intricate geometric lattice pattern in light and dark tones across the front, sides, an...

Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary decorative signed porcelain box, extremely intricately hand-painted in vivid red, blue and yellow with generous gold details by an award-winning artist, on a stunningly shaped porcelain body. Kinrande style hand-painting represents Arita porcelain, which appeared in the Edo period (1688-1704) and has been handed down to the present day. The colors are deep, and red and gold are used luxuriously, and flower patterns are drawn on the surface of the vessel. This style is thought to reflect the spirit of the Genroku era, which was economically abundant. It is highly decorative and many kinrande works, such as large lidded vases...