Asian Boxes

A gorgeous box made of blue glass beautifully decorated with white details. Frame of brass. original lock and key. Made during 19th Century Russian Empire period. Small lockable boxes...

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...

19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquer tea caddy. Hexagonal shape with floral chased pewter covered caddies deta...

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. vintage small trinket box intricately decorated with Moorish motif des...

Intended to hold paan or betel, the seamed cylindrical body flaring downward towards the base, the domed lid showing a lotus-bud final over a flattened and canted rim, both decorated...

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...

The circular box and conforming cover carved in realistic detail, with grainy texture and undulating bark-like sides, overall glazed or stained in a dark molasses color, the interior...

Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters Chinese, late 19th century Height 9.5cm, width 32cm, depth 23cm This beautiful Chinese red lacquer box...

This exceptional vintage Russian lacquer keepsake jewelry/trinket box dates to the late Soviet era (circa 1970–1980). It features a wonderfully vibrant, stylized depiction of a trad...

This petite traveling mirror dates to the early 20th century and is crafted with a metal frame embellished with allover repoussé decoration. Designed after Qing-dynasty vanity boxes,...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of antique Chinese Export table top vanity mirror cabinets circa 1900 A good looking and well made pairing, most likely used ...

An extraordinary pair of large-scale Chinese cloisonné enamel covered boxes, dating to the late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, each modeled as an exuberant head of cabbage and meas...

Large Cigar Humidor, IDC (International Development Corporation), China, 2004 Additional Information: Material: Wood Vintage Artist/Maker: IDC (International Development Corpor...

Brass Bin, Saffron Ecru with Lid, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered wood bin with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker's such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron ...

An old Japanese lacquered small box likely used to contain incense powder called Kobako, circa Momoyama to early Edo period (16-17th century). The rectangular form box with a fitted ...

This is a very beautiful Japanese box dating from the beginning of the 20th century. It is lacquered in brown color, with flower patterns. It was made in Japan.

Very decorative hand painted in the Anglo-Indian style. Painted back and gold with each framed panel filled with female dancers and male flower bearing suiters. A colorful and fun, a...

Rare beautiful asian chinese snuff bottle hand carved from purple fluorite gemstone. Truly a unique oriental snuff tobacco box from the late Qing Dynasty. Gemstone snuff bottles ar...

A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1980s. The hand-blown glass box with fitting lid is of an oval shape, slightly irregula...

The front of the box is inscribed with Hebrew and German: "Rabbi Meir Baal Ha' Ness charity collecting funds for Shomrei Ha' Chomot Kolel" and decorated with two images; Hatam Sofer ...

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...

Add a touch of sculptural luxury to your coffee table or vanity with this exquisite vintage tessellated stone box. Reminiscent of the high-end designs by Maitland-Smith, this piece f...

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...

Here is a very handsome tessellated box in a rich, amber-colored pen shell material. The box is hinged and lined with a black felt-like material. This box is in very good condition w...

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box. Octagonal shaped box is hand-painted with intricate gilt decorated depicting Asian landscapes, figures, pavilions, and scrolling motifs against a...

19th century Chinese silverwire wooden box with mother of pearl design from the Qing Dynasty. Beautiful intricate floral designs all-over.

This beweled dressing mirror will make a wonderful addition to an eastern style room, with gold painted trim, jewels, and pressed tin, it is highly decorated and sits on four ball feet.

Kyohei Fujita highly collectible “Dream” box in molded and blown Liuli glass with gold and silver leaf inclusions, Japan, 1995. An exquisite example of Fujita’s celebrated glasswor...

This is a very decorative Chines porcelain Lidded Box, all hand decorated in the Famille Rose colours and made during the Qianlong period of the 18th Century, Circa 1760 The box ha...

Impressive Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell decorated with bone straps, carved and painted floral panels, and paw feet. The inside has a mirror and bon...

Indian "Bombay" dresser/jewelry box with a mirror in the lid and raised on a "tray" base with silvered feet. The exterior with exotic wood and sadeli work (micro-mosaic inlay) framin...

This exquisite set of two rectangular boxes is masterfully crafted from antique shagreen, showcasing a unique cosmos pattern that elegantly marries modern design with classic luxury....

This box is in a black and Orange lacque. It has been made in Vietnam circa 1970. The decorative pattern is with fishes under the water. The hinges o...

Russian silver and niello box depicting long-lost Moscow landmark, ca 1879. Rectangular with curved corners; right-hinged with push tab. On cover is the Sukharev Tower, a ceremonial ...

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

A large Chinese black lacquer work box dating from approximately 1800–1820. Shaped like a traditional scroll, it features a beautifully painted scene of an emperor with his maiden, r...

This remarkable trio of nesting boxes is a striking example of Vietnamese eggshell lacquer craftsmanship, celebrated for its richly textured and highly decorative finish. Each piece ...

A Gold Lacquer Kōbako (Incense Box) Edo Period (1615–1868), Circa 1850 This exquisite gold lacquer kōbako (incense box) exemplifies the refined craftsmans...

A Chinese wooden hat box - handmade, with a chinoiserie image. The box is in very good condition with fitted top, the wood is a wonderful patinated colo...

Maitland-Smith tessellated stone in pink/coral color, jewelry box with a solid wood interior. With brass decorative inlaid top.   

A relatively large rich dark red burgundy lacquer storage chest box with metal detail, Campaign design style, by designer Rae Kasian, circa late-20th centur...

A refined blend of texture, geometry, and craftsmanship, this striking pyramid-inspired leather box brings a sophisticated touch to any tabletop, console, or shelving display. Tonal ...

Russian silver cigarette case with nickel 20th Century Beautiful top quality Russian silver cigarette case, with a nickel engraved design that represents a large establishment with c...

A lovely small Chinese export cloisonne trinket box with a carved hardstone roundel, Early Republic Period circa 1915, China. The small cloisonne box set on four short bun feet, and...

Antique Art Deco set of 7 nesting dolls Handpainted each in different image after Kustodiev paintings. signed by the artist. Rare collectible and decorative set. Masterful painting o...

Decorative Box for Cigarettes in wood brown color India

This exquisite set of round boxes by Kifu Paris, crafted from cream shagreen, embodies understated luxury with its rich, matte texture that highlights the natural beauty of this exot...

A truly fine hand-painted porcelain round brush washer, painted in a village scene with house nestles on a grassy patch surrounded by trees, boulders, mou...

Large Middle Eastern Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Wooden Jewelry Box. Middle Eastern Persian Sadeli micro mosaic marquetry inlaid box with geometric Moorish design. Handcrafted Khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Middle Eastern technique of inlaying from arrangements of so many delicate pieces of precious hand painted wood, with bone around the edges. This beautiful Middle Eastern Persian, Indian Wooden box is covered with fine Moorish micro mosaic marquetry and is used as a jewelry, trinket box. Lined in deep red velvet. Dimensions: 6.5in.D x 3in.H x 10 wide. Nice Indian Mughal, Indo Persian Box...

Pretty Japanese lacquered box decorated with birds and foliage. signed Lacquered inside and outside Late 19th century Without key Nice lock Ideal for storing jewelry.

Verdigris bronze bowl with lid features the twelve zodiac signs. The layout mimics the format of ancient astronomical tools or protective astrological amulets. Perfect for stashing k...

Asian antique Beaten Brass Betel Nut Pandan Box, Northern India. Beautiful antique hand hammered Asian round brass betel with a lid and delicate engravings with floral design handle hand crafted by skilled artisans from Northern India. Indian Beaten Copper Betel Nut Pandan Box with hand hammered beaten floral and incised decoration used to store betel leaf, lime, tobacco and the nut from the areca palm. This mixture of ingredients when prepared and placed in the mouth for long periods gives the user a mild aphrodisiac effect. The preparation of the betel nut with lime stored in ornate boxes with several smaller internal containers was popular all over Asia and is still a common practice in Myanmar and India and among the hill tribes of many S. E. Asian countries. Engraved with intricate designs on the lid which has a carved floral design handle and a latch in front for opening or closing the box and for safekeeping. Nicely hand-hammered with intricate details. Please check photo #5, there is about 1 inch damage area on the side of the box. Museum quality Asian Hand-hammered decorative Islamic brass folk art metalwork collector treasure box. Measures: Diameter 7 in. x Height 4 in. The box has a rich, deep brown patina. Quality of Mughal style. A pandan was used to store the pan, or betel quid after it had been stuffed and rolled ready to eat, rather than for the individual ingredients. The chewing of betel is an ancient Asian tradition comparable to tobacco in the western world. Betel consists of three main ingredients: the areca nut, betel leaf and lime paste. Betel was, and still is enormously popular throughout Asia and plays a major role in the entertaining of guests, in courtship and marriage, and in the traditional etiquette of the royal courts, where it often forms part of the state regalia.[1] Research on several pandan boxes has been published by Zebrowski.[2] Brownrigg, H. Betel Cutters...

This sleek set of 3 Desk Boxes by R&Y Augousti exemplifies the perfect balance between modern elegance and timeless luxury. Crafted in black pen shell with a curved top, each box is ...

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Shard Box Oriental Decorative Nickel Silver Box Blue and White. Vintage Chinese Nickel Silver Box with Blue and White Porcelain S...

Chinese lacquer tobacco box with 24 carat pure gold decorations

An elegant late 20th century leather-wrapped decorative box attributed to Maitland-Smith. The oval form is clad in rich brown leather with delicate gilt embossed borders and topped b...

A fine antique Imperial Russian engraved silver and niello tobacco box/case, 1886, Moscow, Alexander Fuld. The case is finely engraved with engraved niello designs, the hinged lid ha...

This is a wallet/ coin case which was made in Japan around 1990s. It is made with silk and this wallet will come with a plastic case. The material is silk and metal. The technique wh...

Nice Indian box in green lacquered wood dating from the end of the 20th century. It is decorated with delicate gold, black and green pattern.

This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings of dry rice and other grains. In keeping with the larger rice measures used at marke...