Chinese Boxes

A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding that surrounds the frame and resembles noodles. Lacquered rich red, the small cabinet exhibits the same high level of craftsmanship found in larger such cabinets made in the Qing dynasty with exquisitely painted floral decorations and handcrafted hardware. The cabinet opens to a single shelf, making it just the place to stow jewelry...

A charming Chinese yellow cloisonne small trinket box with dragons, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The small box sets on four bun feet and designed ...

Late 19th century Qing lacquer and hand-carved varnished wood decorative box, China By: unknown Material: wood, lacquer Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, lacquered, varn...

As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th-century treasure chest from northern China is richly decorated with relief carvings and delicate gilt paintings. The doors bear ...

This spinach jade snuff bottle has a geometric appearance with its squared silhouette and ledge that is ergonomically designed to accommodate a finger or a thumb while using the bott...

This Antique lacquered painted lunch box from China has about 100 years history and still maintained very good condition. There are some traditiona...

Two Asian lidded boxes crafted with bone and black lacquer, engraved with floral and geometric designs, and a painted symbolic center medallion. Priced individually. From left to...

This rectangular decorative box is crafted from wood and finished in a rich gold gilt, creating a refined yet understated accent piece. The lid features a smooth, gently arched profi...

An antique rustic Chinese wooden document box with brass stud design. This antique Chinese wooden document box, embellished with a brass stud design, radiates rustic charm and carrie...

Antique early 19th century Chinese export scarlet red lacquer & gilt wood storage box with hinged lid. Rectangular shape measures 15 5/8" x 9 1/2" x 5 1/2" tall. Decorated with figur...

A Chinese paint decorated rice or grain bin, with lift top and carrying handles, 19th Century. 25 ½ inches wide by 19 ¼ inches deep by 18 ¾ inches tall

A delightful antique Chinese cloisonné cylindrical box and cover by Lao Tian Li, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The box of cylindrical form and w...

Rectangular box with longevity symbols. Hinged top with brass lock. Later ebonized and line gilt base with square section legs.

Chinese export pigskin box now on custom made stand as a side table. Early 20th century. Foo dogs, birds, flower & auspicious symbols. 15 1/2" w., 9 1/2" d...

Asian Chinese-style rectangular black lacquered wood box, with raised lacquered red flowers

A Chinese red lacquered jewelry box from the early 20th century, with lidded top and three drawers. Created in China during the early years of ...

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

This red lacquered blanket chest stands out with its vibrant finish and intricate gilt decoration. The rectangular lid is richly adorned with floral motifs and rosettes, opening via ...

This antique Chinese red lacquer document box, dating to the late Qing dynasty (19th to early 20th century), exudes timeless elegance and functionality. Crafted from softwood, the bo...

Chinese Mid-Century small rectangular hinged chest with metal latch and two side ring handles, hand painted featuring two exotic birds (depicted on the top and front), pine, berries,...

A fine late Qing or early Republic Period Chinese silver repoussé box featuring a scene possibly from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ...

This exceptional vintage storage chest is a masterpiece of relief carving, showcasing an immersive panoramic village scene set amidst a rugged, architectural mountain landscape. Hand...

An antique Chinese lunch box from the early 20th century, with a carved handle. Crafted in China during the early years of the 20th century...

A long Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden scroll box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this un...

This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used fo...

Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the cold hands of a wealthy woman on a winter night in northern China. The brazier is hand-wrough...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box with lock; an addition to our oriental silver collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) locking box has a rectangular form. The surface of this antique box with lock is embellished with a chased decorated matte texture with a variety of embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate designs to the sides, including cherry blossom and iris arrangements. The upper surface of the cover is ornamented with an embossed and chased decorated scene depicting a grassy terrain surrounding a tree with fan shaped leaves by the side of a winding stream, with a traditional Chinese crane...

Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful mountain scene decoration in vibrant yellow color resting on ball feet. This chinoiserie box is marked...

An antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period wooden document box from the early 20th century with reddish brown lacquer, brass hardware and carrying handles. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden document box features a domed lid opening thanks to a traditional brass lock...

A portable stacking box featuring five separate tiers, crafted from limewood and originally coated in black lacquer. Remnants of the lacquer are still visible, lending the container ...

Chinese silversmith. Lidded jar richly decorated in relief with flowers and ornaments. China approx. 1900. Stamped with Chinese characters. In excellent condition with traces of u...

Ultimate pair of mid century Chinese foo dogs with removable heads, ambitiously hand crafted in wicker, reed and rattan with carved wood and paint decorated highlights, set on wicker...

Rare 18th century perhaps earlier hard wood coffer, circa 1790. Presented in original un-restored condition.  Original handles and metal work to outer edges. Lid opens on ringed ha...

Special antique wooden farm bucket. Wooden bucket pail having heavy hand forged iron banding. Two solid wooden handles specifically for titling the bucke...

A gorgeous decorative Asian box in a striking coral laquer with meticulously hand painted decoration. The top is dome shaped and opens to reveal a removable tray inside. The lovely s...

Early 20th century lacquered vanity box circa 1910. Good quality chinese export table top vanity box.  Hand painted in a plum and black colour scheme in a lacquered finish. Cube sh...

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty red and dark brown lacquer elmwood jewelry box from the 19th century with carved and gilt motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty era, this j...

Vintage Chinese Red Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Floral Trinket Box.

This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze with hints of blue. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typ...

Antique Chinese decorated Jewelry/fruit box. Beautiful decorated Chinoiserie box used to serve fruits and special treats or store Jewelry and valuable things. Hand painting over red ...

If objects could talk, this box would have some interesting stories for all its wonderful aged patina, cracks and character. A faded cinnabar, the entire surface is meticulously hand...

A vintage Chinese woven rattan pillow basket from the mid-20th century, with geometric decor, bamboo and lateral handles. Attracting our eyes with its bamboo armature and rattan covered structure, this rustic pillow basket is adorned with black geometric motifs. Fitted with metal hardware in the front, the box opens up to reveal a convenient storage space. Used as a decorative object or to store items of your choice, this vintage Chinese pillow...

A Chinese elmwood makeup or jewelry chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this small el...

Large Chinese Export Tea Box Octagonal Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s. Antique Chinoiserie black lacquer box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Asian Chinese blac...

Capture rustic charm with our American-style Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Wedding Chest. Handcrafted with intricate woven rattan, this chest blends bohemian aesthetics with vintage allu...

Heavily lacquered Chinese hat box with bold red surface. Great silhouette.

19th Century Qing Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Porcelain Lidded Jar. The cannister is of a tubular form and the exterior, finely painted in polychrome enamels, gilt, and iron-red, ...

A Qing Dynasty period hinged wooden box from the 19th century with brass hardware and nicely weathered patina. Crafted during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this wooden box ca...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes and Chinese silverware...

Asian Art - Antique Decoration Measures : 30x18cm H:10,5cm Materials : Leather, Metal, Wood, Lacquered

An antique handmade Chinese money box with metal hardware from the 19th century. This rectangular box is made of two-tone wood. The front displays a ...

Mid-century Chinese carved wooden box featuring an elaborate scenic design with a hinged top and brass closure hardware. (Stamped HUNG HOP CHEST CO. HONG...

Mid century Chinese puppy box from the Shanghai collection ambitiously crafted in bamboo wicker with carved wood feet and tail.

Antique Oriental Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s. Large Asian Chinese black lacquered tea box with nume...

This antique Chinese stacking box dates to the early 20th century and is simply designed of carved pinewood and burgundy lacquer. Placed atop a table or kang platform, the box likely...

Delicately carved of dense hardwood, these 19th-century scroll cases were an essential accessory for the esteemed Qing-dynasty scholar. The perfect size for a rolled-up scroll, the cases were once used to store and protect works of traditional calligraphy and landscape painting. The matching cases are hand-carved in low relief with all-over scrollwork and borders of geometric meanders. Each case is carved with repeated Shou characters, symbols of longevity and a blessing for a long and complete life. Amid the scrollwork flourishes are ribbon-clad objects known as the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, including the eternal knot...

A Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered lidded scroll box from the 19th century with distressed gold chinoiserie motifs. This exquisite Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered lidded scroll ...

An antique Chinese document box from the early 20th century with dark red distressed lacquer and brass hardware. Created in China during t...

Antique Oriental Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s. Large Asian Chinese black lacquered tea box with nume...

An early 19th century Chinese export lacquered box, richly decorated with detailed figural scenes. The exterior features a central court scene surrounded by additional vignettes of f...