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Place of Origin: East Asian
Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century
Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century

Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beautiful Japanese jewelry cabinet in Yosegi-zaiku marquetry composed of six drawers. The whole is inlaid with geometrically shaped pieces of wood and decorated with motifs resembling kamon...

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19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Painted Scholar's Presentation Box, c. 1800
Chinese Painted Scholar's Presentation Box, c. 1800

Chinese Painted Scholar's Presentation Box, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This painted wooden box is a 19th-century Chinese snack box, once presented as a gift for a holiday or special occasion. To the delight of the recipi...

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Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century
Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century

Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and unusual Japanese black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, Momoyama Period, 16th century, Japan. The large box and cover featu...

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16th Century Edo Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone

Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900
Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900

Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A petite 19th-century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of brass with a copper interior and...

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Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Chinese Export Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Export Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Export Tea Caddy

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A black lacquered tea caddy. Great decoration and has interior compartment.

Category

19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Black Lacquer Altar Box, c. 1800
Chinese Black Lacquer Altar Box, c. 1800

Chinese Black Lacquer Altar Box, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

The basic set up for traditional ancestor worship was an altar upon which offerings, ancestral tablets, and images of ancestors were placed. Often the altar was supplemented with a s...

Category

Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Brass and Carved Jade Box
Chinese Brass and Carved Jade Box

Chinese Brass and Carved Jade Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass and carved jade box - etched leaves on a brass box with a hinged lid of carved Jade flowers - a lovely trinket or change box for the vanity or dr...

Category

20th Century East Asian Boxes

Materials

Jade, Brass

Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow
Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow

Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A very rare and exquisite asian glass Chinese snuff bottle from the late Qing Dynasty. This exceptional snuff bottle bears a later Qianlong mark and is designed in the iconic famille...

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Early 1900s Qing Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Paint

Tibetan Scroll Box
Tibetan Scroll Box

Tibetan Scroll Box

Located in New York, NY

Tibetan hexagon Tonka scroll box. Hand made hexagon box covered in leather hand painted. Traditional Tibetan art work hand painted with raised outlining of Jambhala faces, Tibetan Je...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan East Asian Boxes

Materials

Pine, Wood, Animal Skin

International Silver Vintage Velvet Heart Ring Box
International Silver Vintage Velvet Heart Ring Box

International Silver Vintage Velvet Heart Ring Box

By International Silver

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Vintage Silver Plate Velvet Heart Ring Box 4.5 x 4 x 2 maker stamped International Silver Company Vintage unrestored condition marks and...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Storage Chest or Jewelry Box by Designer Rae Kasian
Storage Chest or Jewelry Box by Designer Rae Kasian

Storage Chest or Jewelry Box by Designer Rae Kasian

By Roe Kasian

Located in New York, NY

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...

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Late 20th Century Campaign East Asian Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako
Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan. Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...

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Early 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Black Chinese Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted 1940s
Black Chinese Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted 1940s

Black Chinese Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Oriental Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s. Large Asian Chinese black lacquered tea box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Chinoiserie black l...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Rosewood Box with Jade and Brass
Chinese Rosewood Box with Jade and Brass

Chinese Rosewood Box with Jade and Brass

Located in Tampa, FL

A charming Chinese strongbox dating to the 1920s, crafted from rich rosewood and accented with brass straps. The top features an inset piece of jade, adding a subtle but elegant foca...

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1920s Vintage East Asian Boxes

Materials

Jade, Brass

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Box with Mother of Pearl
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Box with Mother of Pearl

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Box with Mother of Pearl

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Wooden box with Handpainted inserts. Mother of Pearl decorative buttons. Double sides doors with compartments for small sculptures. Great piece.

Category

Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Leather & Brass Lidded Lacquered Trinket Box
Chinese Leather & Brass Lidded Lacquered Trinket Box

Chinese Leather & Brass Lidded Lacquered Trinket Box

Located in San Diego, CA

A wonderful Chinese leather and brass lidded lacquered trinket box, circa 1970s. The handcrafted box measures 6.25"W x 3.75"D x 4"H and has a great look with tapered brass trim. It...

Category

Mid-20th Century East Asian Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese writing box with ink stone (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration circa late Meiji to early Taisho period (1890s-1930s)...

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Early 20th Century Japonisme East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Red Enamel box
Japanese Red Enamel box

Japanese Red Enamel box

Located in Winnetka, IL

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!

Category

20th Century East Asian Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with abalone and Mother-of-Pearl inlays in a floral compo...

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Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

Located in Brea, CA

19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with intricate designs and images of ancient C...

Category

19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware, metal banding, partially removable top and light patina. Im...

Category

19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Brass

Superb Late 16th Century Signed Colonial Japanese Namban Export Lacquer Coffer
Superb Late 16th Century Signed Colonial Japanese Namban Export Lacquer Coffer

Superb Late 16th Century Signed Colonial Japanese Namban Export Lacquer Coffer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Superb late 16th century signed colonial Japanese Namban export lacquer coffer Momoyama period, late 16th/early 17th century, inscribed 'Arisato' on the bottom H. 30.5 x W. 43...

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16th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...

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16th Century Ming Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Vintage Asian Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Vintage Asian Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage Asian lacquered box is a stunning example of mid-century Chinoiserie design. Featuring a classic octagonal silhouette, the piece is finished in a deep black la...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock

Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock

Located in Norton, MA

Antique, a beautiful Korean Cinnabar Lacquer box with lock, hand-painted, depicting traditional Korean lucky patterns of the vase. flower, art-rock in the very reddish color. It comes with an old lock...

Category

19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born during the 19th century, this exquisite Qing Dynasty red lacquered treasure ch...

Category

19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Brass

Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes
Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes

Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes

Located in Norton, MA

Japan, 19th/20th century, one red-lacquered with an inner compartment; one black-lacquered with an inner compartment.

Category

Early 20th Century East Asian Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Elizabeth Arden Porcelain Box Southern Heirlooms Made In Japan
Elizabeth Arden Porcelain Box Southern Heirlooms Made In Japan

Elizabeth Arden Porcelain Box Southern Heirlooms Made In Japan

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Southern Heirlooms Elizabeth Arden Trinket Box Porcelain Octagonal Shaped. Southern Heirlooms Trinket Box Made in Japan. Southern Heirlooms Eliza...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial East Asian Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Hotel Tea Chest, Chinese, Pewter Alloy, Chá Caddy, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Vintage Hotel Tea Chest, Chinese, Pewter Alloy, Chá Caddy, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Vintage Hotel Tea Chest, Chinese, Pewter Alloy, Chá Caddy, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage hotel tea chest. A Chinese, pewtered alloy chá caddy, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Delightful Art Deco caddy, with superb engraved detail Displays a...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco East Asian Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box

Located in Essex, MA

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

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian
Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian

Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique seamstress' button box. A Japanese, brass decorative tin, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Delicately crafted bo...

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Mid-19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Brass

Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan
Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan

Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan. The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have b...

Category

1910s Meiji Vintage East Asian Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japonese Lacquered Box with Flower, Late of the 19th Century
Japonese Lacquered Box with Flower, Late of the 19th Century

Japonese Lacquered Box with Flower, Late of the 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Nice little black lacquer box from Japan. It is made of black lacquered wood and decorated with flowers and foliage. The inside is covered with red velvet. It is ideal for storing je...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Carved Late Qing Dynasty Blue
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Carved Late Qing Dynasty Blue

Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Carved Late Qing Dynasty Blue

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare carved antique Chinese lapis lazuli stone snuff bottle of the late Qing Dynasty. Finely carved from a solid piece of genuine lapis lazuli exhibiting rich and vibrant blue tone...

Category

Early 1900s Qing Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder
Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING BOX AND MATCH HOLDER From our Japanese collection, we’re pleased to offer this Meiji period woven bamboo and mixed metal box with matching match holder. Th...

Category

Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Boxes

Materials

Silver, Copper

mid 20th Japanese vintage small Tansu, wabi sabi box chest of drawers japandi
mid 20th Japanese vintage small Tansu, wabi sabi box chest of drawers japandi

mid 20th Japanese vintage small Tansu, wabi sabi box chest of drawers japandi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 5 drawers, made of Tamo (Japanese Ash). This piece is one of the "Ashed" line furnitures of my shop items - bleached with lye made from th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Ash, Hardwood

Round Chinese Box in Carved Red Lacquer Blue Enamel Interior
Round Chinese Box in Carved Red Lacquer Blue Enamel Interior

Round Chinese Box in Carved Red Lacquer Blue Enamel Interior

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

1960's Chinese Box in Carved Red Lacquer, Bronze Hardware and Blue Enamel Interior. Marked with Chinese export sticker

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Large Chinese Rosewood Jewelry Box with Ornate Solid Brass Fittings
Large Chinese Rosewood Jewelry Box with Ornate Solid Brass Fittings

Large Chinese Rosewood Jewelry Box with Ornate Solid Brass Fittings

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Here is nice large Chinese rosewood jewelry box with ornate solid brass fitting with a round longevity symbol carved in the middle and light peach felt lining inside. Comes with lock...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Noritake Style Lady seated on ceramic box by Seiei & Co.
Noritake Style Lady seated on ceramic box by Seiei & Co.

Noritake Style Lady seated on ceramic box by Seiei & Co.

By Noritake

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Covered Ceramic Box with a girl holding her dress up to act as a holding spot for rings etc. Produced by Seiei & co. Made in Japan, hand-painted.

Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage East Asian Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of patina on the metal, a small crack in one corner and...

Category

Mid-20th Century Other East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art East Asian Boxes

Materials

Pine

Giant Plastic Phone Stashbox
Giant Plastic Phone Stashbox

Giant Plastic Phone Stashbox

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive black oversized phone. Marked "Poynter Products Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio." Made in Japan. Date stamped 1980. Made of plastic. Top and bottom pieces twist off and can be used as ...

Category

1980s Vintage East Asian Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Antique Chinese Export Lacquer Game Box
Antique Chinese Export Lacquer Game Box

Antique Chinese Export Lacquer Game Box

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese lacquer game box from the 19th century, likely from the Qing Dynasty. It is made of lacquered wood , decorated on the exterior in black, red and gold with design of pavili...

Category

Early 20th Century East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Woven Reed Chinese Kangaroo Box with Carved Wood Accents
Vintage Woven Reed Chinese Kangaroo Box with Carved Wood Accents

Vintage Woven Reed Chinese Kangaroo Box with Carved Wood Accents

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This charming piece from Shanghai is a creative example of traditional hand-weaving, shaped into a friendly kangaroo. Crafted with care using natural reed and wicker, the box feature...

Category

20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Boxes

Materials

Reed

Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior
Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior

Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period square shaped box from the 19th century with brass lock, metal hardware and distressed lacquer interior. Born during the 19th century, this exquisite Qi...

Category

19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hand Carved Peking Glass Snuff Bottle Reverse Painted Dragon Pearl Gourd
Chinese Hand Carved Peking Glass Snuff Bottle Reverse Painted Dragon Pearl Gourd

Chinese Hand Carved Peking Glass Snuff Bottle Reverse Painted Dragon Pearl Gourd

Located in Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite Chinese Hand Carved Peking Glass Snuff Bottle. Hand painted on the reverse with a dragon chasing the pearl design. This beautiful Chinese snuff bottle is hand made of th...

Category

Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver dragon box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases This fine antique C...

Category

19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

Located in New York, NY

Chinese export silver cigarette case, ca 1910. Curved and rectangular with push tab. On cover engraved tail-chasing dragon—all talons and horns and scaly serpentine body. Back plain....

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Boxes

Materials

Silver

Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

Chinese export tea caddy in pomegranate red, made for the English market. This is a beautifully crafted chinoiserie piece with carved brass feet and a richly decorated surface featur...

Category

1820s Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Pewter