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Place of Origin: East Asian
Vintage Padlock Key Box in Patinated Brass, Japan 1980s
Vintage Padlock Key Box in Patinated Brass, Japan 1980s

Vintage Padlock Key Box in Patinated Brass, Japan 1980s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Japanese novelty wall mounted key hanger in the shape of this jumbo padlock in patinated brass. Curious details with xl revits and key.shaped handle. ...

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Boxes

Materials

Brass

1900s Chinese Wooden Trunk with Original Patina
1900s Chinese Wooden Trunk with Original Patina

1900s Chinese Wooden Trunk with Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This exquisite 1900s Chinese wooden trunk is a remarkable piece of antique furniture that brings both functionality and a touch of history to your...

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Early 20th Century East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Quality Chinese Famille Rose Canton Lidded Pen Box
Antique 19th Century Quality Chinese Famille Rose Canton Lidded Pen Box

Antique 19th Century Quality Chinese Famille Rose Canton Lidded Pen Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique 19th century quality Chinese Famille Rose Canton lidded pen box hand painted in the Famille Rosé taste depicting pheasants and butterflies in foliage and figures in a Chinese...

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19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Other

Antique Two Japanese Woven Bamboo Strip Boxes
Antique Two Japanese Woven Bamboo Strip Boxes

Antique Two Japanese Woven Bamboo Strip Boxes

Located in Norton, MA

Two woven bamboo strip boxes, including one with leather details and geometric decorations, Dimensions: 1. 8.75" W x 4" H x 4" D 2. 5.75" W x 2.75" H x 2" D.  

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Early 20th Century East Asian Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880
Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880

Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

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...

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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Early 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Scroll Form Box
Large Early 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Scroll Form Box

Large Early 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Scroll Form Box

Located in Tampa, FL

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...

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1920s Vintage East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Bone and Copper Mounted Box
Antique Chinese Bone and Copper Mounted Box

Antique Chinese Bone and Copper Mounted Box

Located in London, GB

Antique Chinese bone and copper mounted box. Chinese, 19th century. Measures: height 13 cm, width 26 cm, depth 14.5 cm. This fine Chinese box...

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Mid-19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Copper

Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900
Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900

Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A petite bronze canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the early 20th century and provided an air...

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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Huanghuali Wood Box, China
Vintage Huanghuali Wood Box, China

Vintage Huanghuali Wood Box, China

Located in Norton, MA

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).  

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Mid-20th Century East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Famille Rose Box Birds Flora and Fauna
Chinoiserie Famille Rose Box Birds Flora and Fauna

Chinoiserie Famille Rose Box Birds Flora and Fauna

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage decorated Famille Rose ceramic decorative box, Chinese Export/Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century. Box and lid are beautiful decorated with figures and bird...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company
A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels with an array of brightly coloured flowers, reserved against a rich midnight-blue ground, with silver rims and a silk lining, inlaid Ando mark. Japanese, circa 1910. Provenance: Acquired from Acanthus...

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20th Century Meiji East Asian Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Japanese Export Red Lacquer Box with Masonic Symbols, circa 1800
Fine Japanese Export Red Lacquer Box with Masonic Symbols, circa 1800

Fine Japanese Export Red Lacquer Box with Masonic Symbols, circa 1800

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A fine Japanese export red lacquer box with Masonic symbols Kyoto/Nagasaki, 1800-1820 Red lacquer decorated with scattered flowers and flying birds with long tails in gold, wit...

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Early 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Gold

Pair of decorative 18th Century Hand-Painted Canton Enamel Tea Caddies
Pair of decorative 18th Century Hand-Painted Canton Enamel Tea Caddies

Pair of decorative 18th Century Hand-Painted Canton Enamel Tea Caddies

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of decorative and exquisite Canton tea caddies crafted from copper, featuring richly detailed, hand-painted landscape motifs on enamel surfaces. Period: Qianlong (1736–1795),...

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18th Century Other Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese late Meiji period A Large Organizer Red Lacquered Box, Ric.052
Japanese late Meiji period A Large Organizer Red Lacquered Box, Ric.052

Japanese late Meiji period A Large Organizer Red Lacquered Box, Ric.052

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese late Meiji period A Large Organizer Red Lacquered Box, decorated with irises and butterflies in gold and black.

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19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Gold Lacquer Incense Box
Gold Lacquer Incense Box

Gold Lacquer Incense Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf

Japanese Black Lacquer Pin Box
Japanese Black Lacquer Pin Box

Japanese Black Lacquer Pin Box

Located in Tampa, FL

Turn of the century Japanese black lacquer pin box, elegantly adorned in silver and gold decoration over a sleek black lacquer base. This exquisite piece remains in excellent conditi...

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20th Century East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Lacquer Hand-Painted Toiletry Box with Mirror
Chinese Lacquer Hand-Painted Toiletry Box with Mirror

Chinese Lacquer Hand-Painted Toiletry Box with Mirror

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valua...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Three Drawer Copper Lined Hibachi. Circa 1870
Japanese Three Drawer Copper Lined Hibachi. Circa 1870

Japanese Three Drawer Copper Lined Hibachi. Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

KYOTO STYLE NAGA HIBACHI (FIREBOX BRAZIER GRILL), Japanese, Meiji Period, The rectangular hibachi is of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood construction with the original copper liner, and a colum...

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1870s Antique East Asian Boxes

Fine Antique Collectable Chinese Table Top Cabinet Jewellery Collectors Storage
Fine Antique Collectable Chinese Table Top Cabinet Jewellery Collectors Storage

Fine Antique Collectable Chinese Table Top Cabinet Jewellery Collectors Storage

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1920's hand painted and lacquered oriental Chinese table chest or jewellery box. A very good looking and well made pie...

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1920s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box

Chinese Export Cloisonné Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern resting on ball feet. This decorative box was most likely a cigarette box or trinket bo...

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Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Folding Chess And Backgammon Box
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Folding Chess And Backgammon Box

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Folding Chess And Backgammon Box

Located in Tampa, FL

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...

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Early 1800s Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Sterling Silver Japanese Export Engraved Cigarette or Decorative Box
Antique Sterling Silver Japanese Export Engraved Cigarette or Decorative Box

Antique Sterling Silver Japanese Export Engraved Cigarette or Decorative Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique engraved sterling silver cigarette or decorative box was made in Japan in approximately 1900 in the period Japonisme style. The box is composed of an ebonized hardwood c...

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Early 20th Century Japonisme East Asian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Small Silk Wallet  Nishijin Saganishiki 1990s
Japanese Small Silk Wallet  Nishijin Saganishiki 1990s

Japanese Small Silk Wallet Nishijin Saganishiki 1990s

Located in Paris, FR

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...

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1990s Showa East Asian Boxes

Materials

Metal

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome floral medallion with butterflies and berries, on the top of the cover, surrounded by floral, and foliage patterns made in the Cloisonne technique. A hand painted image of a flower, under the cover. Dated, 01.12.08, and probably numbered, 6, on the bottom. Totai Shippo...

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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Wood And Vellum Document Box
Chinese Wood And Vellum Document Box

Chinese Wood And Vellum Document Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A 19th century Chinese wood and vellum document box hand painted court scene. No lock but all the hardware is bronze. The interior is four and a half i...

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1890s Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th century Chinese export hand painted tea caddy
Mid 19th century Chinese export hand painted tea caddy

Mid 19th century Chinese export hand painted tea caddy

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid 19th century handpainted Chinese export tea caddy. This tea Caddy stands on four hand carved miniature foo dog sculpted feet. This tea caddy has its original pewter lin...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.

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Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750
Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750

Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

The basic form of this two-tiered box with handle has remained unchanged for 1,000 years. Stacked boxes were commonly used as portable containers for food or ...

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Mid-18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Antique A Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxe
Antique A Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxe

Antique A Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxe

Located in Norton, MA

Antique A Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Box depicting a Dragon and Phoenix, and all areas of carved patterns throughout. small lacquer colors were lost at the corner, please see the ...

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Early 20th Century East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Shanghai Handicrafts Weave Bug Box
Vintage Shanghai Handicrafts Weave Bug Box

Vintage Shanghai Handicrafts Weave Bug Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Lacquer Potpourri
Lacquer Potpourri

Lacquer Potpourri

Located in Stamford, CT

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

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18th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinoiserie Painted Wood Jewel Box
Antique Chinoiserie Painted Wood Jewel Box

Antique Chinoiserie Painted Wood Jewel Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This handsome painted jewel box is a pleasure. The interior has been refitted.     

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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'
Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'

Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'

Located in Hudson, NY

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.

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19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Gold

Japanese Carved Bone A Bamboo-Form Snuff Bottle
Japanese Carved Bone A Bamboo-Form Snuff Bottle

Japanese Carved Bone A Bamboo-Form Snuff Bottle

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting an astonishing Japanese Antique Carved Bone bamboo-form snuff bottle, museum quality. Dimension: 2.5" H x 1 " Dia. Condition: Excellent Condition

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Early 20th Century East Asian Boxes

Materials

Bone

Japanese Mount Fuji with Dragon Enameled Top Jewelry Box
Japanese Mount Fuji with Dragon Enameled Top Jewelry Box

Japanese Mount Fuji with Dragon Enameled Top Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

Japanese silvered metal jewellery box with enamelled top design of Mount Fuji, a dragon and flowers surrounding. The hinged top opens to the fine fuchsia pink silk interior.

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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Japanese East Asian Boxes

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes
Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes

Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes

Located in Winnetka, IL

A set of 3 antique Korean paper mache sewing boxes from the Choson period.

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19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Paper

Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi
Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi

Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

At the first glance, this looks like an art piece done by a modern abstract artist - with the layers of random, thicker paint on it. But the truth is, this small box chest of drawers...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Period Huanghuali Wood and Bronze Box
Chinese Qing Period Huanghuali Wood and Bronze Box

Chinese Qing Period Huanghuali Wood and Bronze Box

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese Huanghuali wood box decorated with bronze mountings and motifs of bats, fish and moths. The top features a classic Chinese medallion mounted to the centre of the lid. In un...

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Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Wood Lidded Box, Hand-Painted and Lacquered, Japanese, Early 20Century
Wood Lidded Box, Hand-Painted and Lacquered, Japanese, Early 20Century

Wood Lidded Box, Hand-Painted and Lacquered, Japanese, Early 20Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box is a japanese box, early 20th century, in a red laquer, representing a bird and a flower. This has been made in Japan.

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo
A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo, the rectangular box worked in gold and silver wire and coloured enamels with birds amongst a blossoming tree ...

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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890
Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890

Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cleric's swing-out case. A Chinese, hardwood travelling box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Charmingly provincial box, presented in original tim...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

A Pair of Large Japanese Lacquer Kaioke Boxes
A Pair of Large Japanese Lacquer Kaioke Boxes

A Pair of Large Japanese Lacquer Kaioke Boxes

Located in Norton, MA

Japan, late Edo, two big octagonal covered shell game boxes resting on footed stands, with makie-e decorations depicting flowering vines on a black lacquer ground, They are still in ...

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19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

White Marble Box With Glass Top
White Marble Box With Glass Top

White Marble Box With Glass Top

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

Crafted from solid white marble with elegant gray veining, this refined box features a clear glass lid etched with a delicate design. The natural stone adds weight and timeless beaut...

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1980s Vintage East Asian Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finished with black lacquer (kuro) with sparse Mura-Nashiji effect outside and on the top surface of the lid, there are three Komainu, (sometimes known as Shishi or Japanese lions) frolicking and forming a circle in lively motion. Komainu are auspicious animals in Japanese cultures in both Shinto and Buddhism tradition. Originally from China, these animals symbolizes guardians to ward off evil spirits. Hiramaki-e was used in combination with carving and combing to render the lions with various surface textures. A gilt border with an slight angle was given to the lid and even the thin band is decorated with miniature floral scrolls. The interior of the box was finished in a dense nashiji. Underneath the lid, a cluster of peonies open lavishly by two gentle mounts. Takamaki-e (high relief) in both gold and silver were...

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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s
Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a porcelain box which we use during tea ceremony. It is called Kougou. This was made in Japan around 1950s in Showa era. This was made with style 'Seto'. In seto ware, this k...

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1950s Showa Vintage East Asian Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Paper Covered Wooden Box, Late 19th Century
Japanese Antique Paper Covered Wooden Box, Late 19th Century

Japanese Antique Paper Covered Wooden Box, Late 19th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Old box made of cedar wood covered with paper. It is from around the Meiji era (1868-1912). Details of what it is used for are unknown, but it is a perfect item for creating a wabi-s...

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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Paper, Cedar

Antique Tibetan Bronze Filigree and Agate Trinket Jar
Antique Tibetan Bronze Filigree and Agate Trinket Jar

Antique Tibetan Bronze Filigree and Agate Trinket Jar

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Tibetan bronze filigree and inlaid agate trinket jar China, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 4.25"H. Good original vintage condition, with beautiful...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts East Asian Boxes

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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Late 18th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Asian Embroidery Tea Caddy
Asian Embroidery Tea Caddy

Asian Embroidery Tea Caddy

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Asian Embroidery Tea Caddy

Located in Pomona, CA

A handmade embroidery in birds and flowers Chinese tea caddy.

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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Boxes

Materials

Fabric

Asian Brass Mounted Rosewood and Felt Lined Jewelry Box
Asian Brass Mounted Rosewood and Felt Lined Jewelry Box

Asian Brass Mounted Rosewood and Felt Lined Jewelry Box

Located in Germantown, MD

This is a Chinese jewelry box that is made out of rosewood with beautiful Chinoiserie brass trim. It is a nice heavy box that measures 12”W x 8”L x 6”H. The top layer inside holds 5 ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Boxes

Materials

Brass