Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Material: Bamboo

Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the t...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850

$1,580

Set of 3 Japanese Inro Pill Boxes

Located in Munich, DE

These three antique handcrafted inro cases, are a wonderful collection of Japanese Sagemono (hanging object). These inro have several sections stacked ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bone, Bamboo, Wood

Set of 3 Japanese Inro Pill Boxes

$920 / set

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon

Located in Chicago, IL

This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon

$880

Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Bakelite, Hardwood

Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920

$2,280

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20th Century English Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Tokyo and Nagasaki in Japan, 1922

$169 Sale Price

20% Off

H 23.23 in W 17.72 in D 0.01 in

Indian 19th Century Box with Metal Sheathing and Bracketed Wooden Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian antique box from the 19th century with metal sheathing and bracketed base. Created in India during the 19th century, this antique box features a linear silhouette made of m...

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19th Century Indian Antique Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Indian 19th Century Box with Metal Sheathing and Bracketed Wooden Base

$750

H 8 in W 17.25 in D 12.5 in

Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Mughal dowry chest with carved patterns from India. This chest wooden chest with a slanted top strengthened by metal hardware reinforcements. The front displays lightly carved geometrical friezes. A large carved geometrical medallion adorns the triangular lid. The chest rests on four conical legs. This chest opens thanks to an door on the centre of its top. This unusual item was used as a dowry chest in India. This 19th century, Indian Mughal wood dowry chest...

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19th Century Indian Antique Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century

$590

H 14 in W 11 in D 16 in

Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China

Located in Yonkers, NY

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 ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China

$890

H 12 in W 9 in D 16 in

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan. The delicate lacquer box, known as a kogo in Japanese, ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$2,900

H 1.5 in W 2.88 in D 1 in

Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box

By Imperial Amphora

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Made in the mid-1860s, this wooden and silk screened shipping crate was made for the iconic Player's Navy Cut cigarettes. The crate appears to have been shipp...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box

$1,200 Sale Price

20% Off

H 18.75 in W 25 in D 19 in

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

$4,800

H 24 in W 14 in D 14 in

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970

Located in Evergreen, CO

Manufactured by the renowned Thorens Company of Switzerland in the mid-20th century, this delightful music box is comprised of a quality fruitwood case with a glass door that allows ...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970

$795 / set

H 9.25 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

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 Japanese Japonisme Antique Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period

$5,600

H 0.7 in W 2.2 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn Lunde (1927 - 2017). The chest is crafted in the form of a Chinese seal...

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

$3,400

H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in

Pill Box Abalone Seashell

Located in New York, NY

A hand-crafted abalone seashell and alpaca metal pill box, circa 1960s, mid-20th century, Mexico. Box is rectangle with a beautiful iridescent abalone seashell top; top is hinged wit...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pill Box Abalone Seashell

$275

H 0.5 in W 1.63 in D 1.25 in

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The surface of the lid features a Rinpa style maki-e paint depicting ...

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period

$2,200

H 2 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in

Previously Available Items

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

In many southeast Asian cultures, offering guests a betel quid to chew was the fundamental symbol of hospitality. A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. This round Burmese betel box...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

H 6 in Dm 8.25 in

Japanese Gilt Honda Tabako-bon, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sheet Metal

Japanese Gilt Honda Tabako-bon, c. 1900

H 12 in W 10.75 in D 6.75 in

Japanese Gnarled Root Tabako-bon, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusual container is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the tradi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Bamboo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Burl

Japanese Gnarled Root Tabako-bon, c. 1900

H 6.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese i...

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