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Style: Showa
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 Japanese Showa Boxes

Materials

Metal

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea. The box, most likely used to sto...
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1930s Korean Vintage Showa Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Abalone

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Oribe 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 'Oribe'. This item will com...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Boat 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a box for the matcha powder using while tea ceremony in Japan. It is called 'Natsume'. It is made with wood. The design is a boat and it is hand painted. The material is with...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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 Japanese Vintage Showa Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese wooden box , Japandi, Wabi-sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A tasteful Showa-era retro cigarette case with the beautiful grain of the keyaki wood. The texture that has been used over time enhances its warm charm. Originally made as a cigaret...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes

Materials

Wood

Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”
Located in Hudson, NY
The artist calls this vessel a flower basket in the calligraphy on the box. Showa period (1926-1989) black lacquer container in square form with notched c...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

A Showa period cloisonné box with three cranes, Ando Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Showa period cloisonné box with three cranes, Ando Company, worked in (musen) wireless enamels with three rainbow coloured storks in flight, reserved against a rich matt iron colou...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

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Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Stunning contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style porcelain koro or incense burner or jewelry box, hand painted on a beautifully shaped round body in cobalt blue, red and green and gener...
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Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
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A 1980s Modern Gilt Brass and Lacquer Luxury Box by Gucci
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Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a gorgeous wooden jewelry box handmade with maple and walnut. It has a lift top with nine compartments and a drawer that easily slides out. The entire box has beautiful detai...
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Japanese Silver and Gold Imperial Bonbonniere by Mitsukoshi, Showa Era, 1935
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese silver bonbonniere with an applied gold Imperial Chrysanthemum Seal, marked "jungin" and "Mitsukoshi", Showa Era, 1935, Japan. This bonbonniere is ...
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Signed Japanese Steel Shakudo Damascene Box with a Shimazu Mon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 20th century Japanese Amita Damascene Steel Box. Made of damascened steel inlaid with gold & silver. The lid of the box has gilt depictions of bamboo plants, while the sides of the boxes have similar depictions of river plants and birds. The interior of the box is fully gilt, and the lid’s interior is decorated with an embossed depiction of a Japanese doll of a girl in kimono amongst branches, leaves, and flowers. Marked to the bottom of the box for ‘W.E. Knox’ and with a Shimazu Mon...
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Japanese White Cloisonné Box, Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan
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Located in Hudson, NY
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Located in Prahran, Victoria
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Find a broad range of unique Showa boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with gold, lacquer and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa boxes made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,200 and tops out at $4,500 while the average work can sell for $2,200.

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