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Style: Showa
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...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
A small Showa period cloisonné box with a single branch of blossom
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Showa period cloisonné box with a single branch of blossom, worked in wire and coloured enamels with a blossoming plum branch, reserved against a pale-blue ground, with silve...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1930s Korean Vintage Showa Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Abalone
Japanse Silver and Gold Bonbonniere by Mitsukoshi, Showa Era, 1935, Japan
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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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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, whi...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper, Steel
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...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
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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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Chinese Cloisonne Decorative Box w/ Jade Panel
Located in New York, NY
Chinese cloisonne decorative box with jade panel and floral motifs, unmarked.
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Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Trinket Box with Dragon
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper footed rectangular trinket box with hinged lid. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The surface of the piece is enamelled with cloisonne swirl motif. The lid is garnished with a depiction of a dragon. High quality. Collectible Oriental Vanity...
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Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Midcentury Cloisonné Lidded Box, Käthe Ruckenbrod
Located in London, GB
Cloisonné lidded box attributed to jeweller Käthe Ruckenbrod (1905 - 1989). Germany, mid-20th century.
The box is rounded, smooth and tactile to to...
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Vintage Japanese Oribe Ware Tea Bowl, Chawan, by Matsumoto Tetsuzan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming vintage Japanese oribe glazed chawan by Matsumoto Tetsuzan (b. 1955), Seto, Japan.
The tea bowl, called a chawan, wonderfully potted with...
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Early 2000s Japanese Showa Boxes
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Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquered Box
Located in New York, NY
Chinese mother of pearl inlaid lacquered rectangular box, depicting in landscape, circa late 19th-early 20th century. Measures: 3.5" H x 9.75" ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Showa Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with lid and brass latch.
The metal is delicately and intricately hand-hammered and repousse with floral and geometric designs.
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Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a roos...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako in Kodaiji Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique lacquered small box that was likely used to contain incense powder (it is called Kobako in Japanese), circa early to mid-19th century of the Edo...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Showa Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Footed Cylindrical Chinese Vessel with Bamboo Motif, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This footed vessel captivates attention with stunningly detailed metalwork. Crafted of white brass in a cylindrical form, this vessel is complete with two loop side handles, secured to the face of a lion, and an intricately designed lid topped with a round grip. The exterior is etched with Chinese text and a pattern of lush bamboo fields, a symbol of honesty, humility, and loyalty. This vessel opens to a constricted circular neck shaped with a slit on the side. Reminiscent of Chinese braziers...
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Materials
Brass
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Japanese White Cloisonné Box, Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Japanese white ground cloisonne box, Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.
The trinket or keepsake box with a fanciful floral design to the hinged ...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Ceramic Box
Located in Hudson, NY
Showa period (1926-1989) box with continuous geometric plaid design. Signature reads: Dosen.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Round Japanese Covered Lacquer Box with Coin Motif in Gold
Located in Stamford, CT
Round Japanese covered lacquer box with coin motif in gold. Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Materials
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Japanese Lacquer Triple Stack Three Tea and Food Boxes with Lovely Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Superb Japanese Lacquer Red and Black Treasures Collector's Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
A superb large size Japanese handmade and hand lacquered round storage box - Chabako- crafted in rich black and red lacquers from Wakasa. Chabako were used to store tea utensils.
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Antique Japanese Lacquer Food Box with Rainbow Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan Gold Inlaid Red Lacquered Tea Caddies Pair of Chaire
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japanese Cased Lacquer Jubako Box Set, circa 1960
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Unusual Japanese cased laquer 'jubako' picnic set comprising five stacking boxes, each with a different lacquered finish and a set of five red lacquere...
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Japanese Finest "1000 Cranes" Pure Silver Keepsake Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Give a gift fit for your best friend.
Japanese pure silver "1000 Cranes" keep sake egg shaped box- with gold gilt flowers. Original presentation box included. Fine vintage...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
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Japanese Makie Lacquer Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Kobako box of Makie lacquer with the elephant mark of Zohiko Co. Decorated with a gilt motif of grass and meadow flowers.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Showa black lacquer bento box with gilt pine motif in three parts with lid.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Pure Silver "Nesting Bird" Rare Form Gift Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Give a silver treasure fit for your best friend.
Japanese pure silver "Nesting Bird" keep sake egg shaped box - with gilt highlights. Original plus...
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Materials
Sterling Silver
Showa boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
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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