Asian Knife Boxes

Place of Origin: Asian

Pair of Japanese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Knife Urns, circa 1800-1815

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A rare pair of Kyoto-Nagasaki style lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlaid knife urns Edo period, early 19th century Measures: Height 71 x diameter 30 cm ?Formed as urns with vertically lifting covers and elongated finials, revealing fitted green velvet lined interiors for knives, decorated overall with birds, flowering stems, faux-fluting and oval panels with landscapes. The square plinth is raised on four bracket feet. Inside the lifting cover of one of the urns are Japanese characters, supposedly indications of some code by the craftsman. A closely related knife urn, now in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem (inv. E 73115), was acquired in Nagasaki by Captain Samuel Gardner Derby of the Margareth of Salem in 1801. Captain Gardner Derby traded in Nagasaki under charter from the VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie), the Dutch East India Company. Between 1797 and 1814 Holland was occupied by the French and from 1811 until 1816 Java by the English. During these periods practically no Dutch shipping was possible between Holland and Batavia (Jakarta) or between Batavia (Jakarta) and Nagasaki. To maintain a minimum amount of shipping between Batavia (Jakarta) and Nagasaki, between 1797 and 1807, the VOC chartered mainly American ships. American captains and officers ordered and bought mainly lacquered furniture in an American-English style, completely different from what the Dutch up till then had ordered. The present knife urns were possibly also ordered and acquired by Captain Gardner Derby during his stay in Deshima/Nagasaki in 1801. Another similarly neoclassical shaped knife urn in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum Oxford (inv. 1996.17) appears to be signed by woodworker Kiyotomo koreo tsukuru (Kiyomoto made this). The same name, together with an address in the Sanjo-Teramachi District of Kyoto, has been found inside a fragmentary urn in a private collection. This is an indication that European-style furniture was not only lacquered in Japan but made there as well. This undoubtedly is not only true for knife-urns, but all European- style furniture lacquered in Japan after circa 1800 was made by Japanese furniture makers...

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Early 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Asian Knife Boxes

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Brass

Pair of Japanese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Knife Urns, circa 1800-1815

Vintage S&A Haddad Jezzine Horn Bird Handled 2 Pieces Carving Set in Box

By S&A Haddad

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage handmade Haddad Jezzine Horn and Brass Bird Handled 2 Pieces Carving Set, cake set in Box. Vintage S & S Haddad Jezzine Traditional Cutlery or Carving Serving Set of 2. A Classic S & S Haddad Jezzine traditional cutlery or carving set handmade in Lebanon of bone in Haddad iconic bird design. This fancy vintage Haddad Jezzine Horn bird...

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Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Asian Knife Boxes

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Stainless Steel

Vintage S&A Haddad Jezzine Horn Bird Handled 2 Pieces Carving Set in Box

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export lacquered wood knife boxes with mother-of-pearl inlay of flowers and birds, now converted to letter boxes...

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Early 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Asian Knife Boxes

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Wood

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes

Pair of Fine Japanese Export Lacquer Cutlery Knife Boxes, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A pair of fine Japanese export lacquered cutlery boxes Kyoto or Nagasaki, late 18th century H. 33.5 x W. 24 x D. 21 cm The bow-fronted boxes with sloping lids flat at the top are made of hinoki wood (Cypress), coated with Japanese paper and decorated in lacquer with scattered gold birds and flowers on a nashiji background. The Japanese mounts are made of copper and both boxes still have internal partitions to keep the cutlery upright. The form of these boxes is similar to a pictorial-style knife box in the collection of the Groninger Museum (inv. 1989- 347), dated between 1730 and 1780, but the style of the decoration is more like that on a knife box in the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem (inv. E62271), which was brought to Salem by James Devereux, Captain of the Franklin, in 1799. Provenance: Henriette Jeane Christine van Neukirchen, called Nyvenheim (1807- 1849) and Nicolaas Johan Steengracht van Oostcapelle (1806-1866), thence by descent to the last owners, Ludolphine Emilie baronesse Schimmelpenninck van der Oye (1944) married in 1969 to Roland Daniel van Haersma Buma (1944), the last residents of castle Duivenvoorden near Voorschoten and the great-great-granddaughter of Nicolaas Johan Steengracht van Oostcapelle. There is no evidence that Nicolaas Johan himself, or any of his or his wife’s ancestors had ever been in Japan. However, Nicolaas’ grandfather (Nicolaas Steengracht, 1754-1840) was a director of both the VOC and WIC (West Indies Company...

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Late 18th Century Antique Asian Knife Boxes

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Silver

Pair of Fine Japanese Export Lacquer Cutlery Knife Boxes, 18th Century

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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Asian Knife Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century

H 16 in Dm 15 in

Japanese Negoro Style Lacquered Worship Stand, 17th-18th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

"Discover a piece of Japanese religious heritage with this exceptional Negoro lacquered stand. Crafted in the 17th to 18th century, this worship article stand is a prime example of e...

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Late 17th Century Edo Antique Asian Knife Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Negoro Style Lacquered Worship Stand, 17th-18th Century

H 6.11 in W 10.63 in D 20.08 in

Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups lacquer Edo late 18th century, early 19th century. Measures: 12 inch length, 10 inch height, 5.5 inch width. AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an...

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Late 18th Century Edo Antique Asian Knife Boxes

Materials

Iron

Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century

H 10 in W 12 in D 5.5 in

Vintage Flatware Cutlery Set Fürst Besteck Solingen, Set 68, Germany, 1960s

By Bestecke Solingen

Located in Bastogne, BE

Solingen set of cutlery made of high-quality stainless steel in the amount of 68 pieces for 12 people in a stylish package. Germany, 1960s. Rust resistant. Mirror polishing technol...

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1950s Vintage Asian Knife Boxes

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Flatware Cutlery Set Fürst Besteck Solingen, Set 68, Germany, 1960s

H 13 in W 18.51 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning 19th-century Chinese Export sewing box showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate decorative artistry. The rectangular box features a black lacquered surface ado...

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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Knife Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

H 6 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Japanese Lacquered Wood Box 19th Century Asian Antiques 中国古董

Located in London, GB

Antique Japanese lacquered wood Box Beautiful and elegant lacquered wood box and gold gilt, decorated with a crane with floral motives and Japanese script Measures: Height 6 inches 1...

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19th Century Antique Asian Knife Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Wood Box 19th Century Asian Antiques 中国古董

H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Mahogany Knife Box , George III

Located in Huntington, NY

Mahogany Knife Box , George III with brass hardware fine string inlay with 1 key.

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Late 18th Century George III Antique Asian Knife Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Knife Box , George III

H 14 in W 9 in D 10.5 in

Pair English George III Mahogany Cutlery or Knife Boxes

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair English George III Mahogany cutlery or knife boxes with large compartments to accomodate virtually all type of cutlery and silvers. Felt line to protect your flat silverware. M...

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Late 20th Century George III Asian Knife Boxes

Materials

Cherry

Pair English George III Mahogany Cutlery or Knife Boxes

H 14 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

Japanese Lacquered Box Signed, Late 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Pretty Japanese lacquered box decorated with birds and foliage. signed Lacquered inside and outside Late 19th century Without key Nice lock Ideal for storing jewelry.

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Late 19th Century Antique Asian Knife Boxes

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Wood

Japanese Lacquered Box Signed, Late 19th Century

H 1.38 in W 2.17 in D 5.04 in

Antique 18th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 18th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, there are 7 gaming boxes and 12 trays, size: ...

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Late 18th Century Qing Antique Asian Knife Boxes

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Lacquer

Antique 18th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box

H 31 in W 24 in D 20 in

Laguiole France Carving Set With Carving Fork And Carving Knife New in a Box

Located in San Diego, CA

2-PIECE CARVING SET. Set includes one carving knife and one carving fork with walnut handle. Carving knife blade dimensions: 7-in; entire knife: 12-in Fork dimensions: 12.5-in SUPERB...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Asian Knife Boxes

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Stainless Steel

Laguiole France Carving Set With Carving Fork And Carving Knife New in a Box

H 11.5 in W 1 in D 0.75 in

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Japanese lacquer lidded Hokai boxes with chased brass hardware and original ropes. Hokai boxes are traditionally used in Japan to store and carry s...

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Early 20th Century Japonisme Asian Knife Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

H 18 in Dm 16 in

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19th Century High Quality Chinese Trousse Traveling Bone Utensil Set

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This is a very fine example of an antique Chinese trousse or eating set. It contains a single edged blade knife and two chopsticks, fitting in a beauti...

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19th Century Qing Antique Asian Knife Boxes

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Bone

19th Century High Quality Chinese Trousse Traveling Bone Utensil Set

H 12 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Chef Major Stainless Steel Knife

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a Nice Chef Major's stainless steel knife Made in Japan.

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2010s Modern Asian Knife Boxes

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chef Major Stainless Steel Knife

H 0.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in

Asian Knife Boxes

Early 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Asian Knife Boxes

Pair of Japanese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Knife Urns, circa 1800-1815

Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Asian Knife Boxes

Vintage S&A Haddad Jezzine Horn Bird Handled 2 Pieces Carving Set in Box

Early 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Asian Knife Boxes

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes

Late 18th Century Antique Asian Knife Boxes

Pair of Fine Japanese Export Lacquer Cutlery Knife Boxes, 18th Century

Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Asian Knife Boxes

Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century

Late 17th Century Edo Antique Asian Knife Boxes

Japanese Negoro Style Lacquered Worship Stand, 17th-18th Century

Late 18th Century Edo Antique Asian Knife Boxes

Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century

1950s Vintage Asian Knife Boxes

Vintage Flatware Cutlery Set Fürst Besteck Solingen, Set 68, Germany, 1960s

19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Knife Boxes

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Antique Asian Knife Boxes

Japanese Lacquered Wood Box 19th Century Asian Antiques 中国古董

Late 18th Century George III Antique Asian Knife Boxes

Mahogany Knife Box , George III

Late 20th Century George III Asian Knife Boxes

Pair English George III Mahogany Cutlery or Knife Boxes

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Knife Boxes

Japanese Lacquered Box Signed, Late 19th Century

Late 18th Century Qing Antique Asian Knife Boxes

Antique 18th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Asian Knife Boxes

Laguiole France Carving Set With Carving Fork And Carving Knife New in a Box

Early 20th Century Japonisme Asian Knife Boxes

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

19th Century Qing Antique Asian Knife Boxes

19th Century High Quality Chinese Trousse Traveling Bone Utensil Set

2010s Modern Asian Knife Boxes

Mid-Century Modern Chef Major Stainless Steel Knife

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