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Edo Japanese Lacquer Kobako Box Shoki and Oni
Located in Paris, FR
-ji lacquer. Japan - Edo (1603-1868). Measures: Height 2 cm, length 10 cm, width 8 cm. The
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese lacquered black and gold jewellery box 1900
Located in Catania, CT
Black and gold Japanese lacquered 1900 jewellery box in perfect condition. Lacquer is an object
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Meiji Japanese Gold Lacquered Treasure Bag Shape Kobako, Box
Located in Paris, FR
Small gold lacquer Kobako depicting a purse tied by a cord. It shows a ritual objects decor in its
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Antique 1870s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Lacquer box; Japan, Meiji period, 19th Century
Located in MADRID, ES
Box made using Maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and
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Antique 19th Century Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

20th Century Okabe Keizo Japanese Carved Lacquer Tea Box, 1940
By Okabe Keizo
Located in TORINO, IT
A hea vily lacquered box in multi-color carved through in the sanuki tradition revealing layers of
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Wajima-Nuri Red Lacquered Wooden Lunch Box, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful red lacquered wooden box. Inside covered with black lacquer including a removable
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Netsuke (Decorative Pills Box)
Located in Paris, FR
Very interesting three boxes lacquer inro with a gold phoenix decor. The peculiarity of this item
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

A Pair Of Japanese Lacquer hakko Bako Boxes And Covers Edo Period
Located in Paris, ile de france
A PAIR OF JAPANESE LACQUER 'HAKKO BAKO' BOXES AND COVERS EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY Of ribbed
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood

19th Japanese Lacquer Golden Kushibako, Môns of the Hojo and Mori Families, Box
Located in Paris, FR
tray. The whole inside is in brown lacquer. Japan-Meiji (1868-1912) Height : 14,5cm-Lenght
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Hokkai Box, Japan
Located in Brussels, BE
A Meiji period Japanese black lacquer hat box with red rope and chiseled copper decor details
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese document box
Located in Fresno, CA
Late Meiji period bunko-bako or document box. The exterior elaborately decorated in makie, or gold
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

20th Century Suzuribako Lacquer Box
Located in TORINO, IT
A 20th century suzuribako lacquer box, lacquer and maki.e.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood

20th Century Shikken Domoto Lacquer Box
Located in TORINO, IT
Ornamental lacquer box The elder brother of famous Japanese-style painter Insho Domoto, Shikken
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Wood

20th Century Shikken Domoto Lacquer Box
Located in TORINO, IT
Shikken Domoto 1889-1964 A pale yellow lacquer accessory box ( tebako ) with a grape-wine
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood

20th Century Toshio Ornamental Lacquer Box
Located in TORINO, IT
Ornamental lacquer box with floral decorations in lacquer and Mosaic lacquer. We find on the back
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gold Lacquered Tokugawa Mons Box
Located in Paris, FR
Very beautiful round shape box in gold nashi-ji lacquer. Coral color lacquer inside. Mons from
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

20th Century Japanese Gold and Silver Makie Box
Located in TORINO, IT
Japanese gold and silver makie box, with pewter rims, is decorated with design of herons on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

20th Century Kinjoo Ikokusai Carved Lacquer Document Box
Located in TORINO, IT
20th century carved lacquer document box Kinjoo Ikokusai was born in Hiroshima in 1906 and died in
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Gold Lacquer Tebako Box with Fan and Chrysanthemum
Located in New York, NY
nashiji gold flakes; the rims in silver.  Comes with the original fitted black lacquer kiri-wood box
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Edo Box Mizuno Familly
Located in Paris, FR
Black lacquer Kobako background and nashi-ji with a Mon decor, including the one of the Mizuno
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

20th Century Green lacquer box by Miki Hyoetsu II
Located in TORINO, IT
Miki Hyoetsu, given name Sadazo, was brother of the lacquer artist Tsukamoto Masayoshi. Sadazo was
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Obe Lacquer Box Meiji
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese kimono lacquer Yabane arrow design box with single lift out silk lined drawer insert and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Lidded Gold Lacquer Box with Depiction of Murasaki Shikibu by Imaizumi Seishi
Located in Berlin, Berlin
This luxurious maki-e incense box was made by the great pre-war Taishō/Shōwa-period lacquer master
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Gold

19th Century Old Lacquered Japanese Box
Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT
19th century old lacquered Japanese box Dimensions: Height 6 cm, width 13 cm, depth 10 cm.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Playing Card Box, circa 1940
Located in Antwerp, BE
Japanese lacquered wood playing card box with two drawers, circa 1940. An elegant gift for your
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box
Located in Charleston, SC
This unusual item is decorated with metal Buddhist luck charms. It was probably used to store Sutra prayers of monks. Meiji Period.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Japanese Lacquer and Gilt Checkerboard Design Box
Located in Seattle, WA
An unusually bold cylindrical lacquer box of checkerboard design. The large black and gold leaf
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Showa Period Red Lacquer Japanese Fish Shaped Box
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully expressive massive red lacquer box, Japanese, in the shape of a fish. With line
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Meiji Period Japanese Gold and Black Lacquered Box
Located in New York, NY
Meiji Period Japanese Gold and Black Lacquered Box A highly evocative scene beautifully actualized
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Hydrangea Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
behind clouds, the rims of the suzuri silver-lacquered, the rims of the box and lid of silver. The
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
Suzuribako writing box with décor of Mount Fuji on a gold lacquer ground, the inside with gold
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

Japanese lacquered wood box with puppy design
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese small lacquered wood box with lacquer painting of three puppies. The red corners of the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Boxes

Two Japanese square engraved scalloped lacquer game boxes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Two Japanese square engraved gilt-metal scalloped lacquer covered game boxes. Meiji period
Category

Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants
Located in New York, NY
A nando suzuribako (writing box with en-suite storage) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid and beveled
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Box with Chrysanthemums Plume Grass and Silver Dewdrops
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular kushibako (comb box) with slightly domed cover, the exterior decorated in gold and
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Antique 1790s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

AN EDO MEIJI PERIOD LACQUER DOCUMENT BOX . JAPAN, CIRCA 1880
Located in New York, NY
RECTANGULAR, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR DECORATED WITH MOTHER OF PEARL, GILT AND SILVER LACQUER
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

AN EDO MEIJI PERIOD LACQUER DOCUMENT BOX. JAPAN, CIRCA 1890
Located in New York, NY
RECTANGULAR, THE COVER DECORATED WITH A GILT LACQUER DESIGN OF TURTLES IN A POND ON A BLACK LACQUER
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Smoking Box /Tansu for Opium
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century Japanese lacquered tansu used for opium smoking. Having 8 drawers used to store
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Boin-Taburet French Bronze Box Japanese Lacquer 19th Century
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French bronze box with early Japanese lacquer top depicting a seaside village. The
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Meiji period document box of large size
Located in Fresno, CA
Late Meiji period bunko-bako or document box, with the sides and panels decorated with landscape
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

PAIR OF JAPANESE RED LACQUER AND MOTHER OF PEARL CAKE BOXES
Located in San Francisco, CA
of rectangular form with red lacquer reserves bordered by mother of pearl panels
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

20th Century, Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako
Located in Paris, FR
Very beautiful and very original Japanese suzuribako lacquer decorated with flowers and foliage on
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Watercolorist s Box, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Watercolorist's box lacquered wood brown, red and black, Japan, 19th century dimensions: 13.5 x
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Jappanese Lacquered Game Box
Located in New York, NY
retains all interior boxes and trays
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif
Located in New York, NY
Japanese lacquerware writing box with a phoenix motif Meiji period, late 19th century or early
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Pair of Antique 19th Century Lacquered Japanese Sake Casks
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful pair of antique lacquered 19th century sake casks, in their wood open case. Each with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 19th Century Regency Period Japanned and Chinoiserie Lacquered Casket
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
the background and is surrounded by birds and flowers. The lid opens to reveal a now empty box which
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Gilt Japanned Domed Casket First Half 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Decorated overall with figures, bu...
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

18th Century George III Japanned Table Cabinet
Located in Richmond, London
A superb 18th century George III period miniature japanned collector’s cabinet depicting Oriental
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Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Regency Black Miniature Japanned Cabinet
Located in London, Middlesex
The Japanned miniature cabinet, the top having a moulded edge gilded with floral design, bordering
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box
Located in New york, NY
19th century Japanese lacquer document box with metal trim and gold accents.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and...

Materials

Metal

Large Japanese Lacquer Storage Box
Located in New York, NY
A large black lacquer Japanese antique storage box with lid. There is a large, bold gold family
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of antique Japanese Hokai storage boxes. These are finished in black lacquer
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
A Japanese lacquered wood bento, food container, of unusual geometric design resembling a tangram
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Early 20th Century Japanese Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Tea Caddy
Located in Millerton, NY
A 19th century hinged, painted tea caddy with fine gold tracery filled with color: reds, black greens and blue black. A highly decorative surface in excellent vintage condition. Inte...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Tea Caddies

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Imitating Wood Drum-Shaped Box and Cover
Located in Paris, FR
dragon. The gold lacquer "mokume" technique imitating the wood. The inside of the box and cover in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquered Tabako-Bon Smoking Box Meiji Period
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautifully crafted tabako-bon smoking box having beautiful applied mother-of-pearl
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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Japanese Lacquer Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of lacquer, wood and metal, all Japanese lacquer boxes available were constructed with great care. Japanese lacquer boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Japanese lacquer boxes bearing Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. George Ashdown Audsley, Alfred Dunhill and Namiki Manufacturing Co each produced beautiful Japanese lacquer boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Japanese Lacquer Boxes?

Japanese lacquer boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,150, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $67,553.
Questions About Japanese Lacquer Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lacquerware box is a box that has been coated in lacquer to give it a distinctive decorative look. The material underneath the lacquer can vary and can be decorated with carving or painting as well. Shop a collection of lacquerware boxes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Japanese puzzle box, called himitsu-bako, are wooden boxes which keep items safe from theft through an intricate mechanical pattern. These boxes require specific steps moving the mechanism to release the obscured lid, opening to reveal the cavity within.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there is a type of varnish called Japanese lacquer. It is made from the sap of an urushi tree, which grows in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and modern Japanese lacquered pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Russian lacquer boxes are also called Palekh boxes after the village where the craft was first recorded in the 1920s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Russian lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most Russian lacquer boxes are made in the villages of Fedoskino, Kholui, Mstera and Palekh, Russia. In 1705, the guild for manufacturing lacquer boxes opened in Fedoskino. Many boxes feature natural forms inspired by the landscapes surrounding the village. On 1stDibs, find a range of wrought iron furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean Russian lacquer boxes, moisten a soft cleaning cloth with warm water and mild dish soap. Gently wipe down every surface of the box and then repeat the process with a cloth dampened only with water. For the final step, dry with a soft towel. Find a variety of Russian lacquer boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.