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Place of Origin: Asian
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box of Fish Shape
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century Japanese lacquer box of fish shape.
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century). The generous size of the box was reser...
Category
19th Century Japonisme Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Indian Bone and Brass Decorative Dome Shaped Box or Stash Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely dome shaped bone box from India. The box can be decorative or hold anything from rubber bands to 420. A compliment to cocktail tables, shelves, bedside or on an end table ...
Category
20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bombay Mughal Style Footed Box With Bone Overlay
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice and unusual Indian Mughal style large decorative box, filigree and carved horn.
Anglo-Indian footed domed box with exceptional engraved details throughout with filigree and carved veneered bone plaques with arabesque carving.
Vizagapatam, late 19th century.
History of the Anglo-Indian Boxes
Beginning in the early part of the 18th century, Indian artisans made what came to be known as Anglo-Indian boxes for the English residents living in India, who eventually brought or sent them back to England. At the beginning of the 19th century, India began exporting these boxes commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the 1850s. People valued them so highly that manufacturers of tins copied the designs on them in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Anglo-Indian boxes fall into four groups: Rosewood or ebony boxes inlaid;
sandalwood boxes veneered; sandalwood boxes covered with Sadeli mosaic; and carved boxes often combined with Sadeli mosaic/
The first two categories came from Vizagapatam in East India while the last two came from Bombay in West India.
English traders discovered the rich woods and intricate workmanship of Indian artisans, so colonial government officials began to recognize the work of the Indian artists and craftsmen as a source for satisfying the need for furniture and boxes, which would both serve to enhance English households in India. This gave rise to the cabinetmaking workshops in Vizagapatam between Calcutta and Madras.
Craftsmen made the first boxes to be decorated with Sadeli mosaic of rosewood or ebony, incised to give further definition to the decoration, directly inlaid into the wood. The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders with stylized floral scrolls and the centers with a single floral motif following a circular or oval symmetrical or asymmetrical pattern. The edging was ornamental and protective, both helped protect the end grain against the weather.
Made in Vizagapatam, situated on the south east coast of India, near Madras
These exotic boxes...
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Eggs on Stands
Located in London, GB
Two Russian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel eggs on stands
Russian, 20th Century
Height 12cm, diameter 4.5cm
These stunning Russian eggs are crafted from silver gilt and dec...
Category
20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
$6,191 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1870s Antique Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection
The anterior surface of this rare Chinese silver card case is ornamented with chased oriental figures amidst bamboo and foliate designs, accented with a fenced area and simplified structures, all on a matte background.
The ornamentation incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche.
The posterior surface of this silver card case is embellished with an exceptional chased decorated segmented iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, also all on a matte background.
The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...
Category
1870s Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
19th Century 14.25‘’ Large Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated beautifully all over with intricate designs and images of ancient C...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 20th Century Japanese Meiji Solid Silver Card Case c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Japanese solid silver card case, featuring high relief Iris flowerson a textured background. The hinged lid opens to reveal a compartment originally for visiting...
Category
20th Century Other Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
Category
16th Century Ming Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Black
Brown Mat Lacquer
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
The ELLA box combines minimalist design with exceptional craftsmanship. This version features a matte lacquer finish with a hand-applied two-tone brown and black patina, and a hand-h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware, metal banding, partially removable top and light patina. Im...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Anglo Indian Boxes
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Set of 2 Anglo Indian boxes. Both early 20th century with bone and faux tortoise decorations. In overall good condition. The bone of the back from the larger box is absent and some s...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
$1,426 / set
Antique Russian Sewing Box, Dated 1828
Located in Sarasota, FL
An antique Russian sewing box made of bone, dated 1828 on the lid. Decorated with an etched trailing foliage pattern and topped with original green pin cushion. Lined with original g...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Fabric, Paper
Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box w...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Hand Painted Faux Onyx Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Denton, TX
Hand painted Faux onyx Maitland Smith decorative box with hinged lid and brass feet. Wonderful brush work make this quite the decorative ite...
Category
20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rattan Spice Basket from Akha Tribe of Northern Thailand
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of an Akha Tribe spice basket, with a stunning woven pattern on all sides and crafted from a mix of rattan. This basket was once used to store precious spices and...
Category
1950s Other Vintage Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rattan
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Russian Stained and Carved Bone Table Box with delicate gold
Located in Larkspur, CA
Early 19th century Russian stained and hand-carved Bone Table Casket Kholmogory Box, veneered with panels of foliate engraved stained bone alternating with geometric and foliate fret...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone
Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden wedding chest from the 19th century with unusual shape, hand-painted floral décor and brass hardware. Created in China ...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wooden Small Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Exotic Birds
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese Mid-Century small rectangular hinged chest with metal latch and two side ring handles, hand painted featuring two exotic birds (depicted on the top and front), pine, berries,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1970s Art Deco Style Bone Storage Box with Lion and Elephant Motif
Located in Tampa, FL
This striking 1970s storage box showcases a dynamic battle scene between a lion and an elephant, expertly rendered in early bone. Designed in the Art Deco style, the box features fin...
Category
1970s Vintage Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone jewelry box in pink salmon color.
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period square shaped box from the 19th century with brass lock, metal hardware and distressed lacquer interior. Born during the 19th century, this exquisite Qi...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Middle Eastern Brass-Mounted Domed Teak Wood Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
An extraordinary 19th-century Middle Eastern domed casket, hand-carved from a single block of richly grained teak wood and mounted with pierced and hand-hammered brass hardware. This...
Category
Mid-19th Century Moorish Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai wooden polychrome prayer box from the early 20th century depicting a reclining guardian lion with his tongue sticking out. Created in Thailand during the early years of the 20th century, this highly decorative object is in fact a prayer box. Opening in its upper section to reveal an oval, roughly carved interior, the box depicts a guardian lion whose striking features and expression are meant to ward off negative influences. His reclining position demonstrates that he is ready to pounce. Best to be seen from the sides, the lion opens his mouth to reveal sharp teeth through which his tongue is sticking out. The latter is removable. His body is adorned with incised scrolling accents and hand painted with green, yellow, red, pink and white motifs. The tail is missing. The other side shows a décor a little more faint. With its highly decorative presence and polychrome finish, this Thai guardian...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
John Richard Vintage Beige Tessellated Shell Bone Decorative Wood Jewelry Box
By John Richard, Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade and hand painted John Richard beige, gold leaf and Brass tessellated Shell Bone decorative jewelry box.
Features a lined with black Ultrasuede Fruit Wood Box to stor...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood, Shell
19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies with lids for various items. Slotted back panel fo...
Category
1850s Anglo-Indian Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
Finely Woven Chinese Sewing Box, c. 1875
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely woven around a painted lacquer panel, this round sewing box from the late 19th century is a beautiful example of Chinese basketry. The box is woven of thin bamboo strips with ...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bamboo
Rustic Indian Document Wooden Box with Brass Details and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with brass details, partial opening top and petite bracket feet. This rustic Indian wooden document box from the 19th centur...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Japanese Porcelain Vintage Trinket Lidded Boxes Set of Three
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Japanese porcelain vintage trinket boxes with lid, set of 3.
Vintage Asian porcelain Japanese trinket boxes with Geishas figures wearing traditional kimonos.
Japanese porcelain decorative box, each box with a different design, perfect for storing small items or use them as decorative boxes on a table or shelf.
Asian Trinket Box...
Category
1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Spice Basket from Akha Tribe of Northern Thailand c. 1920
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of an Akha Tribe spice basket, with a stunning woven pattern on all sides and crafted from a mix of rattan. This basket was once used to store precious spices and...
Category
1920s Other Vintage Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rattan
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Anglo Indian Colonial Brass Inlaid Teak Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A Beautiful Anglo Indian, Colonial, brass inlaid teak jewelry lidded box made for the English market.
handcrafted with floral and hearts brass inlays on top are surrounded by brass inlaid border, intricate brass inlays design of florals and scrolls carries through to all four sides so will display nicely on a shelf, desk or coffee table.
Displays a desirable aged patina and the teak wood shows fine grain interest and deep caramel hues.
A large Anglo-Indian teak colonial Campaign casket with brass inlay, the hinged cover opens to reveal an original fitted interior with two compartments interior lined with red velvet.
This is a distinctive and highly appealing vintage semi antique Anglo Indian jewelry...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Sandalwood Box Jewelery Casket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Impressive example of an Anglo-Indian Raj Period (1857-1947) mellow faded Elk Stag Antler Horn Casket Box of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Made in Vizagapatam,...
Category
19th Century Grand Tour Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Antler, Horn
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese writing box with ink stone (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration circa late Meiji to early Taisho period (1890s-1930s)...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Renoir Designs Marble Soapstone Bamboo Hollywood Regency Box Keepsake Trinket
By Maitland Smith, Renoir Designs
Located in Miami, FL
Renoir Designs handcrafted Marble, Soapstone, Bamboo over Wood decorative Box, Keepsake or Trinket Hollywood Regency Period made in the Philippines.
Interior is lined with black velv...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble, Soapstone
Highly Decorative Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box / Kun-It, Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The vermillion lacquered cylindrical body decorated overall with repeating bands of curvilinear geometric motifs, the cover lifting to reveal both of its original trays intended to h...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Bamboo
Mid 19th Century Chinese Flat Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19th Century Red Stained Chinese Flat Box
Made of Jumu wood with brass hardware and decorative red and gold papered interior
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th century. The lidded box in rectangular form with rounded corner is a classic example...
Category
18th Century Japonisme Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Duke Box
Located in Paris, FR
Box Duke with all structure in solid brass and
stainless steel in old silver plated finish. Box
with lid.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$939 / item
Late Qing Dynasty Wood and Brass Lidded Box with Lateral Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty Chinese wooden box from the early 20th century with brass hardware and lateral handles. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural hi...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Tiered Wedding Box with Nailheads and Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period wooden tiered wedding box from the 19th century, with carved sides, handle and nailheads. This Qing Dynasty period wooden tier...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique jubako (stack boxes) with five tiers in an elongated octagon shape circa 19th century (end of Edo or beginning of Meiji period). jubako was traditionally used to store and...
Category
19th Century Japonisme Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Japanese miniature kodansu constructed from Kaki wood (Persimmon) circa 19th century, late Meiji period. With its expressive exotic wood grains and exposed tenon construction,...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
An antique early 20th century silver and niello box, Siam circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This very interesting and decorative silver box was made in Siam now Thailand circa 1920. It is made from solid high grade silver (tested) and is beautifully decorated with niello w...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Decorative Russian Hand Painted Lacquered Box With Fox
Fish
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Decorative Russian hand painted lacquered hinged box with red interior. The box with a fox licking his mouth over his discovery of a proudly displ...
Category
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Maitland Smith Decorative Tessellated Stone Kidney Shaped Box Keepsake
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade Maitland Smith light pink tessellated kidney shaped stone box.
Mid-Century Modern Period made in the Philippines.
No makers mark....
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Vintage Boho Quilted Pen Shell Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage trinket box is a testament to natural exotic material craftsmanship, highly sought after in sophisticated Boho and Hollywood Regency interiors. The box feature...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cocobolo
Antique Anglo Indian Box Handcrafted with Porcupine Quills
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian quill box handcrafted and decorated with porcupine quills and bone dots.
Made in Ceylon which was the colonial name for Sri Lanka.
Porcupine quillwork objects of...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, this elegant rosewood box was used by a Qing-dynasty lady to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Anglo Raj Hand Carved Wooden Decorative Jewelry Box
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved large wooden Anglo-Raj jewelry box.
Early 20th century wood box richly decorated overall with arabesques and floral carving.
Hinged lid shallow relief carving with inte...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo Raj Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sandalwood
Red Lacquered Chinese Hat Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
Heavily lacquered Chinese hat box with bold red surface. Great silhouette.
Category
20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Black Lacquer Document Box with Gold Plum Blossom Design, Taisho Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A high quality, antique, Japanese black lacquer document box. It has an external design of gold maki e plum blossoms. In Japanese culture plum blossom symbolises the beginning of Spring, having its own festival, the Ume Matsuri, alongside the more famous cherry blossom festival...
Category
1920s Vintage Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Maitland-Smith Lg Tessellated Faux Tortoise Shell Hexagonal Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage Hexagonal mosaic faux tortoise shell wooden box by Maitland-Smith with brass inlay. Made in the 1990's in an art deco style. Maitland-Smith Label still on the bottom with bra...
Category
1990s Art Deco Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique Collectable Chinese Table Top Cabinet Jewellery Collectors Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1920's hand painted and lacquered oriental Chinese table chest or jewellery box.
A very good looking and well made pie...
Category
1920s Chinese Export Vintage Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Document Box with Scalloped Décor and Removable Panel
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese document box from the early 20th century with dark red distressed lacquer and brass hardware. Created in China during t...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Anglo-Raj Marble Inlay Box Pietra Dura Censor
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo Raj inlaid marble pietra dura decorative box with lid.
Handmade marble decorative lidded box inlaid with semi precious stones, jasper and carnelian for orange.
It is the same craft that you see in the Taj Mahal.
Very nice fine pietra dura art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Description:
Cinnabar is a red mineral compos...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Pillow Box
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice box also used as a pillow in the Japanese culture, early 20th century. It is black lacquered and decorated with hand painted golden floral patterns. The copper latch is nic...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hand - Painted Russian Round Trinket Box
Located in Pasadena, TX
A small round red, yellow and black trinket box. This vintage hand - painted box will be glamourous on a dresser, nightstand, or coffee table. Large eno...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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