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Place of Origin: Japanese
Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan. The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have b...
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1910s Meiji Vintage Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Gold Lacquer Incense Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Gold Lacquer Kōbako (Incense Box) Edo Period (1615–1868), Circa 1850 This exquisite gold lacquer kōbako (incense box) exemplifies the refined craftsmans...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf

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 Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with abalone and Mother-of-Pearl inlays in a floral compo...
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Funky Vintage Sewing Basket, Mid-Century Design
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Lovely sewing kit made of hand painted rattan, the top is decorated artistically with floral raffia work. Inside include plastic try and nice upholstered storage compartment. Excep...
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Raffia, Wood, Rattan

Japanese a pair of finely carved cuff links with opposing faces
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese a pair of finely carved cuff links with opposing faces Dimension: Size: 3cm Condition: Excellent Condition, no damage.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, Ando Company, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels with an array of brightly coloured flowers, reserved against a rich midnight-blue ground, with silver rims and a silk lining, inlaid Ando mark. Japanese, circa 1910. Provenance: Acquired from Acanthus...
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20th Century Meiji Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Padlock Key Box in Patinated Brass, Japan 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Japanese novelty wall mounted key hanger in the shape of this jumbo padlock in patinated brass. Curious details with xl revits and key.shaped handle. ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Meiji Period Brass and Cloisonné Enamel Casket
Located in London, GB
A large Meiji period brass and cloisonné enamel casket Japanese, Late 19th Century Height 20cm, width 35.5cm, depth 22cm This beautiful piece is a Japanese casket...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Lidded Trinket Box with Bun Feet from the Meiji Period
Located in San Diego, CA
An exquisite Japanese cloisonne lidded box with brass bun feet from the Meiji period, circa late 1800's. The box has a great inticate geometric de...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo, the rectangular box worked in gold and silver wire and coloured enamels with birds amongst a blossoming tree ...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Paper Covered Wooden Box, Late 19th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Old box made of cedar wood covered with paper. It is from around the Meiji era (1868-1912). Details of what it is used for are unknown, but it is a perfect item for creating a wabi-s...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper, Cedar

17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique Japanese bento box from Edo era which was used for cherry blossom viewing party. It is made with bamboo and painted with ...
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17th Century Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box Jubako
Located in Hudson, NY
With all-over mother of pearl inlay and mon design of chrysanthemum in gold and black lacquer on top. The chrysanthemum is a national symbol of Japan and the Imperial family.
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19th Century Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Period Box Japanese
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Japanese papier-mâché round box with a colorful geometric design and black lacquer finish, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century, Japan. Marked "Made in Japan" o...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Japanese Carved Bone A Bamboo-Form Snuff Bottle
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting an astonishing Japanese Antique Carved Bone bamboo-form snuff bottle, museum quality. Dimension: 2.5" H x 1 " Dia. Condition: Excellent Condition
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together features a lavish flower arrangement in a bamboo basket (ikebana). The detailed craftmanship was a true pleasure to behold. Mostly Takamaki-e (high relief) were used to texturize the delicate petals of the chrysanthemums, on which different shades of gold were used to create contrast. Raden (mother of pearl) shells were also used to highlight some leaves, rendering the piece an interesting balance of color and material. The interior was completed in a mottled gold finish. It was signed Shigehide on the bottom with a Kao. There is a small carved rabbit ojime bead...
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Late 18th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Lacquer Document Box with Elaborate Hawk and Faux Oak Grain
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese antique lacquer document box with elaborate hawk and faux oak grain, Late Meiji (1868 - 1912) / Early Taisho (1912 - 1926) period lac...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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 Showa Vintage Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Fruits, Sea Life, Birds and Insec
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Fruits, Sea Life, Birds and Insects Coffee Table box An antique Japanese copper trinket box of hexago...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Two Japanese Woven Bamboo Strip Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Two woven bamboo strip boxes, including one with leather details and geometric decorations, Dimensions: 1. 8.75" W x 4" H x 4" D 2. 5.75" W x 2.75" H x 2" D.  
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Cylindrical Box, Brown Lacquer Paint with Flower Decoration, Japan, Early 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a very beautiful Japanese box dating from the beginning of the 20th century. It is lacquered in brown color, with flower patterns. It was made in Japan.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Small red lacquered Japanese box with royal motto of the Netherlands, 1880
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty little Japanese lacquered box. On a golden metal medal inside we can read the royal motto of the Netherlands, adorned with a lion: "Je maintiendrai...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period tiered food box from the early 20th century with red lacquer and calligraphy. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this red lacquered...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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 Showa Vintage Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small square-form table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent is...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Covered Grape Plique a Jour Enamel Kogo - Box and Cover
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese covered silvered and enamel kogo or box for incense. The box is enameled with polychrome images of grape vines with berries made in the Plique a Jour technique on burgundy...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Box, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely 19th c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer box. Additional information: Material: Lacquer Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Japan Dynasty Period: M...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Three Black Japanese Lacquer Nesting Boxes with Two Keys, Late 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful set of three black Japanese lacquer nesting boxes with their two keys. Decorated with birds and orange, gold and green foliage. The 3 boxes fit together. The escutcheon ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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 Showa Vintage Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Richly Decorated Marked Japanese Satsuma Box, Ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese Satsuma Round box with lid. Marked base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japanese Style: Satsuma Japan ...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Trio Of Vintage Nesting Boxes, Japanese, Lacquered, Storage Box, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of vintage nesting boxes. A Japanese, lacquered celluloid set of small storage boxes with handpainted decor, dating to the Art Deco ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Wood Lidded Box, Hand-Painted and Lacquered, Japanese, Early 20Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is a japanese box, early 20th century, in a red laquer, representing a bird and a flower. This has been made in Japan.
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Porcelain on Metal Fine Chinoiserie Occupied Japan Art Deco Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain on metal fine chinoiserie occupied Japan Art Deco box, beautiful and rare petite box delicate and painted with metal inserts, a couple of tiny...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Japanese Lunch Boxes with Family Crest and Lacquer Ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is the Japanese lunch boxes. Traditionally, Osechi (a special kind of food for the new year) is served with this kind of lunch boxes called 'JY...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Carved Bone Woven Basket Inro, early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Intricately carved inro in the form of a woven basket. Quality craftsmanship. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red silk string. Made of nat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Set of 4 Vintage Nesting Boxes, Japanese, Lacquer, Storage Boxes, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 vintage nesting boxes. A Japanese, lacquered quartet of small storage boxes with handpainted decor, dating to the Art Deco per...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.051
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, decorated with morning glory and a bird in hiramaki-e.
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19th Century Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen
Located in Norton, MA
Two Japanese old fashion Kiku - book style lunchbox By Teinen. The oldy memory after WWII in the school time of Japan. A wonderful design of the Bento Box to include the independent rice box...
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro, 19th Century Additional information: Period: 19th century, 20th century Region of Origin: Japan Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Cloisonne Round Box with Fan Design, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese red ground cloisonne round box and cover featuring a design of fans, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The round cloison...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Giant Plastic Phone Stashbox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive black oversized phone. Marked "Poynter Products Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio." Made in Japan. Date stamped 1980. Made of plastic. Top and bottom pieces twist off and can be used as ...
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1980s Vintage Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Lidded Multi Color Porcelain Art Deco Box from Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful artistic Art Deco Porcelain box with corresponding lid - made inJapan, the piece is a treasure as a decorative piece. The box has a slight octagonal design, making it even more special. A compliment to any shelf, cocktail table or side table. The piece is large enough to hold desk supplies...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Antique Japanese Silver Incense Box Signed, 19th-20th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely fine quality antique heavy gauge Japanese silver incense box, the cover inset with a copper and inlaid metal panel depicting a seated figure drinking from a large bowl a...
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Japanese Totai Shippo Porcelain Covered Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Japanese porcelain box. Decorated to the exterior with a dark turquoise enamel ground with floral decorations. The figural finial as wel...
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20th Century Meiji Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034
Located in Norton, MA
Red/Black-lacquered Fan-shape Five-case Lunch Box, China, 19th century, with three bamboo splint handles converging to form a broad strap handle over the t...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Porcelain Gucci Lidded Box with Incense 420 Holder
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful porcelain box with the Gucci logo. Originally sold as a set for Incense, the holder is also included with some incense. We would suggest usi...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of patina on the metal, a small crack in one corner and...
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Mid-20th Century Other Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Kiyomi Iwata Silver fungus Box
By Iwata Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kiyomi Iwata is a Japanese-American Textile Artist known for her Sculptural use of materials examples of her work can be found in a number of Museums including the Smithsonian.
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1990s Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan. The delicate lacquer box, known as a kogo in Japanese, ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box. Made of rosewood, this box has a cover featuring ‘Buddhist Swastikas’ on the front. The cover lifts off to reveal a tabernacle with 2 carved dragons on wither side. Probably made in the first quarter of the 20th Century, circa 1920-30. Rectangular shaped for the storage of deities statues...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose colors with flowers, all on a yellow ground, the interior in red. Additional inform...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer And Giltwood Zushi Shrine
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique Japanese Lacquer And Giltwood Zushi Shrine, or traveling altar, with hand-carved wooden standing Japanese figure. Intricately bronzed...
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19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Oriental Lacker Boxes on a Tray, Japan, 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
4 Small Lacker boxes on a tray. Mother of Pearl inlay. Inside the boxes. Lots off Bone fiches. I think a game. Very good condition.
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1930s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game. This box is well-detailed in chased brass appliques and makie. The box is in overall ...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet With An Arrangement of Seven Drawers Metal Handles Finishings
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose colors with flowers, all on a yellow ground, the interior in red. Additional inform...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Old Japanese Black Lacquered Decorative Round Papier Mache Box with Hinged Top
Located in North Salem, NY
This charming old Japanese round box is crafted from lightweight papier-mâché and finished in a deep, glossy black lacquer that highlights its graceful form. The surface features han...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Japanese Box with Plant Design 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Japanese box from the early 20th century. The wood is old and nicely inlaid on the lid. The lid is inlaid with different pieces of wood forming a...
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Top Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Dragon Box China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Quality with superb decoration. Additional information: Material: Bronze / Copper Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Condition: Some small ...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Bronze