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Qing Jewelry Boxes

QING STYLE

The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.

Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”

While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.

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Style: Qing
Antique Chinese Brown Lacquered Dressing Case Jewelry Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Chinese dressing case features a warm brown lacquer finish over softwood, with a rich grain pattern and a compact, rectangular form. Likely from the early 20th century, ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Antique Chinese Brown Lacquered Dressing Case Jewelry Box with Brass Hardware
Antique Chinese Brown Lacquered Dressing Case Jewelry Box with Brass Hardware

Antique Chinese Brown Lacquered Dressing Case Jewelry Box with Brass Hardware

$1,750
Antique Chinese Canton Carved Wooden Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Chinese Canton Qing wooden jewelry box carved in high relief with figural panels and dating from the 19th century. This stunning box of rectangular casket shape stands on a pedestal shaped base with a carved edge and has relief carved figural panels...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Antique Chinese Canton Carved Wooden Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Canton Carved Wooden Jewelry Box, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Canton Carved Wooden Jewelry Box, 19th Century

$2,386
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...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850
Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850

Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850

$2,780
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red and Brown Lacquer Jewelry Box with Carved Foliage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty red and dark brown lacquer elmwood jewelry box from the 19th century with carved and gilt motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty era, this j...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red and Brown Lacquer Jewelry Box with Carved Foliage
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red and Brown Lacquer Jewelry Box with Carved Foliage

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red and Brown Lacquer Jewelry Box with Carved Foliage

$850 / item
Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These late 19th century miniature tapered cabinets would have been kept in a woman's quarters, likely used as a jewelry box or cosmetics case. The carved door fronts are decorated wi...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Elm

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900
Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900

$2,980 / set
Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding that surrounds the frame and resembles noodles. Lacquered rich red, the small cabinet exhibits the same high level of craftsmanship found in larger such cabinets made in the Qing dynasty with exquisitely painted floral decorations and handcrafted hardware. The cabinet opens to a single shelf, making it just the place to stow jewelry...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

$980
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Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware

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19th Century Asian Architectural Transom Panel with Pierced Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Wood

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19th Century Asian Architectural Transom Panel with Pierced Carved Foliage

19th Century Asian Architectural Transom Panel with Pierced Carved Foliage

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Colonial Islamic Arabian Market Jewelry Box, 18th Century, India/Malabar Coast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Colonial Islamic Arabian Market Jewelry Box, 18th Century, India/Malabar Coast
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$10,171
H 4.85 in W 10.4 in D 7.68 in
Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. Charming antique miniature chest of drawers. The chest has a marble top. The case is figured mahogany, with four stacked drawers, the ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Marble, Brass

Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$650
H 13 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Jewelry Box Brass Swan Bird Red Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
A '70 modern red lacquer or high-gloss 'demi-lune' box with inlayed brass swan bird design, circa 1970s. A chic decorative box for jewelry (as demonstrated)...
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1970s Vintage Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Jewelry Box Brass Swan Bird Red Lacquer
Jewelry Box Brass Swan Bird Red Lacquer

Jewelry Box Brass Swan Bird Red Lacquer

$475
H 1.5 in W 10 in D 5.88 in
small mother-of-pearl box
Located in Brussels, BE
small mother-of-pearl box
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21st Century and Contemporary French Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

small mother-of-pearl box
small mother-of-pearl box

small mother-of-pearl box

$287
H 0.4 in W 1.58 in D 4.14 in
19th Century Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box in Lacquered Teak with Handcrafted
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique South Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box, 19th Century Teak with Brass – Kerala, India A rare and collectible South Indian dowry box from Kerala...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box in Lacquered Teak with Handcrafted
19th Century Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box in Lacquered Teak with Handcrafted

19th Century Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box in Lacquered Teak with Handcrafted

$1,950
H 11 in W 14 in D 11 in
Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Chinese mother of pearl mounted games box with four matching interior boxes containing gaming counters and dating from the 18th century. The rectangular shape...
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1770s Chinese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century

Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century

$7,169
H 1.97 in W 7.17 in D 5.4 in
Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes, China, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Lacquered wood boxes, China, 20th century" 6 cups each inside, perfect condition.
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20th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes, China, 20th Century
Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes, China, 20th Century

Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes, China, 20th Century

$215
H 3.35 in Dm 4.73 in
Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage jewelry box in faux tessellated tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl and Abolone shell edge, circa 1970s. Simple, elegant and unique. Bin #N Jj
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20th Century American Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith

Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith

$275 Sale Price
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H 2.5 in W 9.25 in D 4.75 in
Old Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Rosewood Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
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1960s Chinese Vintage Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

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Old Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Rosewood Brass

Old Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Rosewood Brass

$239
H 3.15 in W 4.73 in D 6.7 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn Lunde (1927 - 2017). The chest is crafted in the form of a Chinese seal...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

$3,400
H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
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19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer and Hardstone Jewelry Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese black lacquer box with carved stone decoration with a bird on a blossoming tree branch. Silk lined interior with quatrefoil mirror.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Precious Stone, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer and Hardstone Jewelry Box
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer and Hardstone Jewelry Box

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer and Hardstone Jewelry Box

H 3 in W 12 in D 12 in
Chinese Red Lacquer Treasure Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Chinese lock box beautifully displays its age with a richly worn lacquer finish and faded gilt decoration. The box was originally lavish...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Treasure Box, c. 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Treasure Box, c. 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Treasure Box, c. 1850

H 4 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
Chinese Phoenix and Peony Painted Treasure Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A finish of bright red lacquer and hand-painted decoration transform this simple wooden box into a fitting container for treasured objects. Dated to the early 20th century, the recta...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Chinese Phoenix and Peony Painted Treasure Box, c. 1900
Chinese Phoenix and Peony Painted Treasure Box, c. 1900

Chinese Phoenix and Peony Painted Treasure Box, c. 1900

H 6.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Mid-19th Century, Qing Dynasty Brass Bound Travel Case
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine Qing Dynasty, mid-19th century, brass bound travel case box with lift-top & doors revealing four drawers. Brass carrying handles. Now with removable interior for jewelry - sev...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Mid-19th Century, Qing Dynasty Brass Bound Travel Case
Mid-19th Century, Qing Dynasty Brass Bound Travel Case

Mid-19th Century, Qing Dynasty Brass Bound Travel Case

H 10.5 in W 15.5 in L 10.5 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Jewelry Chest with Drawers and Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
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Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Jewelry Chest with Drawers and Bronze Hardware
Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Jewelry Chest with Drawers and Bronze Hardware

Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Jewelry Chest with Drawers and Bronze Hardware

H 14 in W 18 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Black Lacquered Jewellery Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese black lacquered jewellery box circa 1860. Good quality shaped Chinese jewellery box with overstuffed top cushion. Han...
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Metal

19th Century Black Lacquered Jewellery Box
19th Century Black Lacquered Jewellery Box

19th Century Black Lacquered Jewellery Box

H 7 in W 15 in D 8.5 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Vanity Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant table chest was once used in the intimate quarters of a Qing-dynasty woman to store her cosmetics, jewelry, and other personal treasures. The wooden box is cloaked in la...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquer Vanity Box, c. 1850
Chinese Black Lacquer Vanity Box, c. 1850

Chinese Black Lacquer Vanity Box, c. 1850

H 15 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Autumn Altar Box, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th century chest of drawers is a fantastic example of the multifunctional boxes used tabletop in lieu of a larger cabinets. Such boxes were used to store cosmetics, jew...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Autumn Altar Box, circa 1850
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Autumn Altar Box, circa 1850

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Autumn Altar Box, circa 1850

H 9.75 in W 12.5 in D 6.25 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Wooden Jewelry Chest with Lidded Top and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty carved wooden jewelry chest from the 19th century, with lidded top, drawers and scrolling foliage. Crafted in China during ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Wooden Jewelry Chest with Lidded Top and Drawers
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Wooden Jewelry Chest with Lidded Top and Drawers

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Wooden Jewelry Chest with Lidded Top and Drawers

H 8 in W 13.5 in D 8.5 in
Chinese Qing Jewelry Box in Carved Ironwood
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ironwood and wood treasure or jewelry box, with carved characters on the doors and internal drawers. The piece has an attac...
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Chinese Qing Jewelry Box in Carved Ironwood
Chinese Qing Jewelry Box in Carved Ironwood

Chinese Qing Jewelry Box in Carved Ironwood

H 9.5 in W 14.75 in D 6.75 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Tabletop Scholars Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of fine rosewood, this early 20th century scholars' chest is an example of the multifunctional boxes used tabletop in lieu of a chest of drawers. While some were used to store cosmetics, jewelry, documents, and other accessories, the small scale and narrow drawers of this box suggest it was used to store incense. The fine box likely belonged in a scholars' studio, displaying precious objects such as censers, vases, or scholars' stones behind the subtly carved railing...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Tabletop Scholars Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Tabletop Scholars Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Tabletop Scholars Chest

H 7.25 in W 17 in D 7.25 in
Late 19th Century Chinese Eight Sided Parquetry Snack Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This turn-of-the-century Chinese snack box is an exquisite example of Qing-dynasty artistry. Using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques, ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Walnut, Burl, Fruitwood

Late 19th Century Chinese Eight Sided Parquetry Snack Box
Late 19th Century Chinese Eight Sided Parquetry Snack Box

Late 19th Century Chinese Eight Sided Parquetry Snack Box

H 3.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Qing jewelry boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

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