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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
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese Silver Box With Inlaid Mixed Metal Panel Lined In Rosewood Circa 1950
Located in Norwich, GB
A lovely mid century Japanese silver and mixed metal rectangular hinged box on squat shaped feet
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A rich and elegant Japanese export red ginbari cloisonne trinket box, Meiji Period, circa 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Mount Fuji with Dragon Enameled Top Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Japanese silvered metal jewellery box with enamelled top design of Mount Fuji, a dragon and flowers
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Jewelry Box Lacquer Interior And Skeleton Key
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An antique Japanese jewelry box crafted from metal, depicting a bird on a branch surrounded by
Category

Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Silver and Mixed Metals Cigar Decorative Box by Hidekuni
Located in Newark, England
Japanese Box is decorated with a large Shibuichi plaque finished in mixed metals with a large scene
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Silver

Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique fall-front box with scarce Medieval period bronze lockplate and hasp
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Japanese Inlaid Marquetry Kodansu/Jewelry Chest with Tambour Doors
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine, vintage Japanese Inlaid Marquetry Kodansu, Jewelry/miniature Chest with Tambour Doors in
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Japanese Zogan Cigarette Case in Komai Style
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Japanese Zogan Cigarette Case in Komai Style. This antique Japanese cigarette case
Category

20th Century Japanese Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Metal, Gold

Late 19th Century Bartlett & Son Japanned Green Tole Tea Canister
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A well executed and large scale English antique Bartlett & Son Japanned tole tea canister oval
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Silver & Mixed Metal Cigarette Box
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Japanese Meiji silver and mixed metal cigarette box with bird and foliate decoration on the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Copper

Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged box with pheasant and autumn foliage, by Inaba Nanaho and the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Metal

Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanned Metal Storage Box with Glass Knob from the Late 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Painted box with an Eastern influence used fro tea or tobacco storage from the late 19th century.
Category

Antique 1890s Asian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Vase Ando Jubei with Storage Box
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese Shippo studio. The piece is dated to late Meiji to early Showa period circa 1900-1920s. In a
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Box and Dish Fujii Yoshitoyo
Located in Newark, England
Original Box and Dish Pair From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Santa Toy Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage Japan HTTC, Batterie Operated 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage sheet metal, plastic and fabric made money bank. Operated by switch or upon
Category

20th Century Japanese Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
black lacquer campaign style storage box with floral gilt metal corner pieces and medallions
Category

Late 20th Century Japonisme Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Sankyo Glazed Ceramic Hobo Figurine Music Box "How Dry I Am" , Winding
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Sankyo Japanese glazed ceramic hobo figure winding music box which plays the song "How Dry I Am
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Trinket Metal Box with Porcelain Top Hand Painted Asian Scene
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage metal and porcelain trinket box with hand painted Asian Japanese scene. Metal silvered with
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

19th Century, Japanese Metal Box and Cover, Meiji Period
Located in London, GB
A white-metal and enamel kogo of circular form, decorated in kebori on the base and with a sukashi
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage Antique Japanned Finish Copper Lock Box Personal Safe With Key
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Antique japanned finish lock box Comes with working key Good conditions with some paint losses in
Category

20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Red Japanned Metal Tea Chest Mid 19thc
Located in Houston, TX
Mid 19th century red tole tea caddy Chinoisserie decoration with a pair of canisters, glass bowl of same date but not original to caddy. some old retouching on the paint.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Metal

Red Japanned Metal Tea Chest Mid 19thc
Red Japanned Metal Tea Chest Mid 19thc
H 5.63 in W 11.38 in D 6.25 in
Early 20th Century Yamanaka Black Enamel Hinged Box with Carved Agate Flower
By Yamanaka Group
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
lid. Art Deco chic, with Japanese Minimalist sensibility. The inside of the box is gilt, with
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Metal, Enamel

Good Pair of English 19th Century Japanned Tole Tea Canister
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A good pair of English 19th century japanned tole tea canisters of typical cylindrical form, with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this captivating Meiji
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Iron

Fine Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Box Attr-Kajima Ikkoku
By Kajima Ikkoku II
Located in Christchurch, GB
Meiji Period (1868-1912) mixed metal lidded box, that we confidently attribute to Kajima Ikkoku II. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box
Located in New york, NY
19th century Japanese lacquer document box with metal trim and gold accents.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and...

Materials

Metal

Charming Japanese Komai Style Iron Box
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this charming Meiji
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Iron

Charming Japanese Komai Style Iron Box
Charming Japanese Komai Style Iron Box
H 1.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.375 in
Late 19th Century Cloisonnè Metal Japanese Kogo Box, 1880
Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB
Cloisonnè is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects. Measures: 9cm width and 6 cm height.
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Metalwork

Vintage 1930's Metal Coffee Box
Located in Brno, CZ
An original metal box from the 1930’s. It was produced for Eduscho - a German Coffee Company
Category

Vintage 1930s German Anglo-Japanese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1930's Metal Coffee Box
Vintage 1930's Metal Coffee Box
H 8.27 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
Antique Japanese Metal Gun Box
Located in Essex, MA
A well made and decorative rectangular metal Japanese gun box, with multiple metal handles and a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Metal Gun Box
Antique Japanese Metal Gun Box
H 3.75 in W 20 in D 3.75 in
Japanese Sterling & Mixed Metal Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese sterling silver and mixed metal box with tray over wood.   
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Japanese Sterling & Mixed Metal Box
Japanese Sterling & Mixed Metal Box
H 1.75 in W 6.75 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Mixed Metal Box, Meiji Period
Located in Montreal, QC
This box has much to recommend it: it is beautifully modeled in iron and raised on gilt bracket
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Iron

Japanese Mixed Metal Box, Meiji Period
Japanese Mixed Metal Box, Meiji Period
H 1.25 in W 2.75 in D 2 in
Japanese Silver Box with an Inlaid Mixed Metal Panel
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Japanese silver box with an inlaid mixed metal panel, nashiji interior, signed and assay stamp.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Mixed Metals Koi Carp Box
Located in Newark, England
Meiji Period Bronze Mixed Metals Box. The Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Box formed in a kidney shape and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold, Bronze

Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Blue Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A beautifully decorated deep blue cloisonne hinged top box, Meiji period, circa 1910, Japan. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Copper, Metal

Japanese Pat Bronze & Mixed Metal ‘Dragon’ Bell-Form Box & Cover, Signed, Meiji
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous Signed Japanese patinated bronze and mixed metal ‘Dragon’ bell-form box & cover from
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vanity Box
Located in New York, NY
A lovely antique Japanese cast metal lidded vanity box. The sides are decorated with scrolled
Category

20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Sterling Silver Wood Dresser Box with Mixed Metal Lid Depicting Japanese Scene
Located in Astoria, NY
Dresser box with mixed metal lid depicting Japanese scene of Mount Fuji, hardwood interior and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and powerful small Japanese lacquer table cabinet, suitable for use as a jewelry box
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Japanese Zenibako Chest
Located in Sacramento, CA
Late 19th Century Japanese Zenibako chest, or banker's box. This piece is a remarkable example of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet
Located in London, GB
metal guard straps at the angles, being comprehensively decorated with lacquer work, mother-of-pearl and
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gilt Metal

Wellman Peck & Co. Large Lacquer Decorated Japanese Tea Box, Early 1900s
Located in San Francisco, CA
. lacquered wood tea box made in Japan for export and commercial use, and originally packed for shipping by
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal, Copper

Japanese Firefighter Shashiko Jacket, Showa Period 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Early 20th century heavy fabric Japanese firefighter shashiko jacket with gold metal buttons
Category

Early 20th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Sterling Silver Mixed Metals Hinged Table Box
Located in New York, NY
Japanese, Meiji period sterling silver and gold (mixed metals) hinged table box, Japan, circa 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box Ando Company
By Ando Jubei
Located in Newark, England
Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded spherical box late Meiji, early Tashio period. The box decorated
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Yoshitoyo
Located in Newark, England
Damascene Co. The interior of the box is finished in the base brass metal with a highly reflective surface
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo
Located in Newark, England
A fine Japanese Meiji period box in the Komai style. The box of rectangular shape with hinged lid
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box
By Komai
Located in Newark, England
Fine Japanese Meiji period Komai style damascene box. The box with twin loop handles to the base
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass

Early 19th Century Japanese Shop Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th century box commonly used for storage in shops around Japan. The Edo period box features a
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Rustic End Tables

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Japanese Shop Box
Early 19th Century Japanese Shop Box
H 19.25 in W 25.5 in D 12 in
Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box
By Komai
Located in Newark, England
Fine Japanese small mixed metal lidded box. The box of excellent quality with a central riverside
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron

Hand Holding Gun Lighter in Original Box, 1986 Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a hand gripping a handgun. Made in Japan. Made of metal
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Damascene Box Fujii Yoshitoyo
Located in Newark, England
Fine Japanese Damascene Meiji period box in the komai style. The box of flower head shape with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kobako Boxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of wonderful Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kobako Boxes, these remarkable pieces are sure to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Metal

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box by Murakami of Kyoto
Located in Newark, England
Fine Japanese Meiji period damascene box in the shape of an open fan. The box of exceptional
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

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Japanese Metal Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese metal box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and bamboo, every Japanese metal box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese metal box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Japanese metal box, designed in the Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Japanese Metal Box?

Prices for a Japanese metal box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $63,704, while the average can fetch as much as $805.
Questions About Japanese Metal Box
  • 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
    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
    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.