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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 Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Japanese writing box dates to circa 1950 and is detailed with a raised lacquer scene of
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
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 gold with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
H 2.17 in W 10.79 in D 3.35 in
Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cleric's writing slope. A Japanese, red lacquer travelling correspondence box
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
H 7.29 in W 15.56 in D 10.83 in
A George III Red Japaned Ink Stand Writing Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand painted red japaned ink stand with two French molded glass inkwells. The top with lifting
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 3 in W 10 in D 8 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 3.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 3.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese 18th Century Tsukinami-e 6 Panel Floor Screen, Edo Period
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese 18th Century Tsukinami-e 6 Panel Floor Screen depicts the Activities of the Twelve
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Japanese lacquered box hinged to open to an adjustable fabric-inset writing surface, inset in a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass Medulu
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
such
as a boutique-hotel or a private residence.
A brass box contains two jewel boxes.
The white
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 51.97 in W 45.67 in D 16.93 in
"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
into their own form by the material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
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H 1.5 in W 8 in D 3 in
Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set
Located in Hudson, NY
Wheels Submerged in flowing water motif, believed to be a subject popular in samurai families. Example of the same subject matter in Tokyo National Museum.
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer
Intersekt Desk
Located in Dubai, AE
Drawing inspiration from Japanese minimalism, the Intersekt collection elevates its design with a
Category
2010s Emirian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Limestone
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
large boxes for sawing a woman in half and small boxes from which doves would emerge in full flight.[11
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A captivating lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) of rounded rectangular form depicting a pair of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
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H 1.78 in W 10.01 in D 9.26 in
Japanese 'double gourd' lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) by Hara Yôyûsai 原羊遊斎
By Hara Yôyûsai
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An uniquely double-gourd-shaped lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) with a design of gourd leaves, by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Bronze
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H 9.45 in W 8.67 in D 1.78 in
Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Japanese lacquer box for writing implements or stationery, suzuribako, with an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold Leaf
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H 1.75 in W 6.25 in D 9 in
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Coral
Japanese Carved Kamakura Lacquer Box with Botanical Design by Tamerou Ono
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A vintage Japanese Tsuzuri bako, writing box. with an unusual, deeply carved relief of Japanese
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
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H 2.37 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Japanese Silk Scroll by Haruki Nanmei Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese hanging silk scroll by late Edo period painter Haruki Nanmei (1795-1878). The gouache
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Paper
Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare original and impressively intact Japanese Zenibako (banker's money box) from late 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Brass, Oak wood
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
such
as a boutique-hotel or a private residence.
A brass box contains two jewel boxes.
The white
Category
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 51.97 in W 45.67 in D 16.93 in
Ogata Kenzan Signed Japanese Asian Edo Period Pottery Tea Bowl Chawan
Located in Studio City, CA
attributed to.
The tea bowl comes with the original wood box which has Japanese writing on the bottom
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques.
This is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese tansu from the 17th century. This is a type of
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japan Antique Tea Master Ceremony Guide Double Scroll Matsudara Fumai 1751-1818
Located in South Burlington, VT
into traditional Japanese horizontal scroll forms.
A rare find. The hand writing is block style kanji
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 8 in W 160 in D 0.5 in
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Japanese suzuribako (ink box) of late Meiji Period (circa end of 19th century) is uncommon
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
H 1.75 in W 7.25 in D 9.25 in
Japanese Silk Suijaku Scroll Nyorai-Kojin with Mixed Buddhism and Shinto Deities
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese silk Suijaku hanging scroll beautifully presented in a custom wood shadow box frame from
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
H 85.5 in W 33.5 in D 3 in
Japanese antique pottery Jar/10th-14th century/gray wabi-sabi jar/"Sueki"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese pottery.
It is thought to date from approximately the 10th century to
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars
Materials
Pottery
Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes
Located in Miami, FL
Japan. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood, Ebony
H 3.07 in Dm 1.18 in
Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils
Located in Miami, FL
century in Japan. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later
Category
Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Coral
H 3.93 in W 1.96 in D 1.06 in
Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Inro from the Edo period (1615-1868) created by Kajikawa.
Beautiful Inro, created in
Category
Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Agate, Gold
H 3.07 in W 2.17 in D 0.71 in
Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
Japan. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities
Materials
Silver
H 3.46 in W 2.44 in D 0.59 in
A fine pair of Japanese export lacquer secretaires owned by Sir Stamford Raffles
Located in Amsterdam, NL
'The Stamford Raffles Secretaires.'
A pair of Japanese Kyoto-Nagasaki style export lacquer
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Secretaires
Materials
Gold, Brass
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H 69.69 in W 39.97 in D 18.9 in
Japanese Nihonga Painting 18/19th c Edo Scroll Tanomura Chikuden Self Portrait
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
painting techniques from Buncho Tani, and after returning to Japan, he served as the president of a domain
Category
Antique 18th Century Edo Paintings
Materials
Silk
H 74.41 in W 17.33 in D 0.04 in
Contemporary beauty desk, makeup table, jewel case, mirror. Lacquered oak, brass
Located in Meolo, Venezia
between many lacquered colors. A brass box holds the jewelry drawers.
The wooden leg elements, connected
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 51.97 in W 45.67 in D 16.93 in
18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
first shipment box also contained a ‘cabinet’ or ‘writing office’, and in it had been packed a table-top
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Cypress, Lacquer
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H 46.46 in W 40.36 in D 24.81 in
Original Vintage Poster Van Nelle's Tea Van Nelle Quality Coffee Tobacco Holland
Located in London, GB
Japanese Geta shoes, carrying a large box of Van Nelle afternoon tea on her shoulder against a yellow
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Posters
Materials
Paper
H 45.48 in W 32.68 in D 0.04 in
"Brad, Gordon, Tony & Chuck" Leather Baskets by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of course
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
H 12.2 in W 19.6 in D 14.9 in
"Jimmy Sue" Leather & Steel Pouf Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of course
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 16.5 in W 18.1 in D 18.1 in
"Simone" Leather Desk Blotter Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
H 2.3 in W 25.5 in D 19.6 in
"Carol" Leather Bag Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
"Italo" Leather In and Out Tray Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
H 2.7 in W 9 in D 14.9 in
"Giulia" Leather Basket with Handles Designed by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
"Piero" Leather Basket With Handles Designed by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
"Antonio" Leather Pencil Holder Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
"Aldo" Riveted Square Leather Tray Designed by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
H 2.3 in W 8.2 in D 8.2 in
"Marcel" Leather Basket Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
"Robin" Leather Basket Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of course
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
"Philippe" Leather Tray Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
common use transformed into their own form by the material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Leather
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Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese writing box available at 1stDibs. Each Japanese writing box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and metal. There are many kinds of the Japanese writing box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese writing box, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
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Prices for a Japanese writing box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $13,890, while the average can fetch as much as $1,225.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
- What is a Japanese puzzle box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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, 2022To 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.
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