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Japanese Lacquer Bento Box

Antique Japanese Lacquer O-Bento Box with Gold and Silver Maki-E Decoration
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An unusual hexagonally shaped antique Japanese three-tiered o-bento box with a carrying tray
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese lacquer oblong storage box by Hiroshi Hayashi 林宏 (1967)
By Hiroshi Hayashi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional, oblong lacquer 3-tiered storage box with cover, reminiscent of a bento box, by
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

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
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen
Located in Norton, MA
school time of Japan. A wonderful design of the Bento Box to include the independent rice box, chapstick
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful and antique Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box with full array of components included
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20th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Japanese Jubako 4-Tiered Bento Red Lacquerware Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Japanese red lacquerware bento box. Constructed in 5 pieces with 4 compartments, each
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20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

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Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an vintage decorative jewellery case. A Japanese, lacquer and Mother of Pearl lidded box in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Appealing example o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
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Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

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...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures. The box crafted of wood and covered in several layers of black, orange, green and yellow lac...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Original Black Lacquer Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and faint hand-painted décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th cen...
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Low Japanese 6-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with genre painting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A nice, low, very decorative 6-panel byôbu (folding screen) features a continuous genre painting capturing various facets of daily life during the Edo period. It includes scenes such...
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French Victorian Walnut Bird cage
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian style (19/20th Cent) walnut large birdcage with 3 red dome tops having ebonized finials and trimmed with filigree tracery carving.
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H 67.5 in W 46.5 in D 22.25 in
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Rare set of 2 Japanese suits-of-armour, complete with 2 matching folding screens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Japanese Boy's day display suit of armor
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese miniature model of a suit of armor made for the Boy’s day display. Constructed of a lacquered paper cuirass, upper arm guards, protective skirt with silk lacing and ...
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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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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 period, circa 1940. Petite and cha...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art Lacquer

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Japanese Wajima-Nuri Red Lacquered Wooden Lunch Box, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
statues to bento boxes for food. A number of terms are used in Japanese to refer to lacquerware. Shikki
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
A Japanese lacquered wood bento, food container, of unusual geometric design resembling a tangram
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Early 20th Century Japanese Serving Pieces

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Wood

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Arabesque and Cherry Blossom Design, Japan
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
concept of decorative lacquer bento box has evolved. Like many other sprinkled design, lacquer was
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Wood

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
concept of decorative lacquer bento box has evolved. Like many other sprinkled design, lacquer was
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Japanese Black Lacquer with Gold Flower Motif on Wajima-Nuri Soup Tureens, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
objects from Buddha statues to bento boxes for food. A number of terms are used in Japanese to refer to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

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Wood

Lacquer Bento Box With protective Box, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice Meiji Period bento box in red lacquer with original protective box.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Lacquered Complete Bento Food Box, Early 20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint and boxed Japan, a fine antique hand lacquered Maki-e seasonal flowers and fans decorated
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Porcelain, Silk, Wood, Lacquer

1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket Storage Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket storage box. 5.25 tall x 4.63 diameter
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions A superb older century Makie lacquer food bento box complete
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
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Japan Antique Red and Black Lacquered Bento Food Box Display 1915, Only One
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

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Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Showa black lacquer bento box with gilt pine motif in three parts with lid.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

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Setsuro Takahashi, Japanese Lacquer
By Setsuro Takahashi
Located in Encino, CA
practical objects, such as bowls and bento (lunch) boxes. Setsuro Takahashi was one of the most prominent
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Vintage 1970s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

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Setsuro Takahashi, Japanese Lacquer
H 31 in W 28 in D 2.75 in
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 5 Japanese lacquered bento boxes from Kyoto, Japan. Taisho period - 1920s. (Measurements
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Japanese Bento Boxes
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Japanese Bento Box
Japanese Bento Box
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Japanese Bento Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese lacquered/painted bento box from the Taisho Period c 1920s. Black lacquer exterior with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

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Wood

Japanese  Bento Box
Japanese  Bento Box
H 13.325 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Negoro Nuri Lacquered Bento Box
Located in Antwerp, BE
Showa period Japanese Bento box, circa 1950. This type of bento box would be used for holidays and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
class, the concept of decorative lacquer bento box has evolved. This bento box has a conspicuous
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

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Japanese Lacquer Bento Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese lacquer bento box for your home. Each Japanese lacquer bento box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lacquer, wood and aluminum. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese lacquer bento box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A well-made Japanese lacquer bento box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hiroshi Hayashi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Lacquer Bento Box?

Prices for a Japanese lacquer bento box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $316 and can go as high as $4,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,636.
Questions About Japanese Lacquer Bento Box
  • 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.