Jade Carvings Trio with Hairpin
Three jade carvings, 19th/20th century comprising a jade vase verticaly ribbed, the pale whitish stone with brown and russet suffusions; a jadeite box and cover carved with a shou medallion, the pale stone with bright green and russet suffusions, wood…
Set of Three Small Lacquer Boxes
Three lacquer boxes, approx 8 cm high, 30 cm wide, 10 cm deep and smaller (3)
Black Cinnabar Box with Traditional Lid Scene
Black cinnabar lidded box. Traditional scene to lid. Depth 7 cm
Black Lacquer Box with Painted Lid & Bone Dominoes
Oriental lacquer box Etc. Black lacquer box, painted decoration to lid; & early box of dominoes, bone faced. Length 17 cm (box)
Chinese Lacquered Landscape Writing Box
A Chinese lacquered writing box painted with landscapes, the hinged top enclosing compartments each with painted covers. 12.5 cm high, 35 cm wide, 296 cm deep
Mt. Fuji Bracelet in Original Box
Vintage Japanese bracelet in original box, with overlaid scene of Mt Fuji
Chinese Temple Scene Lacquer Box with Compartments
Chinese black lacquer box with compartments, decorated with Chinese temple scenes around the sides. l37Xw27 cm approx
Japanese Cloisonne Enamelled Box, Meiji Period
A fine Japanese cloisonne enamelled box, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 intricately decorated with flowers and precious objects in a multitude of coloured enamels, wires gilded double Chrysanthemum design to the base. 21 cm diagonal across lid
Japanese Lacquer Calligraphy Box by Harima Masao
A Japanese lacquer calligraphy box by Harima Masao, Showa period, circa 1965 together with original signed pine box. 5 cm high, 24.3 cm wide, 20 cm deep
Meiji Period Japanese Mother-of-Pearl and Ivory Zitan Box
A Japanese mother-of-pearl and ivory decorated Zitan box, Meiji Period (1868-1912), 5.5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep
Japanese Meiji Period Mother-of-Pearl Zitan Box
A Japanese mother-of-pearl and ivory decorated Zitan box, Meiji Period (1868-1912), 5.5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep
Japanese Lacquer Document Box
A Japanese gold and black lacquer document box, Showa period, 20th century, signed to the base. 11 cm high, 33 cm wide, 24 cm deep
Japanese Showa Period Black Lacquer Document Box
A Japanese black lacquer document box, Showa period, 20th century. 8 cm high, 32 cm wide, 24 cm deep
Japanese Red and Gold Lacquer Box, Showa Period
A Japanese red and gold lacquer box, Showa period, 20th century. 14 cm high, 23 cm diameter
Japanese Cloisonne Box with Blue Ground, Showa Period
A Japanese blue ground cloisonne box, Showa period, 20th century, signed to base. 6 cm high, 14 cm wide, 11 cm deep
Japanese Two-Tier Lacquer Box, Showa Period
A Japanese two tier fluted lacquer box, Showa period, 20th century. 13 cm high, 16 cm diameter
Black Lacquer Box with Ivory and Hardstone Inlays
Chinese black lacquer box with ivory and hardstone inlays
Indian Wooden Storage Box with Metal Fittings
An Indian storage box of wood with metal fittings 26 cm x 33 cm
Polychrome Japanese Box from General Sir Horace Robertson Collection
A polychrome box and cover, Japanese, 20th century, signed to base from the collection of General Sir Horace Robertson July 4th 1960 Robertson was Commander of the British Commonwealth Occupying Forces in Japan after World War II. 10 cm high 32 cm wide 24…
Hand-etched Japanese Silver Box with Lid Design (8 words)
Japanese silver box featuring hand etched design to lid. 18 cm wide.
Fukagawa Koi Fish Vase with Tomobaku Box
Taisho period Japanese Fukagawa vase with hand painted koi fish design, signed Fukagawa mountain factory mark, original signed Tomobaku box. 21 cm high.
Chinese Lacquered Peony Bird Box
A vintage Chinese lacquered paper and timber box, the hinged rectangular shaped casket decorated with a bird amidst peony blooms to the lid in gold, silver and black upon a faux red timber finish ground and having a traditional brass circular lock and…
Chinese Quartz Quail Boxes
A pair of Chinese carved quartz lidded Quail boxes. Height 6 cm. Length 9 cm
Chinese Turquoise Brooch with Drops in Original Box
A vintage boxed Chinese turquoise brooch, in original box with large turquoise stone set in silver with 3 turquoise drops
Eclectic Antique Collection
Collection to include antique French binoculars, Chinese enamel box, brass rocking chair, hip flask, etc
Antique Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with Bone Fittings
19th century Chinese export black lacquer sewing box painted gilt decorations with original carved bone fittings
Set of Three Carved Cinnabar Boxes with Lids
Three various Chinese carved cinnabar lidded boxes. All with black lacquer interiors. Length 16 cm. (largest)
Japanese Silver Box with Gold Chrysanthemum Decoration
Japanese silver lidded box. Applied gold chrysanthemum decoration to lid. Character marks to base. Length 13 cm. Height 6 cm. W770g
Burmese Silver Boxes with Embossed Decoration
Two various Burmese silver lidded boxes. Both with embossed decoration. Length 8 cm. & 10 cm. Height 5 & 6 cm. W216g (total)
Burmese Silver Embossed Lidded Boxes (Set of 3)
Three various Burmese silver lidded boxes. All circular with extensive embossed decoration. Diameter 5 cm. & 7 cm. (2) W182g (total)
Burmese Embossed Silver Lidded Boxes
Two various Burmese silver lidded boxes. Both circular, with extensive embossed decoration. Marks to bases. W460g (total)
Thai Silver Mangosteen Boxes with Embossed Decoration
Two similar Thai silver lidded boxes, each mangosteen form with embossed decoration. Height four cm. & 6 cm. W71g
Embossed Burmese Silver Lime Box with Lid
Burmese silver lidded lime box. Embossed decoration. Signed to base. Height 7 cm. Length 10 cm. W162g
Embossed Burmese Silver Lidded Box
Burmese silver lidded box. Circular, with extensive embossed decoration. Height 5 cm. Diameter 11 cm. & W189g
Inlaid Lacquer Box with Semi-Precious Stones Scene
Chinese lacquer box with inlaid scene in semi precious stones
An Indian Sadeili inlaid vanity box, the hinged cover opening to a fitted interior (some contents missing), the whole intricately inlaid with geometric panels and borders, 31.5 x 12 x 23 cm
Golden Thai Buddhist Scripture Box with Ramayana Scenes
Thai Buddhist Scripture box, 19th century, decorated in gold lacquer with Ramayana scenes, inset lid incised with dated dedication from donors. Height 28 cm, width 81 cm, depth 27 cm
Cinnabar Lacquer Stationery Box with High Relief Carvings
Chinese cinnabar lacquer stationery box, 20th century, of rectangular form, deftly carved and incised in high relief, with a detachable front panel concealing tree trays. Height 12 cm, width 40 cm
Huanghuali Two-Tiered Food Box with Phoenix Handle
Chinese Huanghuali two-tiered food box, 19th/20th century, comprising two plain trays and a domed cover, all contained within a sinuous carrying-handle decorated with pierced phoenix brackets. Height 22.5 cm, width 25.5 cm, depth 17.5 cm
Wucai Dragon and Phoenix Box with Blue Mark, 29cm
A Chinese wucai 'dragon and phoenix' circular box with cover, Wanli six-character blue-and-white mark 29 cm diam.,
Antique Korean Scholar's Abalone Shell Document Box
A rare antique Korean scholar's document box, decorated with abalone shell and lacquer to box rear. Height 22.5 cm, width 38 cm depth 27.2 cm
Huanghuali Jewellery Boxes with Circular Metal Clasps
Pair Chinese matching huanghuali jewellery boxes with circular metal clasps, the tops with fine book matched grains, 28 x 16 x 10 cm
Chinoiserie Table Box from Melba Collection
A Chinoiserie lidded table box, early 19th century the japanned ground with gilt decoration depicting Chinese scenes, having a brass handle to either side 21 cm high, 33 cm wide, 27.5 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
Cartier Crystal Enamel Diamond Desk Clock
A very fine rock crystal, enamel and diamond-set desk clock with box, Cartier, numbered 379 and 7137, circa 1915 jewelled lever movement, translucent blue enamel dial on sunburst background, outer gold, rose diamond and white champlevé enamel ring…
Fencai Enamel Seal Box with Scholar and Landscapes
A rare fencai enamel square-shaped seal box, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century, with chamfered corners. Cover painted with a scholar & attendant beside a large waterfall with sloping rim with a faux-wood design. Further miniature landscapes in sections…
Gilded Tibetan Box with Precious Stones
Tibetan gilded metal box encrusted with precious & semi-precious stones, 19th century. 14 cm high, 23 cm wide, 22 cm deep
Asanuma (Japan): a cmel Md, cira 1986 sub-miniature camera for 8.5 x 11 mm exposures on Minox cassettes (one present) with detachable Mdx electronic flash, chain, carry bag and batteries in maker's presentation box
Burmese Silver Betel Nut Box with Squirrel Motif
A Burmese betel nut box c. 20th century, of repousse silver with squirrel motif to sides and lid, with copper insert, and mythical creature etched to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts…
Burmese Zodiac Silver Betel Nut Boxes
Two Burmese betel nut boxes c. 19th/early 20th century, of repousse silver, the sides decorated with zodiac motif panels to sides and geometric designs etched to base, one with goat motif panels to sides with goat motif to sides and lid center, elephant…
Burmese Zodiac Silver Betel Nut Box
A Burmese betel nut box c. Late 19th century / early 20th century, of repousse silver, the sides decorated with zodiac motif panel among scroll work decoration and crab to lid centre, mythical creature etched to base. Provenance: from the private…
Mythical Zodiac Betel Nut Box from Burma
A Burmese betel nut box c. Early 20th century, of repousse silver, the sides decorated with zodiac motif panel among scroll work decoration and mythical creature to lid centre, mermaid form etched to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an…
Chinese Duan Inkstone with Fortune Character
A Chinese Duan Inkstone, Republic Era, early to mid 20th century, a circular stone in black purple tones with a channel to the perimeter enclosed in a cushion shaped flat topped box with a patterned border in low relief and a central Chinese character…
Indian Engraved Brass Cigarette Box with Animal Scene
An antique Indian brass cigarette box, well decorated throughout with a finely engraved scene in autumnal colours of birds and animals including elephants, storks, and tigers engaged in a kill, upon a foliage and tendril decorated ground; timber lined and…
Chinese Bookmatched Hardwood Cosmetic Boxes
Pair Chinese hardwood Cosmetic boxes. Top of each with bookmatched grains. Metal fittings. Possibly Huanghuali. Length 22 cm. Height 9 cm. Diameter 14 cm (each)
Indian Bone Decorated Box: 10x38x16 cm
Indian bone decorated box, approx 10 cm high, 38 cm wide, 16 cm deep
Embossed Tibetan Box with Coral and Lapis Adornments
A Tibetan lidded wooden box, heavily embossed repousse work with coral and lapis adornments, 7 x 13.5 cm
Copper Amulet Box with Tantric and Buddhist Motifs
A tantric gahu amulet box, copper with a gilded front, repousse skeleton dancer, phoenixes, snow lions, skulls, and Buddhas, incised mandala to verso, 7.5 cm x 6.3 cm
Tibetan Gahu Amulet Box with Auspicious Symbols
A Tibetan silver gahu amulet box, engraved foliate motif, with eight gilded auspicious symbols, copper back, suspension loops at sides, 20 cm high
Tibetan dowry box with silver trim and Garuda motif
An unusual Tibetan wooden dowry box, applied repousse silver trimmings, top and sides mounted with Garuda and flames motif, interior decorated with painted mandala and inset with a coral and a turquoise, painting faded, 35.5 x, 22 x 20 cm
Tibetan Tiger Painted Wooden Box
A Tibetan wooden box, with iron trimmings at edges, iron latch closure, front and sides painted with tigers, 24 x 14 cm
Burmese Silver Cosmetic Box with Female Torso Lid
A Burmese repousse silver Cosmetic box, a female torso to lid, 7.5 x 5 x 5 cm
Assorted Lacquer and Nesting Boxes
Four boxes, including three lacquer boxes and a nest of seven containers, the largest of graduated set measures, 36 cm x 12 cm
Hokkai Lacquer Marriage Boxes with Metal Trimming
A pair of Hokkai lacquer Marriage boxes, fine metal trimming on body, legs & lid, green cord closure and suspension, 43 cm high
Meiji Era Lacquer Writing Box with Family Crests
A Meiji period black lacquer writing box, inside well used inkstone and copper water dropper, on lid three family mon crests, inside two pine trees, 22.5 x 14 cm
Studded Teak Arabian Blanket Chest with Hidden Compartment
An Arabian style studded teak blanket chest, early to mid 20th century, decorated in Eastern style studded geometric designs to top and front panel chest interior has a candle box to one side; lower underneath is a secret hidden compartment chamber.…
Antique Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Box (7cm)
Antique Chinese cinnabar lacquer circular lidded box approx 7 cm dia
Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Scholar Landscape Carvings
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, deeply carved on the cover and base with scholars in a landscape, on a metal base. 7 cm high, 13.4 cm diameter. Provenance: An old Melbourne Private Collection
Chinese Brass & Lacquer Hexagonal Box
A Chinese brass mounted black & gold lacquer hexagonal box. 46 cm high, 33 cm long, 33 cm deep
Lacquered Sewing Box with Ivory Contents & Pin Cushion Clamps
Eastern lacquered sewing box & ivory contents, including pin cushion Clamps
Chinese Rice Carrier with Double Happiness Symbol
A Chinese timber covered basket or rice carrier, Republic era, early 20th century, the tapering square box with canted corners and a double happiness symbol in relief, having flared side pieces supporting a removable pierced timber handle and a flat cover…
Chinese Inkstone in Fitted Hardwood Box with Inscribed Script
A Chinese Inkstone in a fitted hardwood box, the shaped aubergine duan stone with a shallow well and inscribed script, within a lidded hardwood box of conforming shape and colour with various seals and script to the lid, length 21.5 cm. Width 15 cm
Aubergine Chinese Inkstone in Fitted Hardwood Box
A Chinese Inkstone in a fitted hardwood box, in deep rich aubergine tones, the shaped stone resembling the same fruit, having a shallow well and incised script, the fitted covered box with script and seals to the lid, length 26.5 cm. Width 13.5 cm
Chinese Dragon Sterling Silver Box
Good Chinese silver box with dragon motif to lid marked U.S.F STERLING and a Chinese charcter
Chinese Cloisonne Crane Box
Chinese cloisonne lidded box with two flying cranes to the lid, lined with felt, 9.5 cm diameter approx
14ct Gold Chinese Long Life Bracelet
A 14ct gold Chinese bracelet; to box clasp with one jump ring missing, (long life and wealth) Wt. 18.3g.
Tibetan Art Prayer Box with Studded Lattice Facade
Tibetan prayer box of small proportions with a studded lattice facade framing individual Art works 43 cm high, 50 cm wide, 24 cm deep
Chinese Silver Qilin Box with Auspicious Symbols
A Chinese silver box with 'Qilin' cast on the lid, auspicious symbols decorated on the body and 'zuyin' mark on the base, 20th century. height 5.8 cm.
Shan Silver Betel Nut Box with Mythical Beast Motif
A large Shan silver betel nut box with tray, late 19th/early 20th century, Burma, heavily decorated with floral motif and mythical beast to lid centre, private catalogue no.145 affixed to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian…
Burmese Bird Repousse Silver Betel Nut Box
A Burmese silver box, early 20th century, repousse silver decorated with bird designs, traditionally used for betel nut storage, private catalogue no.138 affixed to base Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected…
Burmese Lacquer Betel Nut Boxes, 1920s
Three Burmese lacquer betel nut boxes, c.1920s, one decorated with zodiac motifs, one with leaves and one with tight scroll work designs, all three in good condition. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout…
Qing Dynasty Lotus Lacquer Box
A Chinese red and black lacquer box, Qing Dynasty, c.18th/19th century, in lotus form ornately carved with roses to sides and depicting village scene to lid. Diameter 15 cm
Japanese Elm Box with 6 Compartments
Antique Japanese elm box 5 short drawers, one long and a top compartment
Japanese Elm Box with Metal Fittings and Handles
Two drawer Japanese elm box, with metal fittings and handles
A lacquered circular betel box, kun-it, Burma /Myanmar, 20th century, 20.5 cm diam. 11 cm high. Provenance: NSW Private Collection
Chinese Painted Lacquer Box
Decorative Chinese painted lacquer box, approx 23 cm high, 42 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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