Chinese and Japanese boxes - price guide and values

Lacquered Sewing Box with Ivory Contents & Pin Cushion Clamps

Eastern lacquered sewing box & ivory contents, including pin cushion Clamps

Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Relief Box with Lid

An old Chinese cinnabar lacquer circular lidded box, with profuse relief decoration, character marks on base. Diameter 22 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

Chinese Gold Bracelet with Intricate Motifs in Carved Box

An antique Chinese gold bracelet, comprising wirework panels with finely detailed applied gold motifs including birds, snakes and initials (C.E.M), in original carved fruitwood box, in 18ct gold, total weight 44.1gms, total length 172 mm.

Burmese Silver Box with Figural Finial and Repousse Decorations

A fine Burmese silver box with repousse decoration and figural finial. 19th/20th century. Note the inclusion of winged angel and lion decoration. 15 cm high, 334 grams

Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace with White Sapphire Clasp

A Japanese Akoya single strand pearl necklace (8-8.5 mm), silver clasp set with pearls and white sapphires, in original box with retailer's mark and certificate (made out to Mrs. Cook) 'Ciro of Bond Street London & New York'. Formerly the property of Dame…

Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Circular Box with Seal Mark

A rare Chinese cinnabar lacquer circular box, 18th/19th century, square seal mark to base, 7.5 cm high, 13 cm diameter

Ming Dynasty Red Lacquer Incense Box with Buddha Decoration

A fine and rare Ming Dynasty red lacquer incense box circular form decorated with the buddha Maitreya and an attendant, complete with a wooden box. 7 cm diameter

Meiji Period Japanese Silver Box with Floral Decoration

Japanese silver box, Meiji period (1868-1912), with raised and inlaid in gold and copper decoration of peony and prunus branches, signed and marked Jungin. Width 13.5 cm

Ming Dynasty Blue and White Fish Dish

A Chinese blue and white Minyao dish; Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Chenghua period; freely decorated with a fish within a lotus pond to the centre, the rim with waves. Together with an old fitted Chinese silk-covered box, and a letter of authentication. 4 cm…

Enamelled Peacock Armlet from South India

A south Indian gold and enamel armlet, composed of a cannetille style curved and tapered plaque 57 x 41 - 35 mm featuring an enamelled peacock attached with 9 rows of box chain to box clasp with 2 safety clips, tests approx 18ct, length 26 cm, wt. 37.23g.

Japanese Black Lacquer Hokkai Bako with Gold Makie Decoration

A pair of large Japanese black lacquer circular Hokkai Bako, 19th century, the horizontally ribbed roiro-nuri lacquer sides decorated overall with gold makie flowering scrolls, the gilt metal mounts chased with asa-no-ha (diaper patterns), wood boxes, 43…

Anglo-Indian Stag Antler Document Box

19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam stag antler and sandalwood document box and cover, of rectangular form, set with central panel, surrounded by a sunray paneled motif and paneled sides, opening to fitted wood interior, length 26 cm

Tibetan Ogee Buddhist Shrine in Red Lacquer Finish

Tibetan 19th century travelling Buddhist shrine, of ogee form, in red lacquer finish, with painted gilt scroll work, with central repeating ogee window, 31 cm x 23 cm x 41 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins,…

Komai Style Iron Box with Kinkakuji and Butterflies

Japanese Komai style iron box 20th century finely worked throughout in the Komai style of gold overlay, the cover with a plain matt black damascened panel depicting the Kinkakuji (golden pavilion), the sides embellished with butterflies and flowers,…

Cantonese Silk Shawl with Original Cases

A Cantonese export silk 'Manila' shawl with original cases, late Qing Dynasty, early 20th century, a cream silk fringed shawl profusely decorated with flowers and housed in the original fabric covered box decorated to the lid in bright gouache colours,…

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…

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

Ming/Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Carved Landscape Lid

A Chinese cinnabar lacquer square box, late Ming Dynasty / early Qing Dynasty, the lid depicts a carved landscape, height 6 cm, width 15 cm, depth 15 cm

Vintage Chinese Huanghuali Document Box with Fitted Interior

Chinese vintage Huanghuali document box fall front, to fitted interior with drawers and pigeon holes, height 26 cm, width 26 cm, depth 18 cm approx.

Chinese Qing Dynasty Black and Gold Lacquer Box

A Chinese black and gold lacquer box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Similar examples can be found in Shenzhen Museum or Guangdong provincial museum, 34.6 x 26.8 cm

Chinese Zitan Lunch Boxes with Beaded Edge and Fittings

A pair of Chinese zitan Lunch boxes with hump back handle each fitted tray and cover with beaded edge, attractive grain, flush mounted white brass 'Baitong' fittings and bar lock. 20 cm x 12 cm x 18.5 cm

Chinese Court Necklace with Fitted Box - 53cm Height

A Chinese court style necklace with fitted box, height 53 cm (inside box)

Chinese Ivory Box with Fruit and Bats

A Chinese carved ivory box decorated with pomegranate, finger citron, peaches and bats, 19th century 7 cm diameter

Korean Silver Inlaid Iron Box, 19th Century

A Korean silver inlaid iron box, 19th century, 17 x 13 x 10 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Ross Gordon collection. An important private collection, Qld., acquired in 13/11/2002.

Burlwood Chinese Elm Box, Late 19th Century

A Chinese elm wood box, late 19th century, with burl wood top, 38 cm long, 14.6 cm high, 21 cm deep

A Japanese iron tsuba with Nbthk Tokubetsu Kicho papers, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, iron ground flat plate design of an open work silhouette of a kama sickle on a classic maru gata and maru mami shape, with signed box and attribution to the…

Rengetsu's Inscribed Lotus Cup

A Japanese inscribed cup by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875), Edo period (1603-1868), Pinch potted in Kyoyaki clay, the unglazed base modelled as the base and stem of a lotus leaf, with fine underglaze iron brown waka poetry. Signed Rengetsu. Together with an…

Large Sino-Tibetan jade and silver lidded box, marked silver, of ribbed cylindrical form, decorated with enamel flower and foliage motifs, with carved jade bands to body, set with multiple gem stones, height 10.5 cm

Japanese Lacquer Shrine and Boxes, 19th Century

A Japanese lacquer shrine and two lacquer boxes, 19th century and later, the shrine 34 cm high (3)

Japanese Lacquer Box Collection (7 pieces)

A collection of Japanese lacquer boxes, 20th century, the largest 9.5 cm high, 36 cm wide, 27.5 deep (7)

19th Century Lacquer Box with Scholarly Garden Scene

A lacquer box and associated cover, 19th century the cover decorated with a circular medallion of two scholars and a boy attendant in a luxuriant garden, 13 cm diameter

Shanghai Silver Cigarette Box with National Flags

Chinese silver table cigarette box and cover, by Hung Chong, Shanghai 1860-1930, of rectangular form, with hand beaten finish, displaying the Shanghai municipal seal, a motto in Latin 'Juncta in Uno Omnia (all joined in One)' and twelve national flags,…

Dragon Box and Card Case with Lapis and Silver Inlay

Chinese export silver box the cover chased in high relief with a dragon and inlaid with lapis lazuli, the sides decorated with waves, stamped 'Silver', together with a Chinese silver card case, mark of Wang Hing, Hong Kong, c. 1900, decorated wth a dragon…

Chopardissimo Diamond Pendant on 18ct Rose Gold Chain

A gold Chopardissimo pendant on chain. 18ct rose gold, hallmarked by Chopard, presented as a single small wide loop of polished gold, detailed by a diamond set engraved calligraphy styled Chopard' to outer, suspended from a Chopard 18ct trace link chain.…

Japanese Black Lacquer & Gilt Document Box, Meiji Period

A large Japanese black lacquer & gilt document box, Bunko, Meiji period [1868-1912], the rectangular box with an all over design of of takamaki-e mons surrounded with cloud shapes joined by scrolling leaves on a nashiji ground, the inside cover with a…

Meiji Lobster Articulated Sculpture with Box (9 words)

Japanese Meiji articulated lobster, with original box, beautifully made, signed verso, length 43 cm

19th Century Qing Dynasty Three-Tiered Dragon Jewellery Box

Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century tortoise shell three tier jewellery box and cover, of rectangular form set with a rectangular carved dragon panel an loop handle, opening to three deep levered tiers, on for square feet, 15 cm x 15 cm x 11 cm

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…

Chinese Lacquer Games Box with Fitted Trays and Lids

A Chinese export lacquer games box, circa 1840 internally fitted with individual lidded boxes and trays, 40 cm wide

Qing Dynasty Tortoiseshell Cricket Cage Box

An antique Chinese cricket cage box, sumptuously carved tortoiseshell, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Dragon and Pearl Cigarette Box

Chinese silver oblong cigarette box, by Tuck Chang of Shanghai, the top and side decorated in low relief with dragons and flaming pearls

Chinese Court Necklace with Fitted Box (9 words)

A Chinese court style necklace with fitted box approx. Length 90 cm

Enamelled Silver Necklace with Box, 37cm Height

A silver enamelled necklace with fitted box, height 37 cm

Chinese Huanghuali Box: Exquisite Handcrafted Treasure

Chinese Huanghuali box, Measures approx. 35 across by 7.5 wide by 13.5 tall

Chinese and Continental Silver Dish and Box with Jade Tablet

Chinese export silver two handled dish pierced decoration and dragon handles, together with a Continental silver early 19th century box, the top with jade tablet, pierced decoration (2)

Green Duan Inkstone with Fitted Box, Early 20th Century

A Taohe or green Duan Inkstone, late Qing-Republic period, early 20th century with an original hardwood fitted box, Inkstone: 5.2 cm long

Burmese Lacquered Betel Nut Box, Circa 1920

A large Burmese lacquered betel nut box, circa 1920, 28 cm diameter

A Japanese scroll with box, signed Tsukioka Settei

Silver Flower Pot with Japanese Markings

A silver 'basket' flower pot Japan, early to mid 20th century stamped (taizo), (silver), '900' marks to the base, with box, inscribed (wax-casting silver flower pot), 28.3 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Japan

Kyoyaki Enamelled Chrysanthemum Box by Ogawa Bunsai

A Japanese Kyoyaki enamelled box by Ogawa Bunsai (1809-1885); Meiji period (1868-1912); of compressed spherical form, decorated with underglaze blue and 'Shoenji' pink with a naturalistic chrysanthemum against a bright yellow enamel ground. Six-character…

Qing Dynasty Lacquer Dowry Box with Embroidered Bedspread

Qing Dynasty red and black lacquer dowry box with painted interior and embroidered bedspread on a later stand, retailer's label inside. Dimensions 55 x 63 cm

Export silver dragon gate box by Wang Hing

An export silver 'dragon gate' box, by Wang Hing, Hong Kong, late 19th century/ early 20th century impressed '??' [chao-ch'ang], 'WH', '90', cartouche engraved 'M. L.', underside, 'B. B. Bingo', 14.9 x 8.4 x 5.5 cm, 364g,

Korean Yi Dynasty Lacquered Nenju Box with Dragon Motif

A lacquered nenju box, Korea, Yi dynasty, painted in gilt with dragon and flaming pearl motifs, acquired from David Jones gallery, Sydney, in 1967 17.5 cm diameter, 10.5 cm high. Exhibited: Oriental exhibition, David Jones gallery, Sydney, 22 February -…

Famille Rose Seal Paste Box with Yongzheng Mark

A Chinese famille rose seal paste box Yongzheng mark, Republic period very finely painted in famille rose enamels with narcissus, plum blossom, camellia, mallow and chrysanthemum flowers. With a well executed Yongzheng four-character mark in blue enamel…

Red Lacquer Double Happiness Document Box with Dragon and Phoenix

A Chinese red lacquer 'Double Happiness' document box, with gilt raised decoration to the front, depicting a dragon and phoenix design with the characters 'Xixi' for double happiness, with a metal lock to the front, 73 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 30 cm high

Meiji Period Bronze Box with Eagle and Iris Decoration

Fine Japanese Meiji period bronze box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover decorated in relief with an eagle perched on a flowering branch, the sides decorated with repeating iris flowers and foliage, in mixed metals on a painted rich red ground,…

Revolutionary Romanticism Sculpture

Qu Guangci (Chinese, b. 1969), Revolutionary Romanticism, 2012 produced by X+Q sculpture studio, studio mark, date and artist's signature to side, with original box

Chinese Cinnabar Carved Box, 19th/20th Century, 10cm High

A Chinese cinnabar carved cylindrical box 19th / 20th century rubbed at rims, 10 cm high

Vintage John Lobb Shoes in Oriental Box with Boot Lasts

John Lobb pair of vintage shoes in oriental box fitted with boot lasts, early to mid 20th century

Ivory Mah-jong Set in Timber Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Mah-jong set in timber case, ivory and bamboo, early 20th century, 21 cm wide. 670023 A Chinese marine ivory Mah-jong set in a hardwood table cabinet with a sliding door opening to reveal five drawers with a complete set of hand painted pieces. The…

Chinese Dragon Lacquer Stacking Box on Stand

An early 1900s Chinese lacquer three-tier stacking box, decorated with dragons chasing the mystic pearl, on conforming stand. 31 cm x 21 cm x 75 cm

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

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Floral Design

Japanese lacquer ware box circa early 19th century. Depicting foliage and chrysanthemums on a starburst background. 9 cm x 8 cm.

19th Century Mongolian Damascened Saddle with Box

A Mongolian saddle, 19th century, fitted with damascened metal banding and crested guard, bosses over red leather, and metal bosses on the side flaps over a shagreen ground, a purpose made box, height 30 cm, length 48 cm, width 38 cm. Provenance: Acquired…

Sakata Pearl Co. Cultured Pearl Necklace with Certificate

A quality vintage strand of Sakata Pearl Co. Cultured pearls, the 79 graduated pearls showing good lustre, the 14ct. yellow gold clasp with a further pearl. In original named box with single extra pearl and maker's certificate of guarantee. Presented to a…

Chinese cinnabar lacquer box, 19th century

A Chinese red carved cinnabar Lacuqer box and cover, 19th century, 18.5 cm diameter. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld, acquired from late L. Blumenthal collection in 1982.

Silver Shan Betel Nut Container and Cover from Burma

A silver Shan betel nut container and cover, Burma, 19th/20th century, 23 cm diameter, fitted box

Burmese Lacquered Betel Nut Box (1920)

A large Burmese lacquered betel nut box, circa 1920, 28 cm diameter

Chinese Silver Dragon Box with High Relief Decoration

A c.1900 Chinese silver dragon embossed rectangular box, high relief repousse decoration on fine scale ground, ebonised wood lining, stamped maker's marks for Tuck Chang & Co. of Shanghai. 17 x 9.5 x 6.5 cm.

Bronze-imitating Ceramic Stupa with Qianlong Seal Mark

A bronze-imitating ceramic stupa Qianlong six-character embossed and gilt seal mark with box, 19.5 cm high. Provenance: Previously from a Japanese private collection

Yellow Dragon Seal on Stand with Box

A carved yellow stone Tian Hunag seal of dragons, length 10 cm. Measurements on stand, height 10 cm, length 12 cm, in box

Hirado Blue and White Sake Ewer with Landscape Decoration

A rare Hirado blue and white sake ewer 'Choshi', Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, the flat-sided ewer with gracefully curving spout decorated to both sides and to the lid with Chinese literati-style landscapes in underglaze blue, one side with…

Gnarled Prunus Wrist Rest with Toad and Blossom

An unusual hardwood wrist rest, 19th/20th century, the dark wood probably zitan, carved in the form of a gnarled section of a prunus trunk with a blossoming branch extending from one side below a three legged toad in high relief climbing up the side, the…

Irregular Coin-Inlaid Inkstone with Inscriptions - 19th/20th Century

An unusual inkstone, 19th/20th century, of irregular oval form with recessed center, the darker inclusions in the brownish textured surface carved with groups of old Chinese holed coins and small objects bearing inscriptions, fitted wood box with a two…

Budai Jade Pendant and Two Wood Boxes

A small celadon jade pendant, (3), carved in the form of Budai, seated on his sack, his face with jovial expression, together with two hardwood rectangular boxes, one probably of zitan with sliding cover, the other with fitted cover, (3), pendant 4 cm…

Chinese Agarwood Archers Ring with Gold Inlays and Plaque

A Chinese agarwood archers ring with gold inlays and a plaque, both with fitted boxes, 3.2 cm diam., and 6.5 cm long (2)

Chinese Tiger-Eye Carved Box

A Chinese carved tiger-eye box with cover, 8.5 cm long. Provenance: South Australia Private Collection

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…

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

Qing Dynasty Three-Tiered Cinnabar Lacquer Box

A tiered cinnabar lacquer box, Qing dynasty, 18th century, comprising a stack of three circular boxes, the cover carved with sages and a boy attendant in a garden setting, the straight sides with groups of floral medallions on a florette diaper ground,…

Chinese Hardstone Brush Rest and Brushes with Box

A Chinese hardstone brush rest, 20th century, together with two hard stone brushes, fitted box. 3 cm high, 10 cm wide and 4,2 cm deep, brushes 17 cm long. Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong between 1957 and 1968 and brought to Melbourne early 1969 and…

Meiji Ivory Box with Monkey Finial and Macaque Border

Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, the finial carved in the form of a monkey, the body carved in relief with a border of Macaque monkeys being scared by a crab, signed, height 9.5 cm

Ruby-studded Box with Carved Bone Letters Game

An Anglo-Indian letter game comprising numerous carved bone letters in a timber and bone box studded with natural rubies, 19th century, the box 5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep

Chinese Dragon Silver Box

A late 19th century Chinese silver long rectangular box, embossed and pierced with mystic dragons amongst clouds, impressed marks 'CS', possibly Cumshing of Canton. 19.5 x 5 x 3.8 cm. 277gm.

Chinese Gilt Lacquer Dragon Vases in Original Box

Pair of Chinese gilt lacquer ware vases with ornate dragon and floral decoration, in original box, height 34 cm

Japanese Silver Cigarette Box with Gold Chrysanthemum Emblem

Japanese silver cigarette box gold chrysanthemum emblem to lid, character marks to base, (13 cm weight 770 grams approx), tested.999 fine silver and.999 fine gold

Japanese Lacquer Compartment Box with Gold Bamboo Decoration

A large Japanese gold and black lacquer layered compartment box, early 20th century, the five compartments decorated with sprays of gold bamboo, 44 cm high, 24 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Indian Silver Filigree Perfume/Jewellery Box with NSW Government Provenance

Indian silver filigree perfume/jewellery box on four feet, tests as 95% silver, 1532grams,25 cm x 15 cm approx Provenance: gift to NSW government, C:2012

Pair of Chinese Silver Dragon Dressing Table Boxes

Two Chinese silver dressing table boxes and covers impressed Nanking, one of shaped oval form and decorated with a dragon, the other of circular form with rampant dragon, one with gilt interior, one with fitted material interior, total weight 439gm (2)