A Chinese carved jade box with certificate, 20th century, 19 cm wide
An antique Vietnamese silver circular box with pierced work base and gilt highlights, 19th century. The side walls decorated with highly chased works divided into four semi-circular panels with flowers of the four seasons, separated by four bats (symbol…
A sterling silver comport, and Indian silver box with pierced lid, and an Eastern silver lotus box with gilt interior, 20th century, (3 items), the comport 8 cm high, 15 cm diameter, 426 grams total
Antique Japanese Inlaid Timber Work Box, Meiji Period
An antique Japanese inlaid timber work box, interior fitted with six lift-out lidded compartments, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 11 cm high36 cm wide, 28 cm deep
Ebonized Teak Storage Box with Hand-Painted Vignettes
An antique Indian storage box, ebonized and carved teak with four hand-painted portrait vignettes, 19th/20 century, 44 cm high, 82 cm wide, 42 cm deep
Stone-inlaid Wooden Box with Bird and Fruit Design
A hard-stone inlaid wooden box and cover depicting bird and fruits on the cover, height 7.5 cm, length 24 cm, width 15 cm
Set of Four Chinese Export Silver Dragon Wares
A set of four Chinese export silver wares, Late Qing dynasty the 'dragon' brush stamped '?' [pao],'CL', and one of the boxes stamped '??', 'WH', '90', 25.5 cm long; 17.5 cm long; 15.5 cm x 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 151g; 13.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 120g (4).,
A Chinese export silver round lidded box
Islamic Lacquer Box with Hunting Scenes and Arabic Inscription
An Islamic Middle Eastern lacquer box, late 19th/Early 20th century, the large rectangular box intricately decorated with complex hunting scenes to the top and sides, the top bordered with a lengthy inscription in Arabic script, 20 cm high, 41 cm long, 28…
Victorian Sterling Silver Traveling Communion Set with Crystal Ewer
English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian travelling Communion set consisting of a gilt wash pierced stem chalice, collet footed paten & a crystal cut wine ewer, set in a velvet lined box. Engraved to the box 'Presented to the Rev. J. W. Town from the…
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Dish with Floral Relief Detail
A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer dish, entirely decorated with leafy vine and floral relief detail, diameter 3 cm. In Japanese box. Provenance: Purchased in Japan some years ago.
Tibetan Silver & Ivory Box with Turquoise & Coral
An antique Tibetan silver mounted ivory box, 19th century, the circular horizontally ribbed box and its cover with silver rims, centre, and feet, the mounts set with turquoise and coral, height 7.5 cm, diameter 9 cm
1930s Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Box by Lian Chang
Chinese export Silver cigarette box, Lian Chang Circa 1930's. approx 598g & 6 cm high, 17 cm long, 9 cm wide
Gilded Phoenix Box on Stand with Mica Inlay
A Thai painted and gilded phoenix shaped lidded box on stand, 20th century the surface inlaid with coloured mica phoenix 33 cm high
Yayoi Kusama (Japan 1929-) pumpkin (2013), cast resin painted red & white, stamped to base with original box, height 10 cm, diameter 8.5 cm
Carved Quartz Circular Box with Lid
A carved quartz circular lidded box, height 6.5 cm, diameter 8 cm
Japanese Peacock Flower Lacquer Box
A Japanese lacquer box, 19th century, decorated with peacock flowers on Togidashi and Hiramakie gold with Aogia on black ground, interior in a Togidashi Nashiji. Height 5.3 cm. Width 13.5 cm. Depth 9.8 cm
19th Century Anglo-Indian Trinket Box with Ivory and Bone
Anglo-Indian ivory, bone, and tortoise shell trinket box a 19th century Anglo-Indian, tortoiseshell, ivory and bone trinket box, the bone pierced to resemble lacework or tracery, the lid with a palm tree centrepiece and foliate designs to the bone…
Japanese 950 Sterling Silver Tray in Fitted Box
Japanese sterling silver tray stamped 950, diameter 28 cm, 590 grams in original fitted box
Chinese Elm Cosmetic Boxes with Three Drawers
A pair of Chinese elm cosmetic boxes, each with hinged pieced lid above cupboards opening to reveal three drawers, 41 x 41 cm
Japanese Shinoyaki Cherry Bud Pot by Kishimoto Kennin
An exceptional Japanese Shinoyaki 'Cherry bud' pot, October 1982, by master Japanese potter Kishimoto Kennin (b.1934), the large pot, properly described as Beni Sheni Ohtsubo (pink shino big vase) utilising indigenous mogusado clay, and a shinoyu glaze…
1920s Japanese Laquered Circular Box
Japanese box, circular laquered box. Japan, c 1920s, 12 cm high, 32 cm deep.
Rosewood Carved Vine Box
A fine Oriental rosewood carved lidded box, squat lobed pumpkin form, the lid with full relief carved detail of a fruiting vine section. Good dark tone. Diameter 23 cm
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Round Boxes
Six Chinese blue and white round boxes, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century, decorated with flowers and repeating motifs including one with a rabbit, the largest 6.5 cm high, 7.5 cm diameter.
Qing Dynasty Silver Opium Box with Dragon and Phoenix
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Guangxu period silver opium paste box engraved with dragon and phoenix patterns, height 7 cm, width 6 cm
Indian Lacquered Boxes and Cayenne Jar
Two hinged lacquered and painted boxes, Indian, 19th century (and later) together with a glass covered jar inscribed 'Cayenn. Loz'
Chinese Gilded Lacquer Sewing Box with Carved Bone Fittings
A 19th century Chinese gilded black lacquer sewing box, the interior with partial fitted removable tray with multiple finely carved bone fittings, clamps, reels, etc., the base drawer again fitted and with carved bone implements, gilt metal side handles,…
Chinese Jade Scholar Objects: Axe Blade and Hu Vase
Two Chinese archaistic jade scholar objects, 20th century, one in the form of ceremonial axe blade, the other one in the form of 'hu' shaped vase, boxes (one fitted), one with fitted stand, 14.2 cm long (axe blade), 9 cm high (vase)
Qing Dynasty Leather Document Box with Carved Shou Motifs
Chinese Qing Dynasty leather document box and cover, with a curved cover, with carved front frieze with shou motifs and repeating flower motifs, length 52 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside…
Niello Betel Nut Box with Floral Decoration
Beautiful Philippines betel nut box and cover, c.1900, of deep rectangular form, in niello, the top opening to reveal four hinged covers, flanked by handles and raised on four wheels, the whole decorated with floral scroll work, 12 cm x 19.5 cm x 9 cm.…
Qing Dynasty Ivory Lotus Box with Dragonfly Decoration
Good Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory box and cover, in the form of a lotus, with incised vein decoration to the exterior and incised dragonfly to underside of cover, with David Ho Oriental Art label to interior, incised mark to base, height 8.5 cm and, length…
19th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box
Very large 19th century Burmese red lacquer betel box and cover, decorated with roundels and bands of scroll work, in tones of red and black, height 26 cm
Burmese Warrior Silver Box
20th century Burmese silver box and cover, of rectangular form, decorated with repousse decoration of warriors, total weight 409gm, length 15 cm
Rare Iron Tetsubin Teapots from Edo Period Japan
A rare pair of iron Tetsubin, Teapots, Japan, Edo period, 18th/19th century, trough shaped spouts, the tea pot handles have a carved and molded decoration, the lids with a great wave and water wheel in gold on a black lacquer ground, a circular foundry…
Japanese Black Lacquered Hokkai Bako with Gilt Design
A large Japanese black lacquered lidded Hokkai Bako, 19th century, made for the Kato and Hayashi families in the Yamagata Prefecture, with horizontally ribbed roiro-nuri sides, the cover gilt with a design of bound ribbons, gilt metal mounts chased with…
Burmese Silver Tray with Engraved Signatures and Repousse Border
Large Burmese 950 silver tray with twenty five engraved signatures and heavily repousse border, 1018g, length 42 cm, 1018g, engraved Burma 95% silver verso, with display box
Korean Blue and White Square Plate, Joseon Dynasty
A Korean blue and white square plate, Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), 19th century, the thickly potted square porcelain plate with rounded and indented corners decorated to the the centre with a crane amongst stylised clouds within a double blue ring, and to…
Indian Bone-Decorated Temple Scene Box
Early Indian scene decorated box. Intricate applied bone decoration to lid and sides; with central oval painting of a temple to the lid. Base possibly sandalwood. Losses - as inspected. Height 8 cm width 21 cm and Depth 16 cm
Oriental Burl Round Box, 18cm Diameter
Early good oriental burl round box, 18 cm diameter, 9.5 cm high approx
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…
Set of Eight Chinese Carved Ivory Horse Statues in Box
A set of eight Chinese carved ivory horse statues on carved wooden stands, housed in original fitted box, the largest 5 cm high overall
Meiji Period Japanese Tortoiseshell Lacquer Jewellery Box
A Japanese jewellery box, tortoiseshell and lacquer work finish, Meiji period, 19th century, 10 cm high, 24 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep
Chinese Dragon and Clouds Silver Box
A Chinese silver lidded box, pierced and decorated with dragons and clouds, stamped character and mark for possibly Cumshing, 274gm. 19 x 5 x 3.5 cm.
Chinese Agate Gourd Box with Twig Design
A Chinese agate carved box, of gourd shape surrounded by leafy twigs, the lids surmounted by a finial of twigs and leaves, raised on a fitted wooden stand. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Width 12 cm
Anglo Indian Floral Carved Bone Inlay Collectors Box
Anglo Indian carved collectors box with bone inlay with the outer body well carved in a floral motif and the inside well presented with a bone inlay floral centrepiece to lid and 9 compartmental sections, 5 with bone inlay to lids, possibly 19th century.…
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.
Burmese Silver Temple Lion Lidded Box
Burmese silver temple lion box lidded box, in the form of a temple lion, extensive hand worked design, marks to base, height 16 cm weight 510 grams
Japanese Five-Tier Black Lacquer Food Box with Gilt Decoration
A Japanese five-tier black lacquer square food box, gilt with pine, prunus and bamboo, made for the Yamamoto family, wood case, each box 21 cm x 22.5 cm
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cloisonne Boxes
A pair of Late 19th century Chinese cloisonne boxes, late Qing Dynasty 2, height 6.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Chinese Silver Dragon Vanity Box
A late 19th century Chinese silver vanity box by Tuck Chang, circular form with finely embossed sinuous dragon amongst clouds to the lid and sides, impressed maker's marks. Diameter 5.6 cm
Chinese Good Luck Pendant on 14ct Snake Chain
14ct fine box snake link neck chain with Chinese good Luck and Health pendant attached, 17 cm length approx 11.5gms
Edo Period Japanese Tachi Tsuba with Gilt Decoration
A fine quality Japanese Edo period (1603-1868) tachi tsuba (sword guard), mokko-gata form, profusely decorated in relief with various gilt/gold and other metals. 7.7 cm x 7 cm, in later quality fitted box.
Chinese Silver Octagonal Box with Seal Mark
A Chinese pierced silver octagonal box, early 20th century, square seal mark to base, 6 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 312 grams
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Jewelry Set in Original Box
A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer jewellery parure, Republic period (1912-1949), the set featuring carved cinnabar lacquer beads set in silver plated mounts, comprising a necklace, ring, brooch and two earrings. Housed in the original brocade silk covered…
Meiji-era Japanese Lacquer Document Box
Japanese lacquer document box, late Meiji period, 4 cm high, 23 cm wide, 31 cm deep
Gilded Japanese Lacquer Satchel
A 19th century Japanese satchel form black lacquer writing box, finely gilded with shaped panels and insects, engraved silvered copper decorative fittings, fitted interior. Provenance: The collection of Denis and Joy Hanna. 29.5 x 12.5 x 23.5 cm
Ramayana Ivory Chess Set with Custom Box
An Indian ivory chess set, first half 20th century, carved in characters from the Ramayana viz. Rama vs. Ravana, plain custom-made lined box
Chinese Blood Stone Seals with Chain in Original Box
Three blood stone Chinese seals linked by chain in original box, height 13.5 cm, and 8 cm
Qing Dynasty Dragon Box
A Chinese export parcel-gilt silver repousse dragon box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, decorated with repousse dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds, with a gilt character to the centre of the lid. 5.5 cm high, 8 cm diameter
Chinese Buddha Hand Fruit Hardstone Box on Stand
Chinese green hardstone lidded box, carved in the form of a Buddha hand fruit, on wooden stand, height 5 cm width 18 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart
Imperial Dragon Carved Hardwood Box
A Chinese hardwood box, finely carved in relief to the lid and sides with an Imperial dragon; the interior of the lid with an incised calligraphic poem. 38 cm x 20 cm x 11 cm
Japanese Gilt Box with Turtle Shell Pine and Crane
A Japanese turtle shell pine and crane gilt Box, 12.5 x 6.5 cm
Flying Fish Lacquer Box
A Japanese lacquer box, late 19th/Early 20th century, the plain rectangular black lacquer box with rounded corners, boasting a design of flying fish to the top. Signed to interior. 12 cm high
Japanese Lacquered Picnic Set with Vases and Box
A Japanese gilt lacquered travelling picnic set (sage-Jubako), Meiji period (1868-1912), containing two baluster vases and a four sectional box. 34.5 x 38 cm.
Pierced Silver Overlay Spice Box from India
An India pierced silver overlay spice box with six compartments, height 11 cm, diameter 18 cm
Chinese Silver Opium Box with Decorative Panels
Opium box, Chinese silver with decorated panels, of fruit picking and leisure, marked to base, height 4.5 cm
Chinese Enamel Pill Box with Turquoise Stone
Good Chinese silver and enamel pill box with turquoise stone in the centre, width 5 cm approx
Chinese Silver Dragon Heart Trinket Box
An early 20th century Chinese silver heart form trinket box, relief embossed and decorated with sinuous dragon framing a heart form cartouche, gilded interior, embossed character mark and 'KPG'. 142gms. Width 82, height 6 cm
Japanese Lacquered Cosmetics Box with Pine and Peach Tree Decoration
Japanese lacquered covered cosmetics box. With maki-e decoration of pine and peach trees, diameter 14 cm
19th Century Ivory Phoenix and Dragon Box
Oriental ivory circular lidded box a late 19th century circular box, very finely carved, having a depiction of a phoenix bird on the lid, with two four claw dragons on the body. Both the phoenix and the dragon painted in three colours. Miniature…
Song Dynasty Chinese Ding Pedestal Box and Cover
Fine Chinese Ding pedestal box and cover, probably song dynasty, the circular cover with incised flower and leaf motif, above a spreading foot in a white glaze, height 9.5 cm
Chinese Mahjong Set with Ivory Push Button and Copper Mounts
Chinese boxed mahjong set, the rectangular box with copper mounts and ivory push button, opening to five drawers set with pieces in bone and bamboo
Japanese Shell Veneer Toiletry Box with Gilt Accents
Intriguing Japanese 19th century shell veneer travelling toiletry box, the box with pull out mirror and supports, with lower drawer, with ruyi loop handle accented with gilt scroll and fret work, 39 cm x 24.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve…
Sino-Tibetan Silver Box with Armorial and Dragons
Unusual Sino-Tibetan silver box and cover, of rectangular form with chamfered corners, set with a central armorial with lion, flanked by a pair of dragons, the lower frieze decorated with panels of lions, ducks and dragon, with felt interior, total weight…
Hindu Reliquary Box with Chain and Pyramid Supports
Hindu reliquary box and cover, of shaped form, suspended from chain with pyramid shaped supports, length 10 cm. Provenance: J L Smith Collection, Far South Coast NSW
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Box
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer circular box, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, 17.5 cm diameter
Chinese Sterling Silver Coin Dishes with Coins & Box
Pair of Chinese sterling silver coin dishes, hallmarked Lcltd, sterling, Made in Hong Kong, (Lane Crawford Ltd) of shallow circular form, with a shaped rim, the centre set with a Chinese coin, total weight 128gm, together with two additional Chinese coins…
Chinese Export Silver Bamboo Covered Box
A Chinese export silver covered box, late Qing Dynasty to Republic Era, 1880-1920, with workshop stamp for, Kwong man Shing, Hong Kong and Canton, a cylindrical box with a low dome fitted lid decorated throughout with repousse bamboo foliage upon a…
Jade Pendant Chinese Wooden Box
A Chinese wooden box inset with carved and pierced jade pendant. Provenance: Acquired in New York 1970s, length 11 cm
Chinese Huanghuali Jewellery Boxes with Guilian Grain
A pair of Chinese Huanghuali jewellery boxes, with round metal clasp, attractive guilian grain, 24.5 x 15 x 9.5 cm
Zitan Scroll Box
A small Chinese zitan covered box, the rectangular box in deep red brown tones, with stylised scroll motifs in low relief to the cover. Height 4 cm. Width 9 cm. Depth 5.5 cm
Chinese Painted Lacquer Box
Decorative Chinese painted lacquer box, approx 23 cm high, 42 cm wide, 25 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
Vintage Sterling Siam Silver Playing Card Box with Elephant
A silver playing card box with elephant decoration, interior lined with cedar, 20th century, stamped 'Sterling Siam', 13.5 cm wide.
Chinese Jade Dragon Vase on Stand with Lid & Box
A Chinese jade two handled vase on stand with lid in box, with dragon head handles each with pendant rings. With circular foot on a carved wooden stand and presentation box., height 17 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.…
Burmese Sterling Silver Repousse Box, 306g
Burmese repousse sterling silver box, 306g, length 13 cm, 306g, stamped 925
Chinese Red Inkstone with Guqin Motif and Gilt Accents
A Chinese red inkstone, modelled as a guqin depicted partially wrapped in a fabric sleeve patterned with flowering branches highlighted with gilt, engraved with characters to either side, in original cloth covered box. Length 13.5 cm
Tang/Liao Chinese Sancai Lid Box: 3.8cm Height, 9.5cm Diameter
A Chinese Sancai lid box, in the period of Tang or Liao, height 3.8 cm, diameter 9.5 cm
Porcupine Quill Medicine Box with Inlay
An unusual Chinese porcupine quill medicine box, of rectangular form with hinged lid inlaid with porcupine quills, the interior with twelve small compartments, 11 cm high, 28.5 cm wide, 20 cm deep
Meiji lacquer box with chrysanthemum design
A Japanese two tier lacquer handled box, late Meiji period, decorated with gold and red chrsyanthemums, 24 cm high, 22 cm wide, 23 cm deep
Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Jewellery Box, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese mother of pearl inlaid hardwood and brass mounted travelling jewellery box, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 20 cm high, 25 cm wide, 32 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.
Dragon & Pagoda Brass Trinket Box with Swallows
Chinese brass ornate trinket box, profusely decorated with dragons and pagoda scene, etched brass swallows amongst bamboo to interior
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