Rare Huanghuali Stacking Boxes, Qing Dynasty
A rare pair of Huanghuali deep stacking boxes Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the grain perfectly matched, plain sides with fine beaded rim, exposed joints at the corners and indented moulded base, fitted with precision. Provenance: acquired in Tianjian in…
Chinese Green Lacquered Box with Brass Mounts and Birds
A Chinese export composite two drawer & lift top compartment box, with brass mounts and handles. Green lacquered and with birds and floral scenes.height 26.5 cm
Indian Decorated Octagonal Box on Stand
An Indian painted and decorated octagonal box on stand, 20th century. Box 30 cm high, 49 cm diameter
Japanese Cane Octagonal Storage Box
Japanese octagonal storage box with brass bound woven cane exterior and calligraphy lined interior, 28.5 cm wide, 18 cm high
Green Stone Chinese Jewelry Box with Metal Decoration
Chinese jewellery box with green stone and metal decoration,18 cm x 14 cm approx
Indian Silver Spice Box with Elephant & Peacock Decoration
Antique Indian silver spice box decorated with elephants & peacocks amongst scrolling foliage, 16 cm high, 265 grams approx
Chinese Enamel Pill Box with Turquoise Stone
Good Chinese silver and enamel pill box with turquoise stone in the centre, width 5 cm approx
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box with LH Stamp
Antique Chinese export silver box stamped for LH 55g. Approx
Chased Dragon Chinese Export Silver Box (50g)
Antique Chinese export silver box nicely chased with dragons 50g approx.
Protruding-eyed Japanese Box Wood Netsuke Mask Necklace
Japanese box wood netsuke mask necklace with protruding eyes
Chinese Rosewood Fretwork Stand
A Chinese rosewood stand. in light tones and of traditional styling, the shaped waisted top above fretwork spandrels and supported on long straight legs with a lower box stretcher to small shaped tapering square form feet. Height 92 cm. Width 32 cm. Depth…
Framed Chinese Shou Medallion Ornament
A framed Chinese timber ornament of a Shou medallion. The carved medallion with foliate and scrolling embellishments, in a good contemporary shallow box frame. Height 8 cm. Width 12 cm. (decoration only)
Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy with Box
A Japanese red and black lacquer tea caddy, of upside down cylindrical form, with original wooden box. Depth 7 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)
Japanese Lacquer Inros with Netsukes and Ojime (11)
A box of 11 Japanese lacquer inros, 19th and 20th century, each one with netsukes, and ojime (11)
Chinese Turquoise Female Immortal Carving on Stand
A Chinese turquoise carving, late 19-20th century, in the form a seated female immortal, fitted wood stand and box, 8.5 cm high (including stand)
Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Scholar Scene
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer square box, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century, the cover well carved with eight scholars and attendants drinking wine in a mountain retreat, sides with diaper pattern, 5.9 cm high, 22 cm long and 22 cm deep
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
Boxed Chinese Teaset: Elegant and Compact Design
Boxed Chinese teaset, box approx 12 cm high, 33 cm wide, 26 cm deep
Huanghuali Three Tier Picnic Box with Ghost Face Grain
Chinese huanghuali three tier picnic box with beautiful 'Ghost face' grain measures 35.8 x 20 x 25.2 cm
Burmese Silver Oxen Embossed Box (7 words)
Burmese silver box embossed with Oxen weighs 300grams measures 14.5 cm x 9 cm x 4.5 cm
Chinese Vanity Box with Mirror & 3 Drawers (27cm)
Chinese vanity box with fold away mirror & 3 drawers, 27 cm deep
Japanese Silversmith's Sterling Silver Display of Cranes and Turtle
Sterling silver red crested cranes & a turtle in display box by Japanese silversmith Takehiko
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
Japanese black and gilt garden scene box
Japanese black & gilt box having a gilt interior & painted with garden scenes. Provenance: Tomkinson collection. Condition good, minor age related wear. Dimensions 4.9 x 4.1 x 2 cm
Burmese Kun-it Box with Red Lacquer Finish
Red lacquer Burmese Kun-it box 20th century. Height 20 cm
Qing Dynasty Dowry Box with Butterfly Motifs
Chinese red and black lacquered Dowry box Qing Dynasty the lid decorated with butterflies and floral motifs. Height 40 cm
Reticulated Celadon Jade Bangle with Floral Carvings
A reticulated celadon jade bangle carved in pierced relief around the exterior with a continuous floral meander, the stone of even tone, box 7.7 cm diameter
Swarovski Tiger Zodiac Figurine in Original Box
Swarovski Crystal Chinese Zodiac Year of the tiger, with original box
Brass Studded Eastern Lidded Box - Antique
Antique eastern small brass studded and mounted lidded box, approx 21 cm high, 47 cm long, 33 cm deep
Chinese Painted Lacquer Box
Decorative Chinese painted lacquer box, approx 23 cm high, 42 cm wide, 25 cm deep
A lacquered circular betel box, kun-it, Burma /Myanmar, 20th century, 20.5 cm diam. 11 cm high. Provenance: NSW Private Collection
Japanese Elm Box with Metal Fittings and Handles
Two drawer Japanese elm box, with metal fittings and handles
Japanese Elm Box with 6 Compartments
Antique Japanese elm box 5 short drawers, one long and a top compartment
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
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…
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…
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…
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.
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
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.
Chinese Cloisonne Crane Box
Chinese cloisonne lidded box with two flying cranes to the lid, lined with felt, 9.5 cm diameter approx
Chinese Dragon Sterling Silver Box
Good Chinese silver box with dragon motif to lid marked U.S.F STERLING and a Chinese charcter
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 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
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…
Lacquered Sewing Box with Ivory Contents & Pin Cushion Clamps
Eastern lacquered sewing box & ivory contents, including pin cushion Clamps
Chinese Brass & Lacquer Hexagonal Box
A Chinese brass mounted black & gold lacquer hexagonal box. 46 cm high, 33 cm long, 33 cm deep
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
Antique Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Box (7cm)
Antique Chinese cinnabar lacquer circular lidded box approx 7 cm dia
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.…
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Indian Bone Decorated Box: 10x38x16 cm
Indian bone decorated box, approx 10 cm high, 38 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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
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
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…
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…
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
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
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
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.,
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
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
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
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
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