Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako
Located in Taichung, TW
A refined example of Japanese lacquer craftsmanship and samurai iconography.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Samurai Box
Pair of Edo Period Black and Gold Lacquer Samurai Helmet Boxes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Edo period black and gold lacquer Samurai helmet boxes (Hakko Bako), each of ribbed cylindrical form with a lid, a black lacquer interior, green tasselled cord and four tap...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family Crests Japan, 18th century (Edo period) Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 40 cm, H 53 cm An extremely rare se...
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather
Pair of Gracie Lacquer Coffee Tables with Antique Japanese Leather Tops
Located in New York, NY
The tops feature antique pieces of Japanese leather, from samurai armor boxes. The wood legs and aprons were made to fit the leather pieces, and finished in a beautiful, dark brown ...
Category
Early 2000s American Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Rare set of 2 Japanese suits-of-armour, complete with 2 matching folding screens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
These where used to make a rig for the samurai’s attendant to carry this box as a back-pack!
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
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Pair of Lacquer Tables with Leather Tops
Located in New York, NY
The tops are inset with 18th century Japanese Samurai armor box panels, with gold family crests in the center.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Leather
Japanese Meiji Silver Dragon Box, Samurai Shokai, circa 1900
By Samurai Shokai
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Hallmarked 1000 (1000 grade silver), Yokohama, Maker Samurai Shokai (Yozo Nomura, 1870-1965) Condition Small dings and general wear.
Category
20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Japanese Meiji Solid Silver Dragon Box, Samurai Shokai, circa 1900
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H 1.97 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Solid Silver Dragon Box, Samurai Shokai, circa 1900
By Samurai Shokai
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Hallmarked 1000 (1000 grade silver), Yokohama, Maker Samurai Shokai (Yozo Nomura, 1870-1965) Condition Small dings and general wear.
Category
20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Japan kobako box lacquer samurai - Edo
Located in PARIS, FR
Takamaki-e and kirigane lacquer kobako box depicting two samurai entering an enclosure.
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Box, Tenbun Period, 1532-1555
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Samurai helmet box, attributed to a gift from Japanese monk Kennyo (Kosa) (1543-1592), the Abbot of Ishiyama Honganji temple in Osaka in the 16th century.
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Iron
Edo Period Samurai Armor Storage Box with Leather Cover
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. This rare Samurai armor storage box is a must-have for any ...
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather
Samurai Armor Under a Glass Box with LED Lighting. Sold
Located in Paris, FR
Samurai armor under a glass box with LED lighting, Taisho Era, from Japan.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons
Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"
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H 21.5 in W 9.25 in D 12.5 in
Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of Japanese samurai doll armor in orange and gold, designed to perch on the edge of the black lacquer campaign style storage box with floral gilt metal corner pieces and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japonisme Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Samurai Bow, Quiver, Arrows, Complete Boxed Set, Rare Find
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H 64 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Antique Samurai Bow, Quiver, Arrows, Complete Boxed Set, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Age: Taisho period, early 20th century Condition: Fine original condition with wear due to appropriate age Dimensions: Bow is 64 inches long and quiver 38 inches long Provenance:...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Bamboo, Wood
Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box
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H 16 in W 14 in D 14 in
Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique Samurai Children's (Boys Day) festival set, full set with box, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Japanese Samurai Armor Boxes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 18th century or early 19th century storage boxes for a Samurai's armor. These boxes are covered in leather, and have gold family crests on three sides of each box.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Japanese Samurai armor box with crests
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Japanese armor storage box.
Wood, covered in black leather, with design of gold family crests on three sides, and a kanji symbol on the fourth side.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese End Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Samurai Armor with “Kyu” Kamon, Mid Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
The kamon is also painted in gold over red on the two original storage boxes. This samurai armor is originally Japanese and for sale, in excellent condition.
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th c. Japanese Armor Boxes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Hitsu of Yoroi (Samurai armor storage boxes), with black leather exterior, hinged lids and gold family crests on three sides.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Side Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Japanese Armor Storage Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A very large and unusual 19th century Japanese Yoroibitsu (Samurai's armor storage box). Set on six legs, with deeply carved chrysanthemums in bold relief, in lacquer.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Edo Period “Hakko Bako” Lacquer Samurai Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon antique Japanese “hakko bako” lacquer box with lid dating from the mid-19th century late-Edo period.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer, Rope, Wood
Pair of Samurai Armor Boxes
Located in New York, NY
Perfect as side tables, this pair of antique Hitsu 'Box' of Yoroi 'Armor' are dark red, with hand-painted gold crests and metal hardware.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Yoroi Japanese Decorative Samurai Armour with Original Box
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H 64.18 in W 15.95 in D 8.47 in
Early 19th Century Yoroi Japanese Decorative Samurai Armour with Original Box
Located in London, GB
The body consists of two main large plates layered with smaller lacquered plates and tied with blue dyed thread. The chest is half exposed, representing a monks robe, strength and pi...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in Roma, IT
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Located in Ijzendijke, NL
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Carrara Marble
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
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Located in Fukuoka, JP
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
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Samurai Box For Sale on 1stDibs
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