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Qing Decorative Boxes

QING STYLE

The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.

Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”

While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.

Find a collection of antique Qing tea tables, stools, benches, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Qing
Chinese Qing Period Huanghuali Wood and Bronze Box
Chinese Qing Period Huanghuali Wood and Bronze Box

Chinese Qing Period Huanghuali Wood and Bronze Box

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese Huanghuali wood box decorated with bronze mountings and motifs of bats, fish and moths. The top features a classic Chinese medallion mounted to the centre of the lid. In un...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Chinese Lattice Top Incense Box, c. 1850
Chinese Lattice Top Incense Box, c. 1850

Chinese Lattice Top Incense Box, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This slender metal container is a 19th-century white brass incense burner, used for storing and burning incense sticks. The small box has a rectangular form and a removable sliding t...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1891-1911 Chinese Cinnabar Stamp Box
1891-1911 Chinese Cinnabar Stamp Box

1891-1911 Chinese Cinnabar Stamp Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1891-1911 Chinese cinnabar stamp box. The red lacquer carved with a garden scene & a sage under a tree. Hinged. Sides are fully carved as well. Marked "China". Late Qing Dynasty. 3 3...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Scholar's Box, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Scholar's Box, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Scholar's Box, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant container is a 19th-century Chinese document box, once used by a Qing-dynasty scholar-official to store stationery accessories such as brushes, seals and ink sticks. Cra...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Pine

Antique Chinese Lacquered Hide Scholar's Trunk, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Lacquered Hide Scholar's Trunk, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Lacquered Hide Scholar's Trunk, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, and personal effects, trunks were ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Hide, Wood

Chinese Celadon Lacquer Peach Box, 19th Century
Chinese Celadon Lacquer Peach Box, 19th Century

Chinese Celadon Lacquer Peach Box, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This small presentation box from the late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) is cloaked in a rare shade of celadon-teal lacquer, an unusual color we've never seen in our years of collecting. T...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Huanghuali Document Box
Antique Huanghuali Document Box

Antique Huanghuali Document Box

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese Huanghuali document box with original brass mounts. Features a rectangular lid with ornate cut-out brass corners, brass bound down a...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Canton Enamel Lobed Round Box, Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Canton Enamel Lobed Round Box, Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Canton Enamel Lobed Round Box, Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty, China

Located in Austin, TX

A well painted Chinese Canton enamel lobed round box and cover featuring the Eight Immortals, with a Qianlong mark to the underside, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China The deligh...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Copper, Enamel

Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850
Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850

Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th-century treasure chest from northern China is richly decorated with relief carvings and delicate gilt paintings. The doors bear ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Elm

Set of Chinese Red Lacquered Wedding Presentation Boxes, Carved, Parcel Gilt
Set of Chinese Red Lacquered Wedding Presentation Boxes, Carved, Parcel Gilt

Set of Chinese Red Lacquered Wedding Presentation Boxes, Carved, Parcel Gilt

Located in Doylestown, PA

Near pair set of large Chinese carved and embossed red lacquered wooden rectangular presentation boxes with gilt decoration, circa 1910. Beautiful boxes crafted with dovetail joiner...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer, Wood

Round red lacquered and gold leaf work box - China 19th Qing Dynasty
Round red lacquered and gold leaf work box - China 19th Qing Dynasty

Round red lacquered and gold leaf work box - China 19th Qing Dynasty

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent round box in red lacquer in two parts. Completely decorated by hand. With gilded, gold decoration. There are floral and geometric decorations, handmade interlacing, with gold leaf. The box is placed on 4 feet. The interior is lacquered black. Very nice dimensions. This box shows some wear due to its age and authenticity. This round Chinese box in red and gold lacquered woven bamboo Was probably a wedding box, a work box, a storage box. It can be used as a hat box, sewing box, games box or tea bag box...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Box, c. 1880
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Box, c. 1880

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Box, c. 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

This small treasure box from the late 19th century exemplifies the lavish splendor of the Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) decorative arts, finished with intricate surface embellishment and ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

18th/19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Circular Box with Multiple Cartouches
18th/19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Circular Box with Multiple Cartouches

18th/19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Circular Box with Multiple Cartouches

Located in New York, NY

An 18th/19th Century Chinese cinnabar circular box with multiple cartouches of Families. This is a marvelous piece with very fine details on the main top panel of the box. The top pa...

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1790s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900
Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century lock box is minimal and elegant, crafted of pine with dovetail corners and a brushed finish of burgundy lacquer. Unlike Chinese tabletop chests used for seals...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Pine

A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century
A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century

A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Cinnabar is a red mineral compos...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Cloisonne Box with Carved Jade Inset Medallion
Chinese Cloisonne Box with Carved Jade Inset Medallion

Chinese Cloisonne Box with Carved Jade Inset Medallion

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1900 Chinese box decorated with green, blue, red and yellow floral design set against a white background. The top with a carved white jade floral medallion. The apple green ena...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Jade, Brass

Chinese Hardwood Opium Bowl Stand, c. 1900
Chinese Hardwood Opium Bowl Stand, c. 1900

Chinese Hardwood Opium Bowl Stand, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to resemble a scroll-form altar table, this narrow footed box has an elegant silhouette with waterfall sides and minimal ornamentation. Dated to the late 19th century, the b...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Chinese Canton Enamel Round Stacking Boxes and Cover, circa 1900, China
Chinese Canton Enamel Round Stacking Boxes and Cover, circa 1900, China

Chinese Canton Enamel Round Stacking Boxes and Cover, circa 1900, China

Located in Austin, TX

An absolutely lovely Chinese export pink Canton enamel round stacking box and cover, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The circular stacking box consists of a bowl form base, ...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Copper, Enamel

Chinese Lacquered Hide Trunk, c. 1900
Chinese Lacquered Hide Trunk, c. 1900

Chinese Lacquered Hide Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens and other household items, trunks w...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Hide, Wood

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty
Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden wedding chest from the 19th century with unusual shape, hand-painted floral décor and brass hardware. Created in China ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

Located in Brea, CA

19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with intricate designs and images of ancient C...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior
Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior

Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period square shaped box from the 19th century with brass lock, metal hardware and distressed lacquer interior. Born during the 19th century, this exquisite Qi...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Petite Chinese White Brass Brazier, 19th Century
Petite Chinese White Brass Brazier, 19th Century

Petite Chinese White Brass Brazier, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Filled with burning coals, this petite 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China. The brazier is crafted of w...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Quail Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Late 19Th Century
Pair Of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Quail Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Late 19Th Century

Pair Of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Quail Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Late 19Th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE CHINESE CLOISONNE TRINKET BOXES Extremely tactile little boxes in the form of a male and female quail with polychrome enamels. Very characterful and charming depiction of t...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Enamel

Decorative Antique Chinese Stacking Box, Shanxi Province
Decorative Antique Chinese Stacking Box, Shanxi Province

Decorative Antique Chinese Stacking Box, Shanxi Province

Located in Kastrup, DK

A portable stacking box featuring five separate tiers, crafted from limewood and originally coated in black lacquer. Remnants of the lacquer are still visible, lending the container ...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900
Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900

Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A petite 19th-century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of brass with a copper interior and...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper

Finely Woven Chinese Coupled Presentation Box, Early 19th Century
Finely Woven Chinese Coupled Presentation Box, Early 19th Century

Finely Woven Chinese Coupled Presentation Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This finely decorated box from the early 19th century is a beautiful example of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Known as a presentation box, the small container would have been co...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Bamboo, Wood

Small Chinese Cloisonne and Hardstone Trinket Box, Republic Period, China
Small Chinese Cloisonne and Hardstone Trinket Box, Republic Period, China

Small Chinese Cloisonne and Hardstone Trinket Box, Republic Period, China

Located in Austin, TX

A lovely small Chinese export cloisonne trinket box with a carved hardstone roundel, Early Republic Period circa 1915, China. The small cloisonne box set on four short bun feet, and...

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1910s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Copper, Enamel

Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820

Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820

Located in Chicago, IL

This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box w...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Export Hardstone and Gilt Silver Filigree Peacock Box, 1920's, China
Chinese Export Hardstone and Gilt Silver Filigree Peacock Box, 1920's, China

Chinese Export Hardstone and Gilt Silver Filigree Peacock Box, 1920's, China

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite Chinese export peacock from hardstone and gilt silver filigree canister box, Republic Period, circa 1920's, China. The graceful and elegant hardstone container of cyli...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Silver, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Silverwire Wooden Box Mother of Pearl Design
19th Century Chinese Silverwire Wooden Box Mother of Pearl Design

19th Century Chinese Silverwire Wooden Box Mother of Pearl Design

Located in Brea, CA

19th century Chinese silverwire wooden box with mother of pearl design from the Qing Dynasty. Beautiful intricate floral designs all-over.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Chinese Silver Box with Dragon Design, Qing Dynasty, circa 1890
Antique Chinese Silver Box with Dragon Design, Qing Dynasty, circa 1890

Antique Chinese Silver Box with Dragon Design, Qing Dynasty, circa 1890

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Antique Chinese Silver Box with Dragon Design, Qing Dynasty, circa 1890 An exquisite circular Chinese silver box, dating from the late Qing Dynasty, around 1890. This exceptional pi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Chinese Yellow Cloisonne Dragon Box, Republic Period, circa 1920, China
Chinese Yellow Cloisonne Dragon Box, Republic Period, circa 1920, China

Chinese Yellow Cloisonne Dragon Box, Republic Period, circa 1920, China

Located in Austin, TX

A charming Chinese yellow cloisonne small trinket box with dragons, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The small box sets on four bun feet and designed ...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Boxes

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Copper, Enamel

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born during the 19th century, this exquisite Qing Dynasty red lacquered treasure ch...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Chinoiserie Box
Antique Chinoiserie Box

Antique Chinoiserie Box

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Antique Chinoiserie Box

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinoiserie decorated fruit box. Beautiful decorated Chinoiserie box used to serve fruits and specail treats. Hand gilt painting over red lacquer. Strong patina of wear so...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Chinese Cloisonne Double Peach Box, Republic Period, early 20th century, China
Chinese Cloisonne Double Peach Box, Republic Period, early 20th century, China

Chinese Cloisonne Double Peach Box, Republic Period, early 20th century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A lovely Chinese turquoise ground cloisonne "double peach" box and cover with shaped hardwood stand, Republic Period (1911 to 1949), early 20th century, China. The box formed as a p...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Copper, Enamel

Small Chinese Black Cloisonne Box, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China
Small Chinese Black Cloisonne Box, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China

Small Chinese Black Cloisonne Box, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China

Located in Austin, TX

A small and lovely Chinese black ground cloisonne box with peony design, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The small cloisonne box raised on four bun feet, and decorated with a design of blossoming peony against a black enamel ground inlaid with geometric wire work in the "wan" pattern. The large blooms of peony depicted in pleasing shades of red, pink, and yellow enamel, with leaves of dark and light green enamel. The colored enamels pop against the black cloisonne...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Copper, Enamel

Chinese Geometric White Brass Brazier, 19th Century
Chinese Geometric White Brass Brazier, 19th Century

Chinese Geometric White Brass Brazier, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Filled with burning coals, this 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China. The small brazier is crafted of wh...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina
Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina

Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period hinged wooden box from the 19th century with brass hardware and nicely weathered patina. Crafted during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this wooden box ca...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Document Box with Gilt Floral Scrolling Motifs
Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Document Box with Gilt Floral Scrolling Motifs

Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Document Box with Gilt Floral Scrolling Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

This antique Chinese red lacquer document box, dating to the late Qing dynasty (19th to early 20th century), exudes timeless elegance and functionality. Crafted from softwood, the bo...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Softwood

Late 19th Century Qing Carved Lacquer and Varnished Wood Decorative Box, China
Late 19th Century Qing Carved Lacquer and Varnished Wood Decorative Box, China

Late 19th Century Qing Carved Lacquer and Varnished Wood Decorative Box, China

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century Qing lacquer and hand-carved varnished wood decorative box, China By: unknown Material: wood, lacquer Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, lacquered, varn...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Lao Tian Li Cloisonne Cylindrical Box, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Lao Tian Li Cloisonne Cylindrical Box, Late Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Lao Tian Li Cloisonne Cylindrical Box, Late Qing Dynasty, China

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful antique Chinese cloisonné cylindrical box and cover by Lao Tian Li, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The box of cylindrical form and w...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper, Enamel

Small 19th century elm decorative table top chest
Small 19th century elm decorative table top chest

Small 19th century elm decorative table top chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Small 19th century eastern elm table top chest circa 1890. Superb quality Chinese pyramid shaped alter table chest made from elm.  Show frame structure with a single shallow drawer ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Elm

Late 19th Century Large Chinese Pigskin Storage Box
Late 19th Century Large Chinese Pigskin Storage Box

Late 19th Century Large Chinese Pigskin Storage Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century large pigskin storage box, Chinese. Late Qing dynasty. Burnt red color & silvered brass or paktong fittings; the handles & their back plates of good quality...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Late Qing Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Rice Measure Bucket with Carved Panels
Late Qing Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Rice Measure Bucket with Carved Panels

Late Qing Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Rice Measure Bucket with Carved Panels

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing dynasty Chinese wooden rice measure, hand-carved and richly lacquered in red and black, with traces of gilt enhancing its decorative motifs. Octagonal in form, the bucket...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood

18th century Chinese hard wood coffer chest
18th century Chinese hard wood coffer chest

18th century Chinese hard wood coffer chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare 18th century perhaps earlier hard wood coffer, circa 1790. Presented in original un-restored condition.  Original handles and metal work to outer edges. Lid opens on ringed ha...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Early 20th century lacquered vanity box
Early 20th century lacquered vanity box

Early 20th century lacquered vanity box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century lacquered vanity box circa 1910. Good quality chinese export table top vanity box.  Hand painted in a plum and black colour scheme in a lacquered finish. Cube sh...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Mirror, Wood

Provincial Chinese Wooden Box with Bone Chopstick Handles
Provincial Chinese Wooden Box with Bone Chopstick Handles

Provincial Chinese Wooden Box with Bone Chopstick Handles

Located in Chicago, IL

A narrow wooden box with a sliding lid and a pair of carved bone chopstick handles with contrasting dark inlay at the ends. The bone handles were likely originally affixed to chopsti...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Bone

Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750
Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750

Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

The basic form of this two-tiered box with handle has remained unchanged for 1,000 years. Stacked boxes were commonly used as portable containers for food or ...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Box with Canted Corners
19th Century Chinese Elmwood Box with Canted Corners

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Box with Canted Corners

Located in Dallas, TX

A 19th century Chinese elmwood box with brass hardware with canted corners. This unusual long and narrow box was probably custom made to house a musical instrument, it is very decor...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

18th Century Burmese Rakhine State Lacquer Bamboo Pillow Box
18th Century Burmese Rakhine State Lacquer Bamboo Pillow Box

18th Century Burmese Rakhine State Lacquer Bamboo Pillow Box

Located in Brea, CA

18th century Burmese black bamboo pillow box in relief with red Rakhine lacquer. Created with bamboo weaving. Decorated all-over with geometrical shapes and...

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Early 18th Century Burmese Antique Qing Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Qing decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

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