Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Marquetry & Lacquer Jewelry Box

Description

Here is a stunning antique c.1910's/20's Japanese marquetry jewlry box or collectors chest, with a beautifully lacquered interior as shown! The inlay is all hand cut, and just as beautiful as can be! The small chest features beautiful geometric marquetry work in various contrasting precious woods throughout. It opens to reveal a black lacquer interior, with a depiction of Mt Fuji on the interior lid and a removable interior drawer.

It measures 13 1/2" wide, 9 3/4" deep and 5 1/2" tall. It is in very good overall condition as you can see in the photographs. There is some wear, including some of the marquetry on the lid is slightly raised up as shown, but overall a beautiful box as shown!

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: It is in very good overall condition as you can see in the photographs. There is some wear, including some of the marquetry on the lid is slightly raised up as shown, but overall a beautiful box as shown!

Origin:
Japan

Materials & Techniques:
Brass, Elm, Lacquer, Satinwood

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; It is in very good overall condition as you can see in the photographs. There is some wear, including some of the marquetry on the lid is slightly raised up as shown, but overall a beautiful box as shown!

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Dimensions

5.5 x 13.5 x 9.75 in

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Marquetry & Lacquer Jewelry Box

Lot 0985

Estimate $290-$860

Jun 21, 2026, 8:06 PM EDT

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