Vintage Jewelry Boxes Made In Japan. Decorative Japanese boxes include everything from lacquer containers to ones embellished in cloisonné. Although lacquering techniques are thought to have originated in China, while cloisonné is considered a product of what is now Turkey, both were elevated to a fine art in Japan.
No Chips No Cracks No Crazing. Today's jewelry boxes come in a variety of styles and sizes and are made of metal, wood, plastic and other materials. It is a lovely shaped box with the great designs made of porcelain.
Vintage Japanese lacquer boxes are shaped like pianos, or small dressers as well.
But as fine jewelry became more affordable during the Industrial Revolution, jewelry boxes, too, were mass-produced for the middle class.
Imari jewelry or trinket box with the cover marked Imari Empress made in Japan. Add to Favorites Vintage Jewelry Music Box Tilso Japan Black Lacquer Inlaid Abalone. Vintage Japanese Black Lacquer Jewelry Box Mother of Pearl Inlay Drawers Dresser.