Chinese candy boxes can vary in shape and material. Porcelain, wood and jade are all popular materials used. Some boxes have multiple layers while others have standard bowl shapes with lids.
Below are some examples and price guides of some Chinese candy boxes including a Chinese hetian jade box and a Qing Dynasty blue and white box.
Chinese famille rose porcelain stacked candy boxes, 11.4″x8.4″dia
Sold for US$30 at International Auction Gallery in 2023
Chinese Hetian jade candy box from Qing Dynasty Dimensions 11 x 17.5 cm
Sold for US$15,000 at Old Box Gallery in 2023
Chinese cloisonne round covered candy lidded bowl. Features a Imperial yellow ground enamel work throughout exterior, interior and bottom, with polychrome foo dog design, and ornately carved high relief jade stone medallion at the top center of lid.
Sold for US$500 at Hill Auction Gallery in 2022
Chinese Qing dynasty Wang Bu inscription blue and white candy box
Sold for €1,600 at Palaceauctionhouse in 2023
Vintage Wooden Chinese Gilt Lacquer Candy Box With Certificate of Antiquity From Yau’s Arts Company. This great octagonal box is made of elm wood. Ancient Chinese art works cover every surface of the exterior of this great candy box.
Sold for US$50 at Gulfcoast Coin & Jewelry in 2021
