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Over the last 24 months the median price was $124,483 including buyer’s premium (middle half $18,718–$309,970, n=30). The auction record is $2,163,878 for blue and white 'peony' ewer (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Japanese wood box value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}