Antique Chinese Cachepot

Each decorated with birds set amongst flowering tree branches bordered by bands of geometric and floral ornament; mounted with yellow figural masks issuing brass bale carrying handles.

Beautiful heavy porcelain Chinese style cachepot on 4 feet, perfect for a centerpiece.

A classically shaped antique Chinese water bucket with wonderful painted aged patina. A great piece

A Chinese Han dynasty unglazed terracotta lian. Unglazed lians are quite unusual and this one has

A common sight throughout rural Qing-dynasty China, this Provincial trough was once filled with

A Chinese Han dynasty unglazed terracotta lian. Unglazed lians are quite unusual and this one has

This tall, hand-formed terracotta jar is distinguished by the energetic incised pattern covering its unglazed exterior. Using a simple forked tool, the potter layered the vessel with...

A pair of antique Chinese blue and white hand painted porcelain cachepot planters with underplates

Long ago, a trough would have been a fairly common sight in rural Northern China; this long, narrow

Long ago, a trough would have been a fairly common site in rural Northern China, this once probably

China is famous for its beautiful rice terraces. On rainy days steam from the nearby rivers shrouds

Over a century ago, a gifted potter from northern China crafted this organic clay jar out of rich

Over a century ago, a gifted potter from northern China crafted this organic clay jar out of rich

used as a mortar, possibly in a Chinese apothecary to grind herbal medicines. With a clean, rounded

Over a century of healers grinding herbs with a pestle for traditional Chinese medicine smoothed

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this capacious earthenware jar is distinguished by its tapered form and beautifully irregular unglazed surface. Smoke from the kiln...

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this capacious earthenware jar is distinguished by its tapered form and beautifully irregular unglazed surface. Smoke from the kiln...

A lovely vintage Mid-Century Chinese porcelain fish bowl planter or jardiniere, circa 1950. Maker's

China is famous for its beautiful rice terraces; on rainy days steam from the nearby rivers shrouds

Sculpted by artisans in China's Shanxi province, this black clay vessel has a quiet simplicity

Based on vessels fired in ancient Chinese kilns, this jar's perfect proportions haven't changed

Sculpted by artisans in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky black exterior on one side

Sculpted by artisans in China's Shanxi province, this black clay vessel has a quiet simplicity

Based on vessels fired in ancient Chinese kilns, this jar's perfect proportions haven't changed

Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this clay vessel has a smoky

in a Chinese kitchen to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. Chisel marks texture the raw stone

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a

in a Chinese kitchen to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. The exterior has the organic

in a Chinese kitchen to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. The small mortar boasts a range of

Chinese export porcelain rose medallion fish bowl or Jardiniere, Mid-19th century. The Chinese

A thin, dark glaze clings to the angular shoulders of this petite jar, dripping down the textured sides in rivulets of navy blue. Crafted in the late 19th century, this wide-mouth ja...

Hand carved from a cypress tree burl, this late 19th century burlwood brush pot once held select calligraphy brushes in a scholars' studio. Placed alongside the Four Treasures of the...

Placed beside his inkpot and insktone, this 19th century brush pot once held select calligraphy brushes in a scholar’s studio. Cloaked in a rich patina, the vessel is simply designed...

A common sight throughout rural Qing-dynasty China, this provincial trough was once filled with

Carved from a single block of limestone, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once used to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. The hand chiseled, rustic exterior ...

Carved from a single block of limestone, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once used to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. The hand chiseled, rustic exterior ...

Popular during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), brush pots and scroll pots carved to resemble tree trunks and burl wood were among the many esteemed objects found in a traditional schol...

Hand carved from a single block of limestone, this round stone vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and other foods....

Hand carved from a single block of limestone, this round stone vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and other foods....

Hand carved from a single block of limestone, this round stone vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a Provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and other foods....

Hand carved from a single block of limestone, this round stone vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and other foods....

Hand carved from a single block of limestone, this round stone vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and other foods....

Carved from a single block of granite, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once used to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. The timeworn exterior is patterned wi...

This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mo...

This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mo...

Hand carved from a single block of limestone, this round stone vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a Provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and other foods....

China's Shanxi province is coated inside and out with a warm brown glaze. Decorative ridges pattern the

used as a mortar, possibly in a Chinese apothecary to grind herbal medicines. Its handle is topped by a

fish-roe pattern. The auspicious phoenix is an important symbol in Chinese culture, a powerful mythical

This low ceramic planter dates to the mid-19th century and was likely originally used as an indoor fishbowl. The basin has a round "alms bowl" shape, defined by gently swelling sides...

Beautiful antique Chinese vase with floral design in blue. It has a rimmed brown design on both the

This millstone was hand-carved over 100 years ago in Northern China out of a single block of

This shallow terracotta bowl is delicately decorated in low relief and cloaked in a monochrome layer of dark blue glaze. Framed by a Meander trim and billowing cloud motifs below, tw...

Originally used for pickling foods, this early 20th century ceramic jar is coated inside and out with a rich dark brown glaze. A subtle ridged texture patterning the jar's high shoul...

Originally used for pickling foods, this early 20th century ceramic jar is coated inside and out with a subdued jade green glaze. The wide-mouth jar has high shoulders and a rounded,...

This wide-mouth terracotta basin dates to the early 20th century and was once used for cooking meals in the kitchen of a Qing-dynasty home. The bowl's glazed interior and raised stra...

A large and impressive 19th century Chinese blue and white jardinière, having a Prunus blossom