Antique Container

It is believed to have originally been used as a container for storing plant seeds. In modern times, it exudes a striking presence as a vase for arranging branches or dried flowers, ...

This wooden vessel is an early 20th-century brush pot, a container used to hold select calligraphy brushes in a traditional Chinese scholars' studio.

A Colonial Anglo-Indian Regnecy style (19th Century) tapered rectangular wooden brass-bound wine cooler (planter/fernery) mounted on a 4-legged stand with removable metal interior co...

Diamonds: Old Mine and Rose cut, G-H, VS-SI, approximately 2.8 TCW Chain length: 18 inches Heart shaped locket: 1.75 inches in legth including bale; .88 inches wide Chain: tested for...

Prototyped from Chinese chaire, the container was considered the most important piece of the accoutrement for Chado (tea ceremony).

They also make wonderful storage containers for kitchen utensils. View the detailed images.

With wooden handles and mother of pearl hart lock, no key. The containers are four inches deep. The glass is three and half inches diameter by four and half inches high.

Two semicircular pen rests flank the centre symmetrically. The ink container rises at the back and is fitted with a round, finely profiled hinged lid, richly enamelled in blue, ivory...

The open container, above which the young boy seems to be leaping, is meant to receive the salt.

It was once used as a candy container. It is perfect for storing accessories and small items, and its design blends naturally into modern life.

In excellent condition commensurate with age and use (dents and age wear), this dairy canister makes a unique decorative statement as a standalone object, umbrella stand, or floral c...

This handmade figural betel container dates from the late 19th to early 20th century, and showcases the artistry and cultural symbolism of Southeast Asian silverwork.

Constructed from stretched and stiffened hide, this unusual box-form parfleche features bold, symmetrical geometric designs hand-painted in richly saturated mineral pigments. Parfle...

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, a traditional Chinese unit of volume.

Carved in wood with a removable domed lid, the cylindrical container is accompanied by a sculptural seated female guardian figure.

This piece is not only a functional container but also a beautiful example of Southeast Asian folk art.

This wonderful table called "Rafraichissoir" is originally used to put bottles into the brass containers with ice cubes. Very convenient to have it beside a sofa.

The plate displays an extraordinary range of hanging lamps, incense burners, oil vessels, hookah components, pipes, metal bowls, basins, candlesticks, ritual containers, and architec...

Persian Qajar box, antique Persian silver, engraved Middle Eastern box, Islamic art collectible, Qajar dynasty metalwork, Persian court scene box, 19th-century Persian art, engraved ...

Ancient chest with opening shelf, lacquered and hand painted on solid larch wood, built in Italy in the 19th century, measuring cm W 103 x H 42 x D 50. Ideal as a container or as a s...

Peter's Basilica and an inkwell container. The marble bears the inscription "Roma Anno Santo, 1950."

This charming piece could once have served as a snuff box, pill box, or vanity container, and today it remains a timeless collectible.

Vintage box with portrait is a vintage object realized by an artist of the late 19th Century.  Wooden container and ceramic portrait.  d 7,5 cm. Hand made object.

He learned to craft durable containers and how to pack them properly – a well-respected profession at the time.

Tribes such as the Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, and Pueblo peoples of the Southwest, as well as Cherokee and Choctaw artisans in the Southeast, crafted and decorated gourds as containers for ...

Carved in wood with a removable domed lid, the cylindrical container is accompanied by a sculptural seated female guardian figure.

The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have been intended for use as a kogo, a container for precious incense. The round cloisonne box features a yellow enamel grou...

Antique Islamic Vessels and Metalwork Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846 This exceptionally refined 19th-century Orientalist reference engraving presents a comprehensive study of I...

Remnants of the lacquer are still visible, lending the container a stunning patina that is further enhanced by the lacquered surface finish.

The interior of both barrels is gilded and each shows a small drilled hole—likely for ventilation, suggesting use as a match holder or strike-light container. The small tray was pres...

Shoes of this type were often used as ornamental objects, jewelry containers, or souvenirs—frequently crafted with great attention to detail.

The set includes three clear glass containers: two for spices or salt and one lidded mustard jar with the original spoon.

It consists normally of an ewer or container of some kind to pour water, and a bowl to catch the water as it falls off the hands. 12.5"W x 6.5"D x 20"H

The container was made in the Armand Fresnais goldsmith’s workshop, France, 1877-1927.

British Victorian period Sterling Silver Spirits Flask container, rectangular with rounded shapes curved to fit the body's contour, designed to fit in a pocket.

. *** SHIPPING & HANDLING: Our items are packed with extreme care by on-site staff, using sturdy containers and excessive fill. We work hard trying to ensure that shipped items r...

Direct from France, another fabulous hand carved frame mirror, one of a large group in our most recent container The original large crown sets the tone and features open carvings of ...

Antique herring barrels, antique haringtonnen, Dutch folk art, Flemish folk art, 19th century barrels, rustic storage containers, antique wooden barrels, fishmongers trade, maritime ...

These bags were not only transport containers but were often proudly displayed in tents or homes during gatherings, symbolizing status, dowry wealth, or tribal identity.

Round Hand Carved Stone Containers as a cache pot . Exquisite execution. The 2 Anduzes that would elevate the entrance of your home , or you could retrofit them with a metal sheet in...

The tray lifts out and beneath this another in which sits four containers for the betel nut, lime and other condiments, each with its original lid.

Use it as a planter, a low table centrepiece, a hallway catch-all for shoes or umbrellas, a bathroom vessel for rolled towels, a display trough for firewood, or as a primitive storag...

When open, the lid reveals a gilded interior, likely gold-plated bronze or copper, which would have helped preserve contents and added to the aesthetic luxury the urn may have origin...

Hand-painted in the 1800s, this majolica apothecary container has an arabesque of white bands, partially filled with orange lines.

On the left, the water carrier is heavily burdened, with a large water container strapped to his back and smaller jugs suspended from a wooden yoke across his shoulders.

It was likely used as a "tokkuri" (sake bottle) at the time, but in modern times it is also recommended for use as a flower vase or other flower container. We tested it by leaving w...

Antique English mercantile or country store, or bakery "Flour" bin with painted faux wood grain. IDEA container for dog food, Makes for a great prop for your country style kitchen.

A large English lacquered papier-mâché container from the Aesthetic Movement period, featuring a decorative chinoserie painting of stylized Asian figures, pagodas, and a garden bridg...

The inkwell comprises four recessed containers, one of which is a sand shaker with a perforated lid, as well as two smaller holders for pens or writing accessories.

The silver-plated lid is fitted with a small finial and includes a spoon notch — a thoughtful detail indicating its original function as a sugar container. The hinged floral handle a...

We will give you one at no extra charge. 4'9" by 6'2" size *** SHIPPING & HANDLING: Our items are packed with extreme care by on-site staff, using sturdy containers and excessi...

The third plate illustrates a remarkable selection of indigenous tribal objects and ritual artifacts, including paddles, ornaments, carved containers, vessels, baskets, tools, musica...

The airtight containers that had been originally intended to protect snuff from drying, became the jewelled works of art and the symbol of opulence of the upper classes.

The airtight containers that had been originally intended to protect snuff from drying, became the jewelled works of art and the symbol of opulence of the upper classes.

A – Small wooden or metal table, likely used for serving food or tea B – Large round serving tray with small dishes, possibly for communal eating C – Draped cloth or bedding, possibl...

The airtight containers that had been originally intended to protect snuff from drying, became the jewelled works of art and the symbol of opulence of the upper classes.

The hinged lid, often found with a delicate clasp or fitting, demonstrates the box's functionality as a luxurious keepsake container for jewelry or small treasures. Measures: 5.5...

Harmoniously adorned on the underside of this exquisite container are similar Rococo designs with an almost identical central cartouche.

In the center, Moses—draped in a light mantle—strikes the rock with his staff, while men, women, and children rush toward the miraculous water, kneeling or reaching forward with cont...

The airtight containers that had been originally intended to protect snuff from drying, became the jewelled works of art and the symbol of opulence of the upper classes.