Antique Container

A small teak container or vessel, hand-carved off a single piece of teak wood.

A kōgō is an incense container used in Japan in the context of the tea ceremony.

Versatile in use, the piece works equally well as a planter, a decorative container, or as a sculptural accent within an interior setting.

French marble has a storied history in the creation of cassolettes, which began as decorative containers for burning perfume pastilles in the 17th century.

Raised on three sturdy legs and fitted with loop handles and a domed cover, the vessel reflects ceremonial food containers used in early Chinese ritual culture. Ding vessels symboliz...

The plain rectangular glass containers are fitted with plain silver covers; it can be determined that these varying sized vessels were crafted for tea, milk and sugar.

This decorative storage containers is dated back to the Qing Dynasty and in very good antique condition with normal age wear.

A squat round ceramic box, created as part of burial furniture, a small container with a slightly domed flush fitting lid, reminiscent of a cosmetic paste box.

An early 19th century silver tea caddy is a charming and practical piece, reflecting the tradition of storing and presenting tea in finely crafted containers. During this period, tea...

The piece is structured around an iconographic motif with a long tradition in European decorative arts: the Hand of Glory, or anatomical hand, which emerges from a cuff with carved r...

Painting of two Usubata (bronze containers) displaying bonsai. Mineral pigments on very heavy gold leaf with black lacquer trim and bronze hardware,

Vessels of this type likely served as ceremonial pouring or storage containers and were often associated with ritual and funerary practices during the Neolithic period.

The plate presents a variety of classical ceramic forms, including an amphora, krater, stamnos, lekythos, wine vessel, oil bottles, pouring vessels, and ceremonial containers used th...

Characterized by its rounded body and incised vertical lines, vessels of this type were commonly placed within tombs as storage containers intended for use in the afterlife. They may...

A squat globular ceramic, created as part of burial furniture, a small container with slightly inverted mouthrim and flattened bottom.

Crafted in France circa 1880, the bombe-form container is built of elm and walnut with a warm and rich patina, and rests on shaped bracket feet.

Traditionally used for temple offerings, this authentic piece is ideal for collectors seeking an antique Burmese offering vessel, Shan-style lacquerware container, or a museum-qualit...

The engraving presents a fascinating collection of classical antiquities including hand mirrors, ceremonial vessels, bowls, cosmetic containers, and decorative objects adorned with m...

This authentic Dutch piece features a variety of silver hallmarks, indicating a high standard of purity. The bulbous container has a tightly fitted pull off cap and a screw on bottom.

The interior cavity suggests use as a snuff box, patch box, or small personal keepsake container. Objects of this type occupied an important role within Georgian and Empire-period d...

Crafted from high-quality silverplate with beautifully cut crystal containers, this piece reflects the sophistication and craftsmanship associated with the renowned house of Christof...

Rooted in the pottery traditions of Shigaraki and Tanba, ancient Japanese kilns, this piece was likely created as a practical container, but today it equally stands out as a sculptur...

Victorian Oak Presentation Box This is a very attractive oak box, formerly a silver presentation box The oak has good colour, the box has its original campaign style brass carrying ...

Additionally, it has been used for vases, small containers, baths, and sarcophagi, as well as columns for temples and other historically significant buildings.

Additionally, it has been used for vases, small containers, baths, and sarcophagi, as well as columns for temples and other historically significant buildings.

Description: Silver inkwell with three engraved containers, bell, pen stand and tray resting on four claw feet.

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

The upper tray is complete with an impressive suite of silver-mounted toiletry accessories, including multiple cut-glass bottles, lidded jars, grooming containers, and brush holders,...

There are some very minor losses to the silver plating on the snuff container and on the mounts (see photos) and some dints on the mounts and lid (see photos) that are commensurate w...

Ideal as a decorative object in kitchens, wine cellars, or interiors with a rustic, Mediterranean, or wabi-sabi style, it can also be used as a container or sculptural element on a t...

Both likely served as containers for ointments. Taking on a similar shape as a bird's nest, this vessel is squat in form with softly tapering sides, a broad flattened rim and flat ba...

Likely used as a grain storage container, lunch pail, or water vessel, this piece was designed for both durability and daily use.

A Very Fine Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell with Bronze Statuettes representing "Night & Day" by Michelangelo. Crystal ink containers with elaborate gilt bronze covers. France, circ...

A Very Fine Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell with Bronze Statuettes representing "Night & Day" by Michelangelo, crystal ink containers with elaborate gilt bronze covers. France, circ...

These wonderful grouping of 4 solid bronze bowls/vessels can be used as planters, catchalls, accessory container and candleholder. Clean lines and no engravings, easy to use as a co...

A kōgō is an incense container used in Japan as part of the tea ceremony.

Dimensions in cm: Width 3 cm x Depth 2 cm Weight 0.01 kg Dimensions in inches: Width 1 inch x Depth 1 inchWeight 0.43 troy oz Vinaigrettes, popular from the late 18th Cent...

The sculpture rests on a curved base in red Verona marble, which also houses the brass ink container. Signed A. Puchegger (1878–1917). Austria, late 19th century.

Description: Silver vanity case for lipstick, candle, matchbox, used match container, and gold interior with hinged lid. Metal: Silver.

A lovely pair of Victorian horn perfume travel containers descended through a prominent New England Family.

Far more often, it serves as an object that sparks creative momentum rather than a mere container, thus transcending its practical function.

Some could be used as cups and containers for food or other liquids. It was, however, observed that the rim thickened on the interior would have rendered the vessel impractical for d...

Description: Brushed silver toiletry box with gold bands and interior mirror with powder container. Metal: Gold - Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Boar's Head.

Although these handy containers are rarely seen today, match safes were extremely popular from 1850 to 1915.

Ideal for collectors and interior enthusiasts, this rare object is perfect for those seeking an antique Burmese offering vessel, Shan-style ritual container, or a distinctive example...

We can see how the brush is full of material, which is expressed through a very accurate description of the characters, both in their clothes and the folds of them, in the sparkle of...

Each grouping includes vases, censers, and containers filled with flowering branches and symbolic elements, interspersed with implements and abstract forms that reflect Chinese-inspi...

Rich in color, the box adds visual interest to any setting while offering practical use as a small keepsake container. A beautiful piece.

Once the clay dries, heat is applied and the wax is melted, evacuating the ceramic container that has taken its negative form through the channels.

Giovanni Domenico Valentini distinguished himself in the artistic panorama of the Italian seventeenth century precisely for the peculiarity of his favorite subjects: they are mainly ...

Formed as a compact, barrel-bodied string container, this Continental example is turned from a warm-toned hardwood with crisp lathe work expressed through concentric rings at the sho...

The circle comes nestled in a custom-made hardwood case that is as beautiful as it is functional. It's not just a container; it's a piece of craftsmanship in itself.

Well-crafted to withstand the punishments of daily use, these rugged items hold great rustic charm, and can easily find functional and decorative uses in a wide variety of interior d...

Whether displayed as a standalone statement piece, incorporated into a curated collection of Asian antiques, or used as a functional storage container, this lidded jar offers both hi...

In Jewish communities around the Mediterranean, a sprig of a sweet-smelling shrub was customarily used, in Northern Europe by the twelfth century there are literary references of the...

19th Century Copper Coal Bucket This is a lovely big copper coal bucket, this is a good big piece and would make a really good coal or log container The bucket is very strong and h...

The lids come off to reveal a gilded container. .