Antique Container

The inro has a near square form with rounded corners, The surface is decorated with gold hiramaki-e and kirigane with on a black lacquered background. On one side, a container holdin...

Indian Metal Jardiniere Painted with Elephants Lovely and naive decoration with Elephants in full ceremonial dress, this is a square container with a large folded top edge set on s...

A compressed, scalloped dish with three small feet supports a cylindrical ink container with a hinged lid at the centre. The dish, container, and lid are entirely covered with densel...

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...

It comes with the original bamboo inner container. A very unusual piece by a lesser-known artist, scarcely seen in any collection.

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...

Minor signs of wear, nick to lid edge, overall fine condition. 3-3/8 in. high. 2.5 oz. All containers early 20th century.

This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid.

This basket is a early 20th-century Chinese river basket, also referred to as a grain or fisherman's basket. It is a hand-woven container with a bentwood rim. This type of basket was...

A stylish round container fashioned from pewter and inlaid with a red/brown material.

Martaban jars are basic stoneware storage containers or pots used during the Ming dynasty. Thai, Chinese, Burmese, and Cambodian goods were shipped throughout southeast Asia in these...

On the top center, Canabel. Image Container: 25 x 35 cm Augustin Mongin (1843-1911): Augustin Mongin studied drawing and engraving with Léon Gaucherel.

Together, the ibis (guardian of memory) and the forget-me-not (flower of remembrance) transform the humidor into more than a container—it becomes a symbolic companion for reflective ...

A Fine French Napoleon III Oil Lamp, now electrified. Opaline glass container decorated with Maidens in Classical robes.

Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many centuries.

lovely 19th century brass birdcage Beautiful small, very refined model with two brass eating containers which are very well sculpted The uprights are twisted which is unusual and ve...

French rectangular shaped Bulle de Savon White opalescent jewelry box A “bulle de savon” box formed as a rectangular shaped hinged container with softly rounded edges and a gently d...

They function well as kitchen storage jars, countertop vessels, herb or plant containers, decorative urns, or understated storage elements in modern, rustic, or country interiors.

Sourced from an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany, this impressive vessel once served in a traditional kitchen setting and now finds new life as a decorative accent, most notably as ...

This open brass box was originally the case of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, filled with small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid.

Both usable and sculptural. This tall container or mortar was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence.

Such vessels were traditionally gifted to a bride to hold water or milk during wedding rituals, serving as symbolic containers for fertility and abundance. The vase is constructed e...

Aside from being a storage container for cigars, this very elegant and rare cigar cave could be repurposed for decorative purposes, used in crafting projects or to start a collection .

Cylindrical stem with a thickening and a constriction that supports the oil container. Two handles, one of which is broken and glued as shown in the photo.

This exquisite jewelry box combines refined metalwork, delicate guilloché enamel, and an elegant glass interior container, offering both beauty and practicality. The lid is its most ...

Works equally well as a jewellery box, a small keepsake container or simply as an object placed on a shelf or table.

The lower part is the ink container. The sword, with the blade of a small knife inserted inside, and the dagger.

Thanks to its generous dimensions, this object is not merely a functional container but a true decorative element with a striking presence, capable of capturing light and enhancing a...

The interior reveals honest wear and oxidation consistent with prolonged use, and a circular drainage opening is present at the base—an element that suggests its original purpose as ...

Just arrived in my last container this exceptional 19Th.Century French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over-Door Panel.

If used for flower arrangements, we recommend placing a container inside. Now that its practical role has ended, this jar has taken on a new life as an art piece.

A matching strap handle with grommets attach it to the container which can be used as a umbrella stand , walking cane collection holder or for wood kindling .

Exceptional in craftsmanship and ingenuity, with hidden function to surprise throughout A total of 22 hidden or secret storage compartments await to be discovered Displaying a desira...

This exquisite German silver Havdalah spice container, crafted circa 1900, is a refined example of early 20th-century Judaica, blending delicate craftsmanship with elegant form.

A letter from Anton Seuffert to a customer in 1867 describes the need to seal these tops in solid zinc containers to ensure safe transport across the long sea voyage from New Zealand...

This dynamic figure adds narrative depth and elevates the box from a simple container to a true sculptural work of art. The interior reveals a beautifully preserved and highly funct...

English Victorian cut crystal cruet set with 2 containers

An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial.

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

As a traditional kashiki, the piece serves as a container for Japanese sweets and embodies the spirit of hospitality, where presentation conveys care and sincerity.

The hinged lid opens to reveal a carefully fitted interior with two removable square tea caddies, each retaining its original fitted lid with oval burr wood panels. These interior co...

Both round inkwells have their original porcelain ink containers and are embellished with decorative caps and finials.

Losses to velvet interior on lid, surface marks to interior containers, which have expected paint loss. Minor surface marks to woodwork.

For this reason, when arranging flowers it is recommended to place water in a small glass container and set it inside the jar. It also works beautifully as a vessel for branches or d...

The sculpture rises on a rectangular base and, as it rotates, reveals the white ceramic ink container. Stag horn beak. Signed A.Puchegger (1878 – 1917).

Adjacent to these is a small decorative container for holding ink, into which quills or pens could be dipped.

An exquisite example of Burmese artistry, this palm-sized container dates to the late 19th century and was likely originally used as a betel box (kun-it).

Good conditions: as good as new. Image Container: 35 x 32 cm On the back of the artwork, news about different artists.

While rooted in tradition, the vessel feels remarkably contemporary today: its sculptural silhouette and warm wooden texture resonate as both a decorative object and a functional con...

Dimensions Height of stacked components 16.1cm/6.34' Diameter 5.3cm/2.09' Height of paten 2.4cm/0.94' Height of box 5.1cm/2.01' Height of glass container 10.8cm/4.25' Diameter of gla...

Opulent 18th century Baroque carved giltwood reliquary (a container for relics) monstrance with curled scroll design.

Extremely Rare Antique Icelandic Askur Jar with Lid (ca. 1800–1850s) – Museum-Quality Collectible This exceptional Askur, a traditional Icelandic food storage container, is a rare a...

The Albarello is a type of ceramic container popular in Italy from the Renaissance period onward.

Direct from southern England, a superb one-of-a-kind antique English decoupage container/cachepot. This vessel was restored and recently decoupaged with a gorgeous seashell motif on ...

The box having a fitted interior with the original ivory/bone sewing accoutrements, inluding clamps, lidded containers, lace making tools, a single drawer below encloses an adjustabl...

This beautiful pair of 19th century French porcelain apothecary jars exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of early pharmacy containers. Each jar features a slightly domed lid w...

Therefore, when using it as a flower vase, we recommend placing another container with water inside the jar. With a height of approximately 45 cm, this jar is relatively large among...

The combination of a substantial opaline structure with a fitted ormolu frame gives the box a notable presence and balanced proportions suitable for its intended function as a small ...

The fourth Ballarat (1954-1968) was initially employed for the Australian wool trade and carried the first containers of Australian canned fruit to London in 1966.

It is topped with a lidded silver-plated bronze container for storing snuff. The ram's head rests on a tiered wooden base, elegantly adorned with silver-plated bronze trim, and is s...