Antique Containers

A refined early 20th‑century sweet container - used historically as a sugar bowl, bonbonnière, or decorative confectionery box - crafted in a poetic combination of delicately colored...

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...

Its compact interior suggests a ceremonial or decorative purpose — likely used as a dowry chest, altar box, or offering container for small valuables or ritual objects. The open latt...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

The jugs are in the form of "Lizard Monks" with the bodies of the jugs or pitchers forming the container section; the mouths forming the spouts while the handle is formed by the liza...

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

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...

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...

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 .

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.

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 ...

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...

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).

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 ...

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

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...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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...

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...

English Victorian cut crystal cruet Set with 5 containers in scalloped holder Missing one of the lids.

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...

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...

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.

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).

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...

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.

Functional and Decorative: Perfect for use as a decorative object, a jewelry box, a keepsake container, or a small personal storage piece.

A ceramic powdered tea container for the Japanese tea ceremony. The globular body delicately potted and mottled with ash adhesions, signed Toho above the string cut base, organic lid...

A low circular porcelain container with a lid depicting a young stylish dancer in costume holding a fan.

The interior contains a mirror and a powder makeup container. It is signed on the interior. There is still makeup left in the powder compartment.

An antique Japanese flat brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs adorning the surface, this ceremonial container showcases the ...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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...

Now, it is wonderful to use as a vase for some dried flowers, a decorative basket or - of course - as a container for wool. Wonderful design crafted out of solid wood stained in diff...

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

A generous interior depth allows larger vessels and containers to fit neatly inside.

This ancient ceramic jar was once used as a storage container in Japanese homes and merchant houses. It is coated with a deep, lustrous black glaze, which has developed a subdued lus...