Antique Containers

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...

This jar is not only a functional container but also a true collector’s item and a statement piece.

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

This rare coco de mer nut has been carefully carved on the back side, transforming it into a decorative container—perfect as a statement centerpiece, a sculptural bowl for a coffee o...

Direct from England, a matched pair of gorgeous decorative antique “barrels” or containers! The barrels have solid oak staves and wide brass metal banding with beautiful hand-painte...

The magical box opens simultaneously in three parts to reveal three hinged compartments. This container could house anything from sweets to biscuits, trinkets or earrings.

An organ urn (in French often called coffret à viscères or boîte à entrailles), dating from the Louis XIV period (second half of the 17th century). It is a funerary container used to...

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

Today, it serves equally well as a decorative accent, a storage container, or even as a distinctive cachepot for plants, lending character to both modern and traditional interiors.

Antique vinaigrettes required a high level of detailed design as they were miniature containers for sweet-smelling perfumes and aromatic oils in solid form or saturated within a smal...

It consists normally of a ewer or container of some kind to pour water, and a bowl to catch the water as it falls off the hands.

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 ...

We using a large heavy duty container and we fill it up foam to the top of the container for safety.

Antique Two Octagon Shape Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Boxes depicting Eight treasures matching the container shapes and Chinese writing of "Life", enjoying all the treasures in life.

Willow’s natural flexibility when wet and rigidity when dry allowed artisans to create lightweight yet durable containers for travel and home storage. This particular piece, with its...

Some of the men hold weapons and a woman has a liquid container balanced on her head. The ruins of a temple is seen in the background on the right.

Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: According to folklore, Persian rosewater sprinklers were originally used as "containers for tears"—the vessel, named ashkdan, was meant to collect t...

Opaline glass is manufactured in Europe and is a coveted collector's item because of its semi-opaque coloring and seamless appearance. The containers are mouth-blown, hinges with gil...

It is cultivated for its gourd-shaped fruit, which once dried is used for the manufacture of various traditional objects such as kitchen utensils, containers or lamps. The kimono be...

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 .

(Household Utensils), presents domestic tools and containers used in everyday life. Among them are weaving looms, spinning wheels, kitchen implements, water jars, baskets, spice cont...

Extremely rare to have such a large quantity of these totally original French pharmacy glass containers. The jars are individually mouth blown glass retaining their original contents...

Historical Use In the 16th and 17th centuries, Stollentruhen served as dowry chests, storage chests, and secure containers for valuable textiles, linens, documents, and family belong...

This whimsical pair of porcelain figures depict kneeling Chinese boys holding square shallow containers suitable for single blossoms. The symmetry is graceful from all angles and th...

This original, table-art piece is not just a container but a piece of history, ready to add an authentic touch of antique character to any collection or interior.

This small ceramic container from Edo period Japan circa 1800s was made in the Takatori Kilns in Fukuoka Prefecture.

Rare Antique Scandinavian / Icelandic Tankard with Lid (ca. 1830–1850s) – Museum-Quality Collectible This exceptional Rustic antique is a traditional Icelandic / Norwegian / Scandin...

Versatile, it could also be used as a double cache-pot jardiniere with live plants in each container! Measures: 19.5"W x 19.5"D x 30"H.

COURIER, LARGE ITEMS ONLY THAT CAN’T BE POSTED We can arrange delivery nationwide, mostly with our nominated couriers, for Europe we use one reasonably priced professional company t...

The composition is divided into two images: above, a bustling interior of a tin fabrication workshop where workers — primarily local Indonesian laborers — operate heavy stamping mach...

We will buy a brand new container 4 times the size of the item and fill with foam to the top for safety. 1st Dibs quotes shipping for this item at $799.00.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique condiment container. Dimensions Length 5.1cm/2.01' Width 4.4cm/1.73' Height 6.8cm/2.68' Weight 2...

They can be used as containers or boxes. they came form 1920s Fair condition, they have scattered signs of time.

The history of the beer stein dates to 14th-century Germany, when new public health regulations required drinking containers to be fitted with lids to reduce contamination.

an xxl spanish terra cotta urn, these were used as wine or olive oil containers, highly decorative piece inside the house as well as outside, often used now as planters or garden orn...

The squad round form with a relatively large mouth (known as Taikai form) distinguishes this piece from the ones made in Seto, Prototyped from Chinese chaire, the container was consi...

The original hobnail cut-glass containers have an oval rounded form onto an oval spreading base.

A socalled 'ferrat' from Auvergne, France. Old copper container reinforced with a frame and adorned with copper bands with which the women went to fetch water.

Two pot mustard set Felice Clerici or Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, 1745-1788 Circa Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) It measures: 3.94 in in height x...

These organs, the most easily prone to putrefaction, were then placed in special containers, the so-called canopic jars-always a set of four-and buried beside the sarcophagus or coff...

Each blown and cut glass container bears a plain silver gilt mount to the rim; due to the variety in sizes these versatile jars could be used for a multitude of functions.

The vessel’s form and motifs suggest it may have served as a cosmetic jar, incense container, or scholar’s desk accessory, blending utility with aesthetic pleasure.

This beautiful piece is silver soldered by Tiffany & Co. The container is repoussé grapes and vines. Measures 2.15 inches in diameter by 1.5 inches in height.

The lower section with 2 working doors and four turreted food stations with glass containers that turn and latch. The bottom has a solid, removable floor.

Beer steins originated in 14th century Germany, when new sanitation laws required beverage containers to have lids to prevent contamination. This led to the creation of the lidded st...

If you choose the palm could be placed in a decorative container.

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

A large copper container having welded seam, flat lipped rim and a hinged lid with lift ring and hole.

These boxes were intended not merely as utilitarian containers for jewelry or cosmetics, but as objets de vitrine—luxury decorative items meant to be admired for their design, materi...

Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a larger and stronger container in which to store personal belongings, such as pip...

Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a larger and stronger container in which to store personal belongings, such as pip...

The trolley displays a beautiful rollback domed cover that glides open to reveal its fitted interior, complete with a cutting tray, two covered sauce containers and a hot water troug...

It is a dark brown color. The lids of each container feature a brass flower bud decorative pull.

Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a larger and stronger container in which to store personal belongings, such as pip...

Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a larger and stronger container in which to store personal belongings, such as pip...

Also I haven't done the water leaking test, I recommend to put smaller water container inside when using as a vase. Dimensions - inner diameter of the opening : 6.69 in (170mm) Ac...

Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a larger and stronger container in which to store personal belongings, such as pip...

Riveted Copper and Brass Coal Bucket This is a lovely strong copper coal bucket, this is a good big piece and would make a really good coal or log container and handy because it ha...

Aside from being a storage container , antique cigar boxes are often collected by enthusiasts for their craftsmanship, design, and nostalgia.

French coffee grinder or coffee mill Typical of the country kitchens of 1900, the beans are placed in the top container and the coffee powder is recovered in the little drawer contai...