Antique Containers

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...

This slender metal container is a 19th-century white brass incense burner, used for storing and burning incense sticks.

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...

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...

This vessel is a type of container called an “uruka tsubo.” Uruka is a traditional Japanese preserved delicacy made by salting the entrails or roe of sweetfish, and these small jars ...

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

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...

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

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.

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...

Located on the Chita Peninsula in present-day Aichi Prefecture, the region has long produced utilitarian ceramics such as water jars, storage vessels, and containers in large quantit...

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...

Rebecca and Ruth are both dressed in classical flowing garments, Rebecca holding a water container and Ruth grasping a handful of wheat with a water container at her feet.

Can be used as a decorative container for plants or bouquets. Made in Moracco in the beginning of the 20th century.

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.

System walking stick, flamed fruit wood barrel, with 925/1000 sterling silver knob and band, acting as a container for a sewing thimble. Brass tip. United States of America early 20t...

Thanks to a lid that fits over the entire height of the container, this daubière, pheasant pot or chaponnier guarantees a perfect seal during cooking.

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...

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...

Lovely proportions on pedestal base, knopped stem, lobate surround hammered upper container with scalloped border surround. The planter lightly hammered brass with foliate, lobate an...

A Rhyton is a roughly conical container from which fluids were intended to be drunk or to be poured in some ceremony such as libation, or merely at table; in other words, a cup.

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...

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...

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...

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

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.

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.

The circular base suggests this may have been the lid of a larger ceremonial pot rather than a personal-use vessel, and given the elaborate carvings, the container would have been us...

Two Buddhist stupa shaped containers, one with a bulbous beggar’s bowl shaped body and the other with flanged cylinder form body.

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...

In the trade, we commonly call these an Olive Oil Jar, but are actually an amphora, which is a type of container of a specific shape and dimension, which began in the Neolithic Perio...

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.

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...

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

The graceful and elegant hardstone container of cylindrical canister form mounted with gilt silver filigree and enamel in the shape of a peacock.

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...

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...

Comes with a Bronze Inlay Plate, rustic and bold container for Canes, Umbrellas or Parasols. In good condition with some scuffs to the print as well as normal inside wear.

Marked on the main body, upper spice container, and flag finial. 3.81ozt.

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

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...

This bowl was made as a lid for such a container. You can view reference images, so please check them for confirmation.

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.

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

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

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

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...

Inside sits a removable fitted liner in aged tin, complete with double strap handles, likely original to the piece. This versatile container was likely used in a hearth or scullery c...

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.

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, ...

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...

WE NEED TO DELIVER BY HAND if you are in PA or in one of the stated around PA, if you are in the west coast we will pack it in a NEW heavy duty 8 time size of the cabinet and will f...

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.

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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