Antique Containers

sculptural artwork rather than a simple container. This mythological detailing gives the object a strong

container. .  

and would make a really good coal or log container The bucket is very strong and has riveted seams and

the tradition of storing and presenting tea in finely crafted containers. During this period, tea

clay, potters produced a wide range of utilitarian vessels such as jars and storage containers. Large

brown patina, represented with one of its two ears standing. The suiteki is a small container used to

, please use a "Otoshi" (a type of container) or similar if you intend to use it as a vase. Weight: 6.3kg

resulted from it. A tawara is a straw container once used for storing and carrying rice or other grains

its otoshi (inner container) made from a lacquered section of bamboo. The body is woven in a straight

, with its otoshi (inner container) in a section of lacquered bamboo. The body weaving evokes a twill

water, it can be beautifully used as a flower vessel by placing a container inside. Even on its own, it

. Figures 1–3 depict cylindrical glass containers housing preserved specimens, including a small quadruped

Antique Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”, a cylindrical woven container with a deep lid and interior tray

historically stored in lined containers (often tin, tin foil, or “tea pewter” alloys) to protect it from

Tibetian Yak containers, we prefer to offer them as Belgian, since we found them in Belgium.

Tibetian Yak containers, we prefer to offer them as Belgian, since we found them in Belgium.

carved, or polished containers historically used in China (primarily Qing Dynasty, 1644–1911) to hold

”—a sacred vessel shaped like the body part it was intended to house. Beyond being a container for a

crystal container, issuing five pressed one piece candle arms and central candle holder.

capped ink wells with finely cut glass containers, accompanied by a sterling silver fountain pen, all

designed spice box or or spice tower container. The oldest surviving spice boxes for Havdalah date to the

spice box or or spice tower container. The oldest surviving spice boxes for Havdalah date to the mid

containers bring in remarkable pieces like this — each carrying its own history, craftsmanship, and

container for a saint's remains, every detail of its design served a specific theological and liturgical

to arrange flowers, you may place a slender glass container inside the vase and fill that with water

Container Art Center of San Francisco, California) (USA) Recognition of their Majesties the Kings of Spain

period were commonly used as ritual implements, offering containers, or decorative objects, and this

bi color patina work. The suiteki is a small container used to hold the water that is added to the

evergreen, each in a container, finely done, and also the initals MP. Retaining original cap. Probably

provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. This

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

this piece, to keep the paper coat in better condition. I recommend to put smaller water container

This large storage container was carefully carved from the solid trunk of a very old tree

construction indicate its original function as a storage container for foodstuffs or valuable/ritual objects

provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. With

This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings

This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings

provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. Carved

for cosmetics or seal ink paste, the Ming-dynasty box lives on today as a storied container for

glass containers with sterling silver tops and utensils with mother of pearl handles. The fitted

. They are used as sculptural accents on shelves or tables, as containers for dried botanicals or found

two parts entirely of lost-wax cast and patinated bronze. The container is richly decorated with deep

the Empire, exhibiting very little variation. Used as containers for perfumes and scented oils, they

properly, and are always perfect fly containers and protectors. All these boxes are fitted with a good

cover opening to reveal a central glass mixing bowl flanked by two removable containers with swirling

British Victorian period Sterling Silver Spirits Flask container, rectangular with shapes curved to

George V scent bottle container has a cylindrical form. The surface of the body is embellished with

A refined early 20th‑century sweet container - used historically as a sugar bowl, bonbonnière, or

interior use, or repurposed as a decorative container for firewood, garden tools, or seasonal displays. Its

The scalloped and swirled base with drop hung over canopy surmounted with a flat cut container

container any materials with a nice scent. Measurements: H: 13.5 cm, Diameter: 8 cm (base).

planter, conservatory accent, or as an architectural container indoors, this sculptural piece offers

been used for vases, small containers, baths, and sarcophagi, as well as columns for temples and other

been used for vases, small containers, baths, and sarcophagi, as well as columns for temples and other

The Shahsavan confederation of tribes is known especially for their flat-woven containers and

provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. Carved

most exposed to wear. A circular push button opens the inkwell to reveal a glass ink container set