Asian Containers

Red lacquer wedding container with painted garden motif top and metal bracket

Antique red lacquer wood container was used to store rice or grains. The red lacquer container with two side short handles round shape, constructed with elm wood and body with metal ...

Early 20th Century Red & Black Lacquer Sticky Rice Container with Cover - Northern Thailand
" The base of these containers is woven bamboo and then the lacquer is applied in d...

Hollow tree trunk container.

Hollow tree trunk container.

Original Patina.

Japanese bronze hanging flower arranging container in the shape of a boat, sharp angular form with flat bottom hull base and center water receptacle sitting within a removable hatch,...

Lurelle Guild designed this piece for Kensington. The container is aluminum adorned with brass detail and has a stepped top and base. Due to the difficulty of manufacturing, this p...

A decorative pair of 19th century Chinese red lacquer food boxes with cane weaving from Shanxi province. This type of box was usually used as gift for important people presented d...

This Japanese flower arranger container is beautifully woven in fine threaded material. This is simplicity at its finest. Japanese sophistication with slight decoration across front ...

1880s round two layer betel nut container tray. Woven bamboo with lacquered covering and painting of floral patterns. Lanna kingdom Sanpathong, Chiangmai, Northern Thailand.        

Indian beetle nut container made of silver. The top is decorated with a Paisley design. The silver applicator completes the set.

This simple and charming Chinese oval box with lid, made from black lacquer and basket weave, dates back to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). This piece from Shanxi province is made ...

A Meiji period black, red and gilt lacquered sake container in the form of a squatting man with red hair over his shoulders and down his back, a double gourd vessel on his b...

A fantastic antique Japanese bronze Ikebana container Meiji period, circa 1890 in two parts. The broad flat section of bronze lifts out of the base providing ease for arranging the c...

Chinese Pewter Tea or Tobacco Container with Engraved Scene Around, 19th Century

Asian Metal Stacking Hum Bow Carrier w/ Painted Finish
" I have never seen a hum bow carrier quite like this one, usualy they are wood or bamboo. I can just see this one being...

A rare set of three Japanese Meiji period copper containers, rectangular in form, fitted for a black lacquer wood box. The copper containers each measure; 8.5 inches tall, 2.5 inches...

1880s round two layer betel nut container tray. Woven bamboo with lacquered covering and painting of floral patterns. Lanna Kingdom Sanpathong, Chiangmai, Northern Thailand.

Red lacquer. The first is round with a lid and black paint and parcel gilt banded detail. The second is of basket form with parcel gilt handle and iron lock.

The antique round Asian storage container is composed of strips of bentwood that have been pinned together.

Oversized gigantic antique polished brass and copper Asian container for precious textiles, clothes and jewellery.

A selection of metal containers from India and Thailand. Elaborate pressed designs and skull motifs in copper and white metal. Sold separately. Highest price shown below.

Antique ceramic container from Sumatra. Fabulous shape. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™

Food was scarce in the Tibetan highlands and had to be carefully rationed, so nothing wasted. This rustic yet well designed container was used over a century ago to transport and sto...

A pair of 19th century Japanese circular covered containers; often called Hokkai boxes; with gold design and red rope.

Antique wine or water container canteen made of wood, cloth, leather and parchment. Wonderful patina to the surface. The Characters on the front reference a medicine shop and on...

In the shape of a red-faced shijo holding his own tokkuri.

Green tea grown high in the clouds of China’s Lushan Mountain is called “cloud tea,” and is famous for its beautiful thin leaves, fresh color, cool taste, and aromatic smell. The tea...

A Chinese calligrapher would work with many types of brushes of different thicknesses and sizes to achieve the perfect stroke. Each artist stored their brushes in a favorite handmade...

A 19th century Chinese burled root wood scroll container with wonderful patina.

Pair of pewter containers from Southern China. These fruit shaped canisters are from c.1850. Pagoda Red Collection # CAI092A and CAI092B

The Binh Thuan shipwreck was first discovered in 2001 by Vietnamese fisherman while trying to unravel a trawl net caught in the wreckage. The wreck is believed to be from 1608. This ...

Originally used to store rice. Fabulous to hold towels or with a glass top as a coffee table. The St. Barts Collection features an exciting new line of organic white wash and natu...

A small antique Japanese lacquered round box used to contain incense powder (it is called Kogo), circa Edo period (17-18th century). The form round box with a fitted lid with subtly ...

A true statement piece for any discerning collector or lover of Asian-inspired decor. Stunning vintage chinoiserie container Hand-painted depiction of flying herons Exquisite crafts...

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Two brass water containers, used as bed warmers. China, early 20th Century. Both are Intricately decorated with gilt line in floral motif, plus inscriptions of "Blessings" in the f...

Two brass water containers, used as bed warmer pots. China, early 20th Century. Both are Intricately decorated with gilt line in floral motif, plus inscriptions of "Blessings" in t...

This unique vase is a traditional porcelain vessel from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. This piece is a vintage famille bleu lidded container with a live...

Immerse yourself in the elegance of this Vintage Hand Painted and Etched Porcelain Container, a masterpiece of fine ceramics. Showcasing intricate hand-painted motifs and precise etc...

Description Dating to the early 17th century most likely. Of absolute lovely quality painting with a figural landscape scene. Matching storage box included. Condition fritt...

Natsume makie caddy container with chrysanthemum and paulownia motif. PreWar early Showa (1900 - 1939). Made from laquered wood with gold accents. Complete with original carrying sac...

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain incense container from the late Ming period, Tianqi period most probably. Jingdezhen made for the Japanese market. In th...

Hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood. Antique bleached teak vessel. Originally used to store rice. A multiple of uses such as storing magazines, towels, fruit etc etc Th...

Introducing attractive lacquer ware. This is a lacquer ware made in Thailand. When you open the lid, there is a smaller lid inside. This is a living box for small things. To ma...

It is a very interesting vase made by grinding wood with a potter's wheel and applying lacquer on it. I think it is an item from the Taisho era to the first half of the Showa period ...

Japan, a handsome example of a red lacquered tea container chaire or chaki -flying geese- motif with mother-of-pearl inlay, mid-20th century.

A nicely decorated food container whose separate porcelain trays are painted with a matching blue and white net pattern Condition Overall condition very good, some minimal rimfritt...

Chinese pottery container with green and amber glaze, decorated with bands of incised lines, and supported by three legs. Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 Size: Height ...

Late 19th-early 20th century tribal snuff container, Tibet A graceful horn, bone and silver snuff container from Tibet, in excellent condition.  

Antique Tibetan Yak Butter container Material : wood 35,5 cm high 29,5 diameter With fire gilded copper strip with Tibetan inscriptions 19th century Weight: 5 kgs Originating from Ti...

This is handcrafted Tibetan container made from Tibetan copper and tin. It has hand crafted Tibetan folk art all over the container, very detailed carving works. It was designed for ...

A very unusual Chinese Western Han dynasty stoneware cocoon shaped vessel standing on an oval shaped foot with moulded designs to the body with outlines of pigment designs in orange ...

Unusual lacquer piece which would happily serve you as a lidded bowl, or as a container for something small and precious. Crafted in the image of a nashi pear, the bowl is lined in b...

Amazing vintage JC penny ceramic bathroom set. Feature a pink and white clam shell design. Tissue box measures 6.5”W, 6.5”D, 6.25”H Toothbrush holder measures 4.5”W, 3.25”D, 3.25”H ...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Chinese export lacquer box dating to the late Daoguang period, circa 1850. Of lobed octagonal form, the lacquer box is decorated throughout upon a black gro...

19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with two pewters with 4 foots, the gilt body decorated with panels of landscapes, two pewters with covers, one pewter lead ring br...

Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typic...

Nice quality late 19thC Pennsylvania Shaker bucket with fitted lid in complete and all original condition with a lovely surface and patina. The original 1 1/4" bentwood broad rotatin...

This 19th century lard bucket in original blue and grey painted surface is in fine as found condition. The lid is stamped P.Square Pure Lard Co. under the painted surface. Fantastic ...

A Meiji period a miniature carved ebony hokkai decorated with lots of inlaid elements on the lower band and on the fitted lid and resting on three feet. one small inlay object missin...

this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with Maki-e (gold lacquered) foliate wreaths and stylized flower heads and incised brass mo...

A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century). The generous size of the box was reserved for paper document and called Ryoshiba...