Mid century Chinese porcelain foot bath, center piece
Located in Birmingham, AL
A stunning vintage Chinese porcelain foot bath (often used decoratively as a planter, cachepot, or centerpiece).
Porcelain
$775
H 9.25 in W 19 in D 12.5 in
20th Century Chinese Painted and Gilt Porcelain Foot Bath Bowl with Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in China circa 1970, this elegant oval porcelain basin with wood base features vibrant hand-painted floral motifs in rich reds, greens, blues, and golds across its exterior. ...
Porcelain, Wood
Contemporary Vase in Cobalt Blue
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Vase, centrepiece, from China, foot bath, cobalt blue.
Pottery
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H 8.25 in W 22 in D 14.5 in
Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Monkey Fish Footbath Planter Jardinière Cache Pot
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful vintage Chinese foot bath with climbing monkeys and innet fish motif, circa last quarter 20th century.
Porcelain
Chinese Wooden Foot Bath, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this wooden foot bath charms with timeless rustic appeal. The basin is crafted of wooden planks bound by iron bands and features subtle decorative de...
Iron
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H 8 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
Midcentury Chinese Famille Rose Painted Porcelain and Gilt Foot Bath Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in China circa 1960 and oval in shape, the colorful porcelain basin with two side gilt handles bowl is hand painted with floral, foliage and bird motifs and embellished with ...
Porcelain
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H 7.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
Vintage Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Foot Bath Bowl with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in China circa 1990 and oval in shape, the vintage porcelain foot bath is dressed with two side handles; it is decorated with hand painted floral and foliage motifs in a blue...
Porcelain
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H 7.94 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in
Very Rare Spode Foot Bath Earthenware Chinese Flowers Pattern 2963, Circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very rare and beautiful earthenware foot bath produced by the Josiah Spode factory, stoke on trent, England, made early in the 19th century.
Earthenware
Chinese Vintage Celadon Foot Bath with Two Handles and Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage celadon foot bath from the mid-20th century, with two handles and foliage motifs.
Celadon
Mid-Century Chinese Blue and White Painted Porcelain Foot Bath Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in China circa 1960 and oval in shape with bombe sides, the vintage porcelain basin is dressed with two side handles; it is decorated with hand painted floral motifs around t...
Porcelain
$775
H 5 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
19th Century French Barbotine Oval Cache Pot with Floral and Ribbon Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this elegant antique Majolica cache pot is a charming example of 19th-century barbotine craftsmanship. The oval planter rests on scrolled feet and featu...
Majolica, Porcelain
$1,200
H 9 in W 18.5 in D 9 in
19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière on Wood Base with Zinc Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet or dining table with this elegant colorful ceramic cache pot. Crafted in France, circa 1870 and oval in shape, the antique jardinière stands on a removable wooden b...
Zinc
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