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Chinese Blue and White Water Vessel, c. 1900
Chinese Blue and White Water Vessel, c. 1900

Chinese Blue and White Water Vessel, c. 1900

$880

H 10.25 in W 11.5 in D 10.5 in

Chinese Blue and White Water Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Brushed with a dark, blue-black glaze atop a white field, this Qing-dynasty water vessel is wonderfully painted in a carefree style with stylized figures and loose shading.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Vase Water Lilies Enameled Porcelain 32cm
Vintage Chinese Vase Water Lilies Enameled Porcelain 32cm

Vintage Chinese Vase Water Lilies Enameled Porcelain 32cm

$210Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.6 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Vintage Chinese Vase Water Lilies Enameled Porcelain 32cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage Chinese vase with water lilies and birds as an image, finished with patterns at the top and bottom, made of enameled porcelain, second half of the 20th century, marked at the...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain China Water Pot Landscape, Early 17th Century
Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain China Water Pot Landscape, Early 17th Century

Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain China Water Pot Landscape, Early 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice water pot/jar for the Japanese market, Late Ming dynasty Kosometsuke. With matching storage box. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & Whi...

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Copper Water Vessel
Antique Chinese Copper Water Vessel

Antique Chinese Copper Water Vessel

$1,135

H 24.81 in Dm 20.08 in

Antique Chinese Copper Water Vessel

Located in SITTARD, NL

Authentic early 1900’s Chinese water jar crafted from solid copper, traditionally used for the transport and storage of water.

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Empire Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Antique Unique Large Chinese Sterling Silver Water Fountain
Antique Unique Large Chinese Sterling Silver Water Fountain

Antique Unique Large Chinese Sterling Silver Water Fountain

Located in Brea, CA

A large peacock form centerpiece water fountain, features the depiction of a peacock resting atop a flowering branch, water circulates through the birds hollow body, with central and...

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Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Silver

Large Vintage Indoor Water Feature, Chinese Ceramic, Fish Bowl, Art Deco Revival
Large Vintage Indoor Water Feature, Chinese Ceramic, Fish Bowl, Art Deco Revival

Large Vintage Indoor Water Feature, Chinese Ceramic, Fish Bowl, Art Deco Revival

$2,777Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.67 in W 25.2 in D 24.02 in

Large Vintage Indoor Water Feature, Chinese Ceramic, Fish Bowl, Art Deco Revival

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage indoor water feature. A Chinese, ceramic fish bowl on pedestal in Art Deco revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Add the gentle lilt o...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Artist Liang Ju Cheng Chinese Porcelain Proc Bitong Brushpot Water Lands, ca1980
Artist Liang Ju Cheng Chinese Porcelain Proc Bitong Brushpot Water Lands, ca1980

Artist Liang Ju Cheng Chinese Porcelain Proc Bitong Brushpot Water Lands, ca1980

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large brush pot (29.5cm) with a relief decoration. Marked with a stamp Liang Ju Cheng. Bought in Hong Kong in 1993 so most likely 1980's or early 90's Additional information: Materi...

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20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Blue Porcelain "Rose Water" Sprinkler
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Blue Porcelain "Rose Water" Sprinkler

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Blue Porcelain "Rose Water" Sprinkler

Located in Montreal, QC

A Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white blue porcelain "rose water" sprinkler, fitted with silvered metal filigree work, the stopper decorated with a coral mounted finial, made to expo...

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19/20th c Chinese Water Color painting Classic Literati Qing Dynasty
Antique 19/20th c Chinese Water Color painting Classic Literati Qing Dynasty

Antique 19/20th c Chinese Water Color painting Classic Literati Qing Dynasty

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Country of origin: Japan Age: Qing China or Japan Meiji Period 19th century Size: 74.5 x 54.5cm Condition Period 19th century PRoC (1949 - now)

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of a man c Qing Dynasty
Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of a man c Qing Dynasty

Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of a man c Qing Dynasty

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely painting. Condition 68cm x 50.5cm. Condition: Some staining Period 19th century Qing (1661 - 1912)

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of a man c Qing Dynasty
Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of a man c Qing Dynasty

Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of a man c Qing Dynasty

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely painting. Condition 62cm x 53.5 cm . Condition Some Staining Period 19th century Qing (1661 - 1912)

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of a man c Qing Dynasty
Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of a man c Qing Dynasty

Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of a man c Qing Dynasty

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely painting. Condition 75cm x 48.5cm. Condition is good. Some minor staining Period 19th century Qing (1661 - 1912)

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Green Glazed Ceramic Water Jug Pottery Planter with Calligraphy
Green Glazed Ceramic Water Jug Pottery Planter with Calligraphy

Green Glazed Ceramic Water Jug Pottery Planter with Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A richly glazed green ceramic jar with flared neck and raised calligraphic inscriptions. Striking for both its form and surface, this vessel features a rotund body tapering upward to...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Ming Dynasty Period Golden Brown Glazed Martaban Water Jar with Tiger Motifs
Ming Dynasty Period Golden Brown Glazed Martaban Water Jar with Tiger Motifs

Ming Dynasty Period Golden Brown Glazed Martaban Water Jar with Tiger Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Ming Dynasty period glazed ceramic Martaban water jar from the 17th century, with tiger motifs and petite handles. Created in China during the 17th century, this Ming Dynasty perio...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Qing Dynasty Dark Glazed Water Jug Vase with Petite Spout from the 19th Century
Qing Dynasty Dark Glazed Water Jug Vase with Petite Spout from the 19th Century

Qing Dynasty Dark Glazed Water Jug Vase with Petite Spout from the 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty glazed ceramic water jug vase from the 19th century with petite spout. This antique Chinese Qing Dynasty glazed ceramic water jug from the 19th century enchants with i...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Asian Antique Qing Water Bottle Vessel Bed Warmer With Floral Design
Chinese Asian Antique Qing Water Bottle Vessel Bed Warmer With Floral Design

Chinese Asian Antique Qing Water Bottle Vessel Bed Warmer With Floral Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully decorated Chinese late Qing-dynasty (1644–1911) hot water bottle, originally used to heat a bed or warm the body. This piece is made of brass (it could be bronze but w...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Brass

"Lexington, " Larry Zox, Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Brown Modernism
"Lexington, " Larry Zox, Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Brown Modernism

"Lexington, " Larry Zox, Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Brown Modernism

By Larry Zox

Located in New York, NY

In several works from this series, Zox was inspired by ancient Chinese water vessels. With a mathematical precision and a poetic license, Zox flattened the three dimensional object ...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Larry Zox, original Red, White and Blue acrylic painting, signed, dated, framed
Larry Zox, original Red, White and Blue acrylic painting, signed, dated, framed

Larry Zox, original Red, White and Blue acrylic painting, signed, dated, framed

By Larry Zox

Located in New York, NY

In several works from this series, Zox was inspired by ancient Chinese water vessels. With a mathematical precision and a poetic license, Zox flattened the three dimensional object o...

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1960s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Larry Zox - Dexter's Choice State II, signed watercolor (unique variant), Framed
Larry Zox - Dexter's Choice State II, signed watercolor (unique variant), Framed

Larry Zox - Dexter's Choice State II, signed watercolor (unique variant), Framed

By Larry Zox

Located in New York, NY

In several works from this series, Zox was inspired by ancient Chinese water vessels. With a mathematical precision and a poetic license, Zox flattened the three dimensional object o...

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1990s Color-Field Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Crayon, Mixed Media, Oil, Watercolor, Graphite, Monoprint

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Small Black Water Vessel
Small Black Water Vessel

Small Black Water Vessel

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H 7 in

Small Black Water Vessel

Located in Atlanta, GA

Small black water vessel with two handles symmetrically arranged against the jar's neck. Early ceramics, during the Neolithic period (before bronze) were mostly utilitarian or ritua...

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Chinese Vases

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Handmade Antique Tibetan Ceremonial Holy Water Vessels
Handmade Antique Tibetan Ceremonial Holy Water Vessels

Handmade Antique Tibetan Ceremonial Holy Water Vessels

Located in New York, NY

Two large, striking and beautifully crafted copper ceremonial water pitchers from Tibet. The lovely, well-worn patina communicates years of loving and spiritual use. Priced and sold ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Copper

18th/19th Century Chinese Slim Brass Water Vessel w/Handle
18th/19th Century Chinese Slim Brass Water Vessel w/Handle

18th/19th Century Chinese Slim Brass Water Vessel w/Handle

Located in Austin, TX

This exquisite 19th-century Chinese slim brass water vessel stands as a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its era.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Brass

19th c. Chinese Water Vessels
19th c. Chinese Water Vessels

19th c. Chinese Water Vessels

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H 12 in Dm 10 in

19th c. Chinese Water Vessels

Located in New York, NY

19th century Chinese Shanxi Province black water vessels. Two are available. 10" diameter x 11" height 10" diameter x 12" height

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Brass Water Vessel With Handle, China, 19th Century
Brass Water Vessel With Handle, China, 19th Century

Brass Water Vessel With Handle, China, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century Chinese slim brass water vessel with handle. Beautiful natural patina.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Brass

Brass Water Vessel With Handle, China, 19th Century
Brass Water Vessel With Handle, China, 19th Century

Brass Water Vessel With Handle, China, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century Chinese slim brass water vessel with handle. Beautiful natural patina.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Brass

Brass Water Vessel With Handle, China, 19th Century
Brass Water Vessel With Handle, China, 19th Century

Brass Water Vessel With Handle, China, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century Chinese slim brass water vessel with handle. Beautiful natural patina.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Brass

Chinese Brown Glazed Water Ewer, c. 1850
Chinese Brown Glazed Water Ewer, c. 1850

Chinese Brown Glazed Water Ewer, c. 1850

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H 5.25 in W 4 in D 4 in

Chinese Brown Glazed Water Ewer, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A thin, dark-brown glaze coats the vessel inside and out with finely crazed texture.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Water Vessel, China, 1920s
Large Water Vessel, China, 1920s

Large Water Vessel, China, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

1920's Chinese large water vessel. Raised twisted decorative bands.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Round Water Pail
Early 20th Century Chinese Round Water Pail

Early 20th Century Chinese Round Water Pail

Located in Chicago, IL

This large water pail conjures up images of the water-bearing figures commonly illustrated in Chinese scroll paintings. Used for ferrying water, this Qing-dynasty bucket draws attent...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Chinese Vintage Water Jar with Verde Patina and Weathered Appearance
Chinese Vintage Water Jar with Verde Patina and Weathered Appearance

Chinese Vintage Water Jar with Verde Patina and Weathered Appearance

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese vintage water jar from the mid 20th century, with verde patina. Created in China during the midcentury period, this green glazed water jar features a tapering body with nic...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Chinese Stone Water Trough, c. 1850
Petite Chinese Stone Water Trough, c. 1850

Petite Chinese Stone Water Trough, c. 1850

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H 6 in W 11.75 in D 8.5 in

Petite Chinese Stone Water Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. The petite...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Limestone

Large Ceramic Water Vessel, China, 1920s
Large Ceramic Water Vessel, China, 1920s

Large Ceramic Water Vessel, China, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

1920's Chinese large water vessel. Decorative circular pattern.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Porcelain Hatcher Cargo Water Dragon Stem cup porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Hatcher Cargo Water Dragon Stem cup porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Hatcher Cargo Water Dragon Stem cup porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nicely decorated stemcup. The piece was part of the Hatcher Collection. Auctioned by Christies Amsterdam in 1984. It is in very good condition. The Hatche...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Four Handles Water Pot
Vintage Four Handles Water Pot

Vintage Four Handles Water Pot

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H 10 in Dm 12 in L 10 in

Vintage Four Handles Water Pot

Located in Carson, CA

Vintage Four Handles Water Pot. Antique pots, size and shape vary, cracks and dings are part of characteristics. All hand selected, no two are the same, please let us pick the best f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Village Pottery Water Jar, Large
Vintage Village Pottery Water Jar, Large

Vintage Village Pottery Water Jar, Large

Located in Carson, CA

Vintage village pottery water jar - large from 1900s. Those vintage water jars are hand-selected, no two are the same, vary in size, shape, and color as shown in photos. Cracks and d...

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Jars

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Village Pottery Water Jar, Medium
Vintage Village Pottery Water Jar, Medium

Vintage Village Pottery Water Jar, Medium

Located in Carson, CA

Vintage Village pottery water jar - Medium from the 1900s. Those vintage water jars are hand-selected, no two are the same, vary in size, shape, and color as shown in photos. Cracks ...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Jars

Materials

Pottery

Large Round Deep Green Vintage Planter
Large Round Deep Green Vintage Planter

Large Round Deep Green Vintage Planter

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large vintage Chinese green glazed water vessel perfect to be used as a garden planter.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Water Bucket
Chinese Water Bucket

Chinese Water Bucket

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H 20.5 in W 15.25 in D 13.75 in

Chinese Water Bucket

Located in Sheffield, MA

A classically shaped antique Chinese water bucket with wonderful painted aged patina. A great piece with many practical uses including, firewood storage, magazine or book display, or...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Water Barrel
Provincial Chinese Water Barrel

Provincial Chinese Water Barrel

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H 30 in W 24 in D 19 in

Provincial Chinese Water Barrel

Located in Chicago, IL

The beautifully aged surface of this Provincial water barrel is a testament to time and use. The barrel's finely joined wooden slats are held together by hand-smithed iron bands and ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Large Ceramic Water Vessel, China, 1920s
Large Ceramic Water Vessel, China, 1920s

Large Ceramic Water Vessel, China, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

1920's Chinese large water vessel. Raised twisted decorative motif.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Extra Large Ceramic Water Vessel, China, 1920s
Extra Large Ceramic Water Vessel, China, 1920s

Extra Large Ceramic Water Vessel, China, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

1920's Chinese extra large water vessel. Bands of decorative inlaid pattern work.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Green Glazed Water Vessel with Loop Handles
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Green Glazed Water Vessel with Loop Handles

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Green Glazed Water Vessel with Loop Handles

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty antique green glazed water vessel from the 19th century, with petite loop handles.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

IV unique Printers Proof Color field geometric abstraction pencil signed pochoir
IV unique Printers Proof Color field geometric abstraction pencil signed pochoir

IV unique Printers Proof Color field geometric abstraction pencil signed pochoir

By Larry Zox

Located in New York, NY

In several works from this series, Zox was inspired by ancient Chinese water vessels. With a mathematical precision and a poetic license, Zox flattened the three dimensional object o...

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1970s Color-Field Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Pencil, Monoprint

Han Dynasty Cocoon Shaped Water Vessel
Han Dynasty Cocoon Shaped Water Vessel

Han Dynasty Cocoon Shaped Water Vessel

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H 13 in W 14 in D 10 in

Han Dynasty Cocoon Shaped Water Vessel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) water vessel is in remarkable condition for its age. Unusual in shape, its graceful contours and detailed adornment make this a unique and possib...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Vases

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Cypress Water Buckets
Cypress Water Buckets

Cypress Water Buckets

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H 21 in Dm 13 in

Cypress Water Buckets

Located in New York, NY

Two Chinese cypress water buckets with striking cast iron handles and straps.Nicely worn. Priced individually. From Shandong Province, c. 1920. BT377

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Folk Art Vases and Vessels

Materials

Cypress

Simple Clay Water Container
Simple Clay Water Container

Simple Clay Water Container

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H 12 in Dm 19 in

Simple Clay Water Container

Located in New York, NY

A medium sized antique clay water container, light in color with subtle decorative stripes. China, Shanxi Province, 1900. CR399

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20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Clay

Plique-à-Jour Glass Water Lily Vase
Plique-à-Jour Glass Water Lily Vase

Plique-à-Jour Glass Water Lily Vase

Located in Richmond, VA

Rare and excellent Plique-à-jour ("to let the light in") glass vase with brass veins decorated with water lily flowers. Unmarked; Asian.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Glass

Stone Vessel
Stone Vessel

Stone Vessel

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H 8 in W 14 in D 10 in

Stone Vessel

Located in Washington, DC

Hand hewn stone water vessel from China

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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Materials

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese water vessel you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Chinese water vessel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and wood. There are many kinds of the Chinese water vessel you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese water vessel, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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A Chinese water vessel can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $965, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $4,500.