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Japanese Bronze Ikebana Lotus Footed Bowl
Japanese Bronze Ikebana Lotus Footed Bowl

Japanese Bronze Ikebana Lotus Footed Bowl

Located in Delft, NL

the 10th century onward, in Japan, containers were used to place the flowers. With the flower

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique
Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique

Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique glass medicine bottle from the early Showa period. A precious, unused item. It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as a vase or a small item holder. It i...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Glass

Materials

Glass

Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'
Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'

Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'

Located in Hudson, NY

Late Taisho/Early Showa Period. Artist signature and seal read: Seiun. Comes with original wooden box.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container
Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container

Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese bronze hanging flower arranging container in the shape of a boat, sharp angular

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

White porcelain triangular container, ceramic, japanese antique
White porcelain triangular container, ceramic, japanese antique

White porcelain triangular container, ceramic, japanese antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique triangular white porcelain vessel set made during the Showa period. It features the soft texture and smooth surface unique to white porcelain, and a wavy curved d...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Rustic Turned Wood Container
Japanese Rustic Turned Wood Container

Japanese Rustic Turned Wood Container

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-614 hand turned wood rustic wood container/vase.

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Vintage 1920s More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Edo 19C Japanese Food container Ikegawa Ware Tea Ceremony Box Japan
Antique Edo 19C Japanese Food container Ikegawa Ware Tea Ceremony Box Japan

Antique Edo 19C Japanese Food container Ikegawa Ware Tea Ceremony Box Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Sharing with you this lovely and large Food container in blue and white. Pieces like

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Taisho Period Wood Tea Container, in Daruma Form, Japan
Taisho Period Wood Tea Container, in Daruma Form, Japan

Taisho Period Wood Tea Container, in Daruma Form, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tea container, wood, Daruma shape with etched Durama image, both body and top. Smooth patina due

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Pine Tray/1868-1920/Confectionery Container
Old Japanese Pine Tray/1868-1920/Confectionery Container

Old Japanese Pine Tray/1868-1920/Confectionery Container

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old pine tray made in Japan. Japan has had a long history of tea culture, and trays like

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Serving Pieces

Materials

Pine

Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container

Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, and somewhat whimsical antique Bizen ware stoneware pottery tea ceremony container

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony
Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony

Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Japanese Double-cut (Niju-giri) Flower Container (Hanaire) for ikebana tea ceremony. 1st half

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Exceptional Japanese Tobacco Pipe or Kiseru with boat-shaped container and lid
Exceptional Japanese Tobacco Pipe or Kiseru with boat-shaped container and lid

Exceptional Japanese Tobacco Pipe or Kiseru with boat-shaped container and lid

Located in Leuven , BE

The Japanese smoking pipe or Kiseru was used to smoke only a tiny pinch of kizami tobacco (about 25

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Mashiko Ware Mingei Pottery Water Container Vase Manner of Shoji Hamada
Japanese Mashiko Ware Mingei Pottery Water Container Vase Manner of Shoji Hamada

Japanese Mashiko Ware Mingei Pottery Water Container Vase Manner of Shoji Hamada

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite beautiful and visually stunning Japanese Mashiko Ware Pottery (Mashikoyaki) Mingei vase or

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware, Wood, Lacquer

Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company,  Boston, 1920s
Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company,  Boston, 1920s

Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company, Boston, 1920s

Located in Point Richmond, CA

and resold. This particular container has images of Japan. which shows that during the years that

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Tin

Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3
Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3

Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3

Located in San Carlos, CA

containers, reminiscent of traditional Japanese Natsume tea caddies. Crafted with precision in Japan, these

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Unusual 17/18th Century Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Incense Container Ox celadon
Unusual 17/18th Century Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Incense Container Ox celadon

Unusual 17/18th Century Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Incense Container Ox celadon

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain incense container from the Edo or late

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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container
Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) vase with characteristic Iga-ware ears and rough, sandy clay. Comes in original storage box with silk jacket and drawstring.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'
Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'

Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'

Located in Hudson, NY

17th to 18th century Iga ware from Fushinan, Kyoto. Iga embodies the essence of tea ceremony's requirements for wabi-sabi, which appreciates the beauty in imperfections of kiln firin...

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Lacquer Pedestal Bowl and Cover with Mon, Meiji Period, Japan
Large Japanese Lacquer Pedestal Bowl and Cover with Mon, Meiji Period, Japan

Large Japanese Lacquer Pedestal Bowl and Cover with Mon, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

featuring the Fujiwara mon, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The elegantly proportioned oversized container

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box

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H 6.25 in Dm 6.25 in

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura
Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura

Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura. A ceramic powdered tea container for the

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes
Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Hokai boxes are traditionally used in Japan as the containers to store and carry shells for Kai-awase

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This ancient ceramic jar was once used as a storage container in Japanese homes and merchant houses

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Iron Vessel 1860s-1920s / Flower Vase Steel Bowl Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Iron Vessel 1860s-1920s / Flower Vase Steel Bowl Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Iron Vessel 1860s-1920s / Flower Vase Steel Bowl Wabisabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese iron container, believed to have been made in the Meiji to Taishō

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Iron

Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century
Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century

Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

art of flower arrangement, is one of the most sublime Japanese art traditions. Containers are varied

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Japanese black lacquer box is more than a container—it’s a poetic celebration of craftsmanship, nature, and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes
Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes

Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes

Located in Forney, TX

A fascinating pair of Japanese porcelain kogo (incense containers), crouching rabbit figures, hand

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover
Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover

Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover

Located in Taichung, TW

interior suggests a thoughtful sense of balance. As a traditional kashiki, the piece serves as a container

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Three Tiered Black & Gold Lacquer Wedding Basket, 19Th Century
Chinese Three Tiered Black & Gold Lacquer Wedding Basket, 19Th Century

Chinese Three Tiered Black & Gold Lacquer Wedding Basket, 19Th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

or Japanese three tiered lacquerware container, possibly a wedding basket or a storage box.  This is

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bronze

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Japanese Flower Arranger Container
Japanese Flower Arranger Container

Japanese Flower Arranger Container

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H 18 in W 9 in D 9 in

Japanese Flower Arranger Container

Located in Milton, DE

This Japanese flower arranger container is beautifully woven in fine threaded material. This is

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Antique 1890s Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Mid Century Japanese "Dim Sum" Container
Mid Century Japanese "Dim Sum" Container

Mid Century Japanese "Dim Sum" Container

Located in East Hampton, NY

Mid-Century Japanese stacked "Dim Sum" container.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Japanese Bronze Boat Hanging Flower Container
Japanese Bronze Boat Hanging Flower Container

Japanese Bronze Boat Hanging Flower Container

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H 4 in W 15.25 in D 5.75 in

Japanese Bronze Boat Hanging Flower Container

Located in New York, NY

Japanese bronze hanging flower arranging container in the shape of a boat, sharp angular form with

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Copper Containers with Wood Case
Japanese Meiji Period Copper Containers with Wood Case

Japanese Meiji Period Copper Containers with Wood Case

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H 8.5 in W 8.25 in D 3.25 in

Japanese Meiji Period Copper Containers with Wood Case

Located in Austin, TX

A rare set of three Japanese Meiji period copper containers, rectangular in form, fitted for a

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Fur...

Machine Age Japanese Lacquer Coaster Set with Container

Machine Age Japanese Lacquer Coaster Set with Container

Located in San Francisco, CA

A wonderful example. This set was exhibited at a show in the Whitney museum.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Tableware

Antique Japanese Circular Bronze Ikebana Container Meiji Period, circa 1890
Antique Japanese Circular Bronze Ikebana Container Meiji Period, circa 1890

Antique Japanese Circular Bronze Ikebana Container Meiji Period, circa 1890

Located in Houston, TX

A fantastic antique Japanese bronze Ikebana container Meiji period, circa 1890 in two parts. The

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Carved Stone Container YOUSUI
Carved Stone Container YOUSUI

Carved Stone Container YOUSUI

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H 19 in W 34.5 in D 23.5 in

Carved Stone Container YOUSUI

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Old days Yousui were often seen near Japanese houses, filled with water in case of occuring fire

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Brass Peanut Container with Silver Surface Inside, 1950s
Brass Peanut Container with Silver Surface Inside, 1950s

Brass Peanut Container with Silver Surface Inside, 1950s

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H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in

Brass Peanut Container with Silver Surface Inside, 1950s

Located in Berlin, DE

macro peanut out of brass, silver-plated to fill in peanuts ideally or popcorn or any other nuts, very quaint item from the midcentury era from F. B. ROGERS could be used as 2 cups ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand
Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

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H 7 in W 24 in D 24 in

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese lacquered wood bento, food container, of unusual geometric design resembling a tangram

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Early 20th Century Japanese Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container
Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container

Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a container for incense made in Japan around the Taisho to mid-Showa period. It is made of

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Other

20th Century Black Lacquered Wood Japanese Box, 1950
20th Century Black Lacquered Wood Japanese Box, 1950

20th Century Black Lacquered Wood Japanese Box, 1950

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H 11.42 in W 16.93 in D 13.78 in

20th Century Black Lacquered Wood Japanese Box, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Particular Japanese container from the 20th century. Object in lacquered wood with very pleasant

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Lacquered Containers
Pair of Japanese Lacquered Containers

Pair of Japanese Lacquered Containers

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H 17.5 in Dm 15.25 in

Pair of Japanese Lacquered Containers

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of 19th century Japanese circular covered containers; often called Hokkai boxes; with gold

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Tokkuri 'Sake Container'
Japanese Lacquer Tokkuri 'Sake Container'

Japanese Lacquer Tokkuri 'Sake Container'

Located in Hudson, NY

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

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Rice Containers
19th Century Japanese Rice Containers

19th Century Japanese Rice Containers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century wooden buckets rimmed in iron which contained rice. Beautiful patina. Functional, great as planters.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Handmade Japanese Pottery Container Cup Bowl
Handmade Japanese Pottery Container Cup Bowl

Handmade Japanese Pottery Container Cup Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unique and exquisite example of Japanese pottery is a one of a kind handmade piece unique in

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20th Century Japanese Pottery

Antique 18th-19th Century Food Container Japanese Porcelain Stacking Box, Japan
Antique 18th-19th Century Food Container Japanese Porcelain Stacking Box, Japan

Antique 18th-19th Century Food Container Japanese Porcelain Stacking Box, Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A nicely decorated food container whose separate porcelain trays are painted with a matching blue

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Small Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Container Kogo
Small Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Container Kogo

Small Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Container Kogo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small antique Japanese lacquered round box used to contain incense powder (it is called Kogo

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed
Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed

Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese a fine antique handcrafted, hand-glazed round two part ceramic incense container -kogo- in

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Lacquered Wooden Container / Sake Bottle Type/Taisho-Showa
Japanese Antique Lacquered Wooden Container / Sake Bottle Type/Taisho-Showa

Japanese Antique Lacquered Wooden Container / Sake Bottle Type/Taisho-Showa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Bowl Made from Old Japanese Bamboo Roots / Showa Period / Bamboo Container
Bowl Made from Old Japanese Bamboo Roots / Showa Period / Bamboo Container

Bowl Made from Old Japanese Bamboo Roots / Showa Period / Bamboo Container

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a bowl made in Japan by hollowing out the roots of bamboo. Since ancient times, many

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japan Red Lacquered Tea Container Chaire "Flying Geese" with Mop Inlay
Japan Red Lacquered Tea Container Chaire "Flying Geese" with Mop Inlay

Japan Red Lacquered Tea Container Chaire "Flying Geese" with Mop Inlay

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a handsome example of a red lacquered tea container chaire or chaki -flying geese- motif

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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Fine Perfect Swan Form Planter Container Cast in Solid Bronze
Japanese Fine Perfect Swan Form Planter Container Cast in Solid Bronze

Japanese Fine Perfect Swan Form Planter Container Cast in Solid Bronze

Located in South Burlington, VT

piece- an old casting only the Japanese can execute in this perfect form. Fine condition. Today these

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Wall-Mounted Wooden Vase / Container for Flowers Using Natural Wood
Japanese Old Wall-Mounted Wooden Vase / Container for Flowers Using Natural Wood

Japanese Old Wall-Mounted Wooden Vase / Container for Flowers Using Natural Wood

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Contemporary Art

Materials

Other

Japanese Old Wooden Bowl / Container That Feels Lonely / Meiji-Showa/Farm Tools
Japanese Old Wooden Bowl / Container That Feels Lonely / Meiji-Showa/Farm Tools

Japanese Old Wooden Bowl / Container That Feels Lonely / Meiji-Showa/Farm Tools

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

atmosphere is called "aji" in Japanese. This is a good "aji". I think it was around the Meiji to early

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy Dog
19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy Dog

19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy Dog

Located in Central England, GB

19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy This most unusual item is

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Ceramic Container By Dansk
Ceramic Container By Dansk

Ceramic Container By Dansk

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H 3.5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

Ceramic Container By Dansk

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A white ceramic egg-shaped lidded container with a brown splatter glaze.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

9 Vtg Thanksgiving Turkey Candy Containers Composition Paper Mache Deco Japan
9 Vtg Thanksgiving Turkey Candy Containers Composition Paper Mache Deco Japan

9 Vtg Thanksgiving Turkey Candy Containers Composition Paper Mache Deco Japan

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of nine small antique/vintage Thanksgiving turkey shaped candy containers, seven composition

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Early 20th Century American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint, Paper

Two Silver Plated Walnut Containers
Two Silver Plated Walnut Containers

Two Silver Plated Walnut Containers

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H 3.94 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in

Two Silver Plated Walnut Containers

Located in London, GB

Cast metal containers, silver plated outside and gold-plated inside.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Natsume Tea Container Canister Makie (Gold Lacquer) with Original Box
Natsume Tea Container Canister Makie (Gold Lacquer) with Original Box

Natsume Tea Container Canister Makie (Gold Lacquer) with Original Box

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Natsume makie caddy container with chrysanthemum and paulownia motif. PreWar early Showa (1900

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Thai Antique Lacquered Cylindrical Box / 1850-1920 / Lacquered Bamboo Container
Thai Antique Lacquered Cylindrical Box / 1850-1920 / Lacquered Bamboo Container

Thai Antique Lacquered Cylindrical Box / 1850-1920 / Lacquered Bamboo Container

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

old, but it can still be used. In Japan, this Thai lacquer ware is called "kinma". It is a Thai

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Japanned Cylindrical Vessel
Japanned Cylindrical Vessel

Japanned Cylindrical Vessel

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H 18 in Dm 16 in

Japanned Cylindrical Vessel

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanned lacquer style cylindrical vessel in the form of an old Japanese rice storage container

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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Japanese Urns

Materials

Wood

A Japanese lacquer suzuribako with Manchurian cranes
A Japanese lacquer suzuribako with Manchurian cranes

A Japanese lacquer suzuribako with Manchurian cranes

Located in Milano, IT

water container. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 18th cent. Dimensions: 24 x 22 x 4.5 cm. Conservation

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Container Shrimp Shape Tianqi, 17th C
Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Container Shrimp Shape Tianqi, 17th C

Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Container Shrimp Shape Tianqi, 17th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

, Tianqi period most probably. Jingdezhen made for the Japanese market. This is a container of unusual

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese antique table / 1900〜  side table & coffee table
Japanese antique table / 1900〜  side table & coffee table

Japanese antique table / 1900〜 side table & coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A table made from an old Japanese mortar (a container used for pounding grain and rice cake with a

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze Ikebana Vase in the Shape of a Boat
Japanese Bronze Ikebana Vase in the Shape of a Boat

Japanese Bronze Ikebana Vase in the Shape of a Boat

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Something to enhance your alfresco dining on a still, warm summer evening, an unusual Japanese

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table
Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This table uses an old Japanese mortar (a container in which grains and rice cakes are pounded with

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table
Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A table made from an old Japanese mortar (a container used for pounding grain and rice cake with a

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Conference Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Shino Pottery Mizusashi Water Pot for Tea Ceremony
Vintage Japanese Shino Pottery Mizusashi Water Pot for Tea Ceremony

Vintage Japanese Shino Pottery Mizusashi Water Pot for Tea Ceremony

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Vintage Japanese Shino pottery Mizusashi water container for use in tea ceremony in thick white

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table / primitive table
Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table / primitive table

Japanese antique table / 1900〜1940 side table & coffee table / primitive table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A table made from an old Japanese mortar (a container used for pounding grain and rice cake with a

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Edo Period Japanese Old Wooden Buddha Statue 'Ebisu' and Box 'Masu'
Edo Period Japanese Old Wooden Buddha Statue 'Ebisu' and Box 'Masu'

Edo Period Japanese Old Wooden Buddha Statue 'Ebisu' and Box 'Masu'

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

square box is called "Masu" in Japanese. This is a container for measuring the amount of rice and sake

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Meiji Norimono Cricket Holder
Meiji Norimono Cricket Holder

Meiji Norimono Cricket Holder

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H 8.25 in W 7.88 in D 25.75 in

Meiji Norimono Cricket Holder

Located in New Orleans, LA

This enchanting Japanese cricket cage takes the form of a norimono, a type of palanquin, or sedan

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.
18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.

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H 1.58 in W 4.78 in D 46.07 in

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Japanese swordsmithing. This container is a fine example of the craftsmanship of this era. The container

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Japanese Glass Containers
Vintage Japanese Glass Containers

Vintage Japanese Glass Containers

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H 12 in W 7 in D 9 in

Vintage Japanese Glass Containers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Japanese shop glass containers with lids. $375 each or $1,125 for all three Listing is

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20th Century Japanese Country Jars

Materials

Metal

Small Satsuma Ceramic Container, Japan Around 1900
Small Satsuma Ceramic Container, Japan Around 1900

Small Satsuma Ceramic Container, Japan Around 1900

Located in Hamburg, DE

Small Satsuma ceramic vessel from Japan around 1900. On the vessel is depicted a tea ceremony as

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bamboo Cylinder Container from Japan, Late 19th Century
Bamboo Cylinder Container from Japan, Late 19th Century

Bamboo Cylinder Container from Japan, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A vintage bamboo cylinder container. Hand carved and stained in dark, rich red pigment, circa 1885.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bamboo

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Container Box with Butterflies
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Container Box with Butterflies

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Container Box with Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese, Meiji era, covered enamel over copper food container box. The exterior of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Japanese Old Crane-Shaped Incense Container / Lacquered Pottery / Taisho-Showa
Japanese Old Crane-Shaped Incense Container / Lacquered Pottery / Taisho-Showa

Japanese Old Crane-Shaped Incense Container / Lacquered Pottery / Taisho-Showa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

container with lacquered pottery. In Japan, it is used when drinking tea. Put a small fragrance in it, and

Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Lacquered Wood Food Container Bound by  Bamboo, Japan, Early 20th Century
Lacquered Wood Food Container Bound by  Bamboo, Japan, Early 20th Century

Lacquered Wood Food Container Bound by Bamboo, Japan, Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Lacquered wood food container bound by bamboo from Japan. Early 20th century Measures: W: 9.5 x H

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Japanese Lovely Antique Glazed Miniature Owl Incense Container Mint Signed Boxed
Japanese Lovely Antique Glazed Miniature Owl Incense Container Mint Signed Boxed

Japanese Lovely Antique Glazed Miniature Owl Incense Container Mint Signed Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese older antique handcrafted, hand-painted miniature ceramic owl incense container -Kogo- in

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Stone House-Shaped Container / 645ー1185 / Wabi Sabi Object
Japanese Antique Stone House-Shaped Container / 645ー1185 / Wabi Sabi Object

Japanese Antique Stone House-Shaped Container / 645ー1185 / Wabi Sabi Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Japanese Antique Sooty Straw Container / Object Flower Vase / 1868-1912s wabig
Japanese Antique Sooty Straw Container / Object Flower Vase / 1868-1912s wabig

Japanese Antique Sooty Straw Container / Object Flower Vase / 1868-1912s wabig

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old container woven from straw. Over the years, it has turned black with soot. It is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

Japanese Stack Red Lacquer Bowls
Japanese Stack Red Lacquer Bowls

Japanese Stack Red Lacquer Bowls

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H 5 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in

Japanese Stack Red Lacquer Bowls

Located in South Burlington, VT

bowls for display or as brilliant storage containers from old Japan dating to the Showa period. Their

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Meiji Period Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Mizusashi
Meiji Period Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Mizusashi

Meiji Period Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Mizusashi

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Antique Japanese Shigaraki pottery Mizusashi (water container) with rough and raw finish. Japanese

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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Handmade Cast Bronze Squared Decorative Wabi-Sabi Tray, Vide Poche, Large
Handmade Cast Bronze Squared Decorative Wabi-Sabi Tray, Vide Poche, Large

Handmade Cast Bronze Squared Decorative Wabi-Sabi Tray, Vide Poche, Large

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Graceful bronze tray, vide-poche, inspired by Wabi-Sabi, the ancient Japanese philosophy that views and embraces the world for its imperfections and transient nature. It translates i...

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2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Important and Rare Original circa 1900 Carlo Bugatti Occasional Table Ebonized
Important and Rare Original circa 1900 Carlo Bugatti Occasional Table Ebonized

Important and Rare Original circa 1900 Carlo Bugatti Occasional Table Ebonized

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and important original circa 1900 Carlo Bugatti occasional table This table is special, designed by Carlo Bugatti, Italy...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Center Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Walnut

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

$1,460 / set

H 22.05 in Dm 11.82 in

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

Located in London, GB

Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Raisins' Vase
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Raisins' Vase

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Raisins' Vase

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'raisins' vase, with blue stained details. This pattern features deep relief grape bunches, hanging from vines. Stenciled makers mark, 'R LALIQUE FRANCE...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair

A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair

$11,129 / set

H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in

A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Gerrit Rietveld, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jean Royère

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwid...

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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...

Category

2010s Vietnamese Dressers

Materials

Oak

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

By Victor Horta

Located in Lisse, NL

Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

Loetz Austria 1900 Art Nouveau Miniature Cabinet Vase Blue Iridescent Art Glass
Loetz Austria 1900 Art Nouveau Miniature Cabinet Vase Blue Iridescent Art Glass

Loetz Austria 1900 Art Nouveau Miniature Cabinet Vase Blue Iridescent Art Glass

By Loetz Glass

Located in Miami, FL

Miniature glass vase designed by Loetz. Gorgeous and very beautiful antique miniature cabinet glass vase, created by Loetz. Made in Bohemia, Austria during the art nouveau period, b...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Table Lamp A gorgeous Tiffany Studios diachronic light blue to green Dragonfly table lamp with confetti glass wings. A true piece of Museum quality collecti...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Danish Brutalist Folk Art Dining Chairs in Wicker / Rattan in Solid Oak, 1930s
Danish Brutalist Folk Art Dining Chairs in Wicker / Rattan in Solid Oak, 1930s

Danish Brutalist Folk Art Dining Chairs in Wicker / Rattan in Solid Oak, 1930s

$4,000Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 42.52 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in

Danish Brutalist Folk Art Dining Chairs in Wicker / Rattan in Solid Oak, 1930s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

4 Danish folk art wicker dining chairs from 1936. Made by cabinetmaker E. Druse in 1936 - signature on the back of the chairs. These four highback chairs are so unique with their ca...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut

René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut

By René Drouet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

French D-End Farmhouse Table
French D-End Farmhouse Table

French D-End Farmhouse Table

$4,591

H 29 in W 97.5 in D 33.5 in

French D-End Farmhouse Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 19th C French D-end farmhouse table in a pale walnut and cherry. 1850. Clearance is 24". Reference: 8341 Dimensions 97.5 inches (248 cms) Wide 33.5 inches (85 cms) Deep 29 ...

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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Small Pair of Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Vases
Small Pair of Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Vases

Small Pair of Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Vases

$473Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Small Pair of Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Vases

Located in Suffolk, GB

Small pair of antique Edwardian quality Japanese Imari vases having a lovely shape with wonderful hand painted panels in blue, red, white and gold colours. Quaint and in perfect con...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edwardian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

English 19th Century Japanned Lacquer Tray
English 19th Century Japanned Lacquer Tray

English 19th Century Japanned Lacquer Tray

$1,200

H 22.63 in W 29.88 in D 1.25 in

English 19th Century Japanned Lacquer Tray

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stunning papier mache tray from England, 19th century, with “Japanned” black lacquer and parcel gilt illustrations covering the surface. The tray is glowing from the intricate depi...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Paper

Set of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Set of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures. Sold Individually.

Set of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures. Sold Individually.

Located in New York, NY

Set of six circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights and patinated bronze chain and canopy. Sold & priced individually. Measurements: Di...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

F3 Japanese Antiques Art Shippo (Cloisonne) Carp vase
F3 Japanese Antiques Art Shippo (Cloisonne) Carp vase

F3 Japanese Antiques Art Shippo (Cloisonne) Carp vase

Located in Niiza, JP

Art Shippo (Cloisonne) Carp Size: φ180×260mm Box size: 230×300×230mm 3kg Estimated packing size: 350×420×350mm 6kg A beautiful vase crafted using cloisonné techniques A beautiful ca...

Category

20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

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Japanese Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Japanese containers for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese containers — often made from ceramic, wood and lacquer — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of Japanese containers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese containers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Alessandro Stabile and Hands On Design each produced beautiful Japanese containers that are worth considering.

How Much are Japanese Containers?

Prices for Japanese containers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Japanese containers begin at $100 and can go as high as $27,000, while the average can fetch as much as $516.