Japanese Containers

A finely carved Japanese sectional container in the traditional inrō form, crafted from polished bone and decorated with detailed scrimshaw engravings.

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

Japanese picnic container (jubako, food carrier) from the Meiji period (1868–1912), crafted in black lacquered wood and finely decorated in gold using the traditional maki-e techniqu...

These are antique glass pharmaceutical bottles from the 1920s to the 1930s. Unlike modern, uniform glass, the rich texture created by the unique character of antique glass adds a di...

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

Antique 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 removabl...

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...

Description Sharing with you this lovely and large Food container in blue and white. Pieces like this were uses in the tea ceremony to serve food. Similar pieces can be found in the ...

This is an old pine tray made in Japan. Japan has had a long history of tea culture, and trays like this were used for sencha tea and other drinks. They are also used when serving gr...

Tea container, wood, Daruma shape with etched Durama image, both body and top. Smooth patina due to use and light lacquered finish. A charming and useful item. Weighs 1/2 lb Measu...

For your consideration, an antique Japanese hibachi, a traditional wooden container used as a charcoal brazier for heating or cooking.It is constructed from Keyaki (elm) hardwood, fe...

This collection of antique Japanese Ittomasu rice measure containers dates from the early twentieth century and reflects the enduring craftsmanship of Japan’s traditional measuring s...

A beautiful, and somewhat whimsical antique Bizen ware stoneware pottery tea ceremony container (stated on the box) or incense burner by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kanesh...

The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits kilns to choose the pieces that best suit each work. --- Japanese New Year’s container garden A unique arrange...

Japanese Double-cut (Niju-giri) Flower Container (Hanaire) for ikebana tea ceremony. 1st half of 20th century.

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

The Japanese smoking pipe or Kiseru was used to smoke only a tiny pinch of kizami tobacco (about 25 mg). This particularly original and beautifully executed model showed the social s...

It has since been sold and resold. This particular container has images of Japan. which shows that during the years that Chase and Sanborn owned the Company, they did business in Jap...

A quite beautiful and visually stunning Japanese Mashiko Ware Pottery (Mashikoyaki) Mingei vase or Mizusashi (fresh water container used for traditional tea ceremonies.

Crafted with precision in Japan, these containers marry practicality with stunning aesthetics, making them a must-have addition to any home

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain incense container from the Edo or late Ming period or Qing period, described on the box as Shichikan celadon In the shap...

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

An exquisite, rare and large lacquered jûbako tiered food container/stacked picnic box in the form of a boat, with removable sections. The unusual boat-shaped lacquer box is constru...

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...

A large Japanese black lacquer and maki-e lacquer decorated footed pedestal bowl and cover featuring the Fujiwara mon, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.

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

A ceramic powdered tea container for the Japanese tea ceremony. The globular body delicately potted and mottled with ash adhesions, signed Toho above the string cut base, organic lid...

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

This ancient ceramic jar was once used as a storage container in Japanese homes and merchant houses. It is coated with a deep, lustrous black glaze, which has developed a subdued lus...

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

Keywords: Japanese black lacquer box, gold painted bird and reed motif, 20th-century Japanese decor, traditional lacquerware, serene Japanese art box, nature-themed lacquer container...

A fascinating pair of Japanese porcelain kogo (incense containers), crouching rabbit figures, hand painted, polychrome decorated with mon inspired symbols.

A kōgō is an incense container used in Japan in the context of the tea ceremony.

A kōgō is an incense container used in Japan as part of the tea ceremony.

A kōgō is an incense container used in Japan as part of the tea ceremony.

As a traditional kashiki, the piece serves as a container for Japanese sweets and embodies the spirit of hospitality, where presentation conveys care and sincerity.

Just in, this Chinese Three Tiered Black & Gold Lacquer Wedding Basket, 19Th Century This Chinese or Japanese three tiered lacquerware container, possibly a wedding basket or a stor...

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

Mid-Century Japanese stacked "Dim Sum" container.

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,...

A rare set of three Japanese Meiji period copper containers, rectangular in form, fitted for a black lacquer wood box.

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

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

Old days Yousui were often seen near Japanese houses, filled with water in case of occuring fire. Usually it was covered with a wooden top with many buckets placed on top. Approxitm...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

This unique and exquisite example of Japanese pottery is a one of a kind handmade piece unique in it's design - the piece can easily be a bowl, cup or vessel primarily for decorative...

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...

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 ...

Japanese a fine antique handcrafted, hand-glazed round two part ceramic incense container -kogo- in effigy of a big eared rabbit -usagi- and in lovely mildly used but well loved cond...

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 ...

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