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Beautiful in its imperfection, this earthenware jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers ...

This early 20th-century lock box is minimal and elegant, crafted of pine with dovetail corners and a brushed finish of burgundy lacquer. Unlike Chinese tabletop chests used for seals...

With its graceful silhouette and crème white coloring, this porcelain jar from the mid-19th century embodies the elegance and refinement of Chinese monochrome ceramics. The little ja...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...

This small clay plaque is an antique tsatsa amulet, a form of votive offering created by devotees of Tibetan Buddhism. The seated figure stamped onto the front depicts Guanyin, a bel...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this round jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and gr...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...

Sweeping blue brushstrokes bring this petite, early 20th-century apothecary jar to life, marking its speckled glaze with a wistful riverside landscape. Once used in an apothecary to ...

This petite Chinese vase has a bottleneck form that follows traditional vessels used for storing oil, condiments or sauces. The small vase is etched with simple linework reminiscent ...

This 19th-century kitchen vessel is finished with a natural, ash glaze with dark brown color and subtle color variation. Designed for serving water or tea, the squat jar features a n...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This 19th-century example re...

Cloaked in allover verdigris oxidization, this petite Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the mi...

Glazed in the classic, blue-and-white manner, this rounded jar offers a blessing of happiness and good fortune. Painted on either side of the jar is the symbol for "double happiness"...

This meditation stone coffee table exemplifies organic modern style with an emphasis on natural materials. The stone slab top formed of polished zhenzhu stone, a conglomerate limesto...

This sculptural wooden vessel is a 19th-century kitchen mortar used for grinding the outer husks off of rice and other grains. Beautifully aged with a crackled texture and deep groov...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

This Chinese porcelain vase has a classic bottleneck shape, decorated with a monochrome glaze and an allover sgraffito design of peony blossoms, trailing vines and palm leaves. The v...

Hand-painted in cobalt blue atop a cool white field, this petite tea leaf jar beautifully exemplifies the timeless allure of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. The small jar dates to ...

This antique bronze drum table is based on ancient forms created by the Dong Son culture of Vietnam as early as 600 BCE. Precious objects with spiritual significance, bronze drums we...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

Sleek and sophisticated, this modern dining table brings an elegant simplicity to contemporary interiors. A custom design attributed to the Dakota Jackson Heraldic Collection, the ta...

Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...

This meditation stone coffee table exemplifies organic modern style with an emphasis on natural materials. The stone slab top formed of polished zhenzhu stone, a conglomerate limesto...

This impressive covered basket is attributed to the Ifugao or Bontoc people of the Philippines, beautifully hand-woven of split bamboo with a dark, smoky finish. The vintage basket i...

This low stone table is shaped from a captivating material known as greenery stone, named for its naturally occurring patterns suggestive of trees, grasses and other plantlike forms....

In his “Heavenly” series of small-scale mosaics, Toyoharu Kii honors the fullness of life and its continual rebirth. In some works, white tesserae assume abstract profiles with smoot...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...

In his “Heavenly” series of small-scale mosaics, Toyoharu Kii honors the fullness of life and its continual rebirth. In some works, white tesserae assume abstract profiles with smoot...

This small, blue-and-white ewer is a charming example of antique Chinese kitchenwares, originally used for dispensing rice wine or condiments such as soy sauce or vinegar. Dating to ...

Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...

Glazed in the classic, blue-and-white manner, this petite porcelain box offers a blessing of happiness and good fortune. Painted on the lid is the symbol for "double happiness" (shua...

This low stone table is shaped from a captivating material known as greenery stone, named for its naturally occurring patterns suggestive of trees, grasses and other plantlike forms....

This low stone table is shaped from a captivating material known as greenery stone, named for its naturally occurring patterns suggestive of trees, grasses and other plantlike forms....

Rustic and unusual, this sculptural Chinese teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is crafted of wooden staves bound with twisted metal wire. Likely used for pouring water, the ve...

In his “Heavenly” series of small-scale mosaics, Toyoharu Kii honors the fullness of life and its continual rebirth. In some works, white tesserae assume abstract profiles with smoot...

It's easy to image this antique wooden cutting board in the rustic kitchen of a French provincial cottage, piled high with cheeses, fruits and fresh bread. Darkened to a rich, chocol...

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. Carved from ...

Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...

Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...

Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...

This low stone table is shaped from a captivating material known as greenery stone, named for its naturally occurring patterns suggestive of trees, grasses and other plantlike forms....

Unearthed in Jiangsu province, this gorgeous stone has been polished to reveal the full array of its soft colors and intriguing patterns. Prized by collectors for centuries, such sto...

Drum-form stools such as this were traditionally used in gardens and outdoor pavilions where upper class scholars read, wrote, gathered for discussion and, in general, developed thei...

Drum-form stools such as this were traditionally used in gardens and outdoor pavilions where upper class scholars read, wrote, gathered for discussion and, in general, developed thei...

Drum-form stools such as this were traditionally used in gardens and outdoor pavilions where upper class scholars read, wrote, gathered for discussion and, in general, developed thei...

Expressive yet controlled, this striking black-and-white print is attributed to British artist Victor Pasmore, a pioneer of abstract art in post-war Britain of the late 1940 and 1950...

Expertly sculpted of Chinese Peking glass, these elegant vases from the early 20th century are aglow with brilliant yellow color, the shade of a ripe buddha's hand citron. In a proce...

This lacquered carrying basket from the early 20th century is an exquisite example of Chinese basketry. Impressive in scale and detail, the basket is expertly woven of thin bamboo st...

This sculptural 19th-century Chinese candle stand celebrates the wabi-sabi beauty of handmade pottery. The tiered candlestick is chunky and bold, shaped of earthenware with curving l...

This primitive ceramic vessel is a black clay censer attributed to the Bai minority culture of Yunnan province. A charred interior indicates the 19th-century vessel was originally us...

Sculptural and abstract, this 19th-century wooden fish from Yunnan province likely originated as a Buddhist temple bell. Known simply as "wooden fish" (mùyú), these fish-shaped woodb...

Described in ancient Chinese texts as a “full moon dyed with spring water,” celadon bowls and plates are prized for their soft color and luminous sheen. Perfected over centuries, cel...

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens and other household items, trunks w...

Coated inside and out with an olive green glaze, this large ceramic jar from early 20th century Thailand was originally used for pickling vegetables or condiments. The jar is potted ...

With its balanced silhouette and subdued color palette, this lotus offering vase from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) resonates calm and sophistication. Sculpted centuries ago in ...

With a graceful silhouette and subdued color, this lotus offering vase from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) resonates calm and sophistication. Sculpted centuries ago in Yunnan pro...

With its balanced silhouette and subdued color palette, this lotus offering vase from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) resonates calm and sophistication. Sculpted centuries ago in ...