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A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

This antique Chinese basin dates to the early 19th century and is beautifully hand-painted in the blue-and-white manner. Originally used as an incense burner or jardiniere, the porce...

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries. Known as ...

This darkly lacquered bookcase once stood in the center of a traditional Chinese scholars' studio, displaying a collection of books, scrolls, viewing stones and treasured objects. Cr...

This antique Chinese basket is beautifully woven of river reeds and cord to the sculptural shape of a phoenix-tail vase (fengweizun). Thought to resemble the fanned-out tail feathers...

Designed to hold burning incense, censer bowls have been used throughout China for thousands of years. Incense made from dried aromatic plants and essential oils would be burned with...

Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, this rustic stone vessel is an antique Chinese incense burner from the 19th century or earlier. Placed within a shrine or atop a home alt...

This petite ceramic figurine from the early 20th century fits in the palm of the hand, sculpted as a recumbent ram with its legs tucked in and a pleasant expression. As motifs in Chi...

The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying Chinese ce...

Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The rustic fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins...

This colorful painted scroll is a Taoist ceremonial painting attributed to the Yao or Mien minority culture of southern China, northern Vietnam and other neighboring regions. Such sc...

Designed to hold burning incense, censer bowls have been used throughout China for thousands of years. Incense made from dried aromatic plants and essential oils would be burned with...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

A true comfort food, the rice porridge known as congee has been a part of everyday life in China for centuries. Often eaten for breakfast, the dish is frequently accompanied by other...

Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The rustic fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins...

Lavishly colored with red and gold pigments, this antique wooden sculpture from early 20th century Thailand depicts the Buddha Shakyamuni in seated meditation. Also known as Shaka, G...

The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying Chinese ce...

Designed to hold burning incense, censer bowls have been used throughout China for thousands of years. Incense made from dried aromatic plants and essential oils would be burned with...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

No idol in China is more widely worshiped than Caishen, the God of Wealth. Called upon for blessings of wealth and prosperity, his image was found in nearly every home, particularly ...

Designed to hold burning incense, censer bowls have been used throughout China for thousands of years. Incense made from dried aromatic plants and essential oils would be burned with...

The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying Chinese ce...

With graceful posture and a kind expression, this vintage ceramic figure from the early 20th century depicts the Chinese goddess Guanyin. Known as the Goddess of Mercy, she is the em...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, this small stone vessel is an antique Chinese incense burner from the 19th century or earlier. Placed within a shrine or atop a home alta...

This antique Chinese basket is beautifully woven of river reeds and cord to the sculptural shape of a phoenix-tail vase (fengweizun). Thought to resemble the fanned-out tail feathers...

Designed to hold burning incense, censer bowls have been used throughout China for thousands of years. Incense made from dried aromatic plants and essential oils would be burned with...

Richly painted in the blue-and-white manner, this shallow porcelain dish is a 19th-century Chinese bulb pot, used for forcing flower bulbs such as narcissus or daffodils. Distinguish...

This 19th-century wooden prayer figure is carved in the likeness of Amitāyus, the bodhisattva appearance of Amitābha, the Buddha of Eternal Life. The only celestial Buddha to earn hi...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

Simple yet refined, this petite wooden riser is a sophisticated way to elevate a work of art or add dimension to a tabletop display. Crafted from a tight grain hardwood, the small pe...

More portable than heavy chairs, stools have been a favored form of seating in Chinese culture for centuries and were used indoors and out at mealtimes and during social gatherings. ...

Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, this rustic stone vessel is an antique Chinese incense burner from the 19th century or earlier. Placed within a shrine or atop a home alt...

This primitive ceramic vessel is a 19th-century incense burner attributed to the Bai minority culture of Yunnan province. Its charred surface indicates the black clay vessel was orig...

Designed to hold burning incense, censer bowls have been used throughout China for thousands of years. Incense made from dried aromatic plants and essential oils would be burned with...

Hand-carved from solid marble, this low drum stool dates to the late 19th century and provided the essential stone element to a traditional Chinese garden. Stone drums such as this w...

Hand-carved from solid marble, this low drum stool dates to the late 19th century and provided the essential stone element to a traditional Chinese garden. Stone drums such as this w...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

Masterfully carved with graceful movement and fine detail, these antique Chinese panels from the late 19th century are a truly special find. Recalling the lattice windows of traditio...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

This antique Chinese vessel was carved from a single piece of cypress burlwood to resemble a woven market basket, complete with an arched handle and curved interior. Guided by curren...

This antique Chinese daybed dates to the mid-19th century and features a woven bamboo top and a beautiful frame of chicken-wing wood (jichimu), named for its delicate grain resemblin...

This antique wooden tub is an early 20th-century Chinese field bin, used on a provincial farm for gathering harvests or as a food trough for livestock. The large container has a rect...

Originally used for pickling and food preservation, this 19th-century ceramic pot is decorated with two serpentine dragons winding around the exterior towards a flaming "pearl of wis...

This sculptural bench from rural China is shaped from a single, continuous piece of elmwood. By controlling its growth as a young sapling, an elm tree was shaped with forked branches...

Sculptural and unusual, this elegant vessel is a 19th-century water jug made from constrained gourd with a rich patina. While the young fruit was still growing on the vine, artisans ...

Crafted with fine detail and perfection of form, these antique Chinese collector's shelves are a statement addition to any interior. Dated to the late 19th century, the pair would ha...

In the spirit of the traditional Chinese garden design, these miniature stacking lanterns bring the permanence of stone to a garden or patio space. The small lanterns assemble from f...

This large ceramic jar was hand-crafted in China's Shanxi province over a century ago. Dated to the late 19th century, the antique vessel is potted to a narrow, tapered shape and dec...

Used to store loose leaf tea, this small ceramic jar from the late 19th century is sparsely glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner. Elegant in its simplicity, the humble jar is ...

More portable than chairs, stools were a versatile seating option for Qing-dynasty scholars, nobles, and peasants alike. These rustic stools from Shanxi province were crafted at the ...

This elegant flower basin is hand-carved from white marble to a rectangular form commonly seen with incense burners or bulb bowls. Shaped from a solid block of stone, the footed basi...

This elegant flower basin is hand-carved from white marble to a rectangular form commonly seen with incense burners or bulb bowls. Shaped from a solid block of stone, the footed basi...

This elegant flower basin is hand-carved from white marble to a rectangular form commonly seen with incense burners or bulb bowls. Shaped from a solid block of stone, the footed basi...

This antique Chinese vessel was carved from a single piece of cypress burlwood to resemble a woven market basket, complete with an arched handle and curved interior. Guided by curren...

With its simple silhouette and minimal decoration, this antique side cabinet from Shanxi, China is the perfect place to stow odds and ends. Crafted of elm (yumu) with traditional joi...

It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. The round basket has been...

The symbol for double happiness adorns this petite tea leaf jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss. Glazed in the classic blue and white manner, the small porcelain jar has a rounded form and flat lid, a traditional shape for jars used to hold Chinese...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...