Asian Urns

A Chinese four-legged barrel-form brass urn cast and engraved with archaistic decoration from the 20th century. The gently rounded sides are cast with the dispersed elements of two taotie masks, Archaistic auspicious beasts formed by a pair of stylized and confronted dragons which constitutes the features of this mythical creature, abstractly rendered in low-relief hooked curls. Two bands of kui or passing dragons flank the taotie ornamentation on the belly, all upon an engraved and very finely delineated white leiwen ground symbolizing thunder. Raised on four atlantes with a few anatomical engraved details, the urn possesses a flat circular lid decorated with stylized birds and topped with a phoenix-shaped knob with a ring, a propitious symbol in Chinese art. The white engraved ground nicely contrasting with the dark patina along with the Archaistic traditional low relief decoration echoes Chinese archaic ritual bronzes used in ceremonies or buried in the tombs of the elites for use in the afterlife. This Chinese barrel...

From Northern China a piece of great antiquity. The 18th century bowl of limestone, hand cut and carved, in conical form with a round base. Of white grey sto...

From Northern China a piece of great antiquity. The 18th century bowl of blue granite, hand cut and carved, in conical form with spiral cuts ending on a roun...

A vintage Indian silver over brass urn from the Mid-20th Century, with rich décor depicting stylized heart motifs and foliage on square base. Created in India during the Midcentury period, this silver over brass urn attracts our attention with its generous flaring lines and abundant décor. The urn features a wide opening with large lip, sitting above a tapering body. Adorned with a richly executed décor presenting stylized hearts and foliage, this body is resting on a flaring base mounted on a square plinth. With its elegant lines and silver over brass finish, this vintage Indian urn...

Large cast bronze vessel originally used as a ceremonial cooking urn. This specific piece was beautifully cast with turned rings and moulded handles...

Early 20th century Terra cotta stand is hand crafted with paint along the Greek key boarder and on the dragons. On the bottom is a crossed flag stamp, the makers mark..

Vintage Japanese hand painted decorative ceramic urns. Urns measure 10.5inches in width by 6.5 inches in depth and 9 inches tall.   

A pair of carved marble urns, each with double-looped handles, the urn body with portrait busts and grapevines, the motifs and overall shape of the urns inspired by the Warwick Vase,...

A Thai Sawankhalok exterior water jar from the mid-19th century, with distressed white patina. Created in the kilns of central Thailand during the 1850s, this Sawankhalok exterior water jar attracts our attention with its nice proportions and weathered white patina accented with brown motifs, such as waves and elegant strokes. Placed outdoors or indoors, this Sawankhalok Thai water jar...

Japanese late Meiji period Art Nouveau large bronze urn. The piece showcases secessionist elements of a voluptuous nature and was likely used as an architectural element. Handmade in...

This fine jade urn of a lovely spinach color running to a deep yellow is carved to resemble a pair of Buddhist lions or mythical beasts conjoined back to back...

At once ancient and contemporary, this beautiful urn speaks to the timelessness of Chinese ceramic design. Made in northern China in the early 20th century, the urn pays respect to m...

Two ancient terra cotta pottery vessels, Urns or Vases from the Khmer region of South East Asia. Sober forms that provides a complement to a Mid-Century or modern environment.

Excellent pair of 31" tall by 24" diameter hammered brass urns with acid rinsed detailing.

Pair of Asian Japanese style (19th Cent) bronze palace urns with bird reliefs, flared tops and dragon handles (minor rePair to 1 handle) (PRICED AS Pair)

Pair of swirled, left and right, hard stone Russian urns with elaborates gilded bronze mounts featuring floral finials and pierced bases.

An ancient terra cotta pottery vessel / urn / vase / pitcher from the Khmer region of South East Asia. A sober form that provides a complement to a Mid-Century or modern environm...