Vietnamese Decorative Objects

Pair of mid-20th century wood jewelry boxes with carved soapstone dragonflies, Vietnam By: unknown Material: soapstone, stone, wood Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted Dime...

Japanese Takedo Sculptural Rendering of a Kabuki Actor, Circa 1800, Youth Dressed in Gold Paper, Brocade Textiles and Silk Crepe Sleeves Embroidered in Multicolor Floral Design, He H...

A set of two large variously patinated brass cranes, standing on walking turtles. Inspired by 19th century Japanese Meiji period originals. Dimensions: 13" W x 19" D x 58" H.

Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time eight weeks unless in stock. Available in: White Ash Pesto Dusty Rose Dimensions: Base 22...

Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Available in: Sky Pesto Ash Dimensions: Base 22”, opening 9”, height 20”.

16th century Vietnamese Animist ceramic vase. Beautiful and abundant fossil growth from being submerged under water. Natural original patina. Part of a very large collection of shipw...

Vintage Vietnamese Backpack Basket. A woven form starting with a square bamboo base tapering up to an open round sturdy mouth with a a smooth interior surface, specifically used in t...

The ELLA boxes translate the spirit of the collection into a more intimate format. Crafted in wood, lacquer, or eggshell marquetry, they combine clean lines with refined finishes. Th...

Beautiful Lacquered Wooden Box, Vietnam, 20th Century This exquisite lacquered wooden box from Vietnam, crafted in the 20th century, is a stunning example of traditional Vietnames...

Circular form with flattened doomed covers, the covers with a medallion of flower with full bloom, the bowls with two round borders. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi-Yongzheng Period P...

An unusually large Vietnamese celadon glazed stoneware bowl with carved lotus petal design, Ly or Tran Dynasty, 13th - 14th century, Vietnam. The large bowl or offering vessel of generous proportions, rising on a short, unglazed foot ring, revealing the reddish buff stoneware body. The globular body elegantly tapered. The lower section deeply carved with a traditional stylized lotus petal design, a band of incised lines above. The upper section of the vessel ribbed, and carved with long, elegant lotus petals that taper upwards, terminating in rounded ends. Another band of incised lines circumscribe the mouth. The vessel glazed in a wonderful olive celadon glaze. The glaze stopping neatly at the mouth rim. The transparent celadon glaze thinning slightly along the raised sections, and pooling in the recesses, adding additional depth and texture. The celadon with wonderful yellow undertones, giving an overall olive hue. Reference: For four similar, but smaller examples, all dated 13th-14th century, see Stevenson & Guy, "Vietnamese Ceramics...

Gorgeous round jewel of a red laquered lidded box having gold Asian inspired decoration with dragons and birds.

An antique Vietnamese Annamese planter, distinguished by its vivid green glaze and sculptural surface detail. The vessel’s rounded body is richly decorated in relief with phoenix bir...

17th century arrowheads excavated from central highlands, Vietnam. Beautiful greenish patina which is typical of bronze artifacts. This type of artifact is common in ancient tools a...

Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time 8 weeks unless in stock. Dimensions: H 18 in. x D 9 in. x W 18 in.

Maitland Smith, Circa 1970. A large Maitland-Smith designed tessellated stone, malachite and brass sphinx table sculpture 1970s with original makers sticker on underside. The Egyp...

North Vietnamese textured terra cotta pots that were used as food vessels. Each pot varies in size and texture. Sizes range from 7" diameter x 6" height to 7" diameter x 9" height. W...

This impressive antique Annamese water jar from Vietnam features a richly modeled body with relief decoration depicting phoenixes among blossoming branches. The design is enlivened w...

A mahogany dressing table on stand, the hinged top opening to reveal a beveled mirror back, with bowed and square swing panels revealing a fitted interior, with a drawer below and a ...

A boat with two figures standing on it, seemingly engaged in fishing with a net. Below the boat, on the shore, there are two more figures involved in a different activity, possibly c...

Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time eight weeks unless in stock. Dimensions: Base 22”, opening 9”, height 20”.

Vintage bust or sculpture features female head in unlacquered bronze, screw mounted on black patinated or ebonized wooden plinth. The sculpture is unmarked and is missing the paper s...

Bowl from the late Ming dynasty cargo. An identical piece is included on page 136 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Discovery: Asian Ceramics Found...

A circa 19th century Vietnamese carved wooden and polychromed seated Buddha with original patina. Measurements: Height: 31" Width: 22" Depth: 17"

Vietnamese silver box, late 19th century. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged. Box sides have embossed blossoming branches, bamboo...

The vase features a slender neck adorned with gracefully drawn, elongated leaves that blend seamlessly with its natural curves, adding a refined elegance. At the center, a meticulously rendered geometric pattern of repeating wave-like motifs creates a sense of depth and movement, framed by curved lines for balance. Simple plant motifs are scattered throughout, complementing the design with minimal strokes. The base is grounded by repeated geometric symbols, ensuring stability and cohesion. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam, Vietnam Type : Yuhuchun Vase Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship Reference : 1) Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - A vase from the wreck of the Hoi An 2) Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000 * Vietnamese trade ceramics Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics, and ceramic exports...

These are three small lidded boxes from the Vietnamese period, specifically from the 15th century during the Le Dynasty. Each box features intricate floral designs in blue on a white...

Rare, timeless and elegant pair of French Colonial table lamp bases or candelabras from the French colony of French Indochina also known a Indoch...

This fine piece of porcelain, a plate from the Qing Dynasty, is a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China. It presents a classic blue an...

This Annamese ceramic plate features a central floral motif rendered in underglaze blue, complemented by delicate green-painted leaves—an innovative characteristic of Annamese ceramics of the time. The rim is adorned with swirling cloud patterns and additional stylized floral designs. The use of green overpainting, a distinctive element in Annamese ceramics, parallels similar examples documented in The Age of Discovery: Asian Ceramics Found Along the Maritime Silk Road, particularly on pages 59, 64, and 66 of the Annamese ship catalog. Such pieces were widely traded along the Maritime Silk Road, showcasing the rich cultural exchange between Vietnam and other regions. Year/Period : 15th century Region : North Vietnam, Vietnam Type : Dish Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship 1) Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000 2) Asian Ceramic Found along Maritime Silk Route / National Maritime Museum of Korea * Vietnamese trade ceramics Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics, and ceramic exports...

Rare Hermes "Carnets D'Équateur" multi-color tea caddy in hand painted lacquered wood with jungle motif and stainless steel interior / Made in Vietnam Original stamp at underside / c...

This patinated bronze ashtray draws its originality from the lines of its removable lid. Those random lines, which combines simplicity and originality, is a pattern developed in vari...

An antique Vietnamese large blue Martaban jar from the early 20th century, with raised motifs. Created during the early 20th century, this large bue Marta...

Painted with yellow, brown and green glazes against the straw-glazed ground, the cavettos with a broad brown-glazed band, the exteriors green-glazed. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzhen...

An antique Vietnamese Annamese green water jar from the 19th century, with raised dragon motifs, blue, brown and yellow accents and petite loop handles. Created in Vietnam during the...

16th-17th Century Bronze Pipe Heads from Central Highlands, Vietnam. The set of five bronze pipe heads, recovered during controlled excavation in Central Highlands, Vietnam. Techni...

Large box from Vietnam. Manufactured at the end of the 19th century. Red in color slightly pinkish, with magnificent fish decorations in white and yellow colors. This box locks, the ...

Elegant Coque de Oeuf or Eggshell Lacquered Lidded Box, made by Maitland Smith, Vietnam, circa 1980s.

This patinated bronze ashtray draws its originality from the lines of its removable lid. Those random lines, which combines simplicity and originality, is a pattern developed in vari...

Glazed ceramic vase from the Bien-hoa school, decorated with six sages of the Taoist tradition. The handles are in the shape of black enamelled elephant heads. The upper part of the ...

Antique wooden carved sculptures, from the Le Dynasty Buddhist, 18th century, Vietnam altar maid figures, painted lacquerware. The Lê dynasty, also known as the Later Lê dynasty, was...

Bronze baluster vase with polychrome niello decoration representing on one side a lively scene with musician on a terrace, and on the other side a military parade, taotis, Greeks. It...

This box is in a black and Orange lacque. It has been made in Vietnam circa 1970. The decorative pattern is with fishes under the water. The hinges o...

Antique Seated Buddha Amitābha Vietnam c.1900, Gilded Wooden Sculpture on Lotus Base, Asian Decorative Spiritual Art An exquisite antique seated Buddha Amitābha, crafted in Vietnam ...

Wooden boxes with hammered bronze handle. The lid is available in five finishes: – White eggshell marquetry on a white base – White eggshell marquetry on a black base – Amber eg...

Large circa 1980s pedestal bowl in blue, white and pale brown glaze with leaf and rope braid motif by Maitland Smith. Square pedestal base supports a bowl just under 15” diameter wit...

Pair of Hollywood Regency inlaid mother-of-pearl lidded canister boxes by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. The set is in very good vintage condition and the boxes measure 10"W x 4"D x ...

Pair of Antique Buddha Busts – 45 cm, Gilt and Patinated Sculptures, Asian Decorative Spiritual Art for Interiors A striking pair of antique Buddha busts, each measuring 45 cm in height, crafted with serene expressions and intricate detailing. The textured surfaces are enhanced with traces of gilding and dark patina, creating a powerful contrast that emphasizes the Buddha’s calm and meditative presence. The finely modeled features, downcast eyes, and stylized hair curls reflect traditional Buddhist artistry, making these sculptures both spiritually symbolic and decoratively impactful. Presented as a pair, they form a rare and harmonious display, ideal for collectors of Asian art or as statement pieces in refined interiors. Pair of Buddha bust sculptures (45 cm high each) Material: gilt and patinated finish over carved form Serene expressions with detailed stylized hair curls Perfect for home interiors, meditation spaces, or gallery display Ideal for collectors of Buddhist, Asian, and antique spiritual art These Buddha busts embody both spiritual symbolism and timeless design, serving equally well as decorative art objects or as meaningful focal points in a contemplative setting. Their impressive scale and balanced pairing make them especially suitable for luxury interiors, niche collections, or curated art spaces. Pair of Buddha busts, antique Buddha sculptures, gilt Buddha head statues, Asian Buddhist decorative art, antique gilt busts...

An antique Annamese ceramic storage vessel from the 19th century, with blue and green glaze and loop handles. Created during the 19th century, this la...

North Vietnamese textured terra cotta pots that were used as food vessels. Each pot varies in size and texture. Sizes range from 7" diameter x 6" height ...

Vietnamese Art Deco Lacquered Bronze Bust of Asian Woman by Nguen Than, Ca. 1920 Signed by the artist. DIMENSIONS Height: 7 inches Width: 3.5 inches Depth: 3 inches ABOUT SCULPTUR...

The PEBBLES are a set of five decorative dishes. Made from precious materials such as gold leaf and silver bronze, Reda Amalou has created a range of accessories with a refined, eleg...

Stoneware decorated with Persian-style colors and patterns, and it is highly likely that this Annamese pottery intended for export was produced to meet Middle Eastern demand. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam, Vietnam Type : Stoneware Dish Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogue Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000 * Vietnamese trade ceramics Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics, and ceramic exports...

The ELLA boxes translate the spirit of the collection into a more intimate format. Crafted in wood, lacquer, or eggshell marquetry, they combine clean lines with refined finishes. Th...

The REDA AMALOU DESIGN boxes echo Asian, and more specifically Vietnamese, culture, by which Reda Amalou has been inspired over time. The boxes that make up this line of accessories ...

The ELLA boxes translate the spirit of the collection into a more intimate format. Crafted in wood, lacquer, or eggshell marquetry, they combine clean lines with refined finishes. Th...

The ELLA boxes translate the spirit of the collection into a more intimate format. Crafted in wood, lacquer, or eggshell marquetry, they combine clean lines with refined finishes. Th...

The ceramic portrays a tranquil scene set against a backdrop typical of the Shan Shui tradition, which emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. In the center ...

Standout group of three organic turbo Marmoratus shells rare and unusual for their giant size, showing two jade banded turbo shells and one pearl band...

17th Century Southeast Asian Bronze Tobacco Pipe — Tay Nguyen Plateau, Vietnam A rare 17th-century bronze tobacco pipe unearthed in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, near the Cambodian border on the Tay Nguyen Plateau. Attributed to the Montagnard (Jarai) hill tribes, this piece dates to the 17th century or possibly earlier. The pipe features a bronze bowl with a short, curved stem that once accommodated an elongated reed or bamboo mouthpiece. Its elegant, angular form reflects both indigenous craftsmanship and subtle Chinese design influences. The surface exhibits a rich, natural patina developed over centuries, enhancing its sculptural presence and authenticity. This artifact represents a transitional moment in Southeast Asian material culture — when traditional highland utility met emerging trade influences from neighboring regions. Mounted on a custom steel display base, it reads as both an archaeological relic and a minimalist bronze sculpture...