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Chinese Squared Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ritual Vessels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this squared ginger jar, tripod censers and bronze ritual vessels have been used for thousands of years in Chinese cultur...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Art Deco Cardeilhac Paris Macassar Ebony Carved Covered Box or Ja
By Cardeilhac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco ebony box or jar.
By Cardeilhac, Paris.
With a carved melon shaped body and conforming lid.
In Macassar ebony.
M...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ebony
Antique Biscuit Box, by Armand Fresnais, Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Glass, France
By Armand Fresnais
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique Silver-plated Biscuit Box ,By Armand Fresnais, Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Glass , France 1877-1927
A gorgeous Art Nouveau cake container/ biscuit box. Thick, hand-painted glas...
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Silver Plate
Famille Vert Ceramic Chinoiserie Eagle Tea Caddy in Green Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking ceramic famille vert Eagle motif tea caddy with lid. This piece is in the Americana or Traditional English style. It is made of crisp white porcelain and is decorated with a rich green hand-painted design. The body features an Eagle with wings spread on both the front and back. The Eagle grasps a quiver of arrows in one talon, and an olive branch in the other. A banner across the bird's chest reads "Pluribus Unum". On the lid, a chrysanthemum floral design alongside a Greek key and butterfly decorate the top. The bottom is unmarked. This would be a lovely piece to store tea, coffee, or other items. We come across ceramic tea caddy...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Scandinavian Modern C.G. Hallberg Silver Plated Jar Lid with Mermaid
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern silver plated lidded jar by C.G. Hallberg, Stockholm, Sweden. The lid feature a mermaid figure holding a baby dolphin. A very clean Minimalist design with engrave...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Silver Plate
Chinese Ceramic Guangzhou Medicine Company 'Apothecary' Jar, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
At the turn of the 20th century Chinese medicine businesses were highly successful enterprises, the vast majority of these operating out of Guangzhou. This lidded container was used ...
Category
Chinese Other Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Bronze Trench Art Bank
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century American Trench Art bronze bank made from a spent artillery shell casing, and with a lid with a heavy knurled k...
Category
American Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Bronze
Antique Floral Hand Painted Enameled Glass Biscuit Box, Art Nouveau, France
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique floral glass biscuit barrel / cookie jar with Art Nouveau Enamel Decoration, France 1890-1919
An antique biscuit jar of frosted, satin g...
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Metal
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Rice Barrel with Lid, early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Chinese Rice Barrel with Lid, early 20th Century. Aged wood with metal and iron banding and handles.
Category
Chinese Primitive Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Chinese Covered Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Vintage Chinese export porcelain blue and white covered jars. Circa 1920. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 20Th Century Japanese Cloisonné Lidded Jar
Located in Pasadena, CA
This stunning pair of 20th-century Japanese cloisonné lidded jars exemplifies the intricate artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese enamelwork. Each jar is beautifully ado...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Metal
Antique R.R.P. Co Roseville Ohio Stoneware Twin Handle 14" Red Jug Pot
By Roseville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique R.R.P. Co Roseville Ohio Stoneware Twin Handle 14" Red Jug Pot. Item features fan and scroll decoration, burgundy finish, twin handles, quality America...
Category
Country Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
German Folk Art Grey and Cobalt Blue Stoneware Jar
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A very decorative German folk art grey stoneware jar with cobalt-blue painting from the 1st half of the 20th century.
Traditional Westerwald stoneware is a type of ceramic ware that was produced in the lower Westerwald and the Kannenbäckerland in the early modern period. Since the 17th century, it has been one of the dominant types of German stoneware. The technique for producing grey stoneware with cobalt blue painting proved...
Category
German Folk Art Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Stoneware
Early 20th Century French Glass Candy Jar with Silver Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of historic glamour to a console, kitchen, or office space with this exquisite vintage glass candy jar. Crafted in France circa 1920, this...
Category
French Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Three Petite Chinese Apothecary Jars, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite glazed jars from China's Shanxi province exemplify the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful, rare and large Antique Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar. Elaborately hand painted and gilt on a clear Murano glass...
Category
Italian Antique Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jars with Ancient Censers, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this pair of baluster jars, censers have been used for thousands of years as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plant...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Jar with Lid
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Vintage Chinese porcelain jar. It was hand made and hand paint with beautiful Chinese traditional folks art on it. You can see from the pictures that it has ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Bohemian Silver Overlay Green Glass Ewer
Located in Astoria, NY
Bohemian Silver Overlay Green Glass Ewer. 12" H x 3.75" Diameter. Provenance: Property from a Mount Kisco Collection.
Category
Bohemian Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Silver
Rare Danish L. Hjorth Large Lidded Jar Oxblood Red Glaze Man & Dog Motif ca 1930
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare and large lidded jar from the Danish ceramic studio L. Hjorth.
Most likely made ca 1930s.
The jar features stylized figurines in ornamental movements and reminds of a mytholog...
Category
Danish Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Murano Glass Pharmacy / Apothecary Canister with Elaborate Handpainting
Located in Toronto, ON
This beautiful large antique Italian Murano glass pharmacy/apothecary canister is a stunning example of Murano’s renowned craftsmanship. The white Murano glass serves as a refined ba...
Category
Italian Antique Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Murano Glass
Chinese Enameled Ginger Jar with Children at Play, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Contrasted by a crisp white field, this oval jar is decorated in the famille rose style with a lively scene of young children playing in a courtyard garden. Under an overarching bamb...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Black Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted by artisans in China's Shanxi province, this black clay vessel has a quiet simplicity, shaped with balanced proportions and an undecorated, unglazed surface. Charged with th...
Category
Chinese Organic Modern Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Chinese High Glaze Black Pottery Temple Jar C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large Antique Chinese High Glaze Black Pottery Temple Jar C1930
Measures- 17.5"H x 8.5"W x 8.5"D
Category
Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Pottery
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This small glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional me...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th century Mangbetu chief's pot, from DR Congo, a distinctive and beautiful anthropomorphic sculpture. This style of terracotta pot m...
Category
Congolese Tribal Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Sino-Tibetan Pair of Jeweled Dragon Decanters or Scent Bottle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century pair of jeweled dragon decanters or scent bottles. Featuring hundreds of cabochon turquoise & coral insets. Gilded metal - low grade silver or brass. Sino-Tibetan....
Category
Asian Tibetan Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Metal
English Art Deco Biscuit Barrel Carlton Ware C.1930
Located in London, GB
English Art Deco Biscuit Barrel Carlton Ware C.1930
Dimensions:
H20cm to handle
H18cm to top of lid
D13cm
W17cm
In very good condition. Minor chips to inside rim. colours bright a...
Category
English Art Deco Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Biscuit or Cookie Jar in Optical Glass by Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A mouth-blown biscuit jar in clear optical wavy glass. It features its original pewter lid and twisted handle. It was made circa 1900-1910 by Holmegaard in Denmark. Use it for its pu...
Category
Danish Late Victorian Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Pewter
Antique Murano Glass Pharmacy / Apothecary Canister with Elaborate Handpainting
Located in Toronto, ON
This beautiful large antique Italian Murano glass pharmacy/apothecary canister is a stunning example of Murano craftsmanship, combining functionality with exceptional artistry. The w...
Category
Italian Antique Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Multifaceted Glass Jar Art Deco
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This characteristic vase was widespread as a container of sweets and biscuits in families and small shops for the first fifty years of the 20th century.
The body is all in molded glass, turned aluminum lid with wooden spherical handle.
It is an object full of charm suitable for both centerpieces or kitchen containers...
Category
Italian Art Deco Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Jar
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this striking vintage Asian glazed ceramic jar, featuring a bold turquoise hue and captivating crackle finish that whispers stories of timeless craftsmanship....
Category
Chinese Rustic Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Seven Mediterranean Terracotta Storage Jars
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of seven Mediterranean terracotta food storage or olive jars. This characterful and weathered collection are quite unusual, and would certainly stand out in any home.
A...
Category
Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Terracotta
Large Antique Pharmaceutical Codeine Apothecary Jar
Located in Forney, TX
A highly collectible and decorative, unusually large, heavy-duty antique English clear glass pharmaceutical medication bottle from the early 20th century.
Used by chemists, pharmacists and medical doctors, the industrial quality and quantity demijohn / carboy / apothecary presents splendidly, with thick glass and substantial sized proportions, the body having over a gallon capacity, a cylindrical neck that features a double finger loop handle, tapered with large cork stopper.
Retaining remnants of the original pharmacy labels, presently with nicely aged patina, organically distressed with some loss, consistent with age.
This particularly rare glassware used...
Category
Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Glass
Italian Albarello Jar, hand painted Italian Jug, Majolica
Located in Bradenton, FL
An impressively formed antique hand painted Italian Faenza Majolica ceramic vessel. Made in the early 1900s. The jug is decorated with colorful floral ...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Majolica
Early 20th Century Metal Measure
Located in High Point, NC
Discover a piece of history with this authentic Early 20th Century Metal Measure, a testament to the storied past of craftsmanship and trade. With a capacity of 1/2 hectolitre, this ...
Category
French Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Metal
Antique English Cut Glass Footed and Lidded or Covered Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English cut glass jar.
With a blown body & top with cut panels to the side.
Supported by pedestal with an applied knop & wafer foot.
Simply a wonderful lidded glass...
Category
English Victorian Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Cut Glass
Chinese Shanxi Soup Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on vessels fired in ancient Chinese kilns, this jar's perfect proportions haven't changed much since the Bronze Age. Keeping in the tradition of its predecessors, this early 20...
Category
Chinese Rustic Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Terracotta
Heintz Arts & Crafts Bronze Round Container With Lid, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period bronze round container with lid
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.25"W x 5.25"D x 7.25"H.
Good original vintage condit...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1900 Terracotta Covered Jar, French, by Maison Pichon Uzes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 terracotta covered jar, French, Maison Pichon Uzes. In Pichon's trademark marbelized glaze. The knot with minor rough spot and underside ch...
Category
French Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Terracotta
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Dakota Banjo Apothecary Jar Vintage Exposition Candy Display Bottle
Located in Newtown, CT
Big beautiful antique Dakota banjo apothecary candy jar! Standing about 23.5” tall, this was the largest size of these jars made. Unground/smooth neck and stopper. Nice old glass wit...
Category
Art Deco Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Glass
Art Nouveau Nude Decorated Lidded Porcelain Jar, Limoges, French, Circa 1905
By Limoges
Located in Incline Village, NV
Uniquely decorated porcelain Limoges jar with a wide winged span nude woman and a duck flying out of her hair, perhaps beckoning her to join in the flight. Her legs and feet end as one "a la mermaid". She is quite beautiful and is holding a bouquet of flowers in front of her. The same image appears on the other side. She is hand painted with brown hair, skin tones, with white and black detail to the "butterfly like" double wings. The duck is painted brown and black. Two gold leaf bands circumvents the vessel at the bottom and two thirds up. A blue band above the gold band at the base completes the hand painted decoration of the exterior. The interior of the jar is painted a light colored lime green. The underneath is clearly marked "P L Limoges...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Belgian Cast Iron Milk Container, circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
When dairy farmers traveled to the market, they would use large metal jugs, such as this cast iron milk container, to sell milk to local customers. The cast ...
Category
Belgian Vintage Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Metal, Iron
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
Category
Chinese Minimalist Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th C. Antique Blue & White Chinoiserie Lidded Temple Jars, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
A blue and white lidded temple jar. Depicting ancient dragons. It has Fu-dog Maks handles all around. Then on the Lid has a handle in...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Joseph Sankey & Sons Art Nouveau Jugs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Joseph Sankey & Sons Art Nouveau Jugs with sylised motifs - Bilston, Wolverhampton 1890-1932
Category
English Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Tin Tea leaf Cans/Holders Set
Located in Pomona, CA
Tin Tea cans from Late Qing dynasty or early Republic era of China, tea fragrance blends with time!
🌸 A set of exquisite tin tea cans from late Qing dynasty to the Republic era of C...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Metal, Tin
Tall Chinoiserie Blue and White Dragon Ginger Jar Urn
Located in West Hartford, CT
Chinese blue and white covered urn features a dragon motif on front and back. Displayed on a carved wood pedestal. No hallmarks and there ...
Category
Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Three Tier Caramelera / Candy Dispenser
Located in Round Top, TX
Three tier, fifteen jar table top caramelera / candy dispenser. Extremely rare and fun.
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Metal
Chinese Dark Glaze Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A dark brown glaze clings to the tapered form of this 19th-century jar, once used daily in a Qing-dynasty kitchen as evidenced by the glazed interior. The wide-mouth jar is shaped wi...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Japanese Awaji Burgundy Jars
Located in Malibu, CA
These antique Awaji jars have a deep burgundy color with a beautiful translucence created by such high temperatures during firing, that it borders on stoneware. The interior brush ma...
Category
Japanese Anglo-Japanese Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Pottery
Antique Art Deco Malachite Green Glass Perfume Spray Bottle & Dresser Jar Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique dresser jar and perfume bottle are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco s...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Antique Crystal Dresser Jar with a Tortoise & Sterling Lid
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century English cut crystal dresser jar with a tortoise shell and sterling silver lid with inlay. This is a beautiful and hard to find piece from a private collector who t...
Category
Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Small Antique Greek Terra Cotta Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
A small pithos (a Greek storage container), this terra cotta jar has well-balanced proportions, with a thin protruding ring just above the widest part of the body. The opening has a lightly rolled rim, adding to the rounded form of the jar. It has a wonderful chalky white finish, with some commensurate losses revealing traces of the original orange hue of the terra cotta, along with areas containing a cream and brown patina. The variegated color enhances the character of this small jar that was once used to store oil or grains. Dating to the early 1900s, our Greek terra cotta...
Category
Greek Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
