Serpentine Vases and Vessels

Drawing on the enduring phoenix tail form that dates to China’s Bronze Age, this porcelain vase from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define ...

A large and graceful carved nephrite jade conjoined double vase in the form of a pair of Buddha's hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and heavy vase carved from a single piece of celadon nephrite jade, with areas of lighter brown "sugar" skin. The vase ingeniously carved as a pair of Buddha's hand fruit, also known as finger citron, rising from a gnarled, leafy branch. The smaller Buddha's hand with a pair of bats. The Buddha's hands fruit with elegant and naturalistic curved "fingers". The "fingers wonderfully shaped and reticulated. The body of the fruit with simple stippling, in imitation of the textured surface of the real fruit. The interior of each fruit well hollowed and able to hold water. Buddha's hands fruit are auspicious in Chinese culture. Their name in Chinese "Fo Shou" is a homophone for "Happiness and Longevity. They are often placed as offerings on Buddhist altars...

Highly decorative pair of Famille Rose vases that are painted in typical palette with leaves, flowers with blue "cracked ice" at top and bottom and with a coat of arms. They are hard...

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...

Stunning pair of large English stone garden urns of amphora form Stand on the square pedestal bases Overall height is eight feet tall - 243 CM - so good size The urns come in three ...

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...

Drawing on the enduring phoenix tail form that dates to China’s Bronze Age, this porcelain vase from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define ...

Pair of French porcelain cornucopia vases, circa 1880.

A pair of blue and white triple-gourd 'Taotie' vases, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. A pair of blue and white triple-gourd 'taotie' vases. The base of each with an apocryphal Kangxi six...

Vintage Chinese carved and polished black jade/ marble featuring trophy urn form with white veining. Dimensions: 7" x 12.25" (Diameter x Height)

Stunning and large emerald green hand card ceramic Awaji vase with iris design. This dynamic vase shows the artistry of the Japanese during the 1920s. Magnificent scale and a vibrant...

Pair of Murano urn shaped glass vases. These are a green opaque foamy glass.