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These lovely old ceramic storage jars are from Shanghai and date from the mid 20th century. Finished in a classic celadon glaze, with handles aroun...
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These lovely old ceramic storage jars are from Shanghai and date from the mid 20th century. Finished in a classic celadon glaze, with handles aroun...
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Jiangsu, circa 1920 Made from varnished beech in the early twentieth century, these simple chop-stick sets are held in a charming box with a cantil...
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These lovely old ceramic ginger jars are from Shanxi province in China and date from the mid 20th century. Each one is finished in a smooth green g...
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These old green glass wine bottles would be perfect for use as large flower vases or merely for decoration. Please note that the actual item may di...
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Vintage Handled Black Storage Jar
These old stoneware jars were used for storing liquids such as oil or wine. They date from the mid 20th century and differ very slightly in terms o...
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Vintage Pot with Bat Decoration
These unusual stoneware pots are great as indoor plant holders. The are from the early 20th century, originally used most likely as oil or wine jar...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 This decorative box has a rich history, originally intended as a gift box for special occasions such as weddings or birthdays. I...
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These vintage stoneware bottles were used for storing oil or wine in northern China during the mid-twentieth century. Each bottle has a narrow neck...
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These old terracotta pots make lovely indoor plant holders. They date from the first half of the 20th century, used in China originally to store gr...
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Vintage Terracotta Pot with Bats
These lovely stoneware pots are great as indoor plant holders. They were produced around the mid 20th century, originally used to store oil or wine...
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These old round buckets were made for collecting grapes for wine making and have been restored with a distressed cream finish. The supporting metal...
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Great for serving drinks and nibbles or as tea trays, these old wooden trays are from the mid twentieth century and are still in their original fin...
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Southern China, circa 1900 Originally used for carrying water, these wooden buckets come from southern China. Today they make great baskets next to...
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The subtly curved lid gives this black lacquer trunk its name as well as its graceful lines, while the large brass circular hardware adds some clas...
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This elegant blanket box, seen here in a lovely pale cream lacquer, looks beautiful at the end of a bed and is strong enough to provide additional ...
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Made from solid reclaimed elm with dovetail joints and finished on the inside in a dark wood stain our red lacquer wave trunk is the largest within...
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The largest of our oriental trunks and chests, this elegant warm elm blanket box looks beautiful at the end of a bed and is strong enough to provid...
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This beautiful vase is decorated with weeping plum blossom in blue and red which contrasts nicely against the ivory background.
These white glazed ceramic stools are reproductions of pieces that were used for indoor and outdoor seating particularly in southern China for cent...
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This lovely art print shows a White Eye - a small bird native to China - sitting on a branch of cherry blossom. The print is based on a painting fr...
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These lovely ginger jars in a white glaze are reproductions of the type of ceramic pots used throughout China to store herbs and spices. They inclu...
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These cute ornamental elephants are carved from white marble. They make lovely decorative pieces indoors or in the garden or use a pair as large bo...
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Our beautiful stone discs, known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese, are made from jade or other stone. The outer ring and central hole symbolis...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 Wider than most similar pieces, this lovely, weathered elm stool would work well as a side table next to a sofa, or perhaps as a...
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Wide Shouldered Green Bottle Vase
Similar to storage jars traditionally used throughout China, these little vases are in a crackled green glaze. Included are the red wax seals that ...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 This charming little storage box is made from willow, the curved handle made by steaming the wood to a pliable state. Traces of ...
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Beijing, circa 1940 Once used by company employees, these old abacuses are from Beijing and and date from the mid twentieth century. Many of them i...
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Beijing, circa 1950 These interesting wooden cylindrical containers actually started life as the hubs for wooden carts. They still have the origina...
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These serene looking buddhas, seated in the lotus postion with hands clasped in prayer, are hand carved from wood and given an aged appearance. As ...
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Zhejiang, circa 1920 This traditional wooden box hails from Zhejiang province in southeast China. Crafted from beech wood with a top lid and one sh...
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Shanxi, circa 1870 Used to carry food, this was essentially a lunch box. It is from Shanxi province and made from elm, still with the old finish.
These gorgeous boxes make ideal gifts, perfect for storing favourite possessions or important documents. They are newly made from huang-huali wood ...
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Wooden Jewellery Box with Drawer
Zhejiang, circa 1920 This little wooden box features some lovely carved detail on the front and has a removable lid and shallow drawer at the side....
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Zhejiang, circa 1880 This round wooden basket was originally used to carry rice, meat, and vegetables for workers in the rural fields and comes fro...
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Zhejiang, circa 1880 This old wooden container is made from beech wood, the stips rounded and secured together with the help of two metal bands. It...
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These lovely little boxes are great for holding jewellery or favourite treasures and make perfect gifts. They are newly made from huang-huali wood ...
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