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Shanxi, circa 1900 These little wooden receptacles were once used as rice measures in China. Today they make useful little bowls on a console for k...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 These little wooden receptacles were once used as rice measures in China. Today they make useful little bowls on a console for k...
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Small Rice Measure with Handle
These old wooden containers were originally used in China for measuring and carrying rice. They have been restored and refinished, but each one sti...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 These charming little wooden stools are in a variety of shapes and sizes, some four legged and some three, but all with a chunky...
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The Buddha is shown here seated in the lotus position, hands clasped in meditation. The figure is in bronze, the dark finish enhanced and aged with...
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These lovely small Buddha heads are produced from a stone and resin mix in the southern Chinese province of Guilin. They include a black wooden bas...
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These little stone figures show the Buddha seated in the lotus position, hands clasped and resting on his lap in meditation. Hand carved, each one ...
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Tibet, circa 1900 Sourced from Tibet near the border with Qinghai province, these lovely old bowls date from the beginning of the 20th century. The...
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These lovely white stone rings, known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese, are beautifully smooth and made attractive ornaments. The outer ring a...
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These round wooden buckets are great as magazine holders. Originally made for collecting grapes for wine making, they have been repaired and refini...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 These cute little stools were originally used by farmhands or other workers for simple, portable seating. Each one varies slight...
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These green glass bud vases have a beautiful reflective quality and are ideal for holding one or two single stem flowers. Individually handblown, t...
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Unlike in other Asian countries, where people continued to sit on the floor centuries later, the Chinese quickly developed higher level seating and...
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Stools and higher level seating were in use throughout China from as early as the Tang dynasty over a thousand years ago, unlike in other Asian cou...
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Our warm elm version is a faithful reproduction of the classic design, and has a rattan top set within the seat. It works well for occasional seati...
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Square Stool, Warm Elm - Clearance Item
Our warm elm version is a faithful reproduction of the classic design, and has a rattan top set within the seat. It works well for occasional seati...
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With a modern cream lacquer finish this smaller, cube shaped blanket chest has brass handles and a circular lock plate on the front giving the trun...
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The handles on the sides and circular lock plate on the front of this light elm square trunk are in brass and give the chest its classic Chinese st...
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Our red lacquer, cube shaped blanket chest is great for storing towels in a bathroom, as a side table next to a sofa or as a bedside table. Like ou...
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These sizable wooden vessels were traditionally used in China for carrying rice and grain to and from markets. In modern interiors, they serve perf...
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These lovely ornamental hands are in a stone and resin mix, mounted on a black wooden stand. The Buddha's hand is in a gesture with the index finge...
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This large Buddha head is made from a stone and resin mix. It includes a wooden base as shown. There are two styles to choose from - Traditional or...
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This seated buddha is carved from stone - beautifully detailed and very heavy. Please note that, as each one is individually hand made the style an...
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These delicately carved hands are available in either dark stone or white marble. The buddha's hand here is in a gesture signifying religious instr...
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Shown with its trunk raised in mid trumpet, this lovely elephant is carved from stone and is perfect as an ornament either indoors or outdoors. The...
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These stone fish are carved by hand and make lovely ornaments. The fish is one of the eight Buddhist symbols of good fortune and considered a symbo...
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The base of this lovely lamp includes a beautiful decoration of a lotus flower - symbol of purity and long life. It comes with a silk shade as shown.
These lovely photo frames are in a stone and resin mix, decorated with lotus leaves and flowers. They are suitable for 4 x 6" photos, with a protec...
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The eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...
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The eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...
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Stone Luohan Monk, Scratching Ear
The eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...
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These wonderful stone stools are carved by hand. They are suitable for outdoor use but also make beautiful side tables indoors. The studded motif a...
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Shandong, circa 1950 These simple, large stone jars were used for storing oil or other liquids in Shandong province, south of Beijing. Dating from...
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These traditional stoneware jars were originally used for storing oil or wine in northern China during the mid twentieth century. Each jar has a un...
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Zhejiang, circa 1920 This small box is in beech wood, finished in a dark lacquer stain. It would have been used to store personal belongings and ha...
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Storage Jar with Butterflies and Blossom
This elegant lidded jar depicts multicoloured butterflies amongst blossom branches. Ideal for storage of tea bags or herbs, or just as a decorative...
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These old wooden containers have been restored with a new varnish, but still have the old metalware and other features, including painted Chinese c...
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These shallow, square shaped wooden containers have a lovely pattern in the wood. With a curved handle, they were used for carrying food produce in...
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This tall carving is from Sulawesi in Indonesia. It has been created by Torajan artisans using a grid method called 'kira kira', and is typical of ...
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These simply shaped T-light holders look great lit up on a console or window sill. Made from recycled glass, each one is finished in a distressed m...
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Shanxi, circa 1890 Crafted from elm wood with a rich, natural grain, this tall Chinese antique stool exemplifies timeless craftsmanship. Its distin...
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This stone storage jar is from the mid 20th century, with a stone base and light green glaze. The four small handles around the top were meant for ...
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Like our very popular square trunk this light elm, taller, narrower version makes a great lamp table or vase stand, It's also great for linen or la...
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This warm elm, taller, narrower version of our very popular square trunk makes a great lamp table or vase stand. Like all of our blanket boxes, it ...
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Part of the Ashmolean Collection, this traditional ceramic general jar has a wide-rimmed lid and is decorated with red peaches against branches in ...
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This Tao Zhi Lamp is decorated with branches laden with peaches in cobalt blue and red on a white background. The design is based on a Qing dynasty...
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These three layer necklaces are made from braided rope and large cream cowrie shells, each layer slightly increasing in size. They are supplied wit...
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Complete with a gold pleated and lined faux silk shade, this wonderful jar lamp is decorated with a classic blue and white design showing various t...
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With a lovely classical Chinese blue and white design featuring tropical birds, this gorgeous vase lamp comes with a pale gold faux silk box-pleate...
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