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These old jars are in a green glaze and were once used in Chinese villages to hold oil or wine. They have handles near the neck for easy carrying a...
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These old jars are in a green glaze and were once used in Chinese villages to hold oil or wine. They have handles near the neck for easy carrying a...
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Green Jade Chinese Bi Ornament
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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Sitting in sustainable teak root bowls, these lovely handblown vases would make beautiful ornaments or flower vases. Please note that each item is ...
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Hutian Blue and White Bowls, Set of Two
Sold as a set of two, these lovely bowls make lovely ornaments or indoor planters. The blue and white glazed decoration features bamboo stalks and ...
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Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Birds
These pretty porcelain bowls are reproductions of those used traditionally to house prized pet fish in China and make lovely indoor planters. The m...
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Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Cranes
The lovely blue and white bowls are reproductions of those traditionally used for pet fish in China and make lovely indoor planters. The decoration...
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Hutian Blue and White Medium Fish Bowl, Elephants
Made by artisans in Jingdezhen using traditional methods, this strinking porcelain bowl shows elephants set within a floral pattern. The classic co...
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Idha Straight Hurricane Lantern
These straight sided, cylindrical hurricane lanterns are now available only in the medium size. The upper part is made from recycled glass and sits...
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These porcelain horses are newly made but based on similar ones produced during the Tang Dynasty, made to be buried with important members of socie...
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Using age old methods these lovely shallow mugs are handmade in Vietnam. Each is in a pale cream glazed ceramic with the indigo drop pattern, they ...
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Indigo Drop Serving Bowl (Set of 2)
These beautiful bowls are part of our Indigo drop range, which is the style of the distinctive pattern. They are handmade in Vietnam using traditio...
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These lovely charcoal coloured baskets have been naturally dyed. They are hand spun and woven by rural craftswomen as part of a project helping wom...
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These naturally dyed, spun and woven baskets are hand crafted by rural craftswomen an NGO supported project. The baskets are made using natural fib...
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These decorative cast iron horses are replicas of pieces from China's Tang dynasty (618 - 907 AD). They are given an antiqued appearance and make b...
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These large brushes are reproductions of those used in China for centuries for the art of calligraphy, and make beautiful decorative items. They ar...
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This hand carved panel is in a lovely floral design. It has been hand carved and painted in rich yellows, reds, blues and greens which have muted o...
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Available as square or rectangular, these delightful Kadin cushion covers are in a deep indigo colour. The waffle weave design is created on tradit...
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Kang Style Coffee Table, Warm Elm
Low level tables and other furniture were used throughout northern China, where they would be placed on the 'kang' - a heated platform of brick or ...
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Available in two sizes, these stylish Karuma ceramic mugs have a distinctive and modern design. The thin blue lines are first etched into the clay ...
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Karuma Ceramic Plate (Set of 4)
Like the rest of the collection these Karuma ceramic plates are handmade in north Vietnam using age old methods. The distinctive thin blue lines ar...
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These lovely storm lanterns come in two sizes and are finished in a timeless, antique brass. The classic arch design holds a church pillar candle p...
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Ideal as a large fruit bowl, for snacks or perhaps for toiletries in a bathroom, these large round containers have been restored and refinished in ...
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Shandong, circa 1920 These simple, rustic benches are from Shandong province to the south of Beijing. They date from the early 20th century but ha...
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Zhejiang, circa 1900 These attractive lacquered wooden baskets are a great way for storing kindling wood, magazines or even toilet rolls. They are ...
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Lacquered Wooden Basket with Lid
This lovely wooden basket has a distressed cream lacquer finish. The handle is designed in a way that stops the lid from sliding off when being car...
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These deep wooden trays been restored with a dark wood stain and varnish. Great for keys or for tidying other knick knacks. Available in two sizes,...
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This beautiful print shows a wonderfully elegant Chinese lady in green silk robes, with a fan delicately placed in front of her. It is a print of a...
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Large Carved Stone Buddha Head
These large stone buddha heads are carved by hand and make lovely ornaments. Each one is individual so may vary slightly from the example shown.
Shanxi, circa 1880 Perfect as a large, low coffee table, this lovely wooden daybed is in elm, with a wonderful character and patina formed over the...
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Large Elm Daybed with Carved Apron
Shanxi, circa 1850 This beautiful daybed would be ideal today as a very large coffee table or against a wall piled high with cushions. It has an or...
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Large Fuliang Bird Blue and White Ginger Jar
Originating from Jingdezhen, the world famous centre for Chinese porcelain and home to the imperial kilns of the Ming and Qing dynasties, these lar...
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Large Fuliang Blue and White Ginger Jar, Bamboo
Produced in Jingdezhen, the renowned hub of Chinese porcelain and former home of the Ming and Qing imperial kilns, these large ginger jars showcase...
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Large Fuliang Butterfly Blue and White Ginger Jar
These ginger jars are handmade in Jingdezhen in southern China using traditional potters' wheels. Jingdezhen is known as the porcelain capital of C...
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These beautiful large, deep bowls are made in Indonesia from Suar wood and have a lovely colour and pattern. Each one is produced individually so t...
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Large Rectangular Wooden Basket
These old, large rectangular baskets have been restored and finished in a rich brown lacquer. They are ideal for holding magazines, flowers or toil...
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These lovely old baskets each have a wooden handle with supporting ironware to fix them in place. They are intricately woven from read, with a roun...
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This lovely, large ceramic jar is in a blue glaze over a pale base. Typical of the ceramic and stoneware jars used in China to store oil or wine, i...
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Large Stoneware Jar with Floral Decoration
Shandong, circa 1950 These old pots date from the middle of the 20th century and would have been used in China to hold oil, wine or other foodstuff...
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Large Vintage Stoneware Bottle
These vintage earthenware jars were traditionally used to contain oils, wines or other liqueds in northern China in the mid-1900s. Each bottle poss...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 This simple elm stool represents centuries of Chinese design tradition, made with mortise-and-tenon joints and splayed legs supp...
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Jiangsu, circa 1920 These handcrafted wooden boxes are from Jiangsu province, produced near the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou. They open up to reve...
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Perfect as large salad or fruit bowls, these old, chunky wooden bowls would have been used in China originally for serving food or possibly for kne...
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Tibet, circa 1880 These large, deep wooden bowls were sourced from Tibet near the border with Qinghai province and are made from willow. Used origi...
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The same high quality of workmanship and attention to detail that can be seen on other pieces in the range are present on this stylish coffee table...
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Lattice Coffee Table - Clearance
The same high quality of workmanship and attention to detail that can be seen on other pieces in the range are present on this stylish coffee table...
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Limited Edition Print - 'Butterfly'
Detail of original painting from antique cabinet (Qinghai, circa 1900), showing a butterfly, a symbol in China of joy and prosperity, and in partic...
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Limited Edition Print - 'Face'
Detail of original painting on antique cabinet (Qinghai, circa 1900). This is a limited edition of 150 prints. Dimensions shown include white surro...
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Limited Edition Print - 'Peony Flower'
Detail of original painting on antique cabinet (Qinghai, circa 1850), showing a peony flower - highly esteemed in China and a symbol of nobility an...
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