Oriental Boxes, Bowls and Baskets

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...

Shanxi, circa 1920 This elegant box was originally used as a gift box, perhaps for a child's birthday. Its contrasting black and red lacquer finish...

Shanxi, circa 1920 Once presented as a gift box either for newlyweds or at another occasion, this charming little box is in its original red lacque...

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...

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...

Zhejiang, circa 1900 This attractive wooden basket would once have been used to carry rice or other cooked food. It is in its original red lacquer ...

Jiangsu, circa 1920 These handcrafted wooden boxes are from Jiangsu province, produced near the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou. They open up to reve...

Jiangsu, circa 1920 These charming wooden boxes were produced in Jiangsu province in eastern China, near the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou. Each on...

Jiangsu, circa 1920 Crafted in Jiangsu province, between the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou, these foldable wooden boxes incorporate a reflective mi...

Zhejiang, circa 1860 This rare nineteenth century piece was handcrafted in Zhejiang province as a tabletop altar for ancestor worship. It features...

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This elegant, domed chest made from beech wood was made in Jiangsu province in eastern China in the late nineteenth century. I...

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...

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...

Jiangsu, circa 1920 These small, shallow boxes were possibly once used to store writing equipment such as calligraphy brushes, ink sticks and chops...

Zhejiang, circa 1920 This beech wood box was originally used to store small personal items in the home or when travelling. Crafted in Zhejiang, eas...

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...

Zhejiang, circa 1860 This unusual wooden barrel was produced in the city of Hangzhou in eastern China around the middle of the nineteenth century. ...

Crafted in the city of Hangzhou in China's eastern Zhejiang province, this unusual lidded barrel would once have been used to store valuable green ...

Zhejiang, circa 1860 This exquisite nineteenth century wooden barrel from is from the city of Hangzhou in Zhejiang province and is a rare find, pa...

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...

Anhui, circa 1920 Once used to hold personal effects or clothing, this wooden box is in beech and comes from Anhui province in Eastern China. The b...

Zhejiang, circa 1860 This round wooden container is from Zhejiang province in south east China. Made from beech, it would have been used originally...

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...

Tibet, circa 1900 These old, shallow bowls are made from willow and are from the border of Qinghai province and Tibet. They would have been used fo...

These attractive wooden containers were once used for carrying food. Each one has been restored and refinished with a new lacquer in blues and grey...

These old, large rectangular baskets have been restored and finished in a rich brown lacquer. They are ideal for holding magazines, flowers or toil...

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...

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 ...