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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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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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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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Square Trunk, Light Elm, Clearance
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 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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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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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 large, stoneware jars are from north China, once used to store oil or wine. Each one is individual, with various patterns and natural tones. ...
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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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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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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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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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Shandong, circa 1950 This classic jar dates back to the mid 20th century and was traditionally used for storing oil, wine, or various food products...
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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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Shandong, circa 1950 This vintage stoneware container dates back to the mid 1900s and was originally intended for storing oil, wine, or other food ...
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Umbrella Stand Oriental Ceramic, White And Blue With Rambling Rose
With a design to match our ceramic stool, this umbrella stand pictures birds perched among the branches of a rambling rose. Made from porcelain wit...
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Umbrella Stand, Blue and White Floral
This striking porcelain umbrella stand features a traditional floral pattern in blue against a white background. A darker blue band to the top and ...
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Umbrella Stand, Dark Blue Floral
This beautiful umbrella stand is in a deep, classic cobalt blue with a contrasting scrolling floral pattern in white. Perfect to hold umbrellas in ...
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These striking aluminium pots are hand made and decorated with a ribbed design. Ideal for housing plants or displaying flowers.
Vintage Black Stoneware Jar with Handles
With a rustic brown glaze, this old stoneware jar was once used in China for storing oil or wine. It has four narrow handles stretching from below ...
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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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