Small Rice Measure with Handle
XAC-BT-M23
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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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...
View full detailsShanxi, 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...
View full detailsThe 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...
View full detailsThese 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...
View full detailsThese little stone figures show the Buddha seated in the lotus position, hands clasped and resting on his lap in meditation. Hand carved, each one ...
View full detailsThe cabinets and trunks in our Classical Chinese range come with a red silk tassel as standard, but these are also available to order separately in...
View full detailsTibet, circa 1900 Sourced from Tibet near the border with Qinghai province, these lovely old bowls date from the beginning of the 20th century. The...
View full detailsThese lovely white stone rings, known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese, are beautifully smooth and made attractive ornaments. The outer ring a...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1920 These cute little stools were originally used by farmhands or other workers for simple, portable seating. Each one varies slight...
View full detailsThese green glass bud vases have a beautiful reflective quality and are ideal for holding one or two single stem flowers. Individually handblown, t...
View full detailsSquare Coffee Table, Chocolate
This chocolate version of our square coffee table, has the chunky 'horse hoof' feet and waisted top that were typical features of old wooden daybed...
View full detailsSquare Daybed Table, Black Lacquer
Daybeds like our black lacquer model were used in Chinese homes as seating during the day, often being moved around for different uses, and for sle...
View full detailsSquare Daybed Table, Light Elm
This light elm square coffee table has been reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting although it is based on original Chinese...
View full detailsThis square shaped warm elm coffee table is based on original Chinese daybeds, but reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting. ...
View full detailsSquare Kang Table with Cabriole Legs
Shanxi, circa 1850 This elegant, square shaped table would have been used to serve food or drink, placed either on a heated kang platform in a Chin...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 This elegant, square shaped table would have been used to serve food or drink, placed either on a heated kang platform in a Chin...
View full detailsUnlike in other Asian countries, where people continued to sit on the floor centuries later, the Chinese quickly developed higher level seating and...
View full detailsStools 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...
View full detailsOur 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...
View full detailsSquare 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...
View full detailsWith a modern cream lacquer finish this smaller, cube shaped blanket chest has brass handles and circular lock plate on the front giving the trunk ...
View full detailsThe 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...
View full detailsOur 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...
View full detailsThese 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...
View full detailsThis seated buddha is carved from stone - beautifully detailed and very heavy. Please note that, as each one is individually hand made the style an...
View full detailsThese delicately carved hands are available in either dark stone or white marble. The buddha's hand here is in a gesture signifying religious instr...
View full detailsShown 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...
View full detailsThese 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...
View full detailsThese 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...
View full detailsThe eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...
View full detailsThe eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...
View full detailsThe eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...
View full detailsStone 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...
View full detailsThis serene looking seated Buddha is produced from a stone and resin mix and comes with a separate wooden base as shown.
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...
View full detailsShandong, circa 1950 These simple, large stone jars were used for storing oil or other liquids in Shandong province, south of Beijing. Dating from...
View full detailsThese large, stoneware jars are from north China, once used to store oil or wine. Each one is individual, with various patterns and natural tones. ...
View full detailsThese traditional stoneware jars were originally used for storing oil or wine in northern China during the mid twentieth century. Each jar has a un...
View full detailsZhejiang, 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...
View full detailsStorage 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...
View full detailsThese old wooden containers have been restored with a new varnish, but still have the old metalware and other features, including painted Chinese c...
View full detailsThese shallow, square shaped wooden containers have a lovely pattern in the wood. With a curved handle, they were used for carrying food produce in...
View full detailsThis beautiful print of a pair of swallows on a branch of pink blossom is based on a 19th century ink painting by an unknown Chinese artist. Printe...
View full detailsThese 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...
View full detailsTall Green Ceramic 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 ...
View full detailsThese attactive, long necked jugs are great for cut flowers or as table decoration. They are each finished in a simple, lightly crackled green glaz...
View full detailsThis 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 ...
View full detailsPart 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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