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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...

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

Shandong, circa 1880 The lacquer and paintings on this round box would once have been much brighter, but have darkened and faded over the years. Or...

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...

Shanghai, circa 1860 This little carved wooden panel would have been one of a set used as internal dividers or window panels in a Chinese home. It ...

These ceramic horses are replicas of those made during China's Tang Dynasty. Along with figurines of camels, servants, and civil officials, pottery...

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...

These old wooden containers were originally used in China for measuring and carrying rice. They have been restored and refinished, but each one sti...

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...

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...

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...

Shandong, circa 1950 These simple, large stone jars were used for storing oil or other liquids in Shandong province, south of Beijing. Dating from...

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. ...

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...

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...

These old wooden containers have been restored with a new varnish, but still have the old metalware and other features, including painted Chinese c...

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...

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 ...

With a rustic brown glaze this old stoneware jar was once used for storing liquids such as oil or wine. It has four narrow handles stretching from ...

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...

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...

These vintage stoneware bottles were used for storing oil or wine in northern China during the mid-twentieth century. Each bottle has a narrow neck...

These old terracotta pots make lovely indoor plant holders. They date from the first half of the 20th century, used in China originally to store gr...

These lovely stoneware pots are great as indoor plant holders. They were produced around the mid 20th century, originally used to store oil or wine...

Southern China, circa 1900 Originally used for carrying water, these wooden buckets come from southern China. Today they make great baskets next to...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This charming little storage box is made from willow, the curved handle made by steaming the wood to a pliable state. Traces of ...

Beijing, circa 1940 Once used by company employees, these old abacuses are from Beijing and and date from the mid twentieth century. Many of them i...

Zhejiang, circa 1920 This traditional wooden box hails from Zhejiang province in southeast China. Crafted from beech wood with a top lid and one sh...

These gorgeous boxes make ideal gifts, perfect for storing favourite possessions or important documents. They are newly made from huang-huali wood ...

Zhejiang, circa 1920 This little wooden box features some lovely carved detail on the front and has a removable lid and shallow drawer at the side....

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...

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...

These lovely little boxes are great for holding jewellery or favourite treasures and make perfect gifts. They are newly made from huang-huali wood ...

Gansu, circa 1920 This lovely little wooden box still has its old paintings of a fish and flowers on the front to symbolise wealth and status, as w...

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

These beautiful little boxes are made from a wood known as 'huang-huali' - a tropical hardwood that is now quite rare and highly prized by the Chin...