Oriental Boxes, Bowls and Baskets

Shanxi, circa 1950 This little octagonal black lacquer box would have been used for holding some kind of delicacy and presented as an expensive gif...

Shanxi, circa 1870 This old storage box was once used to transport food. It is made from elm and the attractive grain of the wood is clearly visibl...

Shanxi, circa 1870 With a long carrying handle, this box was once used to hold food in Shanxi province. The finish is original, now worn from the o...

Shanxi, circa 1870 This old storage box with a carrying handle was used to transport food. It has its original finish - the black lacquer now sever...

Shanxi, circa 1870 Used to carry food, this was essentially a lunch box. It is from Shanxi province and made from elm, still with the old finish.

Shanxi, circa 1870 Once used to carry food, this charming box is in its original black lacquer finish, with details on the handle picked out in red...

Zhejiang, circa 1900 These attractive lacquered wooden baskets are a great way for storing kindling wood, magazines or even toilet rolls. They are ...

Shandong, circa 1900 These decorative round boxes are from Shandong province in northern China, and were once used to store hats of Chinese officia...

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

Shanxi, 1900 These lovely little decorative boxes are from Shanxi in central China, still with their original black lacquer finish and paintings. E...

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...