Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Elm Rice / Grain Storage Vessel — Sculptural Qing Style Container

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A beautifully sculptural antique Chinese wooden storage vessel, hand crafted from solid elm (or a closely related hardwood), with its … Read more A beautifully sculptural antique Chinese wooden storage vessel, hand crafted from solid elm (or a closely related hardwood), with its original rich oxblood-red finish, forged iron bands, and iron ring handles.

Its elegant tapering silhouette and warm, time-softened surface give it remarkable presence—equally compelling as a standalone decorative object, an entryway statement piece, or an accent in a contemporary, wabi-sabi, Japandi, or minimalist interior.

Whether originally intended as a grain container, or household storage vessel, the piece embodies the restrained beauty of traditional Chinese vernacular craftsmanship. The subtle variation in the wood grain, hand-fitted stave construction, gently domed lid, and naturally aged iron hardware create a character that only decades of age can produce.

Acquired from the curated contents of a luxury New Canaan, Connecticut residence designed by acclaimed Greenwich interior designer **Amy Aidinis Hirsch**. While no documentation identifies this vessel as one of her individual selections, it formed part of a thoughtfully assembled collection of antiques and decorative objects from the residence, reflecting the refined aesthetic for which her interiors are known.

Today it functions beautifully as a sculptural decorative object while still retaining its original removable lid and generous storage capacity.

## Dimensions

* Height: 23 in.
* Approximate diameter: 17 in.

## Condition

Very good antique condition consistent with age.

The original red finish shows attractive, honest wear and natural patina. Age-related shrinkage cracks, minor separations, scattered surface wear, and oxidation to the iron bands and hardware are all consistent with traditional construction and long-term use. The removable lid fits properly, and the vessel remains sturdy and highly decorative.

## Style

* Qing Style
* Rustic Chinese
* Wabi-Sabi
* Organic Modern
* Japandi
* Primitive
* Asian Antique

## Materials

* Elm (or similar hardwood)
* Iron
* Original painted finish

## Colors

* Oxblood red
* Warm wood tones
* Dark aged iron See less