Description :

Trio of Vintage Ritual Items from China Hong Kong Asia

This auction presents three mid-20th century Asian ritual objects with distinct ceremonial roles and origins. The first is a Chinese-style singing bowl crafted from bronze alloy, modeled after Tibetan meditation instruments and widely exported during the 20th century’s spiritual wellness boom. It features traditional design elements and sonic function but bears no visible industrial markings. The second item is a stamped and etched incense burner made of brass alloy, with a domed lid displaying floral perforations and engraved scrollwork. A clearly embossed “MADE IN CHINA” stamp is present on its underside, confirming its industrial production origin during East Asia’s mid-century ceremonial export period. The third piece is a hexagonal porcelain plant holder marked “JAPANESE PORCELAIN WARE DECORATED IN HONG KONG A.C.F.” This planter represents the post-WWII export porcelain tradition, blending Japanese ceramic form with Hong Kong’s enamel artistry. Its floral enamel surface and central drainage hole affirm its use as a traditional jardinière. Together, these three artifacts reflect the spiritual, decorative, and craft heritage of 20th-century Asia across multiple regions.

Materials made of: bronze alloy, stamped and etched brass alloy, painted porcelain with enamel glaze.

Measurements:

Singing Bowl: 7 1/4" around x 2 1/2"H

Incence Burner: 8" around x 5"H

Japanese Plant Holder 6 1/2" around x 5 1/4"H