Vintage Asian and Middle Eastern Gifts Under $100

Vintage Asian and Middle Eastern Gifts Under $100

This guide has ten vintage gifts under $100, chosen from the Asian and Middle Eastern pieces in our shop. Each one is a single piece, so when it sells, it's gone.

They come from Japan, China, Thailand, Bali, Nepal and the Middle East. There's a teapot, a sake set, carved netsuke, a temple-style desk gong, a copper wall plate and more. Each was made to be used or looked at every day, and each has a story behind it.

We've grouped them by the kind of person you're shopping for.

For the tea or coffee lover

Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot, Red Plum Blossom, Marked, 7 in

Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot, Red Plum Blossom ($59). A 7-inch cast iron teapot with a red finish and rows of raised plum blossoms, a classic Japanese motif. It has a twisted rope-style handle and comes with its removable mesh strainer. The base carries a raised seal reading "cast iron." It weighs almost 4 pounds.

Near Eastern Silvered Brass Dallah Coffee Pot, Figural Repousse Ewer

Near Eastern Silvered Brass Dallah Coffee Pot ($76). In the Near East, the dallah is a sign of welcome. This one has a long beak spout, a hinged domed lid and hand-hammered figural repoussé, with warm brass showing through the silvered finish. It suits a mantel or console.

For the host

Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Sake Set, Tokkuri and Ochoko Cups

Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Sake Set ($49). A three-piece sometsuke set: a tokkuri carafe painted with children playing under pine branches, plus two different ochoko cups, one with chrysanthemums and one with a pine landscape. It's ready to use or to display on a bar cart.

For the collector of small things

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Set, Fukurokuju Sage and Shishi Lion

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Set, Fukurokuju and Shishi Lion ($69). Two carved hardwood netsuke figures: Fukurokuju, a symbol of wisdom and long life, with his tall forehead and flowing beard, and a crouching shishi guardian lion. They're small enough for a desk, shelf or curio cabinet.

Chinese Carved Stone Seal Chop, Zodiac Rat, Blank, Boxed, 3.8 in

Chinese Carved Stone Seal Chop, Zodiac Rat ($49). A 3.8-inch tri-color stone seal topped with a carved rat, in its original fabric-covered box. The base is blank, so it can be engraved with the recipient's name or initials. That makes it a good gift for someone born in a Year of the Rat.

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box, Great Wall and Blossoms, 2.3 in

Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Trinket Box, Great Wall and Blossoms ($39.99). A 2.3-inch cloisonné box for a ring or pills. The lid shows the Great Wall winding past mountains and white blossoms, outlined in gilt wire, and the inside is bright green enamel. It arrives in its brocade gift box.

For the wall

Middle Eastern Engraved Copper Plate, Horseman Hunter, 11.7 in

Middle Eastern Engraved Copper Plate, Horseman Hunter ($65). An 11.7-inch hand-chased copper charger with a tinned surface. In the center, a crowned rider on a galloping horse is on the hunt, framed by a burnished copper band. It works on its own or in a gallery wall.

Nepalese Papier Mache Mask, Navadurga Mahakali

Nepalese Papier Mâché Mask, Navadurga Mahakali ($79). A Newar mask from the Kathmandu Valley showing one of the Navadurga, the nine protective goddesses. The cream face is painted with blue grid lines, a style tied to the dance masks of Bhaktapur, and has a third eye on the forehead.

For the desk or meditation corner

Balinese Carved Wood Desk Gong, Etched Brass Bell and Striker, 7.5 in

Balinese Carved Wood Desk Gong ($69). A 7.5-inch table gong with an etched brass disc, hung in a carved wooden frame, with a matching mallet. The crest is carved with a protective face inspired by Balinese temple art. It works on a desk, a shelf or a small altar.

Thai Carved Wood Meditating Buddha Statue, Dhyana Mudra

Thai Carved Wood Meditating Buddha ($49). A hand-carved Buddha seated on a throne, with his hands in his lap in the dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation. The smooth lines follow the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya styles of Thai Buddhist art.

A few tips before you buy

  • Check the size. Every listing gives measurements. Small pieces like netsuke and the cloisonné box are best kept on a shelf, while the plate and the mask need wall space.
  • Expect wear. These are vintage pieces. Light patina and small signs of use are normal, and each listing describes the condition.
  • Order early. We have only one of each, and holiday shipping gets slower in December.

From November 25 through December 1, everything in the shop is 20% off, and that includes every piece in this guide. US shipping is always free. You can browse more of our Asian art and Indian art and decor collections, or read our gift guide to vintage African art.

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