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Japanese Decorative Vessel, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Decorative Vessel, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Decorative Vessel, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

Japanese vessel with rounded body and slender neck, the form recalls both sake bottles and flower vases, embodying the versatile aesthetics of Japanese decorative arts.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Vessel

Materials

Metal

A Large 19th Century Brass Vessel with Zoomorphic Spout
A Large 19th Century Brass Vessel with Zoomorphic Spout

A Large 19th Century Brass Vessel with Zoomorphic Spout

Located in London, GB

A large late nineteenth century brass vessel, the swollen body with central banding and zoomorphic spout, the elongated neck with curved handle, all supported on a splayed circular b...

Category

19th Century Belgian Antique Vessel

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Conscience Vessel
Early 19th Century French Conscience Vessel

Early 19th Century French Conscience Vessel

Located in Ongar, GB

A rare and beautiful late 18th early 19th century French Conscience vessel which were used for carrying water. This one has the most wonderful vibrant colour glaze making it a very d...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Vessel

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Carved Wooden Vessel, Wabi Sabi, Japan, 20th Century
Japanese Carved Wooden Vessel, Wabi Sabi, Japan, 20th Century

Japanese Carved Wooden Vessel, Wabi Sabi, Japan, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A finely carved Japanese wooden flower vessel in the form of a traditional bucket (oke).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Vessel

Materials

Wood

19th Century Puglian Glazed Terracotta Storage Vessel with Twin Handles
19th Century Puglian Glazed Terracotta Storage Vessel with Twin Handles

19th Century Puglian Glazed Terracotta Storage Vessel with Twin Handles

Located in Coral Gables, FL

19th Century Puglian Glazed Terracotta Storage Vessel with Twin Handles Late 19th century hand-thrown terracotta storage vessel from Puglia, Southern Italy, featuring a warm cream g...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Cizhou Ware Vessel, Southern Song Dynasty
Chinese Cizhou Ware Vessel, Southern Song Dynasty

Chinese Cizhou Ware Vessel, Southern Song Dynasty

Located in Warminster, GB

A cizhou ware slip-glazed ceramic vessel modelled on a leather water container used by nomads in the north of China.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Terracotta Urns / Vessels
Pair of Chinese Terracotta Urns / Vessels

Pair of Chinese Terracotta Urns / Vessels

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of urn shapped terracotta pots or vessels wiht glazed decorations, China, 1930s. Provincial rustic handmade terracotta wine jars or preserving pots.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vessel

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta, Clay

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique Multi-Spouted Terracotta Ritual Vessel with Pedestal Base
Rare Antique Multi-Spouted Terracotta Ritual Vessel with Pedestal Base

Rare Antique Multi-Spouted Terracotta Ritual Vessel with Pedestal Base

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This rare and visually captivating multi-spouted terracotta vessel is a striking example of ritual-inspired pottery, blending sculptural artistry with historical influence.

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Double Spout and Bridge Vessel Nasca, Peru, 200-600 BCE
Double Spout and Bridge Vessel Nasca, Peru, 200-600 BCE

Double Spout and Bridge Vessel Nasca, Peru, 200-600 BCE

Located in Pasadena, CA

Double Spout and Bridge Vessel, Nasca, Peru, 200-600 BCE. Wonderfully painted, perfect for any collection.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Native American Antique Vessel

Materials

Pottery

Hand Built Coil Vessel in Matte Red Orange Glaze
Hand Built Coil Vessel in Matte Red Orange Glaze

Hand Built Coil Vessel in Matte Red Orange Glaze

Located in Southampton, NJ

Hand Built Coil Vessel in Matte Red Orange Glaze. Unique and irregular structure with details that add to it's character.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Vessel

Materials

Clay

Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850

Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Vessel

Materials

Iron

Shigaraki Tsubo Ceramic Vessel, Edo Style, Glazed, Japan, 18th Century
Shigaraki Tsubo Ceramic Vessel, Edo Style, Glazed, Japan, 18th Century

Shigaraki Tsubo Ceramic Vessel, Edo Style, Glazed, Japan, 18th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese ceramic vessel from Shiga, Japan. This piece gains its unique glaze and irregularities from the firing process in which wood is added to the kiln.

Category

18th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Antique Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Miniature Art Nouveau Diskometal Vessels by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Miniature Art Nouveau Diskometal Vessels by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Miniature Art Nouveau Diskometal Vessels by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Miniature Diskometal Vessels made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Set (2) of miniature diskometal vessels with snake-shaped handles, original ink wells * Designer: Just Andersen * ...

Category

1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Vessel

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi
Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi

Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi

Located in Vancouver, BC

An incredibly unique wooden vessel carved from a single piece of wood in Uganda.

Category

Early 20th Century Ugandan Antique Vessel

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Finely Cast 19th Century Bronze Vessel circa 1860
Chinese Finely Cast 19th Century Bronze Vessel circa 1860

Chinese Finely Cast 19th Century Bronze Vessel circa 1860

Located in Central England, GB

A Chinese Finely Cast 19th century bronze vessel This bold and stylish Chinese shaped hexagonal vessel is heavily cast in solid bronze.

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vessel

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Black/Brown Etched Burmese Ceramic Vessel
Late 19th Century Black/Brown Etched Burmese Ceramic Vessel

Late 19th Century Black/Brown Etched Burmese Ceramic Vessel

Located in Wainscott, NY

This small but impressive ceramic vessel is very lovely in person. The look and weight when holding, make it far more important a piece than mere images can portray.

Category

Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Ming Dynasty Unglazed White Ceramic Food Vessel, 18th Century, China
Ming Dynasty Unglazed White Ceramic Food Vessel, 18th Century, China

Ming Dynasty Unglazed White Ceramic Food Vessel, 18th Century, China

Located in New York, NY

18th century Chinese Ming dynasty rare unglazed white ceramic food vessel. Two handles. Beautiful natural patina. Two available and sold individually.

Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th C Tall French Green Handled Ceramic Vessel
Early 20th C Tall French Green Handled Ceramic Vessel

Early 20th C Tall French Green Handled Ceramic Vessel

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this large amphora-shaped vase dates from approximately 1910. Glazed in traditional French colors with warm brown glaze at the base and green glaze on the handles an...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Egypt Globular Vessel of the "ear" type in Breccia Marble
Ancient Egypt Globular Vessel of the "ear" type in Breccia Marble

Ancient Egypt Globular Vessel of the "ear" type in Breccia Marble

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The largest cache of these vessels was discovered in 1933 by the architect Jean P.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Vessel

Materials

Breccia Marble

Superb Hammered Copper Vessel - France, Early 20th Century
Superb Hammered Copper Vessel - France, Early 20th Century

Superb Hammered Copper Vessel - France, Early 20th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

This unique piece is lovely in every respect: the finish of the hammered copper, the wonderful flared shape, the vibrant verdigris interior... An unusual and striking piece. Very ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Vessel

Antique Hanging Copper Water or Oil Vessel
Antique Hanging Copper Water or Oil Vessel

Antique Hanging Copper Water or Oil Vessel

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Unique copper water or oil vessel. Great lines and visual impact. Urn shape with lidded top.

Category

19th Century Unknown Bohemian Antique Vessel

Materials

Copper

Signed 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Lion Covered Vessel
Signed 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Lion Covered Vessel

Signed 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Lion Covered Vessel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A signed 19th century glazed terracotta lion covered vessel, modeled in a stylized standing pose with an expressive face, textured mane, curled tail, and rectangular base.

Category

19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Spanish Large Terracotta Water Jar / Pitcher / Vessel
Spanish Large Terracotta Water Jar / Pitcher / Vessel

Spanish Large Terracotta Water Jar / Pitcher / Vessel

Located in Barcelona, ES

Interesting to be used as decorative vessel to add a natural accent in any Contemporary, Rustic, Natural or Wabi-sabi decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta

Large 19th C Islamic Engraved Copper Water Vessel with Quranic Calligraph
Large 19th C Islamic Engraved Copper Water Vessel with Quranic Calligraph

Large 19th C Islamic Engraved Copper Water Vessel with Quranic Calligraph

Located in Nottingham, GB

This monumental Islamic water vessel is an impressive example of nineteenth-century metalwork, executed in hand-hammered copper and retaining traces of its original tinned surface.

Category

19th Century Antique Vessel

Materials

Copper

Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel
Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel

Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel

Located in Dallas, TX

Not everyone could afford inlaid bronzes and decorative lacquers for their tombs, so ceramic models imitated these forms and their decorations, and were placed in tombs. The designs...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Vessel

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Vases and Vessels by Just Andersen, 1920s - 1940s, Denmark
Collection of Vases and Vessels by Just Andersen, 1920s - 1940s, Denmark

Collection of Vases and Vessels by Just Andersen, 1920s - 1940s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Customer Order: Collection of vases and vessels by Just Andersen made during the 1920s–1940s.

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Vessel

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bidriware Sterling Silver on Patinated Bronze Vase or Vessel
Vintage Bidriware Sterling Silver on Patinated Bronze Vase or Vessel

Vintage Bidriware Sterling Silver on Patinated Bronze Vase or Vessel

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful bidriware sterling silver on patinated bronze vase or vessel India, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 10"H.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts Antique Vessel

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Japanese Late Meiji Period Bronze Vessel with Red Mottled Patina
Japanese Late Meiji Period Bronze Vessel with Red Mottled Patina

Japanese Late Meiji Period Bronze Vessel with Red Mottled Patina

Located in Montreal, QC

Japanese late Meiji period bronze vessel, beautifully patinated with riche brow and red patina.

Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Vessel

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Terracotta Vessel with Dark Brown Hand Painting, China
19th Century Terracotta Vessel with Dark Brown Hand Painting, China

19th Century Terracotta Vessel with Dark Brown Hand Painting, China

Located in New York, NY

19th century China large terracotta cream ground vessel with dark brown decorative hand painting. Calligraphy design.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Late 18th Century Spanish Wabi-Sabi Stapled Vessel from Calanda
Late 18th Century Spanish Wabi-Sabi Stapled Vessel from Calanda

Late 18th Century Spanish Wabi-Sabi Stapled Vessel from Calanda

Located in London, GB

A late 18th/early 19th century terracotta vessel with contrasting decorative banding and characterful staple iron repairs.

Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

French Iron Vessel with Lid, circa 1870
French Iron Vessel with Lid, circa 1870

French Iron Vessel with Lid, circa 1870

Located in Evergreen, CO

Crafted in France in the mid-19th century, this iron vessel features a hinged lid, front latch, and ring handles at the sides and back.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Vessel

Materials

Iron

Cerulean Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery
Cerulean Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery

Cerulean Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery

By Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian Pottery Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cerulean Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery. England, circa 1920.

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Vessel

Materials

Clay

Light Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery
Light Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery

Light Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery

By Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian Pottery Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cerulean Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery. England, circa 1920.

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Vessel

Materials

Clay

Eight Vintage Chinese Soapstone Carved Brush Pots & Vessels. Early 20th Century.
Eight Vintage Chinese Soapstone Carved Brush Pots & Vessels. Early 20th Century.

Eight Vintage Chinese Soapstone Carved Brush Pots & Vessels. Early 20th Century.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming collection of eight Chinese early 20th century hand-carved soapstone vessels, showcasing traditional Chinese craftsmanship and natural stone beauty.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Vessel

Materials

Soapstone

Copper and Brass Hand-Forged Decorative Vessel with Bird Spout, 1800s
Copper and Brass Hand-Forged Decorative Vessel with Bird Spout, 1800s

Copper and Brass Hand-Forged Decorative Vessel with Bird Spout, 1800s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Vintage Copper & Brass Decorative Objects This charming hand-forged vessel features rich copper tones, a sculptural brass bird-shaped spout, and an elegant arched handle.

Category

Early 1800s Italian Art Deco Antique Vessel

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Large Anglo-Japanese Hand Carved Bamboo Vessel
Early 20th Century Large Anglo-Japanese Hand Carved Bamboo Vessel

Early 20th Century Large Anglo-Japanese Hand Carved Bamboo Vessel

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th century Anglo-Japanese hand carved bamboo vessel in great vintage condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Vessel

Materials

Bamboo

Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel from Moche Culture
Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel from Moche Culture

Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel from Moche Culture

Located in Atlanta, GA

A ceramic stirrup vessel pot from late Moche culture circa 500-700AD in nowadays Northern Coast of Peru.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Twin Handle 14" Vessel Vase
Antique Japanese Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Twin Handle 14" Vessel Vase

Antique Japanese Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Twin Handle 14" Vessel Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Japanese Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Foo Dog Twin Handle 14" Vessel Vase. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 14.25" H x 9" W x 9" D.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Vessel

Materials

Bronze

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico A lively pre-Columbian Colima dog vessel sitting back on its haunches, with one foot slightly lifted off the ground as i...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Sican-Chimu Transitional Pottery Twin-Spouted Vessel, ca. 1100–1470 CE
Sican-Chimu Transitional Pottery Twin-Spouted Vessel, ca. 1100–1470 CE

Sican-Chimu Transitional Pottery Twin-Spouted Vessel, ca. 1100–1470 CE

Located in Topanga, CA

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Sican-Chimu transitional period, circa 1100–1470 CE. A striking ceramic vessel showcasing the refined artistry of Peru’s northern coastal cultures.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

It was a utilitarian vessel that supported the country’s systems of distribution and commerce, and was primarily used for the transport and storage of tea leaves.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vessel

Materials

Paper, Pottery

Antique Large Heavy Solid Hammered Lidded Copper Vessel
Antique Large Heavy Solid Hammered Lidded Copper Vessel

Antique Large Heavy Solid Hammered Lidded Copper Vessel

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Large Heavy Solid Hammered Lidded Copper Vessel Unusual antique, nice with an attractive shape, and the original lid Forged iron handles with ear shapes on each side 16" Dia,...

Category

19th Century English Antique Vessel

Materials

Copper, Iron

Edo Japanese Antique Paper-covered Bizen Ware Wide-Mouth Vessel, 17th C
Edo Japanese Antique Paper-covered Bizen Ware Wide-Mouth Vessel, 17th C

Edo Japanese Antique Paper-covered Bizen Ware Wide-Mouth Vessel, 17th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The jar is originally made as a utilitarian vessel for storage, which called "Kame" in Japanese.

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Vessel

Materials

Pottery, Wood, Bamboo, Paper

Antique Japanese Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Twin Handle 12" Vessel Vase
Antique Japanese Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Twin Handle 12" Vessel Vase

Antique Japanese Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Twin Handle 12" Vessel Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Japanese Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Twin Handle 12" Vessel Vase. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 8" W x 8" D.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Vessel

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Textured Terra Cotta Food Vessels from North Vietnam
19th Century Textured Terra Cotta Food Vessels from North Vietnam

19th Century Textured Terra Cotta Food Vessels from North Vietnam

Located in New York, NY

North Vietnamese textured terra cotta pots that were used as food vessels. Each pot varies in size and texture. Sizes range from 7" diameter x 6" height to 7" diameter x 9" height.

Category

19th Century Vietnamese Antique Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Antique Large Wabi-Sabi Paper-Clad Tea Storage Vessel 1860s-1900s
Japanese Antique Large Wabi-Sabi Paper-Clad Tea Storage Vessel 1860s-1900s

Japanese Antique Large Wabi-Sabi Paper-Clad Tea Storage Vessel 1860s-1900s

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Please note, however, that the original waterproof function has been lost over time, and the vessel is therefore not suitable for holding water.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vessel

Materials

Pottery

Antique bronze vessel with classic Asian motifs and artists stamp
Antique bronze vessel with classic Asian motifs and artists stamp

Antique bronze vessel with classic Asian motifs and artists stamp

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Fabulous, hand-crafted antique black bronze vessel with dragons, birds and other classical Asian motif reliefs and etchings.

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Vessel

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Textured Terra Cotta Food Vessels from North Vietnam
19th Century Textured Terra Cotta Food Vessels from North Vietnam

19th Century Textured Terra Cotta Food Vessels from North Vietnam

Located in New York, NY

North Vietnamese textured terra cotta pots that were used as food vessels. Each pot varies in size and texture. Sizes range from 7" diameter x 6" height to 7" diameter x 9" height.

Category

19th Century Vietnamese Antique Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Indian Brass & Copper Ritual Vessel with Hand-Etched Hindu Deities
19th Century Indian Brass & Copper Ritual Vessel with Hand-Etched Hindu Deities

19th Century Indian Brass & Copper Ritual Vessel with Hand-Etched Hindu Deities

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This remarkable 19th-century Indian ritual vessel is a museum-worthy example of traditional South Asian metal artistry, showcasing an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and cultura...

Category

19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Vessel

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Large Chinese Archaistic Iron Ritual Wine Vessel or Jue
19th Century Large Chinese Archaistic Iron Ritual Wine Vessel or Jue

19th Century Large Chinese Archaistic Iron Ritual Wine Vessel or Jue

Located in Doylestown, PA

19th century large Chinese iron ritual wine vessel or jue. Beautifully patinated with traces of original gilding, this is a fine example of the ancient drinking vessel used in ceremo...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Vessel

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Figural Stoneware Vessel by Sylvain Hublet, Ceramic Sculptural Pot
Art Deco Figural Stoneware Vessel by Sylvain Hublet, Ceramic Sculptural Pot

Art Deco Figural Stoneware Vessel by Sylvain Hublet, Ceramic Sculptural Pot

By S. Hublet

Located in Miami, FL

Hand-crafted during the early 20th century, this impressive art pottery vessel combines a teapot-inspired silhouette with bold sculptural detailing.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Hand-Painted Dresden Porcelain Vessel Germany, circa 1900–1920
Hand-Painted Dresden Porcelain Vessel Germany, circa 1900–1920

Hand-Painted Dresden Porcelain Vessel Germany, circa 1900–1920

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

An elegant Dresden porcelain vessel crafted in Germany during the early decades of the 20th century.

Category

1920s German Antique Vessel

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Cream Terracotta Vessel with Dark Brown Floral Design
19th Century Cream Terracotta Vessel with Dark Brown Floral Design

19th Century Cream Terracotta Vessel with Dark Brown Floral Design

Located in New York, NY

19th century China large terracotta cream ground vase with dark brown flower design decorative hand painting. Wide mouth opening. From a collection of three pieces.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

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Antique Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique vessel for your home. An antique vessel — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique vessel — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique vessel, designed in the Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique vessel over the years, but those crafted by Daum, Emile Gallé and Loetz Glass are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Vessel?

The average selling price for an antique vessel at 1stDibs is $2,227, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,200,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.