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Royal Copenhagen, Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase for Hanging
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen, Art Nouveau porcelain vase for hanging. Decorated with dandelions. Model 342
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Vases For

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique French Arabesque Enamel Vases for Turkish Export
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French arabesque enamel vases for Turkish Export French, late 19th century
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Late 19th Century French Antique Vases For

Materials

Enamel

Pair of French Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Vases for the Orientalist Market
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Paris porcelain hand painted Vases for the orientalist market, circa 1870. Each
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Vases For

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Porcelain

Jørgen Mogensen Vase for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen dark glazed stoneware vase with raised birds design. The vase
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Antique Vases For

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Stoneware

Large Antique Vase for Adolf Meyr's Nephew Dekor Meteor by Koloman Moser
By Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
From a collection of glasses by Koloman Moser: extremely rare large fishbowl vase for the Wiener
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases For

Materials

Glass

Christopher Dresser Faux Cloisonne Vases for Mintons
By Minton
Located in New York, US
Our exceptional pair of enameled porcelain vases in the Chinese cloisonné style were designed by
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Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Vases For

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Porcelain

Charles Catteau Art Deco Vase for Boch Fréres, Belgium, 1920s
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Skanninge, SE
A very fine and typical Art Deco ceramic vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Fréres. Signed "Grès
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Vases For

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Ceramic

Porcelain De Paris French Wedding Vase For The Church
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
wedding vase is made of white porcelain; the entire surface has been carefully hand-painted with refined
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Vases For

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Porcelain

Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A France Mid-Century Modern design vase model “Cardinale” in silvered metal designed by Italian
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1650s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Vases For

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Simon Gate Triton Crystal Vase for Orrefors, 1916-1920
By Simon Gate
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Important piece of Swedish art glass history. A Triton vase in vaguely blue tinted clear, multi
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1910s Swedish Art Deco Antique Vases For

Materials

Crystal

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Vase for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Ceramic scandinavian vase serie “Marselis” designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson for Royal
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1650s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Vases For

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Ornate Elephant Head Handle Vase for RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Chicago, US
Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The Amphora pottery factory was loc...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases For

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Earthenware

1920s Charles Catteau Vase for Boch et Freres Model 895 D. 947, Belgium
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Charles Catteau
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare version of Charles Catteau vase with finely detailed solid brass trim. Made in Belgium for
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Vases For

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Brass

Gio Ponti Wonderfully Patinated 'Soliflore' Vase for Arthur Krupp Milano, 1930s
By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti
Located in Tilburg, NL
A truly beautiful so called 'Soliflore' vase designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp Milano in the
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Vases For

Materials

Silver

Keith Murray - Moonstone Glaze Vase for Wedgwood, Model Number 3802 Circa 1935
By Keith Murray
Located in London, GB
Keith Murray Moonstone Vase, by Wedgwood, Model Number 3802 Circa 1935 An Earthenware, "moonstone
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1630s British Art Deco Antique Vases For

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair of French Porcelain Moon Flask Vases, for the Islamic/Moorish Market
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of French Porcelain Moon flask vases, made for the Islamic/Moorish Market. Each
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1890s French Islamic Antique Vases For

Materials

Porcelain

Guido Andlovitz Vase for Societa Ceramica Italiana S.C.I., 1928-1930
By Guido Andlovitz
Located in Sharon, CT
A low horizontal oval vase with a beautiful pink glazed surfaced with interesting geometric modern
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Vases For

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Ceramic

Grand Pair of, circa 1915 Armorial Vases for the U.K. Market
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Two, hand-painted, republic period, parcel-gilt, Chinese, Zun-form vases made for the U.K. market
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1910s Chinese Antique Vases For

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Porcelain

Paul Dachsel Vase for Amphora
By Amphora, Paul Dachsel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delicate porcelain four-arm vase with lilac flower glaze and applied gilt. Fully hallmarked to
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1890s Austrian Antique Vases For

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Porcelain

Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market Chinese, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases For

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic market Chinese, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases For

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market Chinese, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases For

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market. Chinese, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases For

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Chinese Floral Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase for Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Floral Cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase for Islamic Market Chinese, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases For

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Chinese Floral Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase for Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese floral Cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase for Islamic Market. Chinese, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases For

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market Chinese, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases For

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market Chinese, early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases For

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French wedding vases in white porcelain; the upper part, painted with a soft blue shaded color, is
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Vases For

Materials

Porcelain

18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC PERIOD PAIR VASES FOR PALM TREE
Located in Firenze, FI
This pair of vase palm holders is ascribed to Tuscan manufacture from the neoclassical period (18th
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Vases For

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Iron

Antique Crystal Toothpick Holder & Silver Serving Tongs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
crystal, the toothpick holder doubles as a mini vase, boasting intricate geometric carvings that catch and
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Early 19th Century Antique Vases For

Cloisonné-Vase, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Cloisonné Vase for a European royal family in the shape of a gourd bottle, decorated with Asian
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Early 1900s Asian Antique Vases For

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Metal

Cloisonné-Vase, circa 1900
Cloisonné-Vase, circa 1900
H 15.36 in Dm 8.67 in
Josef Ekberg, Sgraffito Vase, Gustavsberg 1920, Sweden Art Nouveau
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Josef Ekberg sgraffito vase for Gustavsberg., Sweden Art Nouveau. Signed Gustavsberg 1920 JE
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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Vases For

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Ceramic

Gilbert METENIER French Art Deco Stoneware Vase 1920
By Gilbert Metenier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware vase by Gilbert METENIER (Gannat), France, ca.1920. Nice stoneware vase
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Vases For

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Stoneware

Josef Ekberg, Large Sgraffito Vase, Gustavsberg 1925, Sweden Art Nouveau
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large Josef Ekberg sgraffito vase for Gustavsberg. Sweden, Art Nouveau. H: 40cm/15,7″. Signed
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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Vases For

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Ceramic

Brass Vase Classic Shape, with Carved Floral Filigree, Spain Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Carved brass vase Vase of classic shape, with carved floral filigree Vase for flowers or to put
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Early 20th Century Antique Vases For

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Brass

Charder Le Verre Francais Art Deco Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Charder "Le Verre Francais" French Art Deco cameo glass vase for Stewart & Co., New York, in the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Vases For

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Art Glass

MKM Antique Rustic Cylinder 1930s Bottle Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
narrow neck - perfect decorative item or vase for a few branches. Warm caramel colored salt glaze
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Antique Vases For

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Legras 20th Century Green Glass French Art Deco Vase, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French vase from the first half of the 20th century. Work produced by Legras (see photo) finely
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Early 20th Century French Antique Vases For

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Glass

Important Vase Art Nouveau by Moritz Hacker and Johann Loetz Witwe, 1900s
By Johann Lötz Witwe, Moritz Hacker
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important vase for museum display from the full Art Nouveau period. A large handled vase made of
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases For

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Metal

Pair of Good Quality 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th century Chinese Cantonese / rose Medallion vases, each having the
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases For

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Porcelain

COPY OF ANCIENT 17th Century SIENESE VASE IN TERRACOTTA end 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
COPY OF ANCIENT 17th Century SIENESE VASE IN TERRACOTTA end 19th Century Sienese ORNAMENTAL VASE
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Vases For

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Terracotta

A Meiji Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria and Fish Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period brass and cloisonne enamel vase decorated along the rim with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases For

Materials

Enamel

Large Pillar Vase with Angels Front Terracotta, Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Large pillar vase with angels front terracotta early 20th century. Copy of a sixteenth-century
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Vases For

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Terracotta

Early Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bulbous Vase with Geometric Pattern
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design against a bright turquoise background
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases For

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase Attr to Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases For

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Enamel

Primavera Longwy Art Deco Ceramic Vase in Blue
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Oakland, CA
Blue Art Deco vase, made of ceramics. Atelier Primavera, Longwy. 
France, 1927. This vase was
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Vases For

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair of 19th Century Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Birds of
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vases, Adorned with majestic phoenix birds
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases For

Materials

Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Shell and Coral Vases
By Royal Worcester
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These rare examples of Aesthetic Movement ivory porcelain themed vases features a matching pair of
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Vases For

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases in the Style of Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vases, in the style of Namikawa Yasuyuki
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases For

Materials

Enamel

Longwy Primavera Africanist Art Deco Vase Rare
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, Primavera
Located in Oakland, CA
Longwy Primavera Art Deco Cloisonné Vase Africanist theme, very rare circa 1925. Longwy made this
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Vases For

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase in the Style of Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases For

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases For

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases For

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Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases For

Materials

Enamel

Large Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pictorial and Geometric Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Meiji period Japanese polychrome cloisonne enamel vase of an ovoid form with short and
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases For

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Murano Vases Cut Overlay Decorated with 24 Karat Gold and Pink Roses
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this beautiful pair of murano glass vases. These vases are decorated with 24
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1920s Italian Rococo Antique Vases For

Materials

Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Fenicio Blue Orange White Italian Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
decorative double handle cabinet vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1900-1920. The vase has
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Vases For

Materials

Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Hand-Painted Gilded Art Nouveau Bonn Royal Worcester Vase with Floral Motif
By Royal Worcester
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Nouveau vase was created at the height of Art Nouveau by Royal Worcester- the
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Vases For

Materials

Gold

Art Nouveau Baccarat Crystal Vase with Ormolu Base
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau Baccarat crystal vase with ormolu base French, c. 1905 Height 32cm, diameter 14cm This
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Vases For

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Vases For

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Vases For For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique vases for available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, glass and metal, every antique vases for was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique vases for — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique vases for, those designed in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique vases for over the years, but those crafted by Boch Freres Keramis, René Lalique and Boch La Louviere are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Vases For?

Prices for an antique vases for start at $150 and top out at $53,368 with the average selling for $1,895.
Questions About Antique Vases For
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To tell if a vase is antique, look for a mark on the bottom of the vase either a NIPPON mark or an overmark over the original maker’s mark.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    The easiest way to identify an antique vase is to check for logos, artist's name or signature at the bottom. These marks may be painted, inked or inscribed. You can also check the edges to identify an antique vase — they are generally more smooth and polished than the rest of the piece. Find an extraordinary collection of antique and vintage vases and vessels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to initially check if a vase is a Tiffany vase. Check the base of a vase for a mark or initials from the maker. The iridescent quality of Tiffany glass is crafted into the glass, rather than sprayed or painted on, so any marks where the iridescence has rubbed off would indicate that a vase is not an authentic Tiffany piece. To be sure if a vase is a Tiffany vase, it is best to have a professional evaluate it. Shop a range of expertly vetted Tiffany vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While standard vases can hold numerous stems, a bud vase is big enough for only one. Some people fill them with a few tiny flowers or buds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cameo vase is a decorative glass vase that features a design in raised relief achieved by engraving, etching and carving. The earliest examples date back to ancient Roman times, and the decorative objects experienced a revival during the Art Nouveau and Neo-Grec periods. On 1stDibs, find a range of cameo vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Sommerso vase is a vase that’s created by submerging the vase into pots of molten colored glass repeatedly creating the appearance of layered glass inside a colorless glass shell. It’s one of the methods perfected by the famed Murano glassmakers. Find an assortment of sommerso vases from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Imari vase is a porcelain vessel named after the Japanese port from which this type of porcelain was shipped to the West starting in the late 1600s. Imari vases often have rich, traditional designs including colorful and exotic landscapes, birds, twisted trees and other imagery popular at the time. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Imari vases from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Vase pottery is a type of decorative object with an open top formed out of earthenware or clay. Not all vases are clay, however. Artisans may also produce them out of glass, aluminum, stone, marble, bronze and stainless steel. Typically, people arrange flowers in vases, but they can also function as standalone decorations. You'll find a large collection of antique and vintage vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A moriage vase is an open vessel made of pottery. Often used for flower-arranging, the vases feature raised slip decorations, such as scrollwork or flowers. You will usually find the motif on Japanese porcelain ware. On 1stDibs, find a variety of moriage vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bubble vase is a vessel with an open top and a curvy body. Depending on the design, a bubble vase may have a simple round shape or a more complex silhouette with two or more round sections stacked one atop the other. Most bubble vases are glass, and people frequently use them to hold fresh, silk or dried flowers. Find a variety of bubble vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Nippon vase refers to a ceramic vase stamped with “Nippon”. In 1891, the USA forbade items that weren’t plainly marked or stamped, so Japan began stamping its porcelain exports with “Nippon”, which translates to “Japan”. You’ll find a variety of Nippon ceramics from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A porcelain vase is a vessel made out of vitrified pottery. Porcelain is a semi-translucent white color and has a smooth, sleek texture. Traditionally, people use porcelain vases to hold fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements, but you can also display them empty as decorative accents. Find a range of antique and vintage porcelain vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French artist Emile Galle was well known for his glasswork, especially his Galle vases. These vases featured swirling colors with flowers or leaves as an accent. Galle was born in 1846 and died in 1904, and his works are considered to be a significant influence in the Art Nouveau movement. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cloisonné is a process for decorating objects by using metal strips or wire to create a design that is then filled in with enamel. Gemstones and colored glass can also be used in the design work, but would have to be cut down to size. This process produced vibrant intricate designs, which would especially be seen on vases. You’ll find a variety of cloisonné pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Kutani vase is Japanese-style porcelain created in the former Kutani region. The porcelain pieces will have a “Kutani” mark combined with “Nihon” (Japan). On 1stDibs, find a collection of Kutani porcelain pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An ikebana vase is a vessel used to hold flowers arranged according to the principles of ikebana, a Japanese art form. Often, the vases feature a holder in the bottom called a frog. Its purpose is to secure individual stems in place, so that the arrangement does not shift when someone moves the vase. Find a variety of ikebana vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vases can be categorized in a variety of different ways, from purpose to shape to era and what materials they’re made of. Classifying them by what materials they’re made of gives you the categories of crystal, clay, beaded, metal and glass. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary vases from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A face vase is a type of decorative object with an open top and a design that resembles a human face. In some cases, the facial features extend outwards from the vase. Other pieces feature carved, engraved or painted faces. On 1stDibs, find a selection of face vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cinnabar vase is a vessel with an open top made out of lacquer in a dark reddish-orange color. Most cinnabar vases come from China and Japan and show off intricate carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of cinnabar vases.