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What is a Greek vase called?

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What is a Greek vase called?
Greek vases go by a number of names — scholars tasked with naming Greek pottery have done so over the years by studying Greek and Latin literature as well as trying to uncover names based on inscriptions on the vessels themselves. Some of the names used today — such as pelike, hydria, stamnos or amphora for storage vessels — according to current research, may in fact not be the names that were used in antiquity. Find Greek vases and other Greek pottery from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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Ancient Vases on Plinth, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
century. Original gilded bronze. Ancient gold patina. Mint conditions. Beautiful pair of vases
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Antique 19th Century Italian Vases

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Bronze

Ancient Apulian Iliupersis Pottery Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare ancient Apulian Iliupersis pottery vase unveils a traditional scene; a young woman seated
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

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Pottery

Ancient Japanese Kutani Vases, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
These Japanese Kutani Vases are refined decorative objects realized by a Japanese artist in the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Ceramic

Ancient Classic Form Khmer Urn or Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Khmer urn or vase with a sober, classic form from the Khmer region of ancient Cambodia. Classic
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Vases

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Clay

Ancient Japanese Meiji Vase, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Meiji vase is a beautifully decorated metal alloy vase, realized in Japan under the Meiji
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Metal

Two Ancient Khmer Urns or Vases
Located in New York, NY
Two ancient khmer urns or vases. Dimensions: H 10.38 x D 8.5 and H 7.5 x D 9 Priced and sold
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Urns

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