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An urn is a kind of vase — it’s typically a container with a lid, a narrowing neck that sits atop a spherical body, and a footed bottom. Some urns are enormous vases that are used in gardens or as house decor. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage urns.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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Large Cobalt Blue Ceramic Urn or Planter
Located in Nantucket, MA
An Asian ceramic large tea container with an amazing cobalt blue glaze. Brass collar. Beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Large Exotic Fabienne Jouvin Ceramic Covered Urn
By Fabienne Jouvin
Located in Norwood, NJ
Jarre De Temple "Toucans". Temple jar, covered urn by noted designer Fabienne Jouvin. Exotic
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Large Post-Modern Abstract Glazed Studio Pottery Urn, Vase, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Large Post-Modern Abstract Glazed Studio Pottery Urn, Vase
Offered for sale is a large post-modern
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Moroccan Blue & White Ceramic Urn with Pierced Lid, Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
Elevate your collection with this striking early 20th-century Moroccan ceramic urn, distinguished
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Vintage Baluster Urns, Oriental, Ceramic, Art Deco, circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of large vintage baluster urns. An Oriental, ceramic set from the Art Deco period
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Large Studio Pottery Japanese Style Ceramic Vase by Gail Markiewicz
Located in Miami, FL
Large Studio Pottery vase or vessel in a Japanese style. This large Japanese style ceramic vase is
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Urns
Materials
Ceramic
$1,900 Sale Price
30% Off