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What is an urn?

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What is an urn?
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
Shop for Large Ceramic Urn Vase on 1stDibs
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

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