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What is the difference between a vase and an amphora?
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The difference between a vase and an amphora comes down to specificity. An amphora is a vessel that features arched handles positioned on either side of its neck. A vase is any decorative container that can be used to hold a flower arrangement. Amphoras can be used as vases, but not all vases are amphoras. Explore an assortment of vases and vessels on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
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Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set "Almond Blossom" by Vincent van Gogh
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set "Almond Blossom" by Vincent van Gogh
This beautiful three-tiered tulip vase is subtly decorated from top to bottom with a floral print. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen 1959 Turquoise Blue Crackle Glazed Vase #460/88A
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Royal Copenhagen porcelain turquoise blue crackle glazed baluster vase
A small, collectible vase, dated 1959
Stamped and numbered 460/88A
Height 5 inch, Diameter 3 inch
In very good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink & Purple Vases Phoenix Dragon Goldstone
Located in Long Island City, NY
A striking pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases featuring bold reserves of phoenix and dragon motifs set against a richly textured ground. The bodies are decorated in contrasting ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, likely created during the Meiji period. Adorned with a dragon image made in cloisonne technique. The vase has a deep black background, whic...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel
Set of Three Chrome Orange Awaji Vases
Located in Wilton, CT
Set of Three Chrome Orange Awaji Vases. Circa 1930. One with fine hairline in shoulder, as shown.
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
$1,320 / item
The Queen of Pears Terracotta Head Vase
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural large head vase in terracotta, defined by serene facial features and a crown of pears rising above the rim for a distinctive figurative accent. Its expressive form bring...
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,095 / item