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What were clay vessels used for?
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Clay vessels were often used for storing food items such as grain. The vessels were sometimes decorated and ornate. Similarly, clay pots were also used, mostly to store and transport water, store milk and serve beer. Find an assortment of clay vessels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Tall Rustic Mediterranean Clay Vessel
Located in Washington, DC
Antique Mediterranean Clay Vessel. Turkey, circa 1920. Once used for olive oil harvest and
Category
Vintage 1920s Turkish Rustic Vases
Materials
Clay
Chinese Black Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted by artisans in China's Shanxi province, this black clay vessel has a quiet simplicity
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Black Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted by artisans in China's Shanxi province, this black clay vessel has a quiet simplicity
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Ceramic
Provincial Chinese Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this clay vessel has a smoky
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Earthenware
Provincial Chinese Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this clay vessel has a smoky
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Clay Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique vessel with old repairs. Great patina!
Category
Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Minimalist Vases
Materials
Clay
$3,565