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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 Pittsburgh, PA
Antique Mediterranean Clay Vessel. Turkey, circa 1920. Once used for olive oil harvest and
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Vintage 1920s Turkish Rustic Vases
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Clay
Antique Clay Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique vessel with old repairs. Great patina!
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Minimalist Vases
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Clay
Early 20th Century Japanese Clay Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Japanese organic form clay vessel with a unique olive green glaze.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Urns
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Clay
Black Chinese Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
slip clay finish. With rich surface texture, we love this storied vessel as a planter for garden
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases
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Ceramic
Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brushed texture of its mottled slip clay finish. With rich surface texture, we love this storied vessel as
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases
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Ceramic
Chinese Black Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky black
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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
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Ceramic
