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Pair of Islamic Enameled Vessels, Ancient Urns
Pair of Islamic Enameled Vessels, Ancient Urns

Pair of Islamic Enameled Vessels, Ancient Urns

$4,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Islamic Enameled Vessels, Ancient Urns

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This is an exceptional and historic pair of Damascus enameled metalwork vessels or urns. These art

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Antique 16th Century West Asian Islamic Urns

Materials

Enamel

Oldnordic urn / evaporator of terracotta lacquered with an antique bronze
Oldnordic urn / evaporator of terracotta lacquered with an antique bronze

Oldnordic urn / evaporator of terracotta lacquered with an antique bronze

By Michael Andersen & Son

Located in DK

creations, paraphrasing ancient urns and jars, were modern around the time of the First World War. They were

Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Roman Glass Funerary Urn
Ancient Roman Glass Funerary Urn

Ancient Roman Glass Funerary Urn

$29,850

H 9.5 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in

Ancient Roman Glass Funerary Urn

Located in New Orleans, LA

glass showing minimal signs of its ancient age. These vessels were created sometimes as storage jugs or

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Urns

Materials

Glass

Two Ancient Khmer Urns or Vases
Two Ancient Khmer Urns or Vases

Two Ancient Khmer Urns or Vases

$1,870 / item

H 10.38 in Dm 8.5 in

Two Ancient Khmer Urns or Vases

Located in New York, NY

Two ancient khmer urns or vases. Dimensions: H 10.38 x D 8.5 and H 7.5 x D 9 Priced and sold

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Urns

Large Ancient Khmer Urn or Vase
Large Ancient Khmer Urn or Vase

Large Ancient Khmer Urn or Vase

$2,490

H 15 in Dm 12 in

Large Ancient Khmer Urn or Vase

Located in New York, NY

Large ancient Khmer Urn or Vase in a sober, Classic form. The piece has varied and beautiful

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Urns

Fine Alabaster Urn Inspired by Ancient Egypt, Italy XX Century..
Fine Alabaster Urn Inspired by Ancient Egypt, Italy XX Century..

Fine Alabaster Urn Inspired by Ancient Egypt, Italy XX Century..

Located in Brussels, BE

Fine alabaster urn inspired by ancian Egypt. Hand-carved. The urn is resting on four cylindrical

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Ancient Granite Mortar From Portugal
Ancient Granite Mortar From Portugal

Ancient Granite Mortar From Portugal

$3,900

H 13.25 in Dm 15 in

Ancient Granite Mortar From Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

This is an ancient mortar excavated from an old farm in Portugal.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century European Urns

Materials

Granite

Two Antique Khmer Pottery Vases or Urns

Two Antique Khmer Pottery Vases or Urns

Located in New York, NY

Two ancient terra cotta pottery vessels, Urns or Vases from the Khmer region of South East Asia

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900
Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900

$1,480

H 24.5 in Dm 21 in

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

At once ancient and contemporary, this beautiful urn speaks to the timelessness of Chinese ceramic

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900
Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

At once ancient and contemporary, this beautiful urn speaks to the timelessness of Chinese ceramic

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Amphora in the Style of Ancient Greece, Italy, Early 1900s
Amphora in the Style of Ancient Greece, Italy, Early 1900s

Amphora in the Style of Ancient Greece, Italy, Early 1900s

Located in London, GB

celebrated traditions of ancient Greek pottery. Crafted in terracotta and finished with a black-figure

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st Belle Époque Green marble urns
A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st Belle Époque Green marble urns

A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st Belle Époque Green marble urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Ancient

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

, ancient urns, medallion heads and multi-patterned reserves.

Category

20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Decorative Urn / Red Marble Base
Antique French Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Decorative Urn / Red Marble Base

Antique French Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Decorative Urn / Red Marble Base

Located in Tarry Town, NY

, is crafted in a classic krater form adorned with intricate reliefs of ancient Greek figures. The urn

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Tole Peinte and Gilt Urn Cachepot
19th Century French Neoclassical Tole Peinte and Gilt Urn Cachepot

19th Century French Neoclassical Tole Peinte and Gilt Urn Cachepot

Located in Stamford, CT

maiden with one breast exposed playing a sistrum, ancient musical instrument. The urn supported on a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Tin

A Grand French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Urn, Circa 1860
A Grand French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Urn, Circa 1860

A Grand French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Urn, Circa 1860

Located in Dallas, TX

form of an ancient volute krater urn, has a black finish with a subtle mottling of brown, offset by

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Two Ancient Khmer Tribal Urns / Amphoras
Two Ancient Khmer Tribal Urns / Amphoras

Two Ancient Khmer Tribal Urns / Amphoras

Located in New York, NY

Two ancient tribal urns / amphora / pottery / vases / pitchers / ceramics from the ancient khmer

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Pottery

Materials

Clay

Ancient Classic Form Khmer Urn or Vase
Ancient Classic Form Khmer Urn or Vase

Ancient Classic Form Khmer Urn or Vase

$2,970

H 12.75 in Dm 9.75 in

Ancient Classic Form Khmer Urn or Vase

Located in New York, NY

A Khmer urn or vase with a sober, classic form from the Khmer region of ancient Cambodia. Classic

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Vases

Materials

Clay

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn
Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Ancient Roman Bird On Urn Amulet Pendant Necklace Bronze 1st-2nd century AD
Ancient Roman Bird On Urn Amulet Pendant Necklace Bronze 1st-2nd century AD

Ancient Roman Bird On Urn Amulet Pendant Necklace Bronze 1st-2nd century AD

Located in New York, NY

Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this Ancient Roman Bird on an Urn Amulet Pendant. The

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

1950's Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

ancient urns or tribal standards, hovering between abstraction and symbol. Woven with purposeful

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

botanical flourishes at either end, like the graceful flares of ancient urns or trees opening their arms

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Gilt Urn Candle Sconces
Pair Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Gilt Urn Candle Sconces

Pair Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Gilt Urn Candle Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

laurel motif so central to classical decoration. The design references ancient Greco-Roman victory urns

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Carved Bowenite Lidded Urns.
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Carved Bowenite Lidded Urns.

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Carved Bowenite Lidded Urns.

$1,650 / item

H 8.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Carved Bowenite Lidded Urns.

Located in Hudson, NY

been used in China since ancient times. The urns are designed as a flattened rectilinear baluster

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

19th Century French Neoclassical Copper and Brass Tea Server or Coffee Urn
19th Century French Neoclassical Copper and Brass Tea Server or Coffee Urn

19th Century French Neoclassical Copper and Brass Tea Server or Coffee Urn

Located in Dallas, TX

inspired by ancient Greek Amphora. The urn featuring a lovely copper and brass body with two graceful swan

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Revival Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Copper

French Classical Revival Limestone Planter, Finely Carved Limestone Jardiniere
French Classical Revival Limestone Planter, Finely Carved Limestone Jardiniere

French Classical Revival Limestone Planter, Finely Carved Limestone Jardiniere

By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Located in Miami, FL

France, when artists and ateliers recreated ancient-style busts, urns, and masks in reconstituted stone

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Anatomica, Porcelain Hand with Roma Decoration by Vito Nesta
Anatomica, Porcelain Hand with Roma Decoration by Vito Nesta

Anatomica, Porcelain Hand with Roma Decoration by Vito Nesta

$140Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 13.39 in Dm 2.76 in

Anatomica, Porcelain Hand with Roma Decoration by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

, decorated with ancient Roman urns.

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Etching of a Roman Candelabrum by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Neoclassical Etching of a Roman Candelabrum by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Neoclassical Etching of a Roman Candelabrum by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in Stamford, CT

Neoclassical Etching of three ancient Roman urn on pedestal, two oil lamps and a vase by Giovanni

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Deep Black Antique Vase Print 3 of 4
Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Deep Black Antique Vase Print 3 of 4

Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Deep Black Antique Vase Print 3 of 4

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Beautiful print that is part of a series of four, representing an ancient Italian roman Vase-Urn of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Cream and Gold Antique Vase Print 3 of 4
Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Cream and Gold Antique Vase Print 3 of 4

Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Cream and Gold Antique Vase Print 3 of 4

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Beautiful print that is part of a series of four, representing an ancient Italian roman Vase-Urn of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Impressive 19th Century Italian Majolica Centerpiece / Double Snake Handles
Impressive 19th Century Italian Majolica Centerpiece / Double Snake Handles

Impressive 19th Century Italian Majolica Centerpiece / Double Snake Handles

Located in Tarry Town, NY

handles, symbolizing power and protection in ancient mythology. The urn shape gracefully rests on a round

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Vintage Ceramic Italian Vase Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
Vintage Ceramic Italian Vase Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)

Vintage Ceramic Italian Vase Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)

By Aldo Londi

Located in London, GB

visual interest. Although some of Londi's forms were based on ancient jug or urn shapes, he continued to

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Asian Pair of Marble Urns after the Warwick Vase on White Marble Pedestals
Asian Pair of Marble Urns after the Warwick Vase on White Marble Pedestals

Asian Pair of Marble Urns after the Warwick Vase on White Marble Pedestals

Located in Katonah, NY

grapevines, the motifs and overall shape of the urns inspired by the Warwick Vase, an ancient Roman urn

Category

20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble

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WINGED CRYPT VASE by Alexander Carey-Morgan
WINGED CRYPT VASE by Alexander Carey-Morgan

WINGED CRYPT VASE by Alexander Carey-Morgan

Unavailable

H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

WINGED CRYPT VASE by Alexander Carey-Morgan

By Alexander Carey-Morgan

Located in Milano, IT

The Winged Crypt Vase in bronze is a magnificent creation, inspired by the ancient urns and

Category

2010s English Aesthetic Movement Urns

Materials

Bronze

Earth-Toned Abba Collection of Ceramic Vases Celebrates Ancient Water Urns
Earth-Toned Abba Collection of Ceramic Vases Celebrates Ancient Water Urns

Earth-Toned Abba Collection of Ceramic Vases Celebrates Ancient Water Urns

By Pretziada

Located in Santadi, SU

family has been making water urns for the entire duration of their oral history. This collection was made

Category

2010s Italian Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Chinese Neolithic Ceramic Tripod Vessel by the Xiajiadian Culture
Ancient Chinese Neolithic Ceramic Tripod Vessel by the Xiajiadian Culture

Ancient Chinese Neolithic Ceramic Tripod Vessel by the Xiajiadian Culture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fascinating glazed pottery piece with cylindrical form and flared rim standing on three, pointed, conical supports, most likely earthenware and made by the Xiajiadian Culture from In...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tribal Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Untitled
Untitled

Carolyn CaseUntitled, 2013

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in

Untitled

By Carolyn Case

Located in New York, NY

Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

High Traffic
High Traffic

Carolyn CaseHigh Traffic, 2014

Unavailable

H 24 in W 28 in D 2 in

High Traffic

By Carolyn Case

Located in New York, NY

Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Pair of Table Lamps in the Shape of Chinese Temple Urns
Pair of Table Lamps in the Shape of Chinese Temple Urns

Pair of Table Lamps in the Shape of Chinese Temple Urns

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Two midcentury lamps in the shape of ancient Chinese temple urns with giltwood tops and ebonized

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

24k Hand Inlayed Diamond Cuff Bracelet
24k Hand Inlayed Diamond Cuff Bracelet

24k Hand Inlayed Diamond Cuff Bracelet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 24k gold cuff bracelet relates back to ancient Greek times. The urn on the front of the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Greek Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold

Antique French Oil Painting Romantic Portrait Courtly Love Art
Antique French Oil Painting Romantic Portrait Courtly Love Art

Antique French Oil Painting Romantic Portrait Courtly Love Art

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

symbolism, including the ancient ruined classical urns perhaps suggesting the enduring nature of love. The

Category

Vintage 1920s Paintings

Pair of Ancient Urn Design Plaster Torchieres
Pair of Ancient Urn Design Plaster Torchieres

Pair of Ancient Urn Design Plaster Torchieres

By Serge Roche

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautiful ancient Greek urn style design probably by Serge Roche. The urns separate from the

Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Pair Of Cast Iron Medici Vases green patina
Pair Of Cast Iron Medici Vases green patina

Pair Of Cast Iron Medici Vases green patina

Located in PARIS, FR

elegance of ancient urns, the Médicis vase became a hallmark of French formal gardens, adorning the most

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Urns

Materials

Iron

Ancient Egyptian Style 'Grand Tour' Carved Alabaster Urn Shaped Vase
Ancient Egyptian Style 'Grand Tour' Carved Alabaster Urn Shaped Vase

Ancient Egyptian Style 'Grand Tour' Carved Alabaster Urn Shaped Vase

Located in London, GB

A carved alabaster urn shaped vase, with twin handles, 'à l'antique', in the ancient Egyptian

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Grand Tour Urns

Large Chinese Pottery Urn Vase
Large Chinese Pottery Urn Vase

Large Chinese Pottery Urn Vase

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H 19 in Dm 17 in

Large Chinese Pottery Urn Vase

Located in Stamford, CT

A wonderful ancient large scale Chinese pottery urn from the Warring States period circa 475-221 BC

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Urns

Imposing Group of 3 Ancient Terracotta Jars
Imposing Group of 3 Ancient Terracotta Jars

Imposing Group of 3 Ancient Terracotta Jars

Located in London, GB

An imposing group of three superb terracotta jars with handles. Near East, at least early 18th Century (most possibly earlier). Vase 1: 56 cm high by 28 cm diameter. Vase 2: 59 cm...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Asian Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Roman Ancient Pottery Amphora Twin Handled Vessel 400BC
Roman Ancient Pottery Amphora Twin Handled Vessel 400BC

Roman Ancient Pottery Amphora Twin Handled Vessel 400BC

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and very fine ancient Roman pottery amphora twin handled vessel dating from around 400BC

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Earthenware

Ancient Bronze Vase Hu, Song Dynasty China, 13th Century
Ancient Bronze Vase Hu, Song Dynasty China, 13th Century

Ancient Bronze Vase Hu, Song Dynasty China, 13th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Bronze Vase Hu - Song Dynasty China is an original artwork realized in China between the 12th and the 14th century under the Song Dynasty. Bronze. Provenance: Private collectio...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Urns

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Greek Style Terracotta Krater Vase with Horse and Rider
Ancient Greek Style Terracotta Krater Vase with Horse and Rider

Ancient Greek Style Terracotta Krater Vase with Horse and Rider

Located in Stamford, CT

An impressive classical Greek Attic ware terracotta calyx krater in the ancient style with

Category

Early 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Greek Style Terracotta Krater Vase with Horse and Rider
Ancient Greek Style Terracotta Krater Vase with Horse and Rider

Ancient Greek Style Terracotta Krater Vase with Horse and Rider

Located in Stamford, CT

An impressive classical Greek Attic ware terracotta calyx krater in the ancient style with

Category

Early 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Earthenware Juglet from Amlash, Iran, c.1600-1050 BC
Ancient Earthenware Juglet from Amlash, Iran, c.1600-1050 BC

Ancient Earthenware Juglet from Amlash, Iran, c.1600-1050 BC

Located in London, GB

typical of ancient Tell el-Yahudiyeh ware vessels. Found at sites across Egypt and the Eastern

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Urns

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Bronze Amphora Depicting the Ancient Greek God Poseidon
French 19th Century Bronze Amphora Depicting the Ancient Greek God Poseidon

French 19th Century Bronze Amphora Depicting the Ancient Greek God Poseidon

Located in New York, NY

, depicting the bearded ancient Greek God Poseidon, the God of the sea. The patinated bronze vessel has a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Urns

Materials

Bronze

Timeless Wisdom: 19th Century Greek Owl Urns with Crowned Horse Heads
Timeless Wisdom: 19th Century Greek Owl Urns with Crowned Horse Heads

Timeless Wisdom: 19th Century Greek Owl Urns with Crowned Horse Heads

Located in New York, NY

directions, speak to the classical elegance of ancient Greek artistry. These exceptional urns/vases, crafted

Category

Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Urns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Unique Etruscan Style Urn Lamps by William Haines
Pair of Unique Etruscan Style Urn Lamps by William Haines

Pair of Unique Etruscan Style Urn Lamps by William Haines

By William Billy Haines

Located in Palm Desert, CA

lacquered bases to set off vases. In the case of these lamps, the "ancient" urns are in fact plaster casts

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

1960s German Ceramic Floor Lamp
1960s German Ceramic Floor Lamp

1960s German Ceramic Floor Lamp

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H 58.3 in W 14.2 in D 14.2 in

1960s German Ceramic Floor Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

patterns, the shape bearing resemblance to an ancient urn. The slightly weathered linen cylinder lamp shade

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Classically Styled Italian Pottery Urn Vase with "Ancient" Patina
Vintage Classically Styled Italian Pottery Urn Vase with "Ancient" Patina

Vintage Classically Styled Italian Pottery Urn Vase with "Ancient" Patina

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Wilton, CT

ancient bronze, circa mid-20th century. Measures: 7" high, 8" across handles, 5 5/8" diameter. Excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Unearthed Urn
Chinese Unearthed Urn

Chinese Unearthed Urn

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H 12 in Dm 11 in

Chinese Unearthed Urn

Located in Chicago, IL

unearthed alongside hundreds of other burial treasures, the design defies its ancient roots. This urn comes

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Very old Japanese hard earthenware/[Sueki] Jar/10th to 11th century
Very old Japanese hard earthenware/[Sueki] Jar/10th to 11th century

Very old Japanese hard earthenware/[Sueki] Jar/10th to 11th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

says "Ancient Urn." This is a highly recommended item. standing on the table w21cm d19cm h24.5cm

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720–1778), Engraving of an Ancient Marble
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720–1778), Engraving of an Ancient Marble

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720–1778), Engraving of an Ancient Marble

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in Downingtown, PA

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720–1778) Engraving of an Ancient Marble Altar (Urn) Rome

Category

Antique 1760s Italian Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

1900's Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Carpet with Traditional Style
1900's Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Carpet with Traditional Style

1900's Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

centuries. The vase-like motifs rise like ancient urns, each flower carefully placed in a sequence that

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Sterling Centerpiece Bowl by Tiffany
Art Deco Sterling Centerpiece Bowl by Tiffany

Art Deco Sterling Centerpiece Bowl by Tiffany

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H 4.5 in W 16 in D 9.75 in

Art Deco Sterling Centerpiece Bowl by Tiffany

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

great stylized Art Deco/Neoclassical design based upon Ancient Greek urn designs.50 troy onces of

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century French Concrete Planter
20th Century French Concrete Planter

20th Century French Concrete Planter

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H 27.7 in W 28.9 in D 28.9 in

20th Century French Concrete Planter

Located in High Point, NC

, mirroring the style of ancient Grecian urns. The textured concrete bears the marks of time, giving it an

Category

20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

20th Century French Concrete Planter
20th Century French Concrete Planter

20th Century French Concrete Planter

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H 14.8 in W 15.6 in D 15.6 in

20th Century French Concrete Planter

Located in High Point, NC

perfect complement to any garden or patio space. The classic silhouette is reminiscent of ancient Grecian

Category

20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

20th Century French Concrete Planter
20th Century French Concrete Planter

20th Century French Concrete Planter

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H 27.7 in W 28.9 in D 28.9 in

20th Century French Concrete Planter

Located in High Point, NC

, mirroring the style of ancient Grecian urns. The textured concrete bears the marks of time, giving it an

Category

20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

"Cocktails on Mount Olympus, " Extraordinary Cast/Etched Art Deco Glass Panel
"Cocktails on Mount Olympus, " Extraordinary Cast/Etched Art Deco Glass Panel

"Cocktails on Mount Olympus, " Extraordinary Cast/Etched Art Deco Glass Panel

By Ganger New York

Located in Philadelphia, PA

of ancient Greece -- an urn and a lyre -- and the figures are serenaded by exotic birds framed by Art

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel

Paul Storr Warwick Vase Wine Cooler
Paul Storr Warwick Vase Wine Cooler

Paul Storr Warwick Vase Wine Cooler

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H 7.75 in W 10.25 in

Paul Storr Warwick Vase Wine Cooler

By Paul Storr

Located in New Orleans, LA

, a mammoth 10-foot ancient Roman urn owned by the Emperor Hadrian, was discovered by the antiquarian

Category

Antique 19th Century British Vases

Materials

Silver

19th Century Italian Green Marble Warwick Vases
19th Century Italian Green Marble Warwick Vases

19th Century Italian Green Marble Warwick Vases

Located in New Orleans, LA

-foot ancient Roman urn owned by the Emperor Hadrian, was discovered by the antiquarian Gavin Hamilton

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Serpentine

Silver Gilt Warwick Vase from Amir Habibullah Khan
Silver Gilt Warwick Vase from Amir Habibullah Khan

Silver Gilt Warwick Vase from Amir Habibullah Khan

Located in New Orleans, LA

original Warwick Vase, a mammoth 10-foot ancient Roman urn owned by the Emperor Hadrian, was discovered by

Category

Early 20th Century British Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Ancient Greek Wedding Vase with Geometric and Vegetal Motifs
Ancient Greek Wedding Vase with Geometric and Vegetal Motifs

Ancient Greek Wedding Vase with Geometric and Vegetal Motifs

Located in London, GB

ancient wedding rituals. The surface is decorated with a vegetal frieze around the shoulder, framed by

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Pottery

Large Ancient Roman Shipwreck Salvaged Amphora, 100 AD
Large Ancient Roman Shipwreck Salvaged Amphora, 100 AD

Large Ancient Roman Shipwreck Salvaged Amphora, 100 AD

Located in London, GB

A large and beautifully encrusted ancient Roman Amphora, sea salvaged and dating to the 1st-2nd

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Pottery

Large Ancient Roman Shipwreck Salvaged Amphora, 100 AD
Large Ancient Roman Shipwreck Salvaged Amphora, 100 AD

Large Ancient Roman Shipwreck Salvaged Amphora, 100 AD

Located in London, GB

A large and beautifully encrusted ancient Roman transport Amphora, sea salvaged and dating to the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Urns

Ancient Greek Bronze Wine Vessel, 5th Century BC
Ancient Greek Bronze Wine Vessel, 5th Century BC

Ancient Greek Bronze Wine Vessel, 5th Century BC

Located in London, GB

Large Greek bronze olpe vessel, used for pouring wine, dating to the 5th century BC. The rounded body with curved shoulders, narrow neck and everted rim with ribbed border. A separ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Greek Style Hand Painted Kantharos, Drinking Cup With High Handles
Ancient Greek Style Hand Painted Kantharos, Drinking Cup With High Handles

Ancient Greek Style Hand Painted Kantharos, Drinking Cup With High Handles

Located in Stamford, CT

Ancient Greek style "kantharos", a drinking cup with handles. In the Apulian style of southern

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Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Ceramic Lamps by Casual Lamps of California
Pair of Ceramic Lamps by Casual Lamps of California

Pair of Ceramic Lamps by Casual Lamps of California

By Casual Lamps of California

Located in Palm Springs, CA

them the look of ancient urns. Lamps have been professionally rewired. Ceramic portion is 13.5

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Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Ancient Greek Style Terracotta Urn Form Lamp
Ancient Greek Style Terracotta Urn Form Lamp

Ancient Greek Style Terracotta Urn Form Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

Red and black painted terracotta vase in the form of an ancient Greek krater now mounted on a black

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Early 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Khmer Pottery Vessel
Antique Khmer Pottery Vessel

Antique Khmer Pottery Vessel

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H 11 in Dm 11 in

Antique Khmer Pottery Vessel

Located in New York, NY

An ancient terra cotta pottery vessel / urn / vase / pitcher from the Khmer region of South East

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Midcentury Large "Air Force" Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstand, Sweden
Midcentury Large "Air Force" Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstand, Sweden

Midcentury Large "Air Force" Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstand, Sweden

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

of the vase is a reminder of how the ancient Greek urn and vases vas done. When it was made it was

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Two Cambodian Urns
Two Cambodian Urns

Two Cambodian Urns

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H 34 in Dm 22 in

Two Cambodian Urns

Located in Hudson, NY

Two large ancient urns, almost a pair, just a slight difference in size, from Cambodia, with

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Antique 19th Century Cambodian Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Neoclassical Style Pair of Urns Made with Ancient Red Porphyry
Italian Neoclassical Style Pair of Urns Made with Ancient Red Porphyry

Italian Neoclassical Style Pair of Urns Made with Ancient Red Porphyry

Located in Roma, IT

A superb pair of vases made in the rare and precious ancient red porphyry, one of the most

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Porphyry

Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Urn
Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Urn

Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Urn

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H 13.25 in Dm 16.25 in

Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Urn

Located in New York, NY

by the ancient Romans. In fact, this urn was most likely carved from an ancient column, and the

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Urn
Fine Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Urn

Fine Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Urn

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H 13.25 in Dm 16.25 in

Fine Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Urn

Located in New York, NY

by the ancient Romans. In fact, this urn was most likely carved from an ancient column, and the

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Antique 19th Century Italian Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Late 1800's Marble Neo-Classical Urn
Late 1800's Marble Neo-Classical Urn

Late 1800's Marble Neo-Classical Urn

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H 35 in W 34 in D 12 in

Late 1800's Marble Neo-Classical Urn

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Carved marble decorative urn. Nice ancient "ruin" aura. Fantastic garden ornament!

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Antique 19th Century American Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of 37" Terracotta Greek Revival Figural Urns, 20th Century
Pair of 37" Terracotta Greek Revival Figural Urns, 20th Century

Pair of 37" Terracotta Greek Revival Figural Urns, 20th Century

Located in Hudson, NY

Monumental pair of terracotta urns with ancient Greek figural relief imagery. One side winged

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Late 20th Century American Greek Revival Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient French Stone Mortar from 18th Century or Earlier
Ancient French Stone Mortar from 18th Century or Earlier

Ancient French Stone Mortar from 18th Century or Earlier

Located in Fairhope, AL

This mortar is from the countryside of France and is a great architectural element to place alone on a table or buffet. These were used to crush herbs for medicines, paint, or mixin...

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Antique Early 19th Century Urns

Large 19th Century Terracotta Copy After Ancient Greek Calyx Krater
Large 19th Century Terracotta Copy After Ancient Greek Calyx Krater

Large 19th Century Terracotta Copy After Ancient Greek Calyx Krater

Located in Brussels, BE

Large 19th century terracotta copy after Ancient Greek Calyx Krater. Measures: Diameter 43 cm

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Antique 1890s Hellenistic Urns

Materials

Terracotta

ANTIQUE ROMAN CINERARY URN WITH LID
ANTIQUE ROMAN CINERARY URN WITH LID

ANTIQUE ROMAN CINERARY URN WITH LID

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H 18.5 in Dm 15.5 in

ANTIQUE ROMAN CINERARY URN WITH LID

Located in Pasadena, CA

From an early Michael Taylor commission comes this ancient Roman urn carved in marble. Showing

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Potion
Potion

Carolyn CasePotion, 2012

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H 20 in W 20 in

Potion

By Carolyn Case

Located in New York, NY

Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Suburban Mom
Suburban Mom

Suburban Mom

By Carolyn Case

Located in New York, NY

Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Garden Grass
Garden Grass

Garden Grass

By Carolyn Case

Located in New York, NY

Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

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$98,000 / set

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$47,645 / set

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By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

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Located in New York, NY

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$18,850

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Montreal, QC

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By Pierre Auguste Renoir

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$74,500

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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$188,500

H 4.75 in W 3.63 in D 2.88 in

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By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Agate, Gold, Enamel

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$750

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Wood

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$35,217

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By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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A Large French Signed Emille Galle Souffle "Sunset Flower" Vase

A Large French Signed Emille Galle Souffle "Sunset Flower" Vase

$38,816Sale Price|20% Off

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By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

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Opal

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$265,000

H 5.67 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

Opal

Located in New York, NY

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Rubellite Tourmaline on Quartz, Russia

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$570,000

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Located in New York, NY

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