Ancient Pottery

A charming jug with a beautifully burnished red-brown slip and decoration in black pigment, iconic of early Iron Age pottery production on the island of Cyprus. Produced in large qua...

A striking jug with a beautifully burnished surface and decoration in vibrant brown pigment, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the island of Cyprus. Produced in large ...

A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...

A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...

A charming, miniature terracotta jug with vibrant red-orange burnish and incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The ...

The pottery-type and geometric decoration is almost synonymous with early Cypriot artistic expression.

An elegantly shaped and beautifully preserved jug, elongated in form and covered in a vibrant red-brown slip with bands of concentric circle decoration in black pigment. Almost iconi...

A charming, handmade bichrome barrel juglet painted with bands of concentric circles painted in black-slip – a pottery type iconic of early Iron Age artistic production on the Medite...

The Shipibo pottery designs are a continuation of a traditional ancient Amazonian pottery found at various locations along the Amazon and as far as Marajo in Brazil Perfect for a col...

A striking bichrome ware plate with concentric circles in black and red slip, iconic of the early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The simple band...

A charming terracotta jug with a striking umber surface and orange painted serpentine decoration, characteristic of so-called Red on Black ceramic production on the Mediterranean isl...

China, Ancient Bronze “Money Tree” Yaoqian Shu with original pottery base, Han dynasty (25 BCE – 220 CE) Dimensions: 155cm, 62 inches high A sculpted terracotta pottery base in the...

Ancient Greek style charger of platter depicting two Olympic runner competing in a race. Beautifully painted in red and black on a yellow ground, with decorative bands, including the...

A charming terracotta flask with a vibrant orange-red burnished surface and black-painted geometric decoration, characteristic of pottery production in Cyprus during the Cypro-Archai...

PRE COLUMBIAN ANCIENT SOUTH AMERICAN FINE NARINO CARCHI PEDESTAL BOWL CIRCA 1100-1400 COLOMBIA  ECUADOR A HAND MODELED POTTERY BOWL FROM THE CARCHI / NARINO  BORDER REGIONS OF  ECUAD...

A striking bichrome ware juglet with a geometric design and concentric circles in black and red slip, iconic of the early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of...

A charming bichrome ware bowl, iconic of the early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The concentric circles and simple banding of the geometric pat...

A charming, miniature blackware bowl with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The simple banding and geometric de...

This set is a brilliant example of that vision: bold, elemental silhouettes that clearly nod to ancient pottery, but stripped of narrative decoration or excessive detailing.

A charming, handmade redware jug with abstract fish decoration painted in black slip, iconic of early Iron Age Cypriot pottery, and still retaining its original export license. The g...

This exceptional sculptural vase is a true statement piece—an object that transcends mere functionality and enters the realm of art. Its striking, organic form evokes the timeless be...

An impressive Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti figure, belonging to the c. 700-30 B.C.

The range name means 'clover' and shows how Londi was inspired by the natural world: the simple motif of a clover leaf is reduced to its essential form, leaving a strongly modern des...

Known as a rhyton, it is a particularly well-preserved example of one of the most striking and ambitious ancient Greek pottery-types. At the base, the boar’s head – modelled complet...

Amphora with the myth of Hercules fighting Triton Greece, Attica c. 520 BC - Attributed to the Priam Painter by J. Michael Padgett Pottery Provenance - Collection of Jean-Louis S...

An important large Pre-Columbian Colima gourd with parrots, Comala style Protoclassic, circa 100 BC, Ex Museum collection. This beautifully burnished redware fluted vessel depicts d...

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Exceedingly rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region. A beautiful sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between the 5...

Her grandmother Nampeyo of Hano had led a revival of ancient traditional pottery and established a family tradition of pottery making.

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Nichols Collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

This decorative amphora, produced in Italy in the early 20th century, draws inspiration from the celebrated traditions of ancient Greek pottery. Crafted in terracotta and finished wi...

With her collection of seven felt vases, entitled Blue Alchemy, Siba revives ‘Egyptian blue’ and takes us back to an ancient pottery workshop that served as a laboratory for alchemi...

With her collection of seven felt vases, entitled Blue Alchemy, Siba revives ‘Egyptian blue’ and takes us back to an ancient pottery workshop that served as a laboratory for alchemi...

With her collection of seven felt vases, entitled Blue Alchemy, Siba revives ‘Egyptian blue’ and takes us back to an ancient pottery workshop that served as a laboratory for alchemi...

The softly weathered grey surface and subtle incised bands emphasize the quiet sophistication of early Chinese pottery traditions. Provenance: The John D. Nichols collection of anci...

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

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

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

With their expressive forms and sculptural clarity, these vessels transcend function—they are introspective, modern icons of hand and form, where the ancient language of pottery meet...

The figure of the Eagle has also been observed on ancient Persia's pottery and cylinder seals. Eagles with widespread wings are painted among the Ilam cylindrical seals and jellies o...

The figure of the Eagle has also been observed on ancient Persia's pottery and cylinder seals. Eagles with widespread wings are painted among the Ilam cylindrical seals and jellies o...

The figure of the Eagle has also been observed on ancient Persia's pottery and cylinder seals. Eagles with widespread wings are painted among the Ilam cylindrical seals and jellies o...

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Nichols collection of ancient Chinese tomb pottery. About The Collection The John D.

Design based upon form and functionality with groundbreaking glazing technique best sums up, why they are among of the world leading firms when it comes to mid-century modern pottery...

Design based upon form and functionality with groundbreaking glazing technique best sums up, why they are among of the world leading firms when it comes to mid-century modern pottery...