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Ancient Vessel with Lug Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
An ancient vessel carved from a very hard stone using a simple drill and was most likely used for
Category

Antique 17th Century European Egyptian Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Ancient Vessel- handmade Lave Vase
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. created from found clay slabs throughout the studio. Glazed and
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ancient Vessel- Deep Earth Vase
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. created from found clay slabs throughout the studio. Glazed and
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ancient Vessel- handmade Lava Vase II
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. created from found clay slabs throughout the studio. Glazed and
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ancient Vessel- handmade Lava Vase III
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. created from found clay slabs throughout the studio. Glazed and
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Geometric Pot Patterns Diptych on Pink, Ancient Vessels Painting on Paper, 2024
Located in Barcelona, ES
This modern still life diptych by Gio Bellagio is inspired by ancient Greek ceramic vessels. The
Category

2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Ancient Marble Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous ancient vessel carved from one piece of marble with subtle pink veins running throughout
Category

Antique 18th Century Rustic Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble

Ancient Marble Vessel
Ancient Marble Vessel
H 9.5 in Dm 13 in
Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty jar pays colorful tribute to the ancient vessel form in style of famille rose enamelware
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vessel 05 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.6
Located in Barranquilla, CO
the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each piece is sculpted to
Category

2010s Colombian Vases

Materials

Cement

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.6
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.6
H 5.12 in Dm 6.5 in
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.5
Located in Barranquilla, CO
the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each piece is sculpted to
Category

2010s Colombian Vases

Materials

Cement

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.5
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.5
H 6.7 in Dm 5.52 in
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.4
Located in Barranquilla, CO
the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each piece is sculpted to
Category

2010s Colombian Vases

Materials

Cement

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.4
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.4
H 7.96 in Dm 4.18 in
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.3
Located in Barranquilla, CO
the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each piece is sculpted to
Category

2010s Colombian Vases

Materials

Cement

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.3
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.3
H 7.76 in Dm 6.26 in
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.2
Located in Barranquilla, CO
the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each piece is sculpted to
Category

2010s Colombian Vases

Materials

Cement

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.2
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.2
H 7.49 in Dm 5.24 in
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.1
Located in Barranquilla, CO
the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each piece is sculpted to
Category

2010s Colombian Vases

Materials

Cement

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.1
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.1
H 7.09 in Dm 5.71 in
Claude Conover Ceramic Stoneware Vessel Signed "Comitan" Inscribed Decorations
By Claude Conover
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
unreadable script. The resultant works evoke a timeless monumentality reminiscent of ancient vessels whose
Category

Vintage 1980s American Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Ormolu, Onyx, Malachite & Hardstone 'Oinochoe' Ewers, Circa 1870
Located in Brisbane, QLD
ancient Greek and Roman design and would have been crafted to imitate the ancient vessels that a tourist
Category

Antique 19th Century European Grand Tour Vases

Materials

Stone, Malachite, Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Set Of Ten Framed Engravings Of Classical Vases By Carlo Antonini
Located in Essex, MA
print size is 8x10. Engravings of ancient vessels.
Category

Antique 1830s Italian Grand Tour Prints

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Very Rare Run Glaze Flower Vase, Collector's Item, 1920s, Art Deco, France
Located in Wien, AT
shades from brown to green to blue. The shape of the vase is modelled on ancient vessels from the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Greek Black Glaze Kantharos Wine Cup
Located in London, GB
First World War, making the near-perfect condition in which this ancient vessel has survived all the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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
Category

Antique 16th Century West Asian Islamic Urns

Materials

Enamel

Ancient Sican-Chimu Twin-Spouted Pottery Vessel – Pre-Columbian Artifact
Located in West Hollywood, CA
ancient artifacts, this vessel offers a glimpse into the rich heritage of Andean civilizations.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

Materials

Clay

Primitive Large Ancient Carved Stone Portuguese Vessel
Located in London, GB
A large ancient light coloured hand carved stone vessel from southern Portugal. Heavily patinated
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone

Vintage French Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron (circa 1960s)
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Vallauris) a person called "Baba". The vase's form is classically inspired by ancient vessels with sensuous
Category

Vintage 1960s French Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Engraved Floral Motif Vessel - decorative, handcrafted, porcelain vessel
By Loren Kaplan
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Kaplan. The classic shape and detailing are reminiscent of ancient vessels. Kaplan’s work is highly
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty jar pays colorful tribute to the ancient vessel form in style of famille rose enamelware
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Singing Vessel Citrine Gold 32 - circular, contemporary, steel wall sculpture
By Marlene Hilton Moore
Located in Bloomfield, ON
beautiful ‘singing bowls.’ Like ancient vessels they are intended to be objects of healing and meditation
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Pair Chinese 18th Century Late Ming Bronze Archaistic Gu Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
] Inscriptions have been found on ancient vessels stating that it was common to drink wine in Chinese cultures
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Squared Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ritual Vessels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. Depicted here as vases bearing peonies and plum blossoms, the ancient vessels on this jar are painted with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Singing Vessel Quetzal Green 32- circular, contemporary, steel wall sculpture
By Marlene Hilton Moore
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Inspired by ancient vessels, Marlene Hilton Moore’s colourful, contemporary wall sculptures are
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Ancient Apulian Iliupersis Pottery Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare ancient Apulian Iliupersis pottery vase unveils a traditional scene; a young woman seated
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

Materials

Pottery

A Chinese bronze Archaistic Jue ritual vessel or pouring vessel, 19th century
Located in Central England, GB
finely cast in bronze and it represents an ancient pouring vessel used in rituals and ceremonies. This
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Greek Perfume Bottle
Located in London, GB
, lending the whole vessel a mottled black and copper patina. An incised inscription reads: SKY
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Bottles

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Perfume Bottle
Ancient Greek Perfume Bottle
H 3.55 in W 3.55 in D 2.96 in
SPIRA Vessel 03 in Classic Travertine
Located in Carrara, Toscana
SPIRA is a modern tribute to ancient rituals. Vessel 03 repeats the motif of the ancient greek
Category

2010s Italian Other Vases

Materials

Travertine

SPIRA Vessel 02 in Classic Travertine
Located in Carrara, Toscana
SPIRA is a modern tribute to ancient rituals. Vessel 02 repeats the motif of the ancient greek
Category

2010s Italian Other Vases

Materials

Travertine

Pre-Columbian Cupisnique Stirrup Vessel from Peru
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pre-Columbian ceramic stirrup vessel in Cupisnique style circa 700-500BCE. This ancient vessel
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

Advice - detailed, inscriptions, hand-built, vessel, glass, ceramic sculpture
By Heather Allen Hietala
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Its dynamic form is reminiscent of an ancient vessel. For American artist Heather Allen Hietala the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

SPIRA Vessel 02 in Red Travertine
Located in Carrara, Toscana
SPIRA is a modern tribute to ancient rituals. Vessel 02 repeats the motif of the ancient greek
Category

2010s Italian Other Vases

Materials

Travertine

SPIRA Vessel 03 in Red Travertine
Located in Carrara, Toscana
SPIRA is a modern tribute to ancient rituals. Vessel 03 repeats the motif of the ancient greek
Category

2010s Italian Other Vases

Materials

Travertine

Huge Ancient Amlash Pottery Pitcher Pinched Spout
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Pottery Pitcher Pinched Spout in Great Size and Form. Ancient Near East / Ancient Mediterranean
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

Materials

Pottery

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

Ancient Roman Glass Funerary Urn
Ancient Roman Glass Funerary Urn
H 9.5 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Ancient Japanese Kutani Vases, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
These Japanese Kutani Vases are refined decorative objects realized by a Japanese artist in the 19th century. This beautiful set includes two Kutani porcelain vases and a loose v...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

South East Asian Large Terracotta Vessel Olla
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Ancient Geometric Pottery Vessel – A Timeless Artifact Discover the beauty of early craftsmanship
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Vases on Plinth, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
century. Original gilded bronze. Ancient gold patina. Mint conditions. Beautiful pair of vases
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Jug from Kashan, 18/19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique jug from Kashan, 18/19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Clay

Ancient Jug from Kashan, 18/19th Century
Ancient Jug from Kashan, 18/19th Century
H 19.3 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Ancient Japanese Meiji Vase, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Meiji vase is a beautifully decorated metal alloy vase, realized in Japan under the Meiji Empire (1867-1912). Take a look at the relief decors, lions on the base of the handl...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal

SPIRA Vessel 02 Limited Edition in Breccia Acquasanta
Located in Carrara, Toscana
SPIRA is a modern tribute to ancient rituals. Vessel 02 repeats the motif of the ancient greek
Category

2010s Italian Other Vases

Materials

Marble

SPIRA Vessel 03 Limited Edition in Breccia Acquasanta
Located in Carrara, Toscana
SPIRA is a modern tribute to ancient rituals. Vessel 03 repeats the motif of the ancient greek
Category

2010s Italian Other Vases

Materials

Travertine

SPIRA Vessel 01 Limited Edition in Breccia Acquasanta
Located in Carrara, Toscana
SPIRA Vessel 01 is a modern tribute to ancient rituals. Spira vessel 01 repeat the motif of the
Category

2010s Italian Other Vases

Materials

Travertine

Erotic Ancient Greek Wine Cup with Painted Eyes
Located in London, GB
A rare, erotic cup exemplifying the revelry and humour of ancient Greek culture, particularly
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Apulian Magna Graecia Bell Krater, c. 350 BC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely crafted Ancient Apulian Magna Graecia Bell Krater, dating to c. 350 BC, used as a wine
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique European Terracotta Amphora, Twin-Handled Vessel
Located in Stockholm, SE
enduring appeal of ancient Mediterranean vessel forms. Perfect as a statement piece in contemporary
Category

Early 20th Century European Rustic Vases

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

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
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Urns

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
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Urns

Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ancient solid bronze vase with Chinese or Japanese elephants
Category

Antique Early 1700s Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Meiji Ceremony Vase, Japan, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Meiji ceremony vase is a browned bronze plate vase, realized in Japan under the Meiji Empire (1867-1912). Beautifully decorated with a relied decor representing a Japanese re...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal

Majestic Chinese Ding Vessel Hand Carved Decorative Ritual Tripod
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Ancient Chinese Vessel Hand Carved Decorative Ritual Tripod Style Ding pot decorative vase vessel
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Wood

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Find a variety of ancient vessels available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and pottery, all ancient vessels available were constructed with great care. Ancient vessels have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Ancient vessels have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Daum and Royal Doulton are consistently popular.

How Much are Ancient Vessels?

Prices for ancient vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, ancient vessels begin at $75 and can go as high as $50,053, while the average can fetch as much as $2,470.

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