Ancient Vessels

The vessel with the museum accession number "6896" below.

These unusual handles give the urns an almost archaeological quality, recalling the ornamental vocabulary of ancient Greek and Roman ceremonial vessels. Beneath each urn, the extrao...

Wabi sabi beauty in imperfection, appreciate simplicity, handmade unique sculpture. Elevate your space with this extraordinary exquisitely sculpted clay face and head vase creation ...

Cosmetic Vessel ‘Hinted Bird’ type Ancient Phoenician, Eastern Mediterranean, Late 7th - early 6th century B.C.

Balancing sculptural presence with material sensitivity, each vessel transforms an ancient decorative language into a contemporary object, where surface, light, and form become insep...

The elegant trumpet-shaped bowls and slender columns recall ancient ceremonial vessels, while the contrasting marble inlays and strong architectural bases are unmistakably Art Deco i...

This elegantly proportioned vase called a Hes vessel, was traditionally used for offering libations of cool water to the gods. The name Hes refers to it's form mimicking the hierogly...

Each piece features elegant side handles topped with stylized zoomorphic forms, evoking ancient Mediterranean ceremonial vessels. The surfaces display a rich crackled finish in ivor...

This patinated bronze oil lamp is modeled in the form of an ancient Roman vessel and is mounted on a rectangular marble base.

The artist is known for his hand-painted replicas depicting ancient Greek vessels. This was brought back from a trip to Greece during the 70’s.

The composition follows the timeless Medici form, inspired by ancient Roman garden vessels popularized throughout 19th-century Europe.

The sculpture's striking finish inspired by the elegance of Ancient Greek Calyx vessels. Natural pigments are carefully blended into composite material in a marbleised form, resulti...

Ancient Egyptian kohl vessel set, dating to the New Kingdom (c. 1550–1295 B.C.), includes a wooden container for storing kohl, a black cosmetic used for eye adornment and protection,...

Its form is reminiscent of ancient storage vessels from Rome or Greece. This gracefully petite decorative vase is truly a work of art.

The upper image is a group of ancient vessels: a tall gray two handled amphora with a pointed base, two rose colored jars, both with two handles, each inscribed in a right to left sc...

The forms and patterns of ancient bronzes were used as inspiration for many vessels in multiple materials during the Qing dynasty.

From the controversial moment in 1995 when Ai Weiwei deliberately smashed a priceless Han Dynasty urn on camera, to the series where he hand-painted the iconic Coca-Cola logo onto an...

Potters not only took inspiration from the designs in the Catalogue, but from the Ancient vessel shapes as well. Here, the tazza is modeled after a kylix, a form which in Ancient Gre...

The combination of classical architecture, naval history and finely drawn ancient vessels makes this an especially interesting plate from Bertuch’s series.

The exceptional border, a masterpiece in its own right, frames this pictorial serenity with stylized bamboo and corner medallions that depict vases of peonies and ancient vessels—mot...

Its towering neck and elegantly flared rim echo the proportions of ancient Greek and Roman storage vessels with contemporary feel, and rustic warmth of wood.

The robust silhouette recalls the ancient li vessel type found in cultures such as Longshan and Lower Xiajiadian.

Lower Xiajiadian Culture, China, c. 2000–1400 BCE Ancient terracotta tripod vessel known as a Li (鬲), designed for cooking over an open fire.

Han Dynasty, China, 206 BCE–220 CE Terracotta tripod ding vessel modeled after ancient Chinese ritual bronze forms.

Giessgefässe” and presents five contrasting examples of ancient Greek vessels used for storing, carrying and pouring liquids.

This impressive landscape-format plate presents two contrasting examples of ancient Greek amphorae. The vessel on the left has a predominantly black body with twisted handles and a s...

In the corner spandrels, ewers appear—ancient vessels long associated with ritual cleansing and renewal.

This impressive landscape-format plate is titled “Lekythos” and presents three contrasting examples of this elegant ancient Greek vessel type. Lekythoi were slender vessels principal...

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Marked on the rim: G. Laffi, PERU. The vessel was designed as a modern rendition of ancient pre-Columbina drinking vessel used in ceremony.

A one-of-a-kind sculptural ceramic vessel handcrafted from stoneware. The piece features a generous rounded body, a gently narrowed base and an expressive flared rim, creating a sil...

A one-of-a-kind sculptural ceramic vessel handcrafted from stoneware. The piece features a generous rounded body, a gently narrowed base and an expressive flared rim, creating a sil...

This modern still life diptych by Gio Bellagio is inspired by ancient Greek ceramic vessels. The pots are adorned with minimalist patterns reminiscent of Greek geometry, emphasising...

The combination of six contrasting vessel forms, classical figural imagery, Greek-key decoration and elaborate palmettes makes this an attractive survey of ancient Greek ceramic desi...

Several smaller vessels demonstrate the extraordinary variety of ancient Greek ceramic decoration.

Large circular eye motifs flank the figural scene, creating the striking “eye-cup” effect associated with some forms of ancient Greek drinking vessels. The restrained use of black, t...

The elegant body of the urn is decorated with Greek-inspired motifs and inscriptions, evoking the pottery and ceremonial vessels of the ancient Mediterranean world. The beautifully m...

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Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel Culture: Nasca (Nazca), South Coast of Peru Period: ca. 200–600 CE (Early Intermediate Period) Material: Burnished ceramic with painted ...

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This deep ocean blue-coloured steel wall sculpture is one of a series of contemporary works created by Marlene Hilton Moore. Inspired by ancient ‘singing’ vessels they are intended ...

Master ceramicist Steven Heinemann continues his exploration of the potential of the vessel, an ancient form, with this series of untitled pieces.

This modern still life diptych by Gio Bellagio is inspired by ancient Greek ceramic vessels. The pots are adorned with minimalist patterns reminiscent of Greek geometry, emphasising...

This design is referred to as fenicio or phoenician - a homage to the ancient Phoenician glass vessels that bore the same type of delicate feathered designs.

This modern still life diptych by Gio Bellagio is inspired by ancient Greek ceramic vessels. The pots are adorned with minimalist patterns reminiscent of Greek geometry, emphasising...

This modern still life diptych by Gio Bellagio is inspired by ancient Greek ceramic vessels. The pots are adorned with minimalist patterns reminiscent of Greek geometry, emphasising...

Of great significance to the ancient ruling elites, square vessels are much more rare.

The warm, earthy central form—reminiscent of an ancient vessel, weathered monolith, or architectural fragment—anchors the painting with a powerful presence.

This incredible terracotta vase is an ancient Chinese vessel attributed to the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD).

Centered prominently in the upper half is a stylized representation of an ancient Chinese ritual wine vessel, or Zun. Painted in a brilliant malachite green, it mimics the heavily ox...

A striking pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty archaistic bronze table lamps, dating to circa 1880 Modelled after ancient Chinese ritual vessels, each lamp features a boldly cast body decor...

The present vessel, with its representation of Ai Apaec, belongs to this rich religious and artistic tradition and illustrates the close relationship between ceramic production, sacr...

This specific form is modeled after a Chinese "Gui" (簋) or a rounded "Ding" (鼎) vessel, which were ancient bronze cauldrons used for food offerings.

Three applied glass loop handles arch symmetrically around the neck and rounded shoulders of this clear-glass decanter, creating a balanced, tripod-like silhouette reminiscent of anc...

The plate presents a variety of classical ceramic forms, including an amphora, krater, stamnos, lekythos, wine vessel, oil bottles, pouring vessels, and ceremonial containers used th...

A band of classical imagery runs across the upper bowl of the vessel, rendered in detailed intaglio etching: centaur-like figures, grapevines, and rearing horses rendered in deep bla...