Monumental Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Egg Jar, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental ceramic vessel is a 19th century Chinese pickling jar, decorated in shallow relief
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Cachepot
Earthenware
Monumental Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Egg Jar, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental ceramic vessel is a 19th century Chinese pickling jar, decorated in shallow relief
Earthenware
Monumental Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Egg Jar, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental ceramic vessel is a 19th century Chinese pickling jar, decorated in shallow relief
Earthenware
Chinese Footed Red Lacquer Wash Basin, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
This raised lacquered vessel dates to the late 19th century and was originally used as an elevated wash basin or a child's bathtub. The round basin is raised on a footed base with fi...
Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Famille verte style Samson Jardiniere , circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative late 19th Century Chinese Famille Verte style Samson porcelain jardinière. Having
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Fish Bowl, Planter
Located in Pomona, CA
Very large Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl. It is hand made and hand painted porcelain fish pot
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Dragon & Koi Design Painted Jardiniere/Planter
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic and large mid-1800s Chinese blue and white four-claw dragon and Koi fish design
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Terracotta Storage Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this capacious earthenware jar is distinguished by its tapered form and beautifully irregular unglazed surface. Smoke from the kiln...
Terracotta
Antique circa 1900 Chinese Very Large Earthenware Dragon Planter Plant Egg Pot
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Vintage Chinese Export Satsuma Moriage Geishas Koi Fish Bowl
Earthenware
Large Chinese Turquoise Blue Ground Five-Claw Dragon Planter/Jardinière
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and large Chinese 19th century turquoise blue ground five-claw dragon planter/jardinière
Ceramic
Large Chinese Blue Decorated Porcelain Jardinieres Planter on Wooden Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Chinese blue decorated porcelain jardinieres planter on wooden stand.
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Storage Jars, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A luminous blue-green glaze sheets, pools, and drips down the tapered sides of these elegant stoneware jars, lingering on every imperfection. The glassy glaze exhibits a rich range o...
Ceramic
Antique Oriental Planter Bowl, Chinese, Brass, Jardiniere Pot, Qing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Oriental planter bowl. A Chinese, brass relief decorated jardiniere pot, dating
Brass
Hand-Painted Grain Storage Barrel with Medallions from, China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century grain storage barrel with medallions, hand-painted in, China. This octagonal barrel
Wood
Huge Scale 32″ Decorative Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Jardinière Planter
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb decorative Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Jardinière Planter, rarely seen in this scale, this
Porcelain
27.5CM Antique Ming Wanli Chinese Porcelain Flower Kraak Dish Buddhist Cakras
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Country of origin: China Period: 1575-1605, Wanli period. Condition some firing flaws in centre and some
Porcelain
Chinese Late 19th Century Blue and White Planter with Herons, Birds and Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese blue and white planter from the late 19th century, with herons, birds and flowers
Porcelain
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel and French Gilt Bronze Jardinière
Located in London, GB
This exquisite cloisonné enamel jardinière was created in China in the 19th century, then exported
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Chinoise Flower Pot, France, 1880s, Hand Painted Chinese Warrior
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional hand-painted flower pot with a Chinese look, France 1880s. Signed at the bottom by the
Clay
Chinese Blue Pate Sur Pate Planter Jardinière with Flowers and Bug
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Chinese Pâte-sur-pâte jardinière in cobalt with raised white area decorated with flowers, butterfly
Porcelain
Sold|$650
Pair of Primative Wood Barrels
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of primitive tall and narrow wood and iron barrels, possibly Chinese, circa 1850.
Wood
Impressive Late 19th Century Canton Famille Rose Centerpiece
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Impressive late 19th century Canton Famille Rose centerpiece. Finely painted exterior scenes of ladies and gentlemen at leisure, the inside of the bowl with similar scenes.
Porcelain
Sold|$9,500
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Cachepots
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning pair of Chinese porcelain cachepots, finely painted in famille rose enamels. The bulbous
Enamel
Sold|$840
Two Stone Troughs
Located in Chicago, IL
Two antique stone chicken troughs. China, Shandong province. c. 1900. This listing includes the
Granite
Large 19th Century Rose medallion bowl, 51cm (20") diameter
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive 19th Century Chinese Canton / Rose medallion porcelain bowl. Having
Porcelain
Sold|$2,475
Green Glazed Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This green glazed pot is from China and was made from ceramic, circa late 1800s. Wear consistent
Ceramic
Qing Dynasty Period Multi-Glaze Planter with Green and Blue Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period multi-glaze planter from the 19th century with circular mouth and
Ceramic
Sharing with you this very nicely decorated kraak Plate with the well known scen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hatcher Cargo was recovered from the wreck of a Chinese junk in the South China seas port of Batavia
Porcelain
Sold|$1,880
Stone Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
was originally used in Northern China as a grain mortar. The recess is relatively shallow making it
Limestone
Antique Provincial Trapezoid Grain Basket Planter
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood trapezoid shaped bucket from northern China, province of Shann XI. The solid
Iron
Multi-Glaze Planter with Green and Blue Accents, Qing Dynasty Period
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period multi-glaze planter from the 19th century with circular mouth and
Ceramic
Sold|$2,280
19th Century Monumental Rice Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
in Zhejiang Province, China. It has a noticeable patch in a pie shape that adds great character . The
Elm
Antique Green and Blue-Glazed Planter Pot from Guangdong Province with Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
planter originates from Guangdong, located on the north shore of the South China Sea. The bowl is adorned
Ceramic
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Ceramic Planters with Green Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
early 20th century, embodies the elegance and intricacy of traditional Chinese pottery. Each planter
Ceramic
Rustic Elm Wooden Large Mortar Bowl Hand Carved from One Piece of Tree Trunk
Located in London, GB
A very characterful late 19th century hand carved large wooden Chinese Elm mortar or grain bowl
Elm
Sold|$1,200
Antique Ming Dynasty Pot
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a large heavy black and white pot from the Ming Dynasty.
Clay
Sold|$775
Sang De Boeuf Jardinière
Located in New York, NY
Large jardinieres with oxblood or "sang de boeuf" glaze. This pot is numbered (illegible) on the bottom, as shown, in our opinion this example is early 20th century, European, probab...
Porcelain, Pottery
Oval Famille Rose Export Porcelain Platter, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Oval Famille Rose Export Porcelain Platter depicting figures, floral and birds, early 19th Century.
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Large Porcelain Green Frog Planter Cachepot
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Whimsical Antique Chinese Frog planter with textured body in a bright spring green glaze over
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Qing Period Tongzhi Blue and White Porcelain Cachepot
Located in Long Island City, NY
Qing period Tongzhi blue and white porcelain cachepot.
Porcelain
China Antique Stone Garden Cachepots, Perfect for Flowers, Herbs and More
Located in South Burlington, VT
with this wonderful pair of antique Chinese stone cache pots! from China! China, a pair of stone
Limestone
Sold|$4,074
Théodore Deck Blue-Persian Faience Cachepot
By Theodore Deck
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Théodore Deck blue-Persian faience cachepot in the Chinese style, modelled in low relief and
Faience
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Cachepot with Cranes and Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Cachepot with Cranes and Flowers
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Cachepot / Jardiniere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming mid-19th century rose medallion cachepot will make the perfect container for your
Pottery
Pair of 19th-20th Century Marble Cachepots, Probably Chinese
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century marble cachepots- probably Chinese, carved from one piece.
Marble
19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Cachepot Planter with a Bird and Tree Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, 19th century Meiji period, solid-bronze cachepot planter. The piece has a
Bronze
Sold|$4,090 / set
Pair of Large Chinese Rosewood Plant Stands
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Rare pair of large Chinese rosewood plant stands, circa 1890. The circular tops with carved rims
Marble
Sold|$1,800
Chinese Oil Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
Ceramic Chinese oil vessel painted with landscape scenes in a glazed finish, circa early 20th
Ceramic
Rare Chinese Cloisonne Bronze Planter, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Mounted with French patinated and gilt bronze mounts. In Japonisme style, attributed to Eduard Lievre, circa 1880.
18th-19th Century Antique Chinese Green Frog Planter
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th-19th century antique Chinese green frog planter.
Porcelain
Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Bowl
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This unusual piece is comprised of a Chinese Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl with peony
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Slatted Wood Jardinière with Iron Banding
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese slatted wood jardinière with iron banding, circa 1900. Size: 13.5
Iron
19th Century Hardwood Chinese Jardinière Stand
Located in Darwen, GB
A 19th century hardwood Chinese jardinière stand. Having a shaped hardwood top with an inset marble
20th Century Green Frog Planter, Possibly Chinese
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century green frog planter, possibly Chinese Unmarked.
Porcelain, Pottery
Sold|$795 / set
Pair of Midcentury Chinese Blanc De Chine Fish
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine porcelain reticulated fish in a white glazed finish, circa mid-20th
Porcelain
Sold|$3,200
Chinese Dragon Bronze Cachepot
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic bronze cachepot with a mythical dragon in high relief wrapping around the base and
Bronze
Sold|$695
Chinese Famille Verte Cachepot
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A very finely detailed landscape and seascape decorated porcelain cachepot in the desirable green
Porcelain
Sold|$650
Chinese Painted Cachepot
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four circa early 20th century blue and white painted cachepots with flower and peacock bird
Ceramic
For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expression — pottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.
Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story.
On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.
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Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.