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Lower Xiajiadian Culture Tripod Li Jar, 2000–1500 BCE
Located in seoul, KR
It exemplifies the early ceramic craftsmanship of Neolithic agricultural societies. Made from low-fired clay, the vessel features a wide flaring rim and a body supported by three poi...
Pottery, Earthenware
Italian 19th Century Terracotta Passata Bowl, Circa 1880
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The large terracotta bowl features an enthusiastic glaze of splatterware in bright green over a buttery yellow slip on the inside and is left natural clay on the exterior. This vesse...
Terracotta
19th Century Apache Large Earthenware Pot
By Apache Indian Art
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Apache Large Earthenware Pot, Second Half 19th Century, a very large hand molded clay spheroid vessel, a classic "Olla," with it's original rawhide netting.
Earthenware
20th Century Glazed Earthenware Spanish Blue and White Painted Pitcher
By Talavera de la Reyna
Located in Miami, FL
Vessel of porous clay, with a bulging belly, a circular handle on the upper part, a mouth to fill it and an outlet to drink, generally pouring the water from above.
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.
A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.
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.
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