Antique Vessel

Sculpted by artisans in China's Shanxi province, this black clay vessel has a quiet simplicity, shaped with balanced proportions and an undecorated, unglazed surface.

We have assembled an collection of 7 Art Deco decorative and hand made vases and bowls made in Sweden during the early 1900s to 1930s . They used to have functionality as well as loo...

An exceptional 18th C. Terracotta vessel from Calanda, Spain. A traditional present given to a bride on her wedding day.

An exceptional 18th C. Terracotta vessel from Calanda, Spain. With intricate old staple repairs.

The hand carved beaker-shaped wood drinking vessel was used to drink 'chicha' which was a beer-like beverage made from fermented corn.

A shapely late 19th C. Japanese Terracotta Vessel. Heavily patinated with traces of paint & old repair to rim.

A large ancient light coloured hand carved stone vessel from southern Portugal. Heavily patinated & heavily textured with chisel marks all over.

Pre-Columbian Terracotta Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico A classic shaman’s head vessel having a horn strapped onto the forehead with a slip-painted headband, coffee bean eyes, sharp...

Beautiful burnt clay vessel, which was used to store (and make) plum wine.

Originally used for the storage/transportation of wine. Opening of vessel measures roughly 38cm.

A Small 19th C. Terracotta vessel from Calanda, Spain. A traditional present given to a bride on her wedding day.

Antique French handcrafted terra cotta olive oil jar / water jug featuring a round shape with footed base, molded rim, large handle, narrow spout, finished in a yellow glaze with ora...

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji period pair of bronze vessels in the form of karako (Chinese boys). Each figure is cast standing and leaning forward with their hands resting on a...

A striking antique copper storage vessel, hand-forged with a beautifully timeworn surface and rich verdigris patina.

19th century unusual Pair of verdigris copper bucket vessels. Found in France. Copper construction with iron handles.

An archaic Chinese ritual urn in Bronze. The piece is of good weight and is a compliment to many areas of the home.. originally used to hold grain and for rituals, the piece is a s...

A heavily patinatetd 18th C. black terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine.

A black 18th C. terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine.

Of cylindrical form and vibrantly painted in turquoise, yellow and maroon with blue and green accents, depicting flowers and vine-forms.  

An exceptional large 18th C. terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine.

This substantial 19th-century English copper vessel exemplifies the robust construction and utilitarian design associated with industrial and institutional metalwork of the period.

A stunning pair of Italian Containers / planters. The pair are wonderful decorative pieces. Both have different hand painted decor or scenes that are very decorative and lovely - bot...

Paper covered Japanese terracotta vessel.   Originally used in a teahouse for the storage & transportation of tea leaves.

19th century Indian extra large water vessel. Beautiful natural patina. Shades of washed blue and white.

A Spanish hand-carved stone vessel with handles, from the 19th century. This antique vessel from Spain has a round shape, with a pair of handles projecting out about the top lip.

A large black terracotta vessel from the Trás-os-Montes region of north east Portugal.

A large early 18th C. black terracotta vessel from the Trás-os-Montes region of north east Portugal.

Whether displayed as garden ornaments, statement planters, or architectural accents, these vessels bring warmth, texture, and old-world character to a variety of settings.

Crafted in Holland circa 1920, the faience vessels feature a graceful baluster form with a bulbous body rising to a long flared neck and scalloped rim.

A 19th century Grand Tour bronze vase in the form of a kantharos, inspired by classical Greek antiquity. The vessel features a balanced form with characteristic high handles extendin...

Today, this antique Puglian amphora works beautifully as a sculptural decorative vessel, flower holder, or collected accent in both contemporary and traditional interiors.

Its compact yet sturdy shape, combined with earthy tones, makes it a versatile piece that can serve as a decorative accent or a functional vessel for small plants, utensils, or dry g...

Orange-colored glass vase called Berluze (long-necked vase in Persian shape) realized by André Delatte that founded a small glassworks at Jarville, near Nancy, France, in 1921, where...

Today, this amphora works beautifully as a decorative vessel, sculptural object, or flower vase in both contemporary and traditional interiors.

Beautiful displayed alone as a sculptural vessel, grouped with other antique Mediterranean ceramics, or used with branches and organic arrangements.

Crafted in France circa 1880, the elegant Napoleon III vessels are executed in spelter with a beautifully aged verdigris patina accented by warm gilt highlights, and raised on steppe...

The distinctive owl integrated into the handles refers to the symbolism of wisdom and the goddess Athena in classical antiquity. The vessel takes the form of a hydria — a type of an...

The vase was designed by the company Pauly & Co formed in 1919. The vessel was created at the glass works of MVM Cappellin a company obsessed with the production of the highest q...

Elegant in form and richly sculptural, the vessel features a rounded bulbous body rising to a tall trumpet-form neck, flanked by delicate applied clear glass handles terminating in g...

This antique Puglian vessel features a striking emerald green glaze applied to the upper portion of the body, contrasted by the warm exposed terracotta below.

Crafted in Holland circa 1920, the faience vessels feature an elegant trumpet form with a flared foot, tapered body, and gently scalloped rim.

Stylized birds, fish, seals, kayaks and mountain silhouettes emerge from the surface, creating a dynamic composition that wraps around the vessel. The flowing lines and simplified i...

Today, this antique Calabrian terracotta amphora works beautifully as a decorative vessel, sculptural accent, cachepot, or flower holder in both contemporary and traditional interiors.

Originally from Puglia, in southern Italy, the piece dates from the mid to late 19th century, a period in which these vessels were made by local artisans for everyday domestic use.

An acid resist landscape was painted free-hand onto the vessel which was then etched by plunging into a hydrofluoric acid bath.

Large antique Delftware lidded vase, produced in the Netherlands during the first half of the 18th century. The vessel is decorated in traditional cobalt blue on a white tin-glazed g...

This exceptional ancient-style terracotta amphora vessel is a beautifully sculpted piece that evokes the timeless forms of classical Mediterranean antiquities.

The vase is adorned with finely chased feather motifs cascading across the entire surface, while the elongated peacock necks curve gracefully around the neck of the vessel, creating ...

Strikingly modern in both design and decoration, the body of this beautiful vessel has a gently tapering neck, trefoil lip, and conjoined rib handle.

The simple curved handle and classic form evoke Germanic and Central European drinking vessels of the 18th and 19th centuries. Its softly aged pewter surface displays an attractive ...

The handled examples feature elegant dragon-form side handles, while all four vessels display intricate geometric and floral ornamentation covering nearly every surface.

The vase has the classic shape of an ancient bronze wine vessel called a Gu, characterized by a widened socket and a base with a central thickening.

Modeled after the celebrated Borghese Vase, it captures the splendor of one of the most influential sculptural forms of the ancient world. Encircling the vessel is a masterfully car...

The design is nuanced, yet the delicate sea creatures appear to be emerging from the vessel and draw your eye upward making this a great foundational piece in a room or on a terrace ...

Tall and cylindrical in form with gently flared rims, each faience vessel is richly hand painted in the traditional blue and white Delft palette and decorated with pastoral countrysi...

Executed in a refined Neoclassical style, the tall vessel features a slender cylindrical neck rising from a rounded bulbous base, creating a graceful architectural silhouette ideal f...

This monumental antique Mediterranean amphora-style vessel is a striking testament to ancient craftsmanship and the quiet poetry of time-worn material.