Antique Vessel

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...

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough/Planter – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel A striking primitive wooden trough from Lombok, Indonesia, hand-carved from a single solid timber block.

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.

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...

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

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

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.

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

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.

Absolutely beautiful antique Japanese shigaraki vessel from the early 19th century. Has the family crest stamped into the neck of the piece.

This vessel is a classic example of a Chinese Sancai-glazed double dragon-handled amphora.

Vintage Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora Floor Vessel Large hand-thrown terracotta amphora-form vessel featuring a weathered aged patina, rolled rim, and twin loop handles.

Primitive Southeast Asian Pottery Vessel with Four Lug Handles Hand-thrown earthenware storage vessel featuring a rounded form, rolled rim, and four applied lug handles.

This lustrous green glaze imitated the bronze ritual vessels of earlier dynasties, which the wealthy could no longer commission in bronze under Han sumptuary restrictions, making gla...

Early 20th-century European blue opaline glass baluster vase, circa 1930. The elegant vessel features a flared rim, a ringed neck, a gently ribbed baluster body, and a trumpet-shaped...

Each handle curves diagonally across the body before merging into the lower vessel, suggesting twisting stems, vines, or elongated leaves.

Lovely untouched surface, with green speckles of glaze still just about present to the neck of the vessel. A simply gorgeous thing. H 35cm x D 33cm x W 35cm

The unusual double opening lends an architectural, almost playful quality—equally strong as a functional vessel or purely decorative object. Stamped to underside with Andersen’s tri...

The generously proportioned baluster-form vessel is decorated with stylized grape clusters and winding vines, executed in deep brown and burgundy tones.

The vertically fluted form creates a strong sculptural presence, while the compact scale makes it a versatile decorative object—ideal as a small vessel or standalone piece. The propo...

The baluster-shaped vase with ribbed foot was first produced by the 12th Century, and represented one of the most unique khmer vessel forms. The multi-tier mouth and tall tapering ri...

During the 1920s, Argy-Rousseau started to use much larger cullets of glass mixed with either metallic oxides or glass powders in order to emulate the myhrrina vessels of the Romans....

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

Small sculptural floral bosses emerge from the body, adding further depth and refinement to the design. Each vessel bears a lengthy hand-incised Japanese inscription beneath the rim.

Today, this vase serves as both a functional vessel and an elegant decorative object. It is ideal for displaying dried floral arrangements, branches, or orchids.

Crafted in Holland circa 1920, the tall cylindrical vessels feature a gently flared rim and classic blue and white faience decoration inspired by centuries of Dutch ceramic tradition.

Even the backs of the figures and the rear surfaces of the vessels are carefully modeled, demonstrating that these pieces were intended to be appreciated fully in the round.

The substantial cylindrical body is complemented by a pair of applied loop handles, creating a striking architectural presence. Large Moroccan vessels of this type were traditionall...

It functions equally well as a vessel for florals or as an accent. Condition: This vase is in great vintage condition and is signed "R.Delevan."

Richly decorated with polychrome hot enamel, the vase features stylized roses rendered with remarkable precision and color, demonstrating Mazoyer’s distinctive approach to glass deco...

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.

French Coquillage Shellwork Amphora Vase, Cabinet of Curiosities Object, Turn of the 20th Century French shellwork amphora dating to the turn of the 20th century, covered with hundr...

It decorated with an Arhat (known in Japan as a Rakan), Kannon (the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy and Compassion), identifiable by her distinct halo, robes, and the sacred vessel she hol...

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...

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

Both sculptural and functional, this vessel makes a striking decorative statement while evoking the enduring craftsmanship of regional folk pottery traditions.

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

The gradual color transition is integrated into the body rather than applied as surface decoration, forming part of the vessel's construction. Moser's workshops in Karlsbad were know...

A striking Cloisonné jardinière or cachepot dating from the early 20th century, circa 1900, richly decorated with Egyptian Revival motifs in colorful enamel. The vessel has a broad,...

These graphic elements lend rhythm and structure to the composition, reinforcing the vessel’s balanced proportions and classical influence.

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...

Made from thick hand-blown glass, the vessel displays a dramatic marbled pattern in vibrant shades of red, orange, cream, and white.

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

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

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...

These masterfully executed showcase vessels feature a vibrant, deep emerald green crystal body encased in a thick layer of pristine milk-white opaline glass.

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...

Fashioned from a highly refined, semi-translucent snowy white milk opaline glass, this lidded vase features a classic ovoid or baluster body that gently rests upon a knopped stem and...

Such blank opaline or milk glass vessels of this shape were heavily manufactured by prestigious French glasshouses like Baccarat or the glassworks in the Lorraine and Paris regions.

In Chinese decorative arts, the elephant is an auspicious symbol associated with strength, wisdom, peace, and good fortune. Elephant-form vessels carrying vases are often associated ...

The front facing surface of each vessel features a spectacular, complementary naturalistic portrait of songbirds perched upon twisted woodland branches covered in detailed leafy foli...

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...