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Antique Water Containers

Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'
Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'

Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'

Located in Hudson, NY

Late Taisho/Early Showa Period. Artist signature and seal read: Seiun. Comes with original wooden box.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container
18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container

18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container

$1,298

H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. The c...

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Early 18th Century French Country Antique Water Containers

Materials

Copper

Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'
Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'

Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'

Located in Hudson, NY

17th to 18th century Iga ware from Fushinan, Kyoto. Iga embodies the essence of tea ceremony's requirements for wabi-sabi, which appreciates the beauty in imperfections of kiln firin...

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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Folk Art Wood Wine And Water Container, circa 1800
Swedish Folk Art Wood Wine And Water Container, circa 1800

Swedish Folk Art Wood Wine And Water Container, circa 1800

$455Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.97 in W 2.47 in D 1.72 in

Swedish Folk Art Wood Wine And Water Container, circa 1800

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small Swedish Folk Art water and wine container, early 19th century. This antique collectible is made in birch and birch bark and it has most certainly functioned as a mini travellin...

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Early 1800s Swedish Folk Art Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pine

Vintage Colombian Hand Made Clay Water Jug / Container
Vintage Colombian Hand Made Clay Water Jug / Container

Vintage Colombian Hand Made Clay Water Jug / Container

$716Sale Price|20% Off

H 17 in W 20 in D 20 in

Vintage Colombian Hand Made Clay Water Jug / Container

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional large vintage Colombian hand made clay water container / jug. Displays a fantastic native influenced design around the top.  

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Early 20th Century Colombian Tribal Antique Water Containers

Materials

Clay

18th Century French Lavabo in Oak & Pewter
18th Century French Lavabo in Oak & Pewter

18th Century French Lavabo in Oak & Pewter

$2,950

H 77.5 in W 18.5 in D 16 in

18th Century French Lavabo in Oak & Pewter

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French 18th century Lavabo in oak featuring shell carving above mounted pewter water container and basin with gable shaped cabinet below.

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18th Century French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pewter

Spanish Large Terracotta Water Jar / Pitcher / Vessel
Spanish Large Terracotta Water Jar / Pitcher / Vessel

Spanish Large Terracotta Water Jar / Pitcher / Vessel

$2,822Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 12.21 in

Spanish Large Terracotta Water Jar / Pitcher / Vessel

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unglazed exterior and interior with handles at both sides. Used as water containers. Traditional rustic pottery manufacture from Andalusia ( at the southern part of Spain).

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta

Pair of Spanish Water Jars or Vessels in Unglazed Terracotta
Pair of Spanish Water Jars or Vessels in Unglazed Terracotta

Pair of Spanish Water Jars or Vessels in Unglazed Terracotta

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unglazed exterior and interior with handles at both sides. Used as water containers. Terrific antique patina with antique "lasca" iron repair.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware

Djerma Painted Water Vessel
Djerma Painted Water Vessel

Djerma Painted Water Vessel

$4,280

H 24.5 in Dm 19 in

Djerma Painted Water Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

The Djerma people of Niger are well-known for their gracefully shaped and delicately painted water containers. The surface paintings are applied after firing with all natural pigments.

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Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Antique Water Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze statues of Rebecca and Ruth
Pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze statues of Rebecca and Ruth

Pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze statues of Rebecca and Ruth

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rebecca and Ruth are both dressed in classical flowing garments, Rebecca holding a water container and Ruth grasping a handful of wheat with a water container at her feet.

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19th Century French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Cizhou Ware Vessel, Southern Song Dynasty
Chinese Cizhou Ware Vessel, Southern Song Dynasty

Chinese Cizhou Ware Vessel, Southern Song Dynasty

$452

H 14.18 in W 7.88 in D 8.27 in

Chinese Cizhou Ware Vessel, Southern Song Dynasty

Located in Warminster, GB

A cizhou ware slip-glazed ceramic vessel modelled on a leather water container used by nomads in the north of China.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Mexican Water Carrier and Potter – Hand-Colored Engraving, Énault, 1867
Mexican Water Carrier and Potter – Hand-Colored Engraving, Énault, 1867

Mexican Water Carrier and Potter – Hand-Colored Engraving, Énault, 1867

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition shows two barefoot men engaged in their work. On the left, the water carrier is heavily burdened, with a large water container strapped to his back and smaller jugs s...

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1860s French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Wellhead Hand Carved Marble Container Planter Basin Water Fountain
Renaissance Wellhead Hand Carved Marble Container Planter Basin Water Fountain

Renaissance Wellhead Hand Carved Marble Container Planter Basin Water Fountain

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Renaissance Wellhead Hand Carved Marble Container Planter Basin Water Fountain . A rare and impressive Historic Italian 15th century Renaissance hand carved marble well head square s...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Water Containers

Materials

Stone, Marble

Wellhead Hand Carved Stone Container Firepit Basin Trough Water Feature antique
Wellhead Hand Carved Stone Container Firepit Basin Trough Water Feature antique

Wellhead Hand Carved Stone Container Firepit Basin Trough Water Feature antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Wellhead Hand Carved Stone Container Firepit Basin Trough Water Feature antique.

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Stone, Metal

Wood Sculpture Container from Old Water Mill Gear, China 1800-40
Wood Sculpture Container from Old Water Mill Gear, China 1800-40

Wood Sculpture Container from Old Water Mill Gear, China 1800-40

Located in Round Top, TX

May be used as a container for display of dried arrangement or simply as a unique organic style sculpture.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Water Containers

Materials

Wood

19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid
19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid

19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Also I haven't done the water leaking test, I recommend to put smaller water container inside when using as a vase.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paper

Attic Black-Figured Hydria
Attic Black-Figured Hydria

Attic Black-Figured Hydria

$90,000

H 20 in Dm 15 in

Attic Black-Figured Hydria

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Notes The ancient Greeks valued function and beauty in their art, which this hydria is a good example of. A water container designed to carry and pour, its horizontal handles for ca...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Water Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Antiques a basket by Chikuryu-sai Yamamoto(山本竹龍齋) lotus Bamboo
Japanese Antiques a basket by Chikuryu-sai Yamamoto(山本竹龍齋) lotus Bamboo

Japanese Antiques a basket by Chikuryu-sai Yamamoto(山本竹龍齋) lotus Bamboo

Located in Niiza, JP

Material: lotus stem skin and bamboo The part with the name and the water container inside are made of bamboo, and the whole thing is made of lotus stem skin.

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1920s Japanese Antique Water Containers

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Whirling Dervish, Indian Dervish, and Turkish Devotion – Engraving, 1723
Whirling Dervish, Indian Dervish, and Turkish Devotion – Engraving, 1723

Whirling Dervish, Indian Dervish, and Turkish Devotion – Engraving, 1723

Located in Langweer, NL

To the right, the “Saka” is depicted leading a mule bearing two large water containers. Described as a charitable dervish, the saka distributes water to the public as a humble act of...

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1730s Antique Water Containers

Materials

Paper

French Antique Olive Oil Earthenware Container (circa 1900)
French Antique Olive Oil Earthenware Container (circa 1900)

French Antique Olive Oil Earthenware Container (circa 1900)

$438Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.3 in Dm 8.67 in

French Antique Olive Oil Earthenware Container (circa 1900)

Located in London, GB

Somewhat uncertain about its original purpose (wine, oil, water?), this earthenware container is sizeable in stature and in charm; the piece would look beautiful on an old garden or ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It was burdensome to have to pull out the grinding stone, ink stick, and water container every time one needed to write, but in those days before spill-proof containers, carrying liq...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Water Containers

Materials

Bronze

Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period
Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period

Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

It can be made from different material and serves as a small container to drop water to the ink stone to grind the ink for writing.

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15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty
Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty

Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Water droppers are small containers made from different materials such as ceramic and metal.

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Late 18th Century Korean Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Mountain Form Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Mountain Form Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Mountain Form Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

The mountain it depicts is likely Kumgang mountain, a sacred place where many temples were located, and many similar water droppers seem to have modelled from. Water droppers are sm...

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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese ceramic small vase / Shigaraki ware / 16th century / Wabi-sabi
Antique Japanese ceramic small vase / Shigaraki ware / 16th century / Wabi-sabi

Antique Japanese ceramic small vase / Shigaraki ware / 16th century / Wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

For this reason, when arranging flowers it is recommended to place water in a small glass container and set it inside the jar.

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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese pottery vase / Late 16th to early 17th century / tokoname ware
Antique Japanese pottery vase / Late 16th to early 17th century / tokoname ware

Antique Japanese pottery vase / Late 16th to early 17th century / tokoname ware

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Located on the Chita Peninsula in present-day Aichi Prefecture, the region has long produced utilitarian ceramics such as water jars, storage vessels, and containers in large quantit...

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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese pottery, Iga ware vase / 16th century / natural glaze vase
Antique Japanese pottery, Iga ware vase / 16th century / natural glaze vase

Antique Japanese pottery, Iga ware vase / 16th century / natural glaze vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Therefore, when using it as a flower vase, we recommend placing another container with water inside the jar. With a height of approximately 45 cm, this jar is relatively large among...

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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Antique Javanese Prints – Houses, Farming Tools & Household Utensils – c.1860
Antique Javanese Prints – Houses, Farming Tools & Household Utensils – c.1860

Antique Javanese Prints – Houses, Farming Tools & Household Utensils – c.1860

Located in Langweer, NL

(Household Utensils), presents domestic tools and containers used in everyday life. Among them are weaving looms, spinning wheels, kitchen implements, water jars, baskets, spice cont...

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Water Containers

Materials

Paper

Japanese antique pottery bowl [tokoname ware]/Tokoname ware/12th-13th century
Japanese antique pottery bowl [tokoname ware]/Tokoname ware/12th-13th century

Japanese antique pottery bowl [tokoname ware]/Tokoname ware/12th-13th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

When using it as a vase, please place the water in a separate container, as water placed directly in the bowl will seep through the clay.

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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Native American Hand Painted Gourd Vase / Pot with Abstract Motif
Native American Hand Painted Gourd Vase / Pot with Abstract Motif

Native American Hand Painted Gourd Vase / Pot with Abstract Motif

Located in Red Lion, PA

Tribes such as the Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, and Pueblo peoples of the Southwest, as well as Cherokee and Choctaw artisans in the Southeast, crafted and decorated gourds as containers for ...

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Early 20th Century North American Native American Antique Water Containers

Materials

Natural Fiber

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Conch shell recipient and container for holy water used in ceremonies. Known as “Buddha ears”, they were mounted as a sound instrument.

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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Water Containers

Materials

Silver

Japanese antique Shigaraki ware vase/withered wabi-sabi vase/16th century
Japanese antique Shigaraki ware vase/withered wabi-sabi vase/16th century

Japanese antique Shigaraki ware vase/withered wabi-sabi vase/16th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

In addition, since it is not glazed, it may leak if you pour water directly into it. When arranging fresh flowers, we recommend filling a separate container with water and placing it...

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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese pottery vase/1850-1920/Two-tone glaze vase
Antique Japanese pottery vase/1850-1920/Two-tone glaze vase

Antique Japanese pottery vase/1850-1920/Two-tone glaze vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Also, since the clay is relatively soft, if you put water directly in it, it will seep in from the bottom and become wet, so if you want to decorate it with flowers, fill a separate ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Antique Vases in Southern China / Small Vases / 16th to 17th Centuries
Antique Vases in Southern China / Small Vases / 16th to 17th Centuries

Antique Vases in Southern China / Small Vases / 16th to 17th Centuries

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

If you want to decorate the flowers, put water in another container and put it in the jar.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

English Oil on Board Horse Painting by John Alfred Wheeler, circa 1880
English Oil on Board Horse Painting by John Alfred Wheeler, circa 1880

English Oil on Board Horse Painting by John Alfred Wheeler, circa 1880

By Alfred Wheeler

Located in Atlanta, GA

Their heads standing out impeccably on a clear blue sky, the horses are leaning their heads inside a circular rustic looking wooden container. The water dripping from the horse's mou...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Water Containers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese antique painted pottery / "Eseto" / Edo period, 1800s / Ashtray
Japanese antique painted pottery / "Eseto" / Edo period, 1800s / Ashtray

Japanese antique painted pottery / "Eseto" / Edo period, 1800s / Ashtray

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

If you want to decorate flowers, put water in another container, put it in this and decorate the flowers.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar /1868-1920/Charcoal Bowl / Vase / Brazier
Japanese Antique Pottery Jar /1868-1920/Charcoal Bowl / Vase / Brazier

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar /1868-1920/Charcoal Bowl / Vase / Brazier

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Therefore, if you add water, it will stain from the bottom, so if you want to decorate the flowers, put water in another container and put it in the jar.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques

Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Possibly earlier Gothic Container . A Water Trough Benitier in a small Chapel in the South of France . having a nicely textured surface with Carved 4 corners with losses to the side ...

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17th Century French Gothic Antique Water Containers

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Japanese Wagumi Handled Bamboo Basket Ikebana
Japanese Wagumi Handled Bamboo Basket Ikebana

Japanese Wagumi Handled Bamboo Basket Ikebana

Located in Atlanta, GA

It retains the inner container for water made out of a bamboo trunk, circa 1920s.

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1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Water Containers

Materials

Bamboo

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Antique Bronze Holy Water Container
Antique Bronze Holy Water Container

Antique Bronze Holy Water Container

Unavailable

H 9 in Dm 6 in

Antique Bronze Holy Water Container

Located in New York, NY

A graceful, well cast and simply designed bronze holy water container. From India, circa 1900 or earlier, this piece will add interest and beauty to any table or shelf.

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Water Containers

Materials

Bronze

Early French Copper and Brass Water Container, circa 1790
Early French Copper and Brass Water Container, circa 1790

Early French Copper and Brass Water Container, circa 1790

Located in Ambler, PA

Early French copper and brass water container, circa 1790. In unpolished condition.

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1790s French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Brass Holy Water Containers
Brass Holy Water Containers

Brass Holy Water Containers

Unavailable

H 8.5 in Dm 10 in

Brass Holy Water Containers

Located in New York, NY

Traditional Brass 'Lotas' or holy water jars. Available individually at $900 each or the three above for $1800.

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18th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Water Containers

Materials

Brass

Antique Bronze Holy Water Vessels From Nepal
Antique Bronze Holy Water Vessels From Nepal

Antique Bronze Holy Water Vessels From Nepal

Unavailable

H 3.38 in Dm 4.5 in

Antique Bronze Holy Water Vessels From Nepal

Located in New York, NY

Two simple and classic antique bronze holy water containers from Nepal. Both heavy bronze with great patina.

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Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Water Containers

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Cizhou Ware Vessel
Chinese Cizhou Ware Vessel

Chinese Cizhou Ware Vessel

Unavailable

H 14.18 in W 7.88 in D 8.27 in

Chinese Cizhou Ware Vessel

Located in Wembley, GB

A cizhou ware slip-glazed ceramic vessel modelled on a leather water container used by nomads in the north of China.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Large Water Jug From Balsas River Region
Antique Large Water Jug From Balsas River Region

Antique Large Water Jug From Balsas River Region

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing utilitarian water container made by the Nahua indigenous people that live by the upper Balsas River in Guerrero, Mexico.

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Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Water Containers

Group Of Raj Period Silverware
Group Of Raj Period Silverware

Group Of Raj Period Silverware

Unavailable

H 6 in W 8.5 in D 5 in

Group Of Raj Period Silverware

Located in New York, NY

The right hand piece is a 'lota' or holy water container used for preforming ritual ablutions.

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19th Century Antique Water Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Heavy Bronze Ceremonial Pitcher, from Nepal
Antique Heavy Bronze Ceremonial Pitcher, from Nepal

Antique Heavy Bronze Ceremonial Pitcher, from Nepal

Located in New York, NY

This is a remarkably attractive display piece, but actually handling this decanter and feeling it's shape and weight gives a real sense of the history and spirituality of this holy w...

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Mid-19th Century Nepalese Antique Water Containers

Materials

Bronze

A Du Paquier Vessel with Dragon-Decoration
A Du Paquier Vessel with Dragon-Decoration

A Du Paquier Vessel with Dragon-Decoration

Unavailable

H 8.27 in Dm 4.93 in

A Du Paquier Vessel with Dragon-Decoration

By Claudius Innocentius Du Paquier

Located in Vienna, AT

In the lower part of the water container exotic elements are mixed with baroque opulence.

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18th Century and Earlier Austrian Baroque Antique Water Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Terracotta Nubiens probably Goldsheider

Pair of Terracotta Nubiens probably Goldsheider, 1890

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 9.45 in D 9.06 in

Pair of Terracotta Nubiens probably Goldsheider

Located in LA BOUILLE, FR

An exquisite set of a pair of North African orientalist/africanist terracotta sculptures of a man and female conveying water containers. Most likely by Goldsheider, incredibly molded...

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Late 19th Century Antique Water Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Large Filipino Pottery Umbrella Stand, Molded Bamboo, Pasig in Rizal, circa 1900
Large Filipino Pottery Umbrella Stand, Molded Bamboo, Pasig in Rizal, circa 1900

Large Filipino Pottery Umbrella Stand, Molded Bamboo, Pasig in Rizal, circa 1900

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Mixed with sand to counteract shrinkage and beaten with wooden paddles to increase the density and reduce cracking, the clays are made into cooking pots in Pasig, water container ...

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Early 20th Century Philippine Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Tunisian Water Carrier by J.D.Debut
Tunisian Water Carrier by J.D.Debut

Tunisian Water Carrier by J.D.Debut

Unavailable

H 25.2 in W 11.42 in D 9.06 in

Tunisian Water Carrier by J.D.Debut

By Jean Didier Debut

Located in Marseille, FR

Bronze with a polychrom patina representing an oriental water carrier holding containers in both of his hands.

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Late 19th Century French Moorish Antique Water Containers

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Barrel Shaped Water Cooler Made into a Lamp
Ceramic Barrel Shaped Water Cooler Made into a Lamp

Ceramic Barrel Shaped Water Cooler Made into a Lamp

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautifully decorated salt glazed ceramic water storage container drilled for electric

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19th Century English Antique Water Containers

Materials

Stoneware

French Copper Lavabo on Walnut Wall Mount, circa 1890
French Copper Lavabo on Walnut Wall Mount, circa 1890

French Copper Lavabo on Walnut Wall Mount, circa 1890

Unavailable

H 35.75 in W 11.5 in D 13.75 in

French Copper Lavabo on Walnut Wall Mount, circa 1890

Located in Evergreen, CO

Lavabos are comprised of a ewer or container to pour water from and a bowl to catch the water as the hands are washed.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Copper

Kundika Bottle Celadon with Incised Flower / 12th Century / Korean Antique
Kundika Bottle Celadon with Incised Flower / 12th Century / Korean Antique

Kundika Bottle Celadon with Incised Flower / 12th Century / Korean Antique

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

During Korea's Goryeo period, it was also commonly used as a water storage container. The vase is adorned with delicate floral patterns engraved with fine lines on its front and b...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Korean Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Celadon

Ancient Opium Set, 19th Century, Vietnam

Ancient Opium Set, 19th Century, Vietnam

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Ancient Opium Set, 19th Century, Vietnam

Located in Vigevano, IT

This old set consists of a brass oil lantern, a small container for the water and a timber pipe and silver.

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Mid-19th Century Vietnamese Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Brass

Silver Plate Two Handle Vase or Urn
Silver Plate Two Handle Vase or Urn

Silver Plate Two Handle Vase or Urn

Unavailable

H 26 in W 22 in D 15 in

Silver Plate Two Handle Vase or Urn

Located in Woodbury, CT

The opening at the top measures 10 x 8. And the container for water is 17+ inches in depth. Unsigned.

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Water Containers

Materials

Metal

Anglo Indian Copper Holy Water Container, 19th C
Anglo Indian Copper Holy Water Container, 19th C

Anglo Indian Copper Holy Water Container, 19th C

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Copper Anglo-Indian Holy Water Container

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Water Containers

Materials

Copper

Two Brass Water Containers, Early 20th Century, On Stand
Two Brass Water Containers, Early 20th Century, On Stand

Two Brass Water Containers, Early 20th Century, On Stand

Located in New York, NY

Two brass water containers, used as bed warmer pots. China, early 20th Century.

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Water Containers

Materials

Brass

Two Brass Water Containers, Early 20th Century, On Stand
Two Brass Water Containers, Early 20th Century, On Stand

Two Brass Water Containers, Early 20th Century, On Stand

Located in New York, NY

Two brass water containers, used as bed warmers. China, early 20th Century.

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Water Containers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Faience Wall Mounted Water Container By Creil Et Montereau
Antique French Faience Wall Mounted Water Container By Creil Et Montereau

Antique French Faience Wall Mounted Water Container By Creil Et Montereau

By Creil et Montereau

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE LAVABO Made from white glazed earthenware in the form of a woven basket with a decorative metal tap. Originally designed to hold water or other liquids which could then be ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Metal

Copper Hot Water Dispenser
Copper Hot Water Dispenser

Copper Hot Water Dispenser

Located in New York, NY

Hot Water container made of copper with brass details and a blackened wooden faucet.

Category

19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Water Containers

Materials

Copper, Brass

Italian 19th Century Bronze Statue of Antinous with Goatskin after the Antique
Italian 19th Century Bronze Statue of Antinous with Goatskin after the Antique

Italian 19th Century Bronze Statue of Antinous with Goatskin after the Antique

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Standing in the nude on a circular base he is wearing a goatskin water container over his left shoulder. The figure has great detail and an overall verdigris patina and rustic surfac...

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Late 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Water Containers

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese lacquer suzuribako with Manchurian cranes
A Japanese lacquer suzuribako with Manchurian cranes

A Japanese lacquer suzuribako with Manchurian cranes

Located in Milano, IT

Inside are groups of Siniu decorated in makie lacquer, black lacquer and gold leaf on a nashiji background, next to the stone for dissolving solid ink with the water container. Orig...

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Lacquer

18th-Century Creamware Flower Finger Vase with Green Molded Leaves
18th-Century Creamware Flower Finger Vase with Green Molded Leaves

18th-Century Creamware Flower Finger Vase with Green Molded Leaves

Located in Downingtown, PA

18th-Century creamware flower finger vases with green details, Circa 1785-1800 The creamware flower vase, known as a finger or quintal vase, has five different flower containers ...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Water Containers

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

19th Century Italian Antique White Carrara Marble Font
19th Century Italian Antique White Carrara Marble Font

19th Century Italian Antique White Carrara Marble Font

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Hole in the center probably below was a water container. This stoup is ideal for use as a decorative element.

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1850s Italian Baroque Antique Water Containers

Materials

Marble

Holy Water Bronze Container
Holy Water Bronze Container

Holy Water Bronze Container

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H 20.5 in W 22 in D 22 in

Holy Water Bronze Container

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Indian holy water bronze patinated container, 19th century.

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19th Century Indian Antique Water Containers

Materials

Bronze

Large Decorative 19th Century Copper Storage Churn
Large Decorative 19th Century Copper Storage Churn

Large Decorative 19th Century Copper Storage Churn

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning churn/still or water container made in copper, complete with original patina.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Water Containers

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Large Decorative 19th Century Copper Storage Churn
Large Decorative 19th Century Copper Storage Churn

Large Decorative 19th Century Copper Storage Churn

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning churn/still or water container made in copper, complete with original patina.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Water Containers

Materials

Copper

Vintage Colombian Clay Water Jug / Container
Vintage Colombian Clay Water Jug / Container

Vintage Colombian Clay Water Jug / Container

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Excellent vintage hand made Colombian water jug /container. Features a spherical shape.  

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Early 20th Century Colombian Tribal Antique Water Containers

Materials

Clay

Pine Water Collection Table with Terra Cotta Containers
Pine Water Collection Table with Terra Cotta Containers

Pine Water Collection Table with Terra Cotta Containers

Located in Charleston, SC

Pine water collection table with four terra cotta pots. Portuguese influence carvings from the late mid-19th century.

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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century, French Hand Painted Wall Faience Lavabo Fountain from Rouen
Early 20th Century, French Hand Painted Wall Faience Lavabo Fountain from Rouen

Early 20th Century, French Hand Painted Wall Faience Lavabo Fountain from Rouen

By Rouen

Located in Dallas, TX

Measures: Basin: 18" W x 11.5" D x 3.5" H Water container: 9.5" W x 5.5" D x 16" H.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Early Seto Ware Mizusashi with Original Wooden Lid, Edo Period
Early Seto Ware Mizusashi with Original Wooden Lid, Edo Period

Early Seto Ware Mizusashi with Original Wooden Lid, Edo Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Valued for their simplicity and quiet presence, such vessels played an essential role in the tea ceremony, serving as containers for fresh water used in the preparation of tea.

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Lacquer

Silver Mass Cruet Set, Estrada, Zaragoza, Spain, 18th Century
Silver Mass Cruet Set, Estrada, Zaragoza, Spain, 18th Century

Silver Mass Cruet Set, Estrada, Zaragoza, Spain, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Set made of silver in its color composed of two cruets with a circular foot, an oval body narrowing towards the top, a stepped lid towards the center (topped by a circle with a V for...

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18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Water Containers

Materials

Silver

Round Hand Carved Water Fountain Basin Container Trough Planter Vessel Antiques
Round Hand Carved Water Fountain Basin Container Trough Planter Vessel Antiques

Round Hand Carved Water Fountain Basin Container Trough Planter Vessel Antiques

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exquisite 18th century round hand carved stone water fountain basin. This water trough could be installed with a simple bronze spout or a carved stone fountainhead, we have many opti...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Wellhead Hand Carved Stone Container Planter Basin Trough Water Feature antique
Wellhead Hand Carved Stone Container Planter Basin Trough Water Feature antique

Wellhead Hand Carved Stone Container Planter Basin Trough Water Feature antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

To be used in a modern traditional Spanish French design, very versatile as an interior planter stone container cachepot, focal point, water feature fountain basin trough with a cent...

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17th Century French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Stone, Metal

Round Hand Carved Water Fountain Basin Container Trough Planter Vessel Antiques
Round Hand Carved Water Fountain Basin Container Trough Planter Vessel Antiques

Round Hand Carved Water Fountain Basin Container Trough Planter Vessel Antiques

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exquisite 17th 18th century round hand carved stone water fountain basin. Please see pictures before and after This water trough could be installed with a simple bronze spout or a ...

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Late 17th Century French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Wood Sculpture Container from Old Water Mill Gear, China 1820-40
Wood Sculpture Container from Old Water Mill Gear, China 1820-40

Wood Sculpture Container from Old Water Mill Gear, China 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

May be used as a container for display of dried arrangement or simply as a unique organic style sculpture.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Water Containers

Materials

Wood

18th C. Round Hand Carved Water Fountain Basin Container Trough Planter Vessel
18th C. Round Hand Carved Water Fountain Basin Container Trough Planter Vessel

18th C. Round Hand Carved Water Fountain Basin Container Trough Planter Vessel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exquisite 18th-19th century round hand carved stone water fountain basin. This water trough could be installed with a simple bronze spout or a carved stone fountain head, we have man...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Antique Vienna Silver Samowar With Burner by Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, Dated 1840
Antique Vienna Silver Samowar With Burner by Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, Dated 1840

Antique Vienna Silver Samowar With Burner by Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, Dated 1840

By Mayerhofer & Klinkosch

Located in Vienna, AT

Consisting of a hot water container with a lockable spout, a trivet and a burner.

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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Water Containers

Materials

Silver

Japan Antique Tea Guide Chado Ceremony Woodblock Prints Book 1850
Japan Antique Tea Guide Chado Ceremony Woodblock Prints Book 1850

Japan Antique Tea Guide Chado Ceremony Woodblock Prints Book 1850

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dozens of plates featuring chagama water containers, tea kettles, tea pots, tea utensils plus descriptions of Japan's most important tea masters, tea logos, and much more.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Containers

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It was burdensome to have to pull out the grinding stone, ink stick, and water container every time one needed to write, but in those days before spill-proof containers, carrying liq...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Water Containers

Materials

Bronze

Japan, Large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"
Japan, Large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Japan, Large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume" (tea container) shape , granite, Taisho-Showa period (1920's-1940's).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Water Containers

Materials

Granite

Japan, Large Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"
Japan, Large Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Japan, Large Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a beautiful large hand carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume" (tea container) shape, granite, Taisho period (1915).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Water Containers

Materials

Granite

19th Century Baroque Gilt and Patinated Bronze Holy Water Font
19th Century Baroque Gilt and Patinated Bronze Holy Water Font

19th Century Baroque Gilt and Patinated Bronze Holy Water Font

Located in Dallas, TX

Such font’s container Holy Water for congregants to access upon entering the place of worship.

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1860s French Renaissance Revival Antique Water Containers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Irish Belleek Ireland Porcelain Vase Holy Water Font Stoop Black Mark
Antique Irish Belleek Ireland Porcelain Vase Holy Water Font Stoop Black Mark

Antique Irish Belleek Ireland Porcelain Vase Holy Water Font Stoop Black Mark

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Modelled as a large winged Angel kneeling on a Gothic corbel, holding a clam shell as a water font container. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece, with no evidence ...

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Late 19th Century Irish Antique Water Containers

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar "Tamba"/Beautiful Natural Glaze/1500s
Japanese Antique Pottery Jar "Tamba"/Beautiful Natural Glaze/1500s

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar "Tamba"/Beautiful Natural Glaze/1500s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This vases have tiny cracks in the base, which can cause fresh flowers to leak through when filled with water. To display fresh flowers, fill a regular container with water and place...

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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Tibetan silver and conch shell recipient and container for Holy Water used in ceremonies. All conch shell trumpets, in the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition, are referred to as dung dkar.

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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Water Containers

Materials

Silver

Japanese Antique Pottery "Tokoname" Jar / Old Vase / Around the 16th Century
Japanese Antique Pottery "Tokoname" Jar / Old Vase / Around the 16th Century

Japanese Antique Pottery "Tokoname" Jar / Old Vase / Around the 16th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

When I put about half of the water in it, there was no water leak. However, since it is an old pottery, I think it is better to put water in another container and put it in this jar...

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16th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

French 19th Century Pastel on Canvas Still-Life Painting with Citrus in Bowl
French 19th Century Pastel on Canvas Still-Life Painting with Citrus in Bowl

French 19th Century Pastel on Canvas Still-Life Painting with Citrus in Bowl

Located in Atlanta, GA

A masterful display of artistic skill and creativity, this painting showcases a vibrant arrangement of citrus fruits in a bowl, a chevrette (a piriform ceramic water jug), and a silv...

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19th Century French Antique Water Containers

Materials

Canvas

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1500-1572 / Folk Art / Mingei
Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1500-1572 / Folk Art / Mingei

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1500-1572 / Folk Art / Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

If you want to decorate the flowers, put water in another container and put it in this vase.

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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique copper vase/Edo period/1700-1800s/wall-hanging object
Japanese antique copper vase/Edo period/1700-1800s/wall-hanging object

Japanese antique copper vase/Edo period/1700-1800s/wall-hanging object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

There is a hole in one place, so I think it would be nice to hang it on the wall and view it as an object, or fill it with water and display flowers. If possible, since it is an old ...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Containers

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antique Pot "Shigaraki Ware" / 16th -17th Century / Edo Period Jar/Vase
Japanese Antique Pot "Shigaraki Ware" / 16th -17th Century / Edo Period Jar/Vase

Japanese Antique Pot "Shigaraki Ware" / 16th -17th Century / Edo Period Jar/Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

However, there are no major cracks. If you put water in it, it will leak from the bottom, so if you want to decorate the flowers, put water in another container and put it in the ja...

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16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery Distorted Jar 1400-1500s / Wabi-Sabi Tokoname Vase
Japanese Antique Pottery Distorted Jar 1400-1500s / Wabi-Sabi Tokoname Vase

Japanese Antique Pottery Distorted Jar 1400-1500s / Wabi-Sabi Tokoname Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Note This is a very old jar, so if you put water directly in it, it will leak. If you want to decorate the flowers, put water in another container and put it in the jar.

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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

Peruvian antique round earthenware/17th-19th century/Wabi-Sabi small vase
Peruvian antique round earthenware/17th-19th century/Wabi-Sabi small vase

Peruvian antique round earthenware/17th-19th century/Wabi-Sabi small vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Therefore, if you pour water into this jar, it will leak from the bottom, so if you want to display flowers, fill another container with water and put it inside that jar.

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18th Century Peruvian Other Antique Water Containers

Materials

Pottery

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Antique Japanese Shino Ware Chawan Tea Bowl

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a Japanese ceramic tea bowl (chawan) used in the traditional chado ceremony. The bowl was potted in clog form with a ring foot shaved extremely low. Its size and harmonio...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic

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Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) vase with characteristic Iga-ware ears and rough, sandy clay. Comes in original storage box with silk jacket and drawstring.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Water Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique water containers available for sale. Each of these unique antique water containers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and limestone. There are all kinds of antique water containers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique water containers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Empire and Folk Art antique water containers are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Water Containers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,300, while they’re typically $455 on the low end and $35,000 highest priced.