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Primitive Large Ancient Carved Stone Portuguese Vessel
Primitive Large Ancient Carved Stone Portuguese Vessel

Primitive Large Ancient Carved Stone Portuguese Vessel

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique 17th Century Portuguese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone

Antique Stone Urn
Antique Stone Urn

Antique Stone Urn

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Antique stone Urn Dimensions: circa - 22.75" height x 14" diameter Beautiful texture and patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Chinese Diamond Stone Farm Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Diamond Stone Farm Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Diamond Stone Farm Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This large stone basin was carved by hand nearly two centuries ago, sculpted from solid limestone with irregular texture and an asymmetrical diamond shape.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Provincial Chinese Round Stone Trough, c. 1850
Provincial Chinese Round Stone Trough, c. 1850

Provincial Chinese Round Stone Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

18th Century York Stone Cistern or Trough
18th Century York Stone Cistern or Trough

18th Century York Stone Cistern or Trough

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An unusual and fascinating 18th century York stone cistern or trough, finished with natural weathering that can only be achieved by exposure to the elements over many years. Featuri...

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Antique 18th Century English Gothic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Chinese Full Moon Stone Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Full Moon Stone Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Full Moon Stone Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

19th C. Spanish Carved-Stone Vessel, Round with Handles & Drain-Hole
19th C. Spanish Carved-Stone Vessel, Round with Handles & Drain-Hole

19th C. Spanish Carved-Stone Vessel, Round with Handles & Drain-Hole

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish hand-carved stone vessel with handles, from the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone

Japan Tall Antique Kasuga Stone Lantern, 60 Inches
Japan Tall Antique Kasuga Stone Lantern, 60 Inches

Japan Tall Antique Kasuga Stone Lantern, 60 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

An antique beauty with all original pieces. Please view our video. Japan, a tall and stone lantern with engraved designs, carefully crafted in six pieces for ease of portability. ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Japan Tall Antique Classic Edo Period Kasuga Stone Lantern
Japan Tall Antique Classic Edo Period Kasuga Stone Lantern

Japan Tall Antique Classic Edo Period Kasuga Stone Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

An early antique beauty with all original pieces. Please view our video. Japan, a tall and stone lantern with fence like engraved designs on its firebox , carefully crafted in six ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

English Pair of 19th Century Cast Stone Garden Urns
English Pair of 19th Century Cast Stone Garden Urns

English Pair of 19th Century Cast Stone Garden Urns

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A magnificent pair of circa 1880 English garden urns in the form of tazzas, rising from heavy pedestals to install in the garden or patio. Cast from reconstituted stone (a concrete m...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cast Stone

Circa 1860 Granite Mill Stone or Trough Sink from Normandy, France
Circa 1860 Granite Mill Stone or Trough Sink from Normandy, France

Circa 1860 Granite Mill Stone or Trough Sink from Normandy, France

Located in Dallas, TX

Their origins can be traced back to Aboriginal Australia some 60,000 years ago. Our granite mill stone dates to circa 1860 and was hand-carved in Normandy, France.

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Antique 1860s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Granite

Antique Carved Granite Farm Trough from Normandy, France, 19th Century
Antique Carved Granite Farm Trough from Normandy, France, 19th Century

Antique Carved Granite Farm Trough from Normandy, France, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Dating to the 1800s, this hand-carved granite farm trough was discovered on a property in Normandy, France.

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Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Granite

A Long and Low 18th Century Carved Limestone Trough from the South of France
A Long and Low 18th Century Carved Limestone Trough from the South of France

A Long and Low 18th Century Carved Limestone Trough from the South of France

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Measuring over six feet long, this impressive hand-carved limestone trough dates to the 1700s. From the South of France, the long and low (under 10 in...

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Antique 18th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Oblong Stone Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Oblong Stone Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Oblong Stone Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The surface has softened with time, marked with subtle imperfections that enhance the natural beauty of the stone. A single drainage hole has been drilled into the base, making the a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Teardrop Stone Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Teardrop Stone Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Teardrop Stone Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This stone basin was carved by hand nearly two centuries ago, sculpted from solid limestone with irregular texture and an asymmetrical teardrop shape.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA
Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA

Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare hand carved stone Wellhead cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal point LA CA. 19th Century Neogothic Water Wellhead hand carved stone planter Basin Water Fountain.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Cast Stone Garden Urns on Pedestals by Italgarden
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Cast Stone Garden Urns on Pedestals by Italgarden

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Cast Stone Garden Urns on Pedestals by Italgarden

Located in Dallas, TX

This sculptural pair of cast stone garden urns, each composed of a classical urn resting on a pedestal base, was made in Italy circa 1960 and is signed by Italgarden, a noted mid-20t...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cast Stone

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

18th Century Gray Stone Mortar
18th Century Gray Stone Mortar

18th Century Gray Stone Mortar

Located in Chireno, TX

18th century gray stone mortar from the South of France.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone

Chinese Footed Stone Basin, c. 1900
Chinese Footed Stone Basin, c. 1900

Chinese Footed Stone Basin, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite footed basin carved of solid limestone was likely once used in the courtyard of a wealthy Qing-dynasty home. Unusual decorative elements elevate the basin and suggest its...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

A decorative stone garden flower pot or bust from the Raj period, India  C 1920
A decorative stone garden flower pot or bust from the Raj period, India  C 1920

A decorative stone garden flower pot or bust from the Raj period, India C 1920

Located in Central England, GB

It is hand carved from a single large piece of stone which is naturally greenish in colour, with small white fragments, which are most likely pieces of fossilised shell.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

French Provençale Medici Vase Inspired Jardinière with Carved Scenes, circa 1870
French Provençale Medici Vase Inspired Jardinière with Carved Scenes, circa 1870

French Provençale Medici Vase Inspired Jardinière with Carved Scenes, circa 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French stone Provençale jardinière from the second half of the 19th century, with low-relief carved scenes and handles. Born in Provence at the end of the reign of France's last Em...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

18th Century Gray Stone Mortar
18th Century Gray Stone Mortar

18th Century Gray Stone Mortar

Located in Chireno, TX

18th century gray stone mortar from the South of France.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots a...

Materials

Stone

18th Century Gray Stone Mortar
18th Century Gray Stone Mortar

18th Century Gray Stone Mortar

Located in Chireno, TX

18th century gray stone mortar from the South of France.

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots a...

Materials

Stone

19th Century Chiseled French Stone Mortar
19th Century Chiseled French Stone Mortar

19th Century Chiseled French Stone Mortar

Located in Chireno, TX

18th century gray stone mortar from the South of France.

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots ...

Materials

Stone

English 19th Century Hand-chiseled Stone Basin
English 19th Century Hand-chiseled Stone Basin

English 19th Century Hand-chiseled Stone Basin

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A substantial, antique English sandstone water trough, featuring wonderful texture from the hand-chiseled carving as well the developed patina from a life outdoors. The circular, alt...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Sandstone

Antique Large Swedish Stone Mortar, circa 1800
Antique Large Swedish Stone Mortar, circa 1800

Antique Large Swedish Stone Mortar, circa 1800

By Skultuna

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This large and heavy mortar made in stone are perfect for display and interior. Made in Sweden ca 1800s. This unique piece has its origin in the middle of Sweden and its was made wit...

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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone

Antique Solid Stone Spice Mortar & Pestle From Java, Indonesia
Antique Solid Stone Spice Mortar & Pestle From Java, Indonesia

Antique Solid Stone Spice Mortar & Pestle From Java, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This spice mortar from the island of Java in Indonesia was hand-carved from a single block of limestone. It was once used to grind various spices. Its worn down surface and stone tex...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Stone

Chinese Raw Stone Mortar, c. 1900
Chinese Raw Stone Mortar, c. 1900

Chinese Raw Stone Mortar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved from a solid block of granite, the mortar has a minimally worked form that preserves the natural beauty of the stone.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Granite

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and ...

Materials

Granite

19th Century Single Limestone Block Lavoir Wash Trough from Burgundy, France
19th Century Single Limestone Block Lavoir Wash Trough from Burgundy, France

19th Century Single Limestone Block Lavoir Wash Trough from Burgundy, France

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This would have been carved from a giant single calcareous stone block of by a local stone mason.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Limestone

19th Century Single Limestone Block Lavoir Wash Trough from Burgundy, France
19th Century Single Limestone Block Lavoir Wash Trough from Burgundy, France

19th Century Single Limestone Block Lavoir Wash Trough from Burgundy, France

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This would have been carved from a giant single calcareous stone block of by a local stone mason.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Lotus Pot
Lotus Pot

Lotus Pot

$2,286 / item

Lotus Pot

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Available Sizes:25” x 25” x 16” H Hand carved out of a single block of marble, perfect for outdoors. Customization is our specialty. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with...

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2010s Indian Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Russian Imperial Neoclassical Kalgan Jasper Tazza
Russian Imperial Neoclassical Kalgan Jasper Tazza

Russian Imperial Neoclassical Kalgan Jasper Tazza

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Russian Imperial Neoclassical Kalgan Jasper Tazza, measuring nearly 2 feet tall and dated 1888, hails from the esteemed Imperial Lapidary Manufactory in Ekaterinburg. A testamen...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Large 19th Century French Burgundy Limestone Well Head finished “A La Boucharde”
Large 19th Century French Burgundy Limestone Well Head finished “A La Boucharde”

Large 19th Century French Burgundy Limestone Well Head finished “A La Boucharde”

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Hand-carved from a massive piece of Burgundy limestone, this large wellhead has been finished a la boucharde, which is a sculpting technique that uses ...

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Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière trough basin planter Antique Farm Sink LA . 18th Century water fountain Basin Of Hand Carved Stone container .

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Antique 18th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Rustic Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm
Rustic Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm

Rustic Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rustic Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm . 18th Early Century small water fountain Basin Of Hand Carved Stone container .

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Antique 18th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Planter Farm Sink Trough Antique LA
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Planter Farm Sink Trough Antique LA

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Planter Farm Sink Trough Antique LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Planter Farm Sink Trough Antique LA . 18th century water fountain basin lavoir of hand carved stone.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink CA
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink CA

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand carved stone container fountain trough basin planter antique farm Sink CA. 18th 19th century small water fountain Basin of hand C.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Korean Nambangae Grain Mortar, c. 1800
Korean Nambangae Grain Mortar, c. 1800

Korean Nambangae Grain Mortar, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This primitive wooden vessel is a traditional Korean wood mortar used for pounding rice and grains. A form unique to South Korea's Jeju Island, the mortar is known as a nambang-ae an...

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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Stone

Bleu Stone Planter
Bleu Stone Planter

Bleu Stone Planter

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A 19th century Belgium bluestone planter.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Gilt Bronze Jardinière with Hardstone Fruits
Gilt Bronze Jardinière with Hardstone Fruits

Gilt Bronze Jardinière with Hardstone Fruits

Located in London, GB

Gilt bronze jardinière with hardstone fruits French, Early 20th Century Height 15cm, width 57cm, depth 26cm The jardinière is wonderfully cast from gilt bronze and filled with a se...

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone, Ormolu

Hand Carved Stone Basin Trough Fountain Tub Planter Firepit Vessel Antique
Hand Carved Stone Basin Trough Fountain Tub Planter Firepit Vessel Antique

Hand Carved Stone Basin Trough Fountain Tub Planter Firepit Vessel Antique

Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire

This beautiful hand-carved stone basin has a timeless, rustic charm. Crafted from a single block of stone, it has been worn and weathered over the years, giving it a rich, natural pa...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Large Historic 19thC Carved Stone Sandstone Font Garden Fountain Feature Planter
Large Historic 19thC Carved Stone Sandstone Font Garden Fountain Feature Planter

Large Historic 19thC Carved Stone Sandstone Font Garden Fountain Feature Planter

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A genuine reclaimed church font from a small welsh parish in mid-wales. Dating to 1863 when St Johns Church, in the small hamlet village of Llanbrynmair, in the foothills of the Camb...

Category

Antique 1860s British Colonial Revival Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

Japanese Beautiful Antique Unique Stone Water Basin And Planter
Japanese Beautiful Antique Unique Stone Water Basin And Planter

Japanese Beautiful Antique Unique Stone Water Basin And Planter

Located in South Burlington, VT

The handsome one of a kind antique mochi basin was carved from a heavy dense gray stone and was discovered in a decades old Japanese garden ornaments collection.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japan Antique Tall Round Stone Water Basin Planter , 44 Inches
Japan Antique Tall Round Stone Water Basin Planter , 44 Inches

Japan Antique Tall Round Stone Water Basin Planter , 44 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unique Tall Large Round Stone Bowl Planter On Stone Pedestal From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual tall large round garden stone vessel on pedestal with ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japan Pair Big Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planters Tsukubai
Japan Pair Big Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planters Tsukubai

Japan Pair Big Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planters Tsukubai

Located in South Burlington, VT

Great Pair (2) Of Large Round Stone Bowls/Planters From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual pair of large round garden stone vessels with inset carved handl...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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Carved Stone Planters For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of carved stone planters available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved stone planters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, limestone and granite. There are 776 antique and vintage carved stone planters for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 33 modern editions to choose from as well. Carved stone planters have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved stone planters bearing neoclassical or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Carved stone planters have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Lilian Mustelier, Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills and Casa Mineral are consistently popular.

How Much are Carved Stone Planters?

Prices for carved stone planters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, carved stone planters begin at $118 and can go as high as $149,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,411.

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