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Unglazed Antique Chinese Vessel
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Chinese clay vessel is handcrafted from clay and fired. Shallow enrelief bands encircle
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Clay
Antique Print of Chinese Vessels, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Diverses Sortes de Barques - Barque du Dragon'. View of Chinese vessels. The
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Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Chinese Vessels by Anson, '1749'
Located in Langweer, NL
Chinese vessels. This print originates from 'Reize rondsom de Werreld (..)' by George Anson, published
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18th Century Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Paper
Antique Original Engraving of Chinese Vessels in the 18th Century, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Plate no.34: 'Vaisseaux chinois.' (Chinese vessels.) This original auhentic plate
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1760s Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Paper
Chinese Gilded Bronze "Archaistic" Style Drinking Vessel
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilded bronze "Archaistic" style bronze Chinese vessel.
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19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Vessels
Antique Print of Chinese Vessels Near Lantam, China, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Lantam'. Old print depicting Chinese ships on the coast of Lantam. Also
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17th Century Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Paper
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully painted 19th Century Chinese vessel converted to lamp. Wooden base. Custom parchment
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Enamel
13th Century Chinese Song Dynasty Shipwreck Vessel, China
Located in New York, NY
13th century China Song Dynasty small four handled shipwreck vessel.
Beautiful and natural patina
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Iron
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a Kang platform to warm one's blankets before
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a Kang platform to warm one's blankets before
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a kang platform to warm one's blankets before
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar is hand-shaped with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. The round jar has...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
13th Century Song Dynasty Shipwreck Vessel, China
Located in New York, NY
13th century China Song Dynasty shipwreck vessel.
Beautiful and natural patina from being submerged
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Terracotta Urns / Vessels
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of urn shapped terracotta pots or vessels wiht glazed decorations, China, 1930s.
Provincial
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta, Clay
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Iron
A Chinese bronze Archaistic Jue ritual vessel or pouring vessel, 19th century
Located in Central England, GB
A Fine Chinese Bronze Archaistic Jue Ritual Vessel
This interesting Chinese Archaistic Jue is
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Bronze
H 5.12 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a kang platform to warm one's blankets before
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Finely Cast 19th Century Bronze Vessel circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
A Chinese Finely Cast 19th century bronze vessel
This bold and stylish Chinese shaped hexagonal
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Chinese Terracotta Vessel, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of unglazed terracotta this Chinese storage jar bears the marks of its creation in the smoky
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Provincial Chinese Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this clay vessel has a smoky
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Brushed with a dark, blue-black glaze atop a white field, this Qing-dynasty water vessel is
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Black Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted by artisans in China's Shanxi province, this black clay vessel has a quiet simplicity
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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Black Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted by artisans in China's Shanxi province, this black clay vessel has a quiet simplicity
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Wine Vessel Flowers Silver
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The large cobalt blue wine vessel with nice handle and beautiful decoration of flowers. The cobalt
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Large Chinese Archaistic Iron Ritual Wine Vessel or Jue
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century large Chinese iron ritual wine vessel or jue. Beautifully patinated with traces of
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Iron
Antique Geometric Chinese Rug with Polychrome Lozenges
Located in Milan, IT
on the simple forms and decoration of some ceramic vessels. Chinese Modernism extends itself to
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Wool
Old Bronze Vessel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unearth a piece of history with this captivating old bronze vessel, a treasure that speaks volumes
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Neolithic Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Northern China has a settled history that goes back more than 5,000 years. All along the western
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Antique 32" Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Vase Vessel Temple Jar on Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 32" Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Vase Vessel Temple Jar on Base. Item features hand
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
H 41 in W 13 in D 13 in
Patinated Bronze Archaic Chinese Ritual Vessel with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An archaic Chinese ritual urn in Bronze. The piece is of good weight and is a compliment to many
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Bronze
19c Bronze Cloisonne Dragon Vessels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese export late 19th century cloisonne vessels. Vessels feature hand chased glass
Category
19th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th C. Chinese Export Painted Leather Chest on Later Stand
Located in Southampton, NY
wrapped wood trunk/chest. The front is adorned in beautiful gold painted Chinese vessels, some with
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
South East Asian Large Terracotta Vessel Olla
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Ancient Geometric Pottery Vessel – A Timeless Artifact
Discover the beauty of early craftsmanship
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Celadon Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vase. Vase features a ceramic glaze of pale green color with a white
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Vases
Located in Tampa, FL
These stunning Chinese vases, dating back to the 1900s, are a captivating blend of artistry and
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Ming Dynasty Cizhou Hand Painted Vessel
Located in London, GB
Cizhou stoneware vessel, dating to the Ming dynasty, 17th century.
Traditional urn-shaped
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Vase in Porcelaine, Hand Painted, China, circa 1920
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase, table in porcelain. It has been made in china, circa 1920.
The decorative pattern are
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Sandstone Vase
Located in Tampa, FL
A Chinese very early ming dynasty sandstone vase that has stood the test of time. China, The
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16th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
Large Antique Chinese Cloisonné Champlevé Bronze Vase, China, circa 1890
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large antique Chinese late 19th century Qing dynasty Cloisonné, Champlevé enameled bronze vase
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Bronze
H 21.66 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Chinese Pottery, 1850s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hand-painted pottery, original condition. China, 1850s.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Pottery, 1850s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-made, hand-painted Chinese pottery with beautiful design, 1850s.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Famille Rose Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Famille Rose vases, very similar / near pair, note different foo lion mask handles (one
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Vase
Located in New York, NY
Large Chinese vase with various court scenes.
Measures: 24" height.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Antique Chinese Porcelain Hatcher Cargo Kraak Ghendi Porcelain, South China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
existing local vessels for similar use. Kendis of Chinese kraak porcelain of the first half of the 17th
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Archaic Bronze Vessel in Flattened Flask Form
Located in Stamford, CT
An archaic bronze vessel in flattened flask form with ring handles and mottled red and green
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and decorative Chinese green-glazed pottery hu vase.
Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD).
The
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A spectacular massive Chinese cloisonne vase, circa early 1900s. The vase has a bulbous baluster
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Chinese Gourd Shaped Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century Chinese gourd shaped vase in crackled light blue-green color. Vase has a rounded
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China
Located in New York, NY
Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China. A Glaced Ming Urn from China. Made during the Ming Period 1368
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Celadon Glazed Porcelain Pot
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (19th Century) glazed porcelain pot in a celadon color with a rounded form (date
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Vases
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of very early 20th century Chinese polychrome porcelain vases in mint condition, measure: 24
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Black Cloisonné Table Lamp with Floral Motif, China, circa 1890
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Offered is a stunning, 19th century cloisonné table lamp with a floral and bird motif. Rested upon decorative wooden stand.
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Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese Famille Rose
Rouleau Vase
Republic Period (1912-1949)
Finely enameled with two
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Red Chinese Vase in Enamelled Ceramic, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage red ox blood Chinese vase in enameled ceramic with irregular trumpet mouth.
China, Early
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
H 33.08 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Chinese Blue And White Vase
Located in Norwood, NJ
A large antique 19th century Chinese floor vase having a celadon ground and blue and white
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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Antique Chinese Vessels For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique Chinese vessels available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique Chinese vessels — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Antique Chinese vessels have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Antique Chinese vessels made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Edouard Lievre, Wang Hing & Co. and Bao Cheng each produced beautiful antique Chinese vessels that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Chinese Vessels?
Prices for antique Chinese vessels start at $124 and top out at $35,391 with the average selling for $1,696.
Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You
For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expression — pottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.
Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story.
On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.
A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.
Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Antique Chinese Vessels
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. 
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
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