Quality antique Victorian porcelain clam vase
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian porcelain clam vase having a quality antique Victorian porcelain clam vase hand painted in wonderful white, orange, red and green colours.
Porcelain
Mid Century Italian Murano Archimide Seguso Clam Bud Vase with Gold Aventurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant petite Archimide Seguso Murano bud vase with gold spreckles bottom excellent condition no chips or cracks.
Blown Glass
$395 / set
Clam Shell Pots - A Pair
Located in Tampa, FL
A unique and artistic pair of hand decorated terracotta pots by Carole Guyton, celebrated for her old world style. These clam shell decorated vessels are richly textured merging deco...
Shell, Terracotta
Mid-Century Murano Yellow and Opaline Clam Form Art Glass Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, US
⸻ Title: Mid-Century Murano Yellow and Opaline Clam Form Art Glass Bowl Description: Charming mid-century Murano glass clam-form bowl, handblown in Italy circa 1960s–1970s. The sc...
Murano Glass
Pair Silver Metal Scalloped Clam Shell Vessel Bowl Planter Arthur Court Style
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage footed metal scalloped clam shell clamshell vases urns pots planters vessels.
Metal
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Collection of Four Natural Tridacna Gigas Clam Shells – South Pacific, Mid-20th
Located in New York, NY
A rare and sculptural collection of four natural Tridacna gigas clam shells, each exhibiting dramatic scalloped edges, layered calcification, and an organic form unique to this endan...
Shell
Luxuriant Liquid Amber And Silver Shards, Murano Glass Clam Shell Vase
By Seguso
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Beautiful hand crafted liquid amber clam shell vase, smothered with light reflecting shards of silver Attributed to by the renowned glass artist factory Seguso, Murano, Italy This ...
Glass
Barovier Large Murano Glass Bowl Vase, Clam, Shell, Conchiglia iridized
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice an early glass centerpiece made and designed by Barovier.
Murano Glass
Murano Clam Seashell Italian Art Glass Vase Large Purple Black Double Position
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown black over white and purple Italian art glass double position clam shell centerpiece vase / bowl sculpture. The piece is created in ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
20th Century 59" Round Pietra Dura Table Top Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a handcrafted reproduction of an Italian 1700s ornamental design on black Belgian marble table top. Vases with flowers, clam shells, fishes and a myriad of elements are confi...
Marble
Octagonal Italian Pietre Dure Hardstone Mosaic Inlay Black Marble Table Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Handcrafted reproduction of Italian 1700s ornamental design on black Belgian marble table top. Vases with flowers, clam shells, fishes and a myriad of elements are confirmed by the c...
Marble
Octagonal Italian Pietre Dure Semiprecious Hardstone Inlay Black Marble Tabletop
Located in Marbella, ES
Handcrafted reproduction of Italian 1700s ornamental design on black Belgian marble tabletop. Vases with flowers, clam shells, fishes and a myriad of elements are confirmed by the cl...
Marble
Italian Pietre Dure Semiprecious Hardstones Inlay Black Marble Mosaic Tabletop
Located in Marbella, ES
Handcrafted reproduction of an Italian 1700s ornamental design on black Belgian marble table top. Vases with flowers, clam shells, fishes and a myriad of elements are confirmed by th...
Marble
Wonderful Carrara Marble Clam Shell Vase
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A wonderful Italian 19th century, Grand Tour, carrara marble center vase sculpted in the form of a clamshell mounted on a rock encrusted base.
South Pacific Sumatran Clam Shell
Located in Dallas, TX
South Pacific Sumatran clam shell.
Shell
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H 9.25 in W 21.5 in D 12 in
Pair of Giant Clam Shells, Make Beautiful Nautical Art Pieces or Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nature's art at it's finest- a pair of giant clams shells from the shallow coral reefs of the South Pacific. This pair of clam shells are beautiful specimens, with their bleached whi...
Shell
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H 9.75 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Hammered Silver Plate Clam Shell Centerpiece Vase Wine Bucket Cooler
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage hammered serpentine silver plate scalloped clam shell wine cooler or footed centerpiece vase.
Silver Plate
Large Barovier Mid-Century Murano Italian Art Glass Clam Shell Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large Mid-Century Murano clam shell vase or centerpiece. Attributed to Barovier.
Art Glass
Mid Century Lacquered Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas' Shell Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid century lacquered Giant Clam (Tridacna Gigas) shell vase A large realistically modeled and white lacquered vase, can be used upright or on its side as a natural semi-opened clam...
Composition
Small Brass Clam Shell Cachepot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small brass clam shell cachepot - perfect for the desk or smaller eclectic setting - works well with plants, arrangements or fruit - perfectly suited for an orchid or Hostess gift.
Brass
Mid Century Italian Murano Pinched Case Clam Shell Glass Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, elegant petite Murano pinched cased clam shell glass bowl in good vintage condition. This piece is hand-blown Murano art glass, showcasing a vibrant orange interior and a ...
Blown Glass
Pair Large Clam Shells or Seashells
Located in New York, NY
Pair Large Clam Shells or Seashells. Vintage Hollywood Regency style, nicely detailed casting in polished aluminum. Good overall condition with slight patina from age and use. Measu...
Aluminum
Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary natural Tridacna gigas clam shell sourced from the South Pacific, showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional texture, and a luminous, calcified surface. As the ...
Shell
Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary and grand scaled natural Tridacna gigas clam shell sourced from the South Pacific, showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional details and a luminous, calcified s...
Shell
Huge Bronze Clam Sea Shell Planter Jardinieres 1960's Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Enormous vintage bronze 5 sided clam shell planter pot from Hong Kong, circa 1960's. Big, heavy pot measuring 13" wide X 14" tall and weighing 20+lbs. Warm aged patina on bronze. No...
Brass
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H 8 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in
1960s Maison Jansen Style Solid Bronze Clam Seashell Planter Jardinières France
By Metalarte Spain, Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
1960s heavy solid Bronze Clam Seashell Planter, Jardinières or Cachepots attributed to Maison Jansen. Features 6 large, detailed shells in stunning done craftsmanship. In all origina...
Bronze
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H 6 in W 14 in D 8 in
Ceramic Pearl Pink Tridacna Clam Shell Bowl Planter or Centerpiece 1965 USA
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large ceramic grotto-style clamshell with pink outer glaze and pearl white cream glaze on the inside. This ceramic clamshell has a beautiful shape. That outside is formed beautiful...
Ceramic
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H 4.5 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in
Murano Multi-Color Pastel Ribbons Italian Art Glass Shell Shaped Candleholders
By Fratelli Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful pair of Murano handblown multi-color pastel ribbons Italian art glass open fan / clam shell shaped flower vase. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Magenta Glass Clam Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful, vintage pink glass clam vase or bowl. Includes two flat bases so the piece may stand up or lay at an angle on its side.
Glass
Pink Opaline Clam Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful, vintage pink glass clam vase or bowl. Includes two flat bases so the piece may stand up or lay at an angle on its side.
Glass
Rare Barovier Grosse Costolature Clam Sculptural Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous piece of sculptural glass. It is iridescent and comes alive in the light. I believe this is the largest of the series.
Glass
Rare French Clam Broth Opaline Vase Circa 1840
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Rare French Clam Broth Opaline Vase Circa 1840
Opaline Glass
Pair of Large Clam Shells
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Pair of real clam sea shells, white color with undulating edges from Key west. Smaller size: 11"x7"x3.5"H
Shell
Giant Decorative Clam Shell
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary natural giant clam shell.
Shell
Clam Shell Polished Brass Cachepot or Ice Bucket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Clam Shell polished brass cachepot or ice bucket 1960s - from a Palm Beach estate. Professionally polished and lacquered.
Brass
Large Barovier & Toso Grosse Costolature Glass Vase c.1942
Located in Easton, PA
Large Grosse Costolature stylized clam-shaped form clear glass vase with slight iridescence and an undulating edge with ribbed body designed by Ercole Barovier in Italy in 1942 for B...
Glass
Monumental Clam Shell
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Large conch sea shell, very heavy about 30 pounds. Found in Key west, FL.
Shell
Faux Giant Tridacna Clam Shell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faux giant Tridacna clam shell, realistically cast and modeled, all of the look and warmth without the weight or fragility.
Composition
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.
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