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Greek Hydria

Antique Print of Greek Ceramics 'Hydrien / Giessgefässe' by Genick, 1883
Antique Print of Greek Ceramics 'Hydrien / Giessgefässe' by Genick, 1883

Antique Print of Greek Ceramics 'Hydrien / Giessgefässe' by Genick, 1883

Located in Langweer, NL

Color-printed large lithograph by Ernst Wasmuth depicting Greek hydria (water jars). This print originates from 'Griechische Keramik' by A.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Hydria, 19th Century
A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Hydria, 19th Century

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Hydria, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Hydria, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

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Antique 19th Century Greek Grand Tour Jars

Materials

Terracotta

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Hydria, 19th Century
A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Hydria, 19th Century

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Hydria, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Hydria, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

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Antique 19th Century Greek Grand Tour Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large Attic Style Red-Figure Hydria Museum Copy After Ancient Greek Pottery
Large Attic Style Red-Figure Hydria Museum Copy After Ancient Greek Pottery

Large Attic Style Red-Figure Hydria Museum Copy After Ancient Greek Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Impressive large-scale Attic style red-figure pottery hydria inspired by classical Greek antiquity, beautifully hand-painted with elaborate mythological scenes in the traditional bla...

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20th Century Greek Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Greek Apulian Red-Figure Hydria, circle of the Darius and Underworld Painters
Greek Apulian Red-Figure Hydria, circle of the Darius and Underworld Painters

Greek Apulian Red-Figure Hydria, circle of the Darius and Underworld Painters

Located in London, GB

Provenance: With Charles Ede Limited, London, 1998 UK private collection acquired from the above in 2000 The Ancient Greek red-figured hydria (water jar) is from Apulia in the Gree...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

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

The scene is framed by a double band of ivy, with bands of tongues above, rays around the foot, details in added red and white. Notes The ancient Greeks valued function and beauty ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Rare One-of-a-Kind P. Ipsens Enke Hydria Vase, Denmark, 1870–1890
Rare One-of-a-Kind P. Ipsens Enke Hydria Vase, Denmark, 1870–1890

Rare One-of-a-Kind P. Ipsens Enke Hydria Vase, Denmark, 1870–1890

By P. Ipsens Enke

Located in Kastrup, DK

The vessel takes the form of a hydria — a type of ancient Greek water jar traditionally used for storing and carrying water.

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1800
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1800

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1800

Unavailable

H 11.25 in W 12 in D 8 in

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1800

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

The shape is taken from the Greek Hydria, or water vessel. The hydria is a type of ancient Greek pottery water vessel with two or three handles, used for carrying and pouring water.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1780
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1780

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1780

Unavailable

H 11.5 in W 12 in D 8 in

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1780

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

The shape is taken from the Greek Hydria, or water vessel. The hydria is a type of ancient Greek pottery water vessel with two or three handles, used for carrying and pouring water.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Apulian Red-Figure Hydria
Apulian Red-Figure Hydria

Apulian Red-Figure Hydria

Unavailable

H 12.1 in W 7 in D 6 in

Apulian Red-Figure Hydria

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The obverse of this splendid vessel depicts a winged crowned female standing to the left of the central half column. She grasps a tambourine in her outstretched right hand and a phia...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Hydria, 350 BC
Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Hydria, 350 BC

Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Hydria, 350 BC

Located in London, GB

A well provenanced, large, elegant ancient Greek blackware hydria, dating to the 4th century BC. 


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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Goddess Aphrodite. Hydria. From the series Gynaeceum
Goddess Aphrodite. Hydria. From the series Gynaeceum

Goddess Aphrodite. Hydria. From the series Gynaeceum

By Paloma Castello

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Goddess Aphrodite. Hydria, 2023 Paloma Castello From the series Gynaeceum Hand painted ceramic Height : 41.5 cm Width : 33 cm Base Width: : 16.5 cm Gineco (Gynaecium) Two of the ...

Category

2010s Colombian Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Vase, 350 BC
Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Vase, 350 BC

Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Vase, 350 BC

Located in London, GB

A large, elegant ancient Greek blackware hydria, in exceptional condition, dating to the 4th century BC.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Grand Tour style Red-Figure Greek Hydria Pottery
19th Century Grand Tour style Red-Figure Greek Hydria Pottery

19th Century Grand Tour style Red-Figure Greek Hydria Pottery

Located in Nashville, TN

Grand Tour Red-Figure Greek hydria terra-cotta pottery. Item rests on a flared pedestal foot rising into a bulbous shaped body resolving into a narrow flared lip.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Clay

Antique Print of Greek Ceramics 'Hydria' by Genick (1883)
Antique Print of Greek Ceramics 'Hydria' by Genick (1883)

Antique Print of Greek Ceramics 'Hydria' by Genick (1883)

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Hydria'. Colour-printed large lithograph by Ernst Wasmuth depicting a Greek hydria (water jar).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Greek Ceramics 'Hydria' by Genick (1883)
Antique Print of Greek Ceramics 'Hydria' by Genick (1883)

Antique Print of Greek Ceramics 'Hydria' by Genick (1883)

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Hydria'. Colour-printed large lithograph by Ernst Wasmuth depicting a Greek hydria (water jar).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Ancient Greek Paestan Red Figure Pottery Hydria - 350 BC
Ancient Greek Paestan Red Figure Pottery Hydria - 350 BC

Ancient Greek Paestan Red Figure Pottery Hydria - 350 BC

Located in London, GB

One of the nicest south Italian ceramics of this size we have seen. The hydria was used by the ancient Greeks as a water-carrying vessel.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities

Combined listing  Set of Four Antique Prints of Greek Ceramics (1883)
Combined listing  Set of Four Antique Prints of Greek Ceramics (1883)

Combined listing Set of Four Antique Prints of Greek Ceramics (1883)

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of four prints including: Antique Print of Greek Ceramics 'Hydria' by Genick '1883' BG-12344-25 Antique Print of Greek Ceramics 'Krater' by Genick, '1883' BG-12344-15 Antique Pr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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Antique Late 19th Century Greek Grand Tour Jars

Materials

Terracotta

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Greek Hydria For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal greek hydria for your home. A greek hydria — often made from ceramic, paper and stoneware — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage greek hydria you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a greek hydria — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A greek hydria, designed in the Art Deco, modern or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made greek hydria has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by LAAB Milano and Wedgwood are consistently popular.

How Much is a Greek Hydria?

Prices for a greek hydria start at $171 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $765.