What are the types of Greek vases?

The types of Greek vases relate to how people used them in their daily lives. They include storage and transport vases like the amphora and the hydria, mixing vessels like the krater, jugs like the kantharos and perfume and oil vases like the lekythos. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique vases.

What is a Greek vase called?

Greek vases go by a number of names — scholars tasked with naming Greek pottery have done so over the years by studying Greek and Latin literature as well as trying to uncover names based on inscriptions on the vessels themselves. Some of the names used today — such as pelike, hydria, stamnos or amphora for storage vessels — according to current research, may in fact not be the names that were used in antiquity. Find Greek vases and other Greek pottery from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Which Greek vase is an amphora?

An amphora vase is the Greek vase that has an urn-like shape with a wide mouth, medium-length neck and curved body supported by a footed or flat base. Amphora vases usually have two arched handles. Shop a selection of amphora vases on 1stDibs.

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An impressive large Greek style vase, intricately crafted in terracotta and applied with a vibrant treacle glaze.

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Late 18th Century, Greek Classic Enameled Terracotta Vase Ceramiche di Este

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Pair of terra cotta vases with greek decor Italy 1950

Located in PARIS, FR

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Italy Richard Ginori Early 18th Century Porcelain Vase

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Wedgwood Black Basalt Jewelry Dish Terracotta Amphora Neoclassical Style English

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Wedgwood Black Basalt Dish with Terracotta Amphora Medallion, England, 1930s A beautiful detailed diminutive black basalt (pin) dish by Wedgwood, featuring a central terracotta meda...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Greek Vase Terracotta For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Greek vase terracotta available at 1stDibs. A Greek vase terracotta — often made from ceramic, terracotta and paint — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Greek vase terracotta, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Greek vase terracotta, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Greek Vase Terracotta?

A Greek vase terracotta can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,250, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $49,194.

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 Greek Vase Terracotta

What are the types of Greek vases?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The types of Greek vases relate to how people used them in their daily lives. They include storage and transport vases like the amphora and the hydria, mixing vessels like the krater, jugs like the kantharos and perfume and oil vases like the lekythos. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique vases.
What is a Greek vase called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
Greek vases go by a number of names — scholars tasked with naming Greek pottery have done so over the years by studying Greek and Latin literature as well as trying to uncover names based on inscriptions on the vessels themselves. Some of the names used today — such as pelike, hydria, stamnos or amphora for storage vessels — according to current research, may in fact not be the names that were used in antiquity. Find Greek vases and other Greek pottery from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Which Greek vase is an amphora?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An amphora vase is the Greek vase that has an urn-like shape with a wide mouth, medium-length neck and curved body supported by a footed or flat base. Amphora vases usually have two arched handles. Shop a selection of amphora vases on 1stDibs.

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