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Early 20th Century Magnificent and rare Vase crystal de gold leaf
Early 20th Century Magnificent and rare Vase crystal de gold leaf

Early 20th Century Magnificent and rare Vase crystal de gold leaf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Huge crystal vase decorated with gold leaf ,at the top of the vase is missing some gold leaf

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf

Old Chinese Lapis Lazuli Glaze Vase / 1850-1949 / Beautiful and Rare Vase
Old Chinese Lapis Lazuli Glaze Vase / 1850-1949 / Beautiful and Rare Vase

Old Chinese Lapis Lazuli Glaze Vase / 1850-1949 / Beautiful and Rare Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old vase made in China. It seems to be a work from the end of the Qing dynasty to the

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Masterpiece, rare vase, amphore, Ernst Wahliss, 1900 Art Nouveau, Turn Austria
Masterpiece, rare vase, amphore, Ernst Wahliss, 1900 Art Nouveau, Turn Austria

Masterpiece, rare vase, amphore, Ernst Wahliss, 1900 Art Nouveau, Turn Austria

By Turn-Teplitz, Ernst Wahliss

Located in Wien, AT

This stunning vase was made by Thurn Teplitz Porcelain, with support from designer Ernst Wahliss

Category

1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Exceptionally rare vase portrait jardiniere, Jugendstil Art Nouveau Amphora 1909
Exceptionally rare vase portrait jardiniere, Jugendstil Art Nouveau Amphora 1909

Exceptionally rare vase portrait jardiniere, Jugendstil Art Nouveau Amphora 1909

By Amphora

Located in Wien, AT

quality and a very rare design. The vase or jardiniere or centerpiece is designed with a round base on

Category

Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Enamel

Just Andersen Vase in Patinated Bronze
Just Andersen Vase in Patinated Bronze

Just Andersen Vase in Patinated Bronze

By Just Andersen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare vase by Just Andersen, patinated bronze with conical body and tapered neck engraved with

Category

Mid-19th Century European Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Bronze

René LALIQUE Rare Art Deco "Poissons" (fishes) Vase, 1921
René LALIQUE Rare Art Deco "Poissons" (fishes) Vase, 1921

René LALIQUE Rare Art Deco "Poissons" (fishes) Vase, 1921

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Rare Art Deco "Poissons" Vase by René Lalique, 1921 – Amber Glass with Green Patina A rare and

Category

1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Vase “Paysage de Verre” – Spring landscape by Daum Nancy, early 1900s
Vase “Paysage de Verre” – Spring landscape by Daum Nancy, early 1900s

Vase “Paysage de Verre” – Spring landscape by Daum Nancy, early 1900s

By Daum

Located in Bochum, NRW

Daum Nancy Landscape Vase, France, circa 1910 A very rare vase by Daum Frères, cameo glass

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Michael Andersen & Søn “Camouflage” Vase, Denmark, c. 1916–1920
Michael Andersen & Søn “Camouflage” Vase, Denmark, c. 1916–1920

Michael Andersen & Søn “Camouflage” Vase, Denmark, c. 1916–1920

By Daniel Folkmann Andersen, Michael Andersen & Son

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Exceptional, rare vase from the famous 'Camouflage' series, attributed to Daniel Folkmann Andersen

Category

1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Baccarat, Holly Vase, French Art Nouveau 1900s
Baccarat, Holly Vase, French Art Nouveau 1900s

Baccarat, Holly Vase, French Art Nouveau 1900s

By Henry van de Velde, Baccarat

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb Baccarat crystal vase. A masterpiece of French Art Nouveau. Crafted in the late 1800s

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Crystal

French Art Glass Vase with Inlays by Schneider Paris
French Art Glass Vase with Inlays by Schneider Paris

French Art Glass Vase with Inlays by Schneider Paris

By Schneider

Located in Miami, US

artistry into their home decor. This rare vase by Schneider Paris is a fine example of French art glass

Category

Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Early 20th-Century French Attributed Lalique Glass Vase with Lobster Motif
Early 20th-Century French Attributed Lalique Glass Vase with Lobster Motif

Early 20th-Century French Attributed Lalique Glass Vase with Lobster Motif

By Lalique

Located in Miami, US

exceptional addition to any collection of fine art glass or French decorative objects. This rare vase

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Wedgwood Green Dip Tricolor Snake Handled Vase
Wedgwood Green Dip Tricolor Snake Handled Vase

Wedgwood Green Dip Tricolor Snake Handled Vase

By Wedgwood

Located in New Orleans, LA

Tricolor jasperware was one of Wedgwood’s most celebrated innovations, and this exquisitely rare

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19th Century English Neoclassical Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Early 20th Century Art Déco Opaline Vases with Parrot Handles, France
Pair of Early 20th Century Art Déco Opaline Vases with Parrot Handles, France

Pair of Early 20th Century Art Déco Opaline Vases with Parrot Handles, France

Located in North Miami, FL

opaline glassware. Ideal as statement decorative objects or elegant centerpieces, these rare vases embody

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Tiffany Studios Trumpet Vase With Enameled Gilt Bronze Base
Tiffany Studios Trumpet Vase With Enameled Gilt Bronze Base

Tiffany Studios Trumpet Vase With Enameled Gilt Bronze Base

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Trumpet Vase With Enameled Bronze Base A large, magnificent and rare vase with

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1910s American Art Nouveau Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Rare Pair of 1900s Vases
Rare Pair of 1900s Vases

Rare Pair of 1900s Vases

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of 1900s vases in glazed stoneware, decorated with hunting birds, insects, leaves and fruit

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Pair Japanese Satsuma Taizan Period Vases 19th Century
Antique Pair Japanese Satsuma Taizan Period Vases 19th Century

Antique Pair Japanese Satsuma Taizan Period Vases 19th Century

Located in London, GB

this fabulous pair of high quality and rare vases, converted to lamps. Condition: The vases in

Category

19th Century Japanese Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Pair Worcester Majolica Dragon Vases
Rare Pair Worcester Majolica Dragon Vases

Rare Pair Worcester Majolica Dragon Vases

By Royal Worcester

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Royal Worcester Majolica vases which feature a Chinese dragon wrapped around the sides

Category

1880s Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Majolica

Rare Yellow Rookwood Violets Vase #6432
Rare Yellow Rookwood Violets Vase #6432

Rare Yellow Rookwood Violets Vase #6432

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Louisville, KY

This rare yellow Rookwood “Violets” vase is a beautiful specimen and in remarkable condition

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Secessionist No.1 Vase Rare Colourway
Minton Secessionist No.1 Vase Rare Colourway

Minton Secessionist No.1 Vase Rare Colourway

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Secessionist No.1 vase of stretched barrel-like form. Rare white ground with multi-coloured

Category

1910s Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Minton Majolica Chinese Drummers Vase
Rare Minton Majolica Chinese Drummers Vase

Rare Minton Majolica Chinese Drummers Vase

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica vase which features a large drum with Chinese drummers stood either side. The drum

Category

Late 19th Century Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Majolica

Tiffany Studios Rare Iridescent Favrile Large Vase
Tiffany Studios Rare Iridescent Favrile Large Vase

Tiffany Studios Rare Iridescent Favrile Large Vase

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios by Louis Comfort Tiffany Large Red and Gold Iridescent Floriform Glass Vase. This

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A rare and unusual 19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase having a `foo dogs to the lid and

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Minton Majolica Posy Vase, circa 1875
Rare Minton Majolica Posy Vase, circa 1875

Rare Minton Majolica Posy Vase, circa 1875

By Minton

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Minton Majolica Posy small vase modelled as three upright yellow bamboo canes all supported on

Category

1870s English Victorian Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Exceptionally Rare Emile Galle Cased Glass Vase
Exceptionally Rare Emile Galle Cased Glass Vase

Exceptionally Rare Emile Galle Cased Glass Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in Miami, FL

Emile Galle, Nancy. Vase, 1920s. Measures: H. 26 cm. Cased glass, clear, amber and opal white. A

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Rare ESKAF Vase, Model 834, Huizen, 1928-1934
Rare ESKAF Vase, Model 834, Huizen, 1928-1934

Rare ESKAF Vase, Model 834, Huizen, 1928-1934

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product info This ceramic vase was produced by ESKAF (Eerste Steenwijker Kunst Aardewerk Fabriek

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Early 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Earthenware

Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Vase with Silver Mounting
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Vase with Silver Mounting

Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Vase with Silver Mounting

Located in København, Copenhagen

royalblue glaze. Rare vase. Measures: 17.5 cm high. In good condition. Stamped.

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Rare Antique Vase

Etling Rare Art Deco Frosted Glass Vase, 1920
Etling Rare Art Deco Frosted Glass Vase, 1920

Etling Rare Art Deco Frosted Glass Vase, 1920

By Edmond Etling

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco vase by Etling (Paris), France, ca.1920. Thick frosted molded glass showing a young

Category

1920s Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Glass

Rare French Art Deco Iridescent Glass Vase, Etling
Rare French Art Deco Iridescent Glass Vase, Etling

Rare French Art Deco Iridescent Glass Vase, Etling

Located in Queens, NY

Rare French Art Deco Iridescent Glass Vase with a floral relief design, (ETLING)

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Glass

Rare and Important Mosaico vase Vetreria Artistica Barovier
Rare and Important Mosaico vase Vetreria Artistica Barovier

Rare and Important Mosaico vase Vetreria Artistica Barovier

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Zurich, CH

Rare and Important Mosaico vase Vetreria Artistica Barovier Italy, c. 1924 fused and blown

Category

1920s Italian Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare and Important Mosaico vase Vetreria Artistica Barovier
Rare and Important Mosaico vase Vetreria Artistica Barovier

Rare and Important Mosaico vase Vetreria Artistica Barovier

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Zurich, CH

Rare and Important Mosaico vase Vetreria Artistica Barovier Italy, c. 1924 fused and blown

Category

1920s Italian Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Murano Glass

René Lalique, France, Rare and Early "Sylvia" Vase
René Lalique, France, Rare and Early "Sylvia" Vase

René Lalique, France, Rare and Early "Sylvia" Vase

Located in København, Copenhagen

René Lalique (1860-1945), France. Rare and early "Sylvia" vase in frosted art glass. Handles

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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Rare 19th Century Majolica Hen Vase, Delphin Massier
Rare 19th Century Majolica Hen Vase, Delphin Massier

Rare 19th Century Majolica Hen Vase, Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica hen vase Delphin Massier signed Vallauris, circa 1890.  

Category

1890s French Rustic Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Majolica

Rare Pair of Derby Crown Vases, circa 1880
Rare Pair of Derby Crown Vases, circa 1880

Rare Pair of Derby Crown Vases, circa 1880

By John Porter Wale

Located in New York, NY

Modeled by Herbert Warrington Hogg and painted by John Porter Wale.

Category

1880s English Late Victorian Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Porcelain

"Vase with Classical Nudes, " Rare, Unique Vase with Male Nudes by Mayodon
"Vase with Classical Nudes, " Rare, Unique Vase with Male Nudes by Mayodon

"Vase with Classical Nudes, " Rare, Unique Vase with Male Nudes by Mayodon

By Jean-Leon Mayodon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Richly glazed in tones of ruddy brown, ivory and dark chocolate, this stunning vase by Jean Mayodon

Category

1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Clay

Adrien Mazoyer Rare Art Deco Enameled Flower Vase, 1920
Adrien Mazoyer Rare Art Deco Enameled Flower Vase, 1920

Adrien Mazoyer Rare Art Deco Enameled Flower Vase, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Rare Enameled Glass Vase by Adrien Mazoyer, Moulins, France, 1920s. A stunning and rare enameled

Category

1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Daum Rare Large French Art Deco Marmorean Vase, 1920
Daum Rare Large French Art Deco Marmorean Vase, 1920

Daum Rare Large French Art Deco Marmorean Vase, 1920

By Daum

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Rare large French Art Deco vase by Daum, Croismare, Nancy, France, 1920s. This remarkable large

Category

1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Rare French Art Deco Vase by Hettier & Vincent
Rare French Art Deco Vase by Hettier & Vincent

Rare French Art Deco Vase by Hettier & Vincent

By Hettier & Vincent

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Gorgeous French Art Deco flower vase by Hettier and Vincent. Having clear and frosted molded glass

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases
Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases

Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of rare antique Japanese bronze vases from the Meiji period, decorated with enamel using the

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Francis Pope Rare Copper Clad Doulton Lambeth Fish Vase
Francis Pope Rare Copper Clad Doulton Lambeth Fish Vase

Francis Pope Rare Copper Clad Doulton Lambeth Fish Vase

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and stunning Doulton Lambeth copper clad art pottery vase decorated with fish swimming

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Bernard Moore Rare Red Lustre General Joffre Commemorative Vase
Bernard Moore Rare Red Lustre General Joffre Commemorative Vase

Bernard Moore Rare Red Lustre General Joffre Commemorative Vase

By Bernard Moore

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare small World War I interest art pottery vase or possibly inkwell inscribed ‘JOFFRE FRENCH

Category

1910s English Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Ceramic

AMAZING and RARE (3) STONE VASES H56CM 19th Century
AMAZING and RARE (3) STONE VASES H56CM 19th Century

AMAZING and RARE (3) STONE VASES H56CM 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

AMAZING and RARE (3) STONE VASES H56CM 19th Century Original stone vase from the 19th century

Category

19th Century Italian Modern Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Stone

Louis DAGE Rare Art Deco Sunflower Stoneware Vase, 1920
Louis DAGE Rare Art Deco Sunflower Stoneware Vase, 1920

Louis DAGE Rare Art Deco Sunflower Stoneware Vase, 1920

By Louis Dage

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Rare French Art Deco stoneware vase by Louis DAGE (Antony, Paris), France, 1920s. Sunflower vase

Category

1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Stoneware

Rare „Floreali“ vase by Ercole Barovier Vetreria Artistica Barovier
Rare „Floreali“ vase by Ercole Barovier Vetreria Artistica Barovier

Rare „Floreali“ vase by Ercole Barovier Vetreria Artistica Barovier

By Ercole Barovier, Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.

Located in Zurich, CH

Rare and Important „Floreali“ vase by Ercole Barovier Vetreria Artistica Barovier. A masterpiece

Category

1920s Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Murano Glass

19th Century Rare Victorian Majolica Fox & Crow Trunk Vase Minton
19th Century Rare Victorian Majolica Fox & Crow Trunk Vase Minton

19th Century Rare Victorian Majolica Fox & Crow Trunk Vase Minton

By Minton

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Rare Victorian Majolica Fox & Crow Trunk Vase Minton. Possibly inspired by the

Category

1880s English Victorian Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Ceramic

American Brilliant Cut Glass Heart Shaped Vase, Rare Form
American Brilliant Cut Glass Heart Shaped Vase, Rare Form

American Brilliant Cut Glass Heart Shaped Vase, Rare Form

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American brilliant cut glass heart shaped vase, rare form Beautiful blank, raised on 4.5 inch

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Late 19th Century American Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Cut Glass

Rare Emile Gallé Crocus Marqueterie-Sur-Verre Glass Vase
Rare Emile Gallé Crocus Marqueterie-Sur-Verre Glass Vase

Rare Emile Gallé Crocus Marqueterie-Sur-Verre Glass Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare Emile Gallé Crocus Marqueterie-Sur-Verre glass vase, circa 1900, incised Gallé in script on

Category

Early 1900s Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Glass

Rare Pair of 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vases
Rare Pair of 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vases

Rare Pair of 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vases

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A rare and fine quality large pair of 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose vases, each with wonderful

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Pair of Late 19th Century French Enamel Vases
Rare Pair of Late 19th Century French Enamel Vases

Rare Pair of Late 19th Century French Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare Pair of Late 19th Century French Enamel Vases The front with a maiden in the woods, the

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Rare Royal Doulton Hand Painted Glazed Vase
Rare Royal Doulton Hand Painted Glazed Vase

Rare Royal Doulton Hand Painted Glazed Vase

By Royal Daulton

Located in Redding, CT

Rare Royal Doulton Hand Painted Glazed Vase possibly hand painted by by H. Morrey. Early 20th

Category

1880s English Victorian Rare Antique Vase

Materials

Ceramic

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Find many varieties of an authentic rare antique vase available at 1stDibs. A rare antique vase — often made from ceramic, glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the rare antique vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A rare antique vase made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Loetz Glass, Daum and Emile Gallé each produced at least one beautiful rare antique vase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rare Antique Vase?

Prices for a rare antique vase start at $135 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $3,498.

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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 expressionpottery 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. 

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Questions About Rare Antique Vase
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To tell if a vase is antique, look for a mark on the bottom of the vase either a NIPPON mark or an overmark over the original maker’s mark.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    The easiest way to identify an antique vase is to check for logos, artist's name or signature at the bottom. These marks may be painted, inked or inscribed. You can also check the edges to identify an antique vase — they are generally more smooth and polished than the rest of the piece. Find an extraordinary collection of antique and vintage vases and vessels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.