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Mata Ortiz Pottery Ant Motif Vase / Seed Jar by Yoly Ledezma
Mata Ortiz Pottery Ant Motif Vase / Seed Jar by Yoly Ledezma

Mata Ortiz Pottery Ant Motif Vase / Seed Jar by Yoly Ledezma

By Mata Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful hand-turned polychrome Mata Ortiz ant motif vase / seed jar by Yoly Ledezma, circa 1990s. The exquisite piece has wonderful design and color and is exquisitely turned.

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Vases

Materials

Pottery

1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4
1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4

1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4

By L'Ideale

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Found in France, a set of four, large glass canning preserve jars with chromolithographed labels for vegetable seeds, circa early 1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles

Materials

Glass, Paper

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Japanese Antique Old Pottery Small urn Primitive Wabi-Sabi Object
Japanese Antique Old Pottery Small urn Primitive Wabi-Sabi Object

Japanese Antique Old Pottery Small urn Primitive Wabi-Sabi Object

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is a Japanese small jar. Small unglazed jar. It may have been a daily utensil or seed jar for farmers, or something like a ritual utensil used in agricultural rituals.

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Venetian Murano Green and Colorless Glass Jars, Pair
Venetian Murano Green and Colorless Glass Jars, Pair

Venetian Murano Green and Colorless Glass Jars, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Venetian Murano peacock green and colorless seeded glass covered jars, a pair, each with seeded clear glass finial above green circular lids, the flaring green glass body above a see...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Carved Wood Seed Pot, Wabi-Sabi Handmade Iron Staples, France, c. 1900
Carved Wood Seed Pot, Wabi-Sabi Handmade Iron Staples, France, c. 1900

Carved Wood Seed Pot, Wabi-Sabi Handmade Iron Staples, France, c. 1900

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Carved wood seed pot, wabi-sabi handmade iron staples, France, c. 1900, Probably for flour.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Primitive Jars

Materials

Iron

Acoma NM Tall Neck Seed Pot with Geometric Design by Sandra Victorino
Acoma NM Tall Neck Seed Pot with Geometric Design by Sandra Victorino

Acoma NM Tall Neck Seed Pot with Geometric Design by Sandra Victorino

Located in Stamford, CT

A Acoma, New Mexico tall neck seed pot with checkerboard and geometric design by Sandra Victorino. "A member of the Acorn and Eagle Clans, Sandra Victorino was born to Pearl and ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Jars

Materials

Clay

Japanese Big Stunning  Cobalt Blue Water Planter Basin
Japanese Big Stunning  Cobalt Blue Water Planter Basin

Japanese Big Stunning Cobalt Blue Water Planter Basin

Located in South Burlington, VT

In the Kamakura era (1192-1333) water and seed jars were crafted. In Muromachi and Edo periods (1333-1868) its’ tea wares and sake bottles were reknowned.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Big 16" Blue Flowers Bowl  Mint, Signed, & Boxed with Japanese  ladle
Japanese Big 16" Blue Flowers Bowl  Mint, Signed, & Boxed with Japanese  ladle

Japanese Big 16" Blue Flowers Bowl Mint, Signed, & Boxed with Japanese ladle

Located in South Burlington, VT

In the Kamakura era (1192-1333) water and seed jars were crafted. In Muromachi and Edo periods (1333-1868) its’ tea wares and sake bottles were reknowned.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Beautiful Big Hand Thrown Glazed Long Life Planter Water Vessel
Japanese Beautiful Big Hand Thrown Glazed Long Life Planter Water Vessel

Japanese Beautiful Big Hand Thrown Glazed Long Life Planter Water Vessel

Located in South Burlington, VT

In the Kamakura era (1192-1333) water and seed jars were crafted. In Muromachi and Edo periods (1333-1868) its’ tea wares and sake bottles were reknowned.

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Japan Big Richly Glazed Hand Thrown Ceramic Handled Pot Shigaraki Kiln
Japan Big Richly Glazed Hand Thrown Ceramic Handled Pot Shigaraki Kiln

Japan Big Richly Glazed Hand Thrown Ceramic Handled Pot Shigaraki Kiln

Located in South Burlington, VT

In the Kamakura era (1192-1333) water and seed jars were crafted. In Muromachi and Edo periods (1333-1868) its’ tea wares and sake bottles were reknowned.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Big Stunning Hand Thrown Blue Glazed Lotus Water Planter Basin
Japanese Big Stunning Hand Thrown Blue Glazed Lotus Water Planter Basin

Japanese Big Stunning Hand Thrown Blue Glazed Lotus Water Planter Basin

Located in South Burlington, VT

In the Kamakura era (1192-1333) water and seed jars were crafted. In Muromachi and Edo periods (1333-1868) its’ tea wares and sake bottles were reknowned.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japan Big Hand Thrown & Glazed Green Stoneware Bowl, 24"
Japan Big Hand Thrown & Glazed Green Stoneware Bowl, 24"

Japan Big Hand Thrown & Glazed Green Stoneware Bowl, 24"

Located in South Burlington, VT

In the Kamakura era (1192-1333) water and seed jars were crafted. In Muromachi and Edo periods (1333-1868) its’ tea wares and sake bottles were reknowned.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Japan Early Antique Hand-Painted One-of-a-Kind Ceramic Lidded Soy Vessel
Japan Early Antique Hand-Painted One-of-a-Kind Ceramic Lidded Soy Vessel

Japan Early Antique Hand-Painted One-of-a-Kind Ceramic Lidded Soy Vessel

Located in South Burlington, VT

In the Kamakura era (1192-1333) water and seed jars were crafted. In Muromachi and Edo periods (1333-1868) its’ tea wares and sake bottles were reknowned.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japan Artisan Signed Big 18" Organic Pot, One-of-a-kind
Japan Artisan Signed Big 18" Organic Pot, One-of-a-kind

Japan Artisan Signed Big 18" Organic Pot, One-of-a-kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

In the Kamakura era (1192-1333) water and seed jars were crafted. In Muromachi and Edo periods (1333-1868) its’ tea wares and sake bottles were reknowned.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Japanese Collection Three Hand Cast Red Bronze Vases, 1912-1940s
Japanese Collection Three Hand Cast Red Bronze Vases, 1912-1940s

Japanese Collection Three Hand Cast Red Bronze Vases, 1912-1940s

Located in South Burlington, VT

Three forms are: 1 Tall bottle form 2 Chinese influenced hu form (ring on neck) 3 Squat seed jar form with box Dimensions: tallest vase is 7.5 inches high and 4.5 inches wide (sign...

Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 14th-16th Century/ Wabi-Sabi Jar/Tokoname Vase
Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 14th-16th Century/ Wabi-Sabi Jar/Tokoname Vase

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 14th-16th Century/ Wabi-Sabi Jar/Tokoname Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is believed to be a jar that contained seeds. It is a very nice jar with a beautiful shape.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 15th-16th Century/ Wabi-Sabi Jar/Tokoname Vase
Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 15th-16th Century/ Wabi-Sabi Jar/Tokoname Vase

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 15th-16th Century/ Wabi-Sabi Jar/Tokoname Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is believed to be a jar that contained seeds. Depending on the flame in the kiln, a gradation of colors from brown to dark brown is created.

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Set of 3 Herbalist Pharmacy Wooden Jars, Italy 1880
Set of 3 Herbalist Pharmacy Wooden Jars, Italy 1880

Set of 3 Herbalist Pharmacy Wooden Jars, Italy 1880

Located in Milan, IT

Set of 3 small herbalist apothecary wooden jars (sunflower seeds, elderberry flowers, and juniper fruits), in the purest Neoclassical style.

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Japanese Antique Jar 1400s-1500s / Rare and Beautiful Vase 'Tokoname'
Japanese Antique Jar 1400s-1500s / Rare and Beautiful Vase 'Tokoname'

Japanese Antique Jar 1400s-1500s / Rare and Beautiful Vase 'Tokoname'

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is believed to be a jar that contained seeds. It is baked in a kiln for a long time, and the ash is poured down, and it melts into a beautiful glaze.

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Jar 1400s-1500s / Wabi-Sabi Vase / Rare Excellent Item
Japanese Antique Jar 1400s-1500s / Wabi-Sabi Vase / Rare Excellent Item

Japanese Antique Jar 1400s-1500s / Wabi-Sabi Vase / Rare Excellent Item

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is believed to be a jar that contained seeds. It is a very nice jar with a beautiful shape.

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Old Japanese Vases/Beautiful Vases of Natural Glaze/Muromachi Era 15th-16th Cent
Old Japanese Vases/Beautiful Vases of Natural Glaze/Muromachi Era 15th-16th Cent

Old Japanese Vases/Beautiful Vases of Natural Glaze/Muromachi Era 15th-16th Cent

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is believed to be a jar that contained seeds. When it is baked in a kiln, the ash of straw, which is the fuel, is sprinkled on it, and it melts and turns into such a beautiful ...

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1500-1572 / Folk Art / Mingei
Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1500-1572 / Folk Art / Mingei

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1500-1572 / Folk Art / Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Weight: 6.7 kg "Note" This is not a jar for water, but a jar for storing seeds and grains.

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Historical Southwestern Pottery Seed Jar by Nampeyo, Hopi, Early 20th Century
Historical Southwestern Pottery Seed Jar by Nampeyo, Hopi, Early 20th Century

Historical Southwestern Pottery Seed Jar by Nampeyo, Hopi, Early 20th Century

Located in Denver, CO

Pottery Seed Jar crafted by hand and meticulously painted in slip glazes, attributed to renowned Hopi potter, Nampeyo (1860-1942).

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Mata Ortiz Pottery Butterflies Vase / Seed Jar by Celia Lopez
Mata Ortiz Pottery Butterflies Vase / Seed Jar by Celia Lopez

Mata Ortiz Pottery Butterflies Vase / Seed Jar by Celia Lopez

By Mata Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful hand-turned polychrome Mata Ortiz butterflies vase / seed jar by Celia Lopez, circa 1990s. The exquisite piece has wonderful design and color.

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Old Pottery Small Pot Primitive Wabi-Sabi Object
Japanese Antique Old Pottery Small Pot Primitive Wabi-Sabi Object

Japanese Antique Old Pottery Small Pot Primitive Wabi-Sabi Object

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is a Japanese small jar. small unglazed jar. It may have been a daily utensil or seed jar for farmers, or something like a ritual utensil used in agricultural rituals.

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Tokoname Jar 14th-16th Century / Tsubo / Old Pottery/ Wabi-Sabi Jar
Japanese Tokoname Jar 14th-16th Century / Tsubo / Old Pottery/ Wabi-Sabi Jar

Japanese Tokoname Jar 14th-16th Century / Tsubo / Old Pottery/ Wabi-Sabi Jar

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

However, since it is a jar for storing seeds, it may leak if water is poured directly into it.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Old Pottery Small Pot Primitive Wabi-Sabi Object
Japanese Antique Old Pottery Small Pot Primitive Wabi-Sabi Object

Japanese Antique Old Pottery Small Pot Primitive Wabi-Sabi Object

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is a Japanese small jar. small unglazed jar. It may have been a daily utensil or seed jar for farmers, or something like a ritual utensil used in agricultural rituals.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japan Big Handmade Bowl Set "+Water Spigot & Pump" One-of-a-Kind Water Feature
Japan Big Handmade Bowl Set "+Water Spigot & Pump" One-of-a-Kind Water Feature

Japan Big Handmade Bowl Set "+Water Spigot & Pump" One-of-a-Kind Water Feature

Located in South Burlington, VT

In the Kamakura era (1192-1333) water and seed jars were crafted. In Muromachi and Edo periods (1333-1868) its’ tea wares and sake bottles were renowned.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Japanese Beautiful Blue Glazed hand thrown Long Life  planter water vessel
Japanese Beautiful Blue Glazed hand thrown Long Life  planter water vessel

Japanese Beautiful Blue Glazed hand thrown Long Life planter water vessel

Located in South Burlington, VT

In the Kamakura era (1192-1333) water and seed jars were crafted. In Muromachi and Edo periods (1333-1868) its’ tea wares and sake bottles were reknowned.

Category

2010s Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

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Seed Jar For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal seed jar for your home. Each seed jar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and pottery. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage seed jar now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer seed jar, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made seed jar over the years, but those crafted by William Mehornay, Acoma and L'Ideale are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Seed Jar?

Prices for a seed jar start at $320 and top out at $10,837 with the average selling for $1,250.