A face vase is a type of decorative object with an open top and a design that resembles a human face. In some cases, the facial features extend outwards from the vase. Other pieces feature carved, engraved or painted faces. On 1stDibs, find a selection of face vases.

Terracotta Vase Face

Category

15th Century and Earlier More Art

Materials

Terracotta

Chimu Inca c.1500 Peruvian terra-cotta anthropomorphic face vase vessel Peru, c.1500

$720 Sale Price

60% Off

H 8 in W 4.88 in D 4.88 in

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Chimu c.1100 Peruvian terra-cotta portrait face vase vessel Peru

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Beautiful pre-Columbian Chimu vessel. Terracotta, a.d. 1100-1400, Peru. One very minor chip under

Category

15th Century and Earlier More Art

Materials

Terracotta

Chimu c.1100 Peruvian terra-cotta portrait face vase vessel Peru, c.a.d. 1100-1400

H 8.75 in W 5.88 in D 5.5 in

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$692

H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in

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Questions About Terracotta Vase Face

What is a face vase?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A face vase is a type of decorative object with an open top and a design that resembles a human face. In some cases, the facial features extend outwards from the vase. Other pieces feature carved, engraved or painted faces. On 1stDibs, find a selection of face vases.