ND Dolfi Vases and Vessels

A ceramic vase in a beautiful glaze of blue and brown produced by Accolay Pottery. Founded in the 1950s in Accolay, France, the Accolay studio became well known after it produced but...

A contemporary studio ceramic vase made by Japanese potter Ken Matsuzaki (1950-). The vase showcases distinguished "moon flask" form with shoulder loops. The moon flask form was widely recorded first in Tang Dynasty China, most likely arrived from the Mideast countries via the silk road. It was originally used as drink vessel for the nomads and the loops were used to tie it to the horse-centered owner. The exotic form persisted in Chinese ceramic production through Ming to Qing dynasty. The form is unusual in Ken Matsuzaki's work. The artist covered the vase with a thick dripping Oribe green glaze partially revealing the unglazed part of the body, which is decorated with scrolling pattern in left by ash glaze. The work is rooted in both Yohen Shino glaze technique and Oribe tradition, but interestingly it also paid homage to Sancai pottery in Tang Dynasty when green glaze was prominently used to drip and splash onto the pottery. Viewing the vase, one can see in this harmonious piece, the innovative reinterpretation of ancient aesthetics that cross the cultures, geology and time. The base is marked with the artist's signature. The vase comes with an inscribed tomobako storage box with the artist's bio and wrapping cloth with seal. The vase measures 8.6"h x 7"w x 2"d. Ken Matsuzaki’s haptic ceramics bring a contemporary approach to traditional Japanese ceramicware, most notably 16th-century Oribe pottery...

Gorgeous and rare polychrome pottery vase in bizzarre shape. Made in the pottery manufactury from Giuseppe Barile in Albisola, Italy. The vase is hand-crafted and hand-painted in bea...

An amazing ceramic Mid-Century Modern floor vase made in Italy, circa 1960s. This is a heavy floor vase. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Nice col...

A fantastic Italian modernist pottery vase by Gianni Tosin. With Gambone style mottled blue glaze and raised cream colored 'lava' decoration. Stamped I...

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 ...

Very large vintage 20th century Italian Dolfi Otello Cottura white glazed terracotta urn / floor vase featuring two handles and applied bunches of high relief grapes and leaves. Pale...

Large post-modern raku pottery vase by Amadio Smith, circa 1980s. The piece measures 11.75"D x 10"H and is signed and dated on the underside. The vase is in good vintage condition an...

Large Awaji Hu form vase in deep green glaze, circa 1910. Inspired by an ancient Chinese bronze form with fantastic taotie mask handles. Measures: 13 1/2" ...

1970s Italian pottery Italian vases.

Stunning Mid-Century Modern West German tomato red glazed pottery vase with great stylized geometric design.

Very big Italian gres vase designed and produced by Italian artist Franco Bucci Pesaro, logo under the base, 1970s.