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Vases and Vessels For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 1900s
19th Century Majolica Minton Bamboo & Flowers Jardiniere
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Bamboo & Flowers Jardiniere signed Minton.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Black Polychromed Porcelain Ginger Jar by Yamatoku Meiji Era
By Arita
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Japanese black polychromed porcelain ginger jar. Handcrafted towards the end of the 19th century during the Meiji period in Japan.
The jar features an elongated ovoid-shaped body, and is decorated in a chinoiserie style, and adorned with Japanese symbolism... Encircling the body of the ginger jar are two green...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
19th Century French Glazed Green Confit Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
Antique 19th century French confit pot with green glaze from the South of France, Castelnaudary. This pot or planter is hand thrown with charming handles known as 'ears'. These jars ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Spanish Terracotta Olive Oil Large Jar with Patina, ci. 19th/20th C.
Located in Valencia, VC
An antique large Spanish terracotta olive oil handled jar or vase, handmade towards the end of the 19th C. or beginning of the 20th C.
The outside features the natural earth-ware c...
Category
1890s Spanish Rustic Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware, Terracotta
Set of Two Small Late 19th Century Spanish Serves Style Vases
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Isabelline hand-painted porcelain vases in the Serves style. Beautifully decorated with a guilted design on the front side. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pots W Peacocks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese brush pots, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. The exterior of both matched pieces is enameled with polychrome enamel bloss...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Large Antique French Demijohn
Located in Rochester, NY
Large antique 19th century blown glass demijohn w/ a raised letter W at top of neck. Likely French in origin. Measures 26" h x 17" across most bulbous point. Look at all picture sand...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bamboo and Birds
Located in New York, NY
PLEASE NOTE THIS LISTING IS FOR JUST ONE VASE, NOT TWO....
THE VASE FOR SALE IS THE VASE PICTURED IN THE LISTING.
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase of a baluster shap...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
French 19th Century Pickling Jar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful olive green glass storage jar from France, 18th century. Originally used to store vegetables, fruits, truffles and other food sundries, today this makes a wonderful vase and can be placed throughout the home for an added pop of color and texture. Rare and highly sought-after, what may be mistaken as imperfections: tilted mouths, bubbles and ripples in the glass, are actually the very attributes that make these colored glass jars...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Antique Regency English Crown Derby Porcelain China Pair Urns Vases 1815-1825
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Wonderful Rare Pair of Early English Regency Royal Crown or Bloor Derby Porcelain Vases. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
Each vase lavishly hand decorated with Summer Flow...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Eagle Jardiniere Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Eagle Jardiniere signed Sarreguemines.16 by 9 inches.
Category
1880s French French Provincial Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1876 Centennial Exhibition, J & L. Lobmeyr Ormolu Mounted Ruby Glass Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
1876 Centennial Exhibition, J & L. Lobmeyr Exceptional Ormolu Mounted Bohemian Ruby Glass Centerpiece
This exceptional Bohemian ruby red glass centerpiece, by he renowned Viennese glass manufacturer J. & L. Lobmeyr, exemplifies the firm's mastery in combining classical aesthetics with innovative design. Created circa 1876, this piece was showcased at the Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, reflecting the era's fascination with classical motifs and superior craftsmanship.
The centerpiece adopts a form inspired by admired Greek patterns, characterized by its elegant proportions and harmonious contours. The exquisite ormolu handles, reminiscent of Urbino vase designs, are artfully crafted as serpents with their heads pressed flat upon the rim in a vigilant posture, while their sinuous bodies attach gracefully to the bowl, culminating in finely detailed finials. This serpentine motif not only enhances the visual allure but also imbues the piece with symbolic significance, as snakes often represent protection and eternal life in classical iconography.
Encircling the vessel is an expansive frieze featuring intricate scrollwork and figural representations. At the center of this decorative band stands a winged female figure, flanked by conventionally stylized lions, a composition that evokes themes of strength and guardianship prevalent in ancient art. The engraving is executed with extraordinary precision, with each leaf and tendril rendered in minute detail, showcasing the unparalleled skill of the artisans.
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia was a seminal event, marking the first World's Fair held in the United States. It celebrated the nation's centennial and served as a global stage for artistic and industrial achievements. J. & L. Lobmeyr's participation in this exhibition underscored their commitment to excellence and innovation in glassmaking. Pieces such as this centerpiece would have captivated audiences with their blend of historical inspiration and contemporary artistry, reflecting the 19th-century penchant for reviving classical forms through modern techniques.
Founded in 1823 by Josef Lobmeyr, the company quickly established itself as a purveyor of fine glassware, earning the distinction of becoming the Imperial Court Supplier. Under the stewardship of Josef's sons, Josef and Ludwig, the firm expanded its artistic horizons, collaborating with eminent designers and embracing diverse stylistic influences, including Islamic and Persian motifs. Their innovative approach and dedication to quality garnered international acclaim, with their works featured in prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and most importantly The Corning Museum of Glass.
This Bohemian ruby red glass centerpiece with ormolu...
Category
19th Century Austrian Greek Revival Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Large Majolica Swan Vase Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Large rare French Majolica swan vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
Height / 23.3 inches.
16 inches by 12 inches.
At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most im...
Category
1890s French Country Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience, Majolica
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, flower brunches and birds decor against turquoise background. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper, Enamel
19th Century Greek Olive Oil Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th-century Greek Peloponnese olive oil jar with the typical handcrafted ribbed Nekuma decoration on its round bodice handmade in terracotta clay. These antique garden potter...
Category
Late 19th Century Greek Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Rare 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn
Located in Bozeman, MT
Rare 19th-century neoclassical cast iron urn / vase with a mythological motif. Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1850.
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish terracotta jar features an elegant, amphora-inspired silhouette adorned with dual looped handles. Its distinctive gree...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890's
Located in Louisville, KY
This beautiful piece of functional art is a gorgeous reflection of the Art Nouveau era from which it came. Used primarily as a perfume bottle, this stunning work of art was created b...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Ornamented Decoration, Jacob Petit
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This porcelain Vase has been made by Jacob Petit, it is signed J.P., and the manufacturer is "Porcelaine de paris". It has been done in France in the 19th century. The decor ornemant...
Category
1820s French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Ginori Majolica Allegorical Serpent Handled Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Italian Renaissance style Majolica Allegorical Serpent Handled Vase, Blue-crowned Ginori Mark, Model and Decoration No. 13-88
Provenance Celine Dion Jupiter, Florida Estate
...
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Cache Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This small 19th-century cache-pot is crafted from painted sheet metal, featuring an exquisite floral decoration on a warm yellow background. The intricate hand-painted flowers, inclu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sheet Metal
Large Antique 19th Century Hammered French Copper Water Jug with Handle
Located in COLMAR, FR
A wonderful antique French Water jug in copper. This handmade jug dates from the late-19th Century and is a great exemple of craftsmanship from this era. Most likely made by a local ...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Large 19th Century Majolica Birds Jardinière Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica jardinière planter with birds signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
L / 28 by 11 inches , H / 7 inches.
The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and...
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Original Antique Spanish Lebrillo Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large antique Spanish Lebrillo bowl in earthenware, made of hand crafted terra cotta, originating from Granada, Spain. Featuring a glaze decoration...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Pair Irish Waterford Crystal Hand Cut Full Lead Lustres Vases Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stylish Example of a Fine Pair of Hand Cut Full Lead Crystal Lusters of outstanding heavy gauge quality and good size proportions, made in Ireland by the World-famous Irish Glass C...
Category
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Large Antique Terracotta Jar
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An antique terracotta jar in grand scale ,with beautiful aged patina two side handles, the third one is missing. Good condition even though the ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Large Majolica Thistle Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica thistle jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880.
Height / 9.5 inches.
Diameter / 13 inches.
Category
1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Mediterranean Peloponnese olive oil jar with the typical handcrafted ribbed Nekuma decoration on its round bodice. The rim has a warm honey glaze. These antique garden pot...
Category
Late 19th Century Greek Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Small Majolica Floral Jardinière Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
19th-century small square Majolica floral jardinière Onnaing.
Sand background.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience, Ceramic
Antique Regency English Crown Derby Pair Urns Vases Pot Pourri Centerpieces 1815
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Wonderful Rare Matched Pair of Early English Regency Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Pot Pourri or Pastile Burners of traditional form. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
Lavishly hand decorated in Imari palette with colours of Iron Red and Cobalt Blue with gilt on an off-white ground, each rim with four projecting Lion's heads ending on four paw feet on a shaped base.
Condition: Superb condition for such early items, light wear to gilding at high points and some staining inside, evidence of gilt overpainting on one cover, see image. Both bases with iron red mark for circa 1815.
Diameter: (entire) 5.5" (14cm). Height: 6" (15.25cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
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Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Wilhelm Schiller Majolica Planter, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique ormolu-mounted Majolica twin handled planter or centre piece attributed to Wilhelm Schiller. The Majolica planter is of wide rounded form with a raised ornate rim and with...
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ormolu
Art Deco Émile Gallé Cameo Glass w/ Amber and Yellow Naturalist Detailing Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
This equisential detailed Art Deco Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase in Amber and Yellow W/Naturalist Detailing originates from France, Circa 1900. Features a golden base color with amber...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
1885 Rookwood Aesthetic Movement High Victorian Perfume Bottle form # 61
Located in Mobile, AL
Rookwood pottery was established based upon Arts and Crafts ideals positing the celebration and elevation of pottery as an art form. Both professional and amateur decorators and potters were instrumental in the success of what became an art industry and the nations first Internationally recognized art pottery. It is marked 1885, 61 and W. Rookwood's font, Form # 61 and the use of W to indicate white clay are well known to Rookwood collectors and have been identified in most publications concerning the pottery dating back to Peck's books. Sometimes we just can't figure out who decorated them. Many of the decorators were married society ladies and some used their spouse's initials or names on pots. I have been unable to identify what appears to be M AED in under-glaze initials. Nor does the pencil notation which appears M.E. Foster (or Foote) turn up in my review of the literature, including The Ladies God Bless 'em. The quality of the decoration is high and represents the interest in Japonisme and Aesthetic Movement art. The four cobalt lined vertical panels recall vertical Japanese woodblock prints and the gold tracery and rim is surprisingly present with only modest wear to the high points and minor bleed through of the under-glaze around the lip. (shown). It is important to note that unless or until the decorator is identified, it is impossible to assert that the decoration is by a Rookwood artist. Many amateur ladies and gentlemen, particularly members of the Cincinnati Pottery...
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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Export Porcelain Jardiniere, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Famille rose medallion export porcelain jardiniere, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Pink and Green Dueling Dragons
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period,
Faceted elongated vase with pronounced neck. Cobalt blue body...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Majolica Iris Jardiniere Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small purple French Majolica iris oval jardiniere signed Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900.
The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They pr...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique 1890s Pair of Victoria Austria Vase "Marked"
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 1890s pair of Victoria Austria vase. Comprising Austrian porcelain vases with hand-painted decorated scenes of cattle watering. Measure: Heigh...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Opaline Glass Center Piece Vase - Bronze Base
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique centerpiece vase.
The base is made of bronze, there are three insertable chalices, made of vaseline glass. The glass has a beautiful gradient color, from pink to ...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Antique 1893 Amelia Sprague Rookwood Gorham Sterling Silver Overlay Vase 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare, very large, and impressive antique Rookwood and Gorham mantel vase by Amelia Sprague. It features Art Nouveau style pinecone / pine tree theme with sterling silver overlaid ...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sterling Silver
Daum Nancy French Art Nouveau Miniature Cameo Glass Vase with Violets
By Daum
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional French Art Nouveau Daum Frères Violets miniature cameo glass vase wheel cut with raised designs in colored enamels on an etched ground dating from around 1900. The tal...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Granite
Antique 19/20C Japanese Satsuma Vase with rare red color. Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Just wanted to share this new arrival with you. A Japanese satsuma vase
The base has a mark which we didn't translate yet.
Origin: Japan
Age: 19th century Meiji
Condition
Perfec. ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Antique Pair of Renaissance Style Terra Cotta Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Renaissance style very ornate antique Italian terra cotta vases decorated with Caryatides and garlands, in good condition. The bodice of the urns is set on a square base. T...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Small Gold and Porcelain Scent Perfume Bottle
Located in Delft, NL
19th century small porcelain scent perfume bottle
Porcelain bottle with orange and blue painted decor
The closure of the bottle is marked with the Dutch gold Hall mark "oak leaf...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
19th Century Majolica Rooster Vase Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Majolica rooster with leaves, corn and wild rose vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
The Massier produced roosters in a big range of sizes, this is the medium size. The...
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1890s French Rustic Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience, Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Pair Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Chinese Fo Dog Vases Urns
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Pair of Chinese Cantonese Hand Decorated Porcelain Vases of traditional baluster outline, of unusually quite good size proportions, (see last image in situ) mid...
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19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Sowerby Molded Marbled Slag Glass Gryphon Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A superb quality Sowerby turquoise green, blue and white marbled slag glass vase molded with three chained swans with lion paws dating from around 1880. The vase is crisply molded wi...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Slag Glass
Pair of French Majolica Iris Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large pair of French Majolica Iris vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1880.
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Art Nouveau Emile Galle Soliflore Vase 'Anémones of Alpes', France 1900s
By Émile Gallé
Located in Bochum, NRW
Emile Gallé, an Art Nouveau cameo glass vase, Nancy, France, around 1900.
Double-layered glass, violet on a pink background. Decorated with Alps anemones in a cameo. Signed Gallé.
H...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase
Located in Pearland, TX
19th-Century Japanese Imari porcelain vase. This fine vase have a lovely shape and hand painted floral designs in the traditional Imari colors.
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamps Blue Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair Traditional Japanese Imari Bulbous Form Porcelain Vases of medium to large proportions, now converted to a pair of electric Table Lamps, complete with ormolu stepped ci...
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19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Neo-Classic Spelter, Gilt, Bronze Cherub and Rams Head Ewer
Located in Louisville, KY
This ewer is a stunning decorator item! The attention to detail from this era is nothing short of exquisite. From the beautiful cherub that adorns the handle to the rams heads, every...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
French Majolica Fish Jardiniere Fives Lille Circa 1900
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Fish jardiniere Dieppe Fives Lille Circa 1900.
9.3 inches Lenght.
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Rustic Country French Copper & Iron Handled Turbotiere Fish Poacher, c. 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand made, French Copper Turbotiere, a Turbo fish Poacher with iron handles, France c. 1830-1850.
Weighing a heavy SEVEN pounds!
This copper and iron, diamond shaped fish poache...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper, Iron
Loetz Witwe Glass Vase Crete Phaenomen 6893, Bohemia, circa 1898
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic Loetz Witwe glass vase with the decoration Crete Phaenomen 6893 made in the famous workshops in Klostermuehle/ Bohemia, circa 1898. This rare exe...
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Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
French Majolica Grapes Jardinière, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica grapes jardinière, circa 1880.
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1880s French Country Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Large Blue and White Jars Japan Meiji Period, Circa 1880
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of large jars has refined blue and white hand-painted decoration that showcases a songbird perched on a flowering tree. Above, two birds are depicted in flight.
The jars ar...
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Late 19th Century Antique Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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