Jars

A striking blue and white Chinese porcelain jar featuring a hand-painted four-clawed dragon in underglaze cobalt blue, coiling in pursuit of a flaming pearl among stylized clouds and...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Double Happiness Temple Jars. The Double Happiness symbol is the central motif used to represent joy and marital happiness, and ...

Spanish Handcrafted Rustic Water Jar with Plug, Terracotta Hand-made terracotta single handled water jar with cork lid, Spain 1930s-1940s. Traditional Spanish large terracotta jar or...

A large ceramic vessel in the form of a "moon jar" with a near sphere shape on a small base with a short neck and diminished mouth opening. The form was celebrated in Korean Joseon pottery...

This Mid-Century Modern three piece art glass dresser set is unsigned, but done in the style of Val Saint Lambert of France in approximately 1960. The ...

Dated to the 1920s during China's brief Republic Period (1912-1949), these petite oval ginger jars is a colorful example of Chinese famille rose porcelain. Contrasted by a persimmon-...

This impressive glazed vessel dates to the mid-19th century and was used to store wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. Shaped by hand in Jincheng, Shanxi, the large jar ...

Cloisonne cylindrical jar with matched lid, exposed brass trim with blue enamel interior and on verso. Dimensions: 3 1/8" W x 4" H Condition: Please see detail photos. Various signs ...

Two-tone ceramic pitcher in black slip and white glaze. Decorated with verticals stripes on the sides and on the handle. Vallauris, France Signed : " D.I" Circa 1950. Dime...

The first thing you notice is the magnificent spiral snake handles. This large blue and white Dutch Delft covered jar is fully decorated! The elaborate decoration on the front featu...

Da Hu copper jar Antique copper Hand Repousse Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative r...

This pair is very old from the Ching Wang Shu XIX Dynasty And the color is exquisite. They are in good condition with only A few flea bite tiny chips on ...

A large French 1970's glass jar with led. Measurements: Diameter: 11" Height: 24.5"

Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this clay vessel has a smoky grey exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. ...

A classic blue and white ginger jar, decorated throughout with delicate Chinese floral motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movement while maintaining the ...

A refined early 20th‑century sweet container - used historically as a sugar bowl, bonbonnière, or decorative confectionery box - crafted in a poetic combination of delicately colored...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent sapphire blue and white Italian art glass vanity jar / powder box. Documented to designer Archimede ...

Mid-century decorative vase by French ceramicist, Albert Thiry (circa 1960s). A gentle, creamy-white glaze encompasses the exterior of the vase topped at the lip by a grassy green with touches of brown. Covering the piece you will find a stunning, large thistle and its foliage. Both visually appealing and tactile, the piece would make an excellent addition to your home or workspace. In very good overall condition. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video of the piece will be provided. Signed: 'Thiry' on the base. About the Artist: Albert Thiry (1932-2009) was born in Nice, France. His family moved to Vallauris where he spent most of the school holidays in the potteries; in 1956 he was taken on as an assistant decorator with an opportunity to make his own pieces. Albert and his wife, Pyot, set up their own pottery in 1961. Their standard production, in Vallauris clay with added grog to emphasise rusticity, resulted in delightful pieces both highly elaborate and utilitarian. Thiry's reputation continues to grow which is reflected in current auction...

No. 4 Leather Jar by WÈI CRAFT Dimensions: Ø 26 x H 26 cm Exterior Materials: Full-Grain Vachetta Vegetable-Tanned Leather, Tuscany, Italy Interior Materials: Vegetable-Tanned Vachet...

This fine 18th-century Dutch Delft jar was hand painted in blue and white circa 1780. The octagonal body is decorated with a swirling cobalt blue floral design. The painter’s confide...

Lovely little 19th century ring jar or pill box made of a thick wine colored ruby glass. It has a miniature of a Basilica on top, gilt metal mounts with beautiful filigree on the si...

This medium-sized Turkish jug was used to store and serve liquids, likely wine, to generations of families in the Levant. Wine production in Anatolia ca...

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico A lively pre-Columbian Colima dog vessel sitting back on its haunches, with one foot slightly lifted off the ground as i...

Petite, clear glass jar with lid. This sweet little jar is raised on a short pedestal and is crowned with a flat lid. The lid overhangs the jar and has a ‘t...

A signed 19th century glazed terracotta lion covered vessel, modeled in a stylized standing pose with an expressive face, textured mane, curled tail, and rectangular base. The lion’s...

Rare vase designed by renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti in 1940 and later produced by Costantino. the vase features a sinuous line, with a two arched handles that giv...

17th Century pair of Abruzzo Maiolica Albarelli lamps. Converted from a very fine and rare pair of waisted cylindrical form Italian maiolica albarelli from the Abruzzo region, decor...

Austrian Art Nouveau Goldscheider Ceramic Vase with Female and Floral Decoration, circa 1900 A refined and highly decorative Austrian Art Nouveau ceramic vase by the renowned Goldsc...

This vase is thought to be a type of pottery called "Onta ware" in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. (It is around the area circled in red on the Kyushu map.) This "Onta ware" is a type of po...

This centuries-old ceramic vessel from Thailand is an excellent specimen of a salvaged ceramic jar from a shipwreck during in the Ming gap period. This antique jar from Thailand, circa early to mid 16th century, stands just over 20 inches in height and has a rounded body, with a thickly rounded top lip, and set of four loop-hole projections arising from the shoulders (which would have been used to secure a lid at top). There is a fabulous texture about the jar, from the centuries of being submerged underwater, which has encrusted it with barnacles and tales of sea-life. Should you wish to have a collection of these Ming gap jars...

Found in France, this glazed ceramic vessel dates from approximately 1915 and stands 10.75” tall. Classic vessel has an amphora shape with spout function in one of the side handles. ...

This large "green-glazed" küp was likely used for wine, water, goat's milk, or cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The phosphorescent green glaze, a traditional techniqu...

18th century Italian, blue and white Albarello, Baluster form jar with crown over double eagle design.

Incredible modernist cast glass lidded vessel by noted contemporary Japanese artist, Shun Kumagai resembling an old Roman glass vessel from another time. Depending on the light, thes...

Handmade terracotta Olive oil vessels or jars from Andalusia, Spain, 1930s Two Traditional Spanish terracotta jar "orza or botija" from Triana,...

Elegant and versatile clear glass lidded vessel, designed in a timeless mid-century modern style. This sculptural candy jar or sugar bowl features a gracefully tapered form with a fi...

A decorative copper apothecary jar that features a richly aged patina, an engraved label plaque, and a sculptural crab finial atop the domed lid. The cylindrical form and deep tonal ...

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Canton Temple Jar, American Market, Daoguang, First Quarter 19th Century A handsome Chinese Export Canton Large Temple Jar, produced for the American ...

Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 12.25” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body with a mustard-colored glaze...

This large Turkish jug was used to store and serve liquids, likely wine, to generations of families in the Levant. Wine production in Anatolia can be tr...

This is Shigaraki ware pottery made in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Shigaraki ware is said to have been born in the Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture around the 8th century and is one...

Italian White Glazed Porcelain Urn Vessel or Vase Glased Porcelain by Bassano, circa 1930.

A charming and unusual French hand-hammered copper vessel dating from the late 19th-century, circa 1890, featuring a beautifully rounded baluster form, a curved pouring spout, a side...

Rice barrel with lid. Decorated with cartouches with flowers and butterflies. China, early 19th century.

Vibrant vintage Chinese hand-painted, ovoid form porcelain lidded ginger jar, circa 1960-70s. The jar displays prominent, bright coral phoenix birds against a turquoise background su...

This finely matched pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel vases, dating to the Meiji period circa 1880 to 1890, represents high quality Japanese enamel production of the late nineteenth ...

English Victorian painted and decorated glass apothecary jar

An English terracotta olive oil jar from circa 1930 with green glaze, two handles and rustic character. Discover the rustic elegance of this English terracotta olive oil jar, dating ...

A pair of beautiful lidded porcelain jars with an amazing hand-painted gold pattern. From the series 'Spighe' (Spikes). Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Ea...

More information coming soon… This wonderful set of 10 French apothecary jars would make wonderful additions to a kitchen, either as decorative objects or as functional spice holder...

This exceptional Japanese cloisonne enamel vase dates to the Meiji period, circa 1880–1890, and is confidently attributed to the workshop of Gotō Seizaburō, one of the most technical...

Eye-catching green and brown Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, Spain, 1950s. Andalusian ceramic decorative rooster shaped jug in shades ...

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Tall antique 18th century Italian ceramic apothecary jar. Colors of blue, yellow and green on off white background.

Handmade terracotta two-handled water jars / pitchers, Spain, 1880s-1930s. Two Traditional Spanish terracotta pitchers. Unglazed exterior and interio...

This near pair of antique Chinese porcelain ginger jars features an exuberant famille rose palette with auspicious motifs. Each jar is hand-painted with fruiting peach branches, a tr...

Striking and quite rare is this 1930s Art Deco ceramic powder box which depicts a stylized female dancer sat on the lid of a porcelain box. Beautiful colouring and detailing. A rare ...

Striking modern slip-cast ceramic pot or bowl with twin handles and lid is decorated with overlapping circles motif; the design was created by Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA us...