Ceramic Jars

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. Portugal, 1940s-1950s Eye-catching hand painted XXL size fish glug jug ...

Crafted by Royal Copenhagen, this lidded ginger jar features one of the most prestigious porcelain patterns ever produced — the coveted Flora Danica pattern. The jar is rarity in the...

Lidded Vessel by Sandra Johnstone circa 1970s. Sandra Johnstone, who studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Berkeley in the 1950s and Paul Soldner, went on to build her own salt kiln in ...

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. ...

A vintage Thai brown jar from the mid 20th century, with green accents and tapering lines. Created in Thailand during the mid-century period, this jar attr...

Cloaked inside and out with a glossy black glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The dark glaze sheets down the si...

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...

A striking Spanish glazed earthenware handled blue and white painted vessel, the body underglaze blue ornamental decorated . Vessel of porous clay, with a bulging belly, a circular ...

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

Pair of 19th century blue and white temple jars, Chinese or Urns. Each 19 inch large and impressive Urn with a full original lid, measures 15 in High without the lid. The pair signed...

Mid-20th century hand-built terracotta lidded vessel attributed to the Lobi pottery tradition of Burkina Faso. The rounded form is covered in dense hand-worked geometric decoration a...

A large 19th-century Chinese rice wine jar From Shanxi Province - circa 1890. Displaying a graceful design where elements of the hand-shaped details are ...

18th Century Absinthe infusion Albarello or Wet Drug Jar, Interesting Rare Jar. Historical Repairs. Circa 1760.

This 19th-century terracotta jar originates from the Balkan Peninsula, a region celebrated for its centuries-old ceramic traditions. Hand-thrown and fired in local kilns, the vessel ...

This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with allover pattern of birds and flowers, including peonies, plum blossoms and lotus leaves...

At Maisons Rares, every piece is personally curated: beautiful historical objects from famous French designers and manufacturers, and art from the world over. This large covered jar...

Delft blue and white "St Domingo" tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral medallion. Inscribed with "St Domingo," a popular tobacco variety cultivat...

Variegated oxblood glaze Chinese vase. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern style. This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. ...

19Thc Original decorated stoneware three gallon jug with lots of blue decorated floral glaze. The condition is pristine. Found in Pennsylvania.

A wonderful Empire period porcelain lidded apothecary jar, dating from the 19th century. Exuberantly decorated with a vibrantly enamelled design of exotic birds and butterflies on a ...

A highly decorative 19th-century Chinese porcelain ginger jar produced during the Kangxi Revival period. The jar is beautifully hand-painted in underglaze cobalt blue, with delicate...

This authentic pair of antique French olive oil jars was crafted in Provence circa 1880 and exemplifies the robust vernacular pottery traditionally used for oil storage in southern F...

Antique Meiji period Wucai style hand painted porcelain jar and cover - featuring flowering branches of multicolor blossoms and leaves - all on a white ground with pale blue rim to t...

This large stoneware vessel is a Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) wine jar, originally filled with wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. The large pot is sculpted with a tapered ...

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Oinochoe, 19th Century Description: Black-figure, a style of ancient Greek vase painting characterized by black, silhouetted figures painted on...

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...

A lovely pair of vintage Chinese Kangxi style handmade ceramic lidded ginger jars hand painted in vibrant cobalt blue and white. These fabulous jars are decorated with flower pots in...

An elegant French Art Nouveau chocolate pot crafted in fine hand-painted porcelain during the early decades of the 20th century. The piece fe...

Used to store loose leaf tea, this small ceramic jar from the late 19th century is sparsely glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner. Elegant in its simplicity, the humble jar is ...

Vintage Chinese hand-painted porcelain ginger jar with black ground and floral motifs. A timeless decorative accent with vibrant detail. We sell items as acquired, without restor...

Antique Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Countryside Lake Scene Covered Purple Biscuit Jar. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5.75" H x 4" Diameter.

This Chinese export porcelain ginger jar decorated in the famille rose palette. It depict scenes of figures, children playing in a garden or courtly setting. The jars are painted us...

Vintage French pottery cruche or wine jug by Felix Gete at CAB (Ceramic Arts of Bordeau). Impressed and incised mars. 9" high, 9" diameter. Drill hole plugg...

Delft blue and white "Varinas" tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral medallion. Inscribed with "Varinas," a tobacco variety cultivated in 17th cen...

Cloaked inside and out with a warm brown glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The glaze has a satin smooth finish...

This set of ten French porcelain apothecary jars comprises five of larger and five of smaller size, each of plain cylindrical form on a steppe...

A French terracotta olive oil/water jar from the 19th century, with wonderful glazes of vibrant orange and detailed cream and black decorations of fluid lines surrounding foliate des...

Designer: Alvino Bagni. Importer: Raymor. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Pottery Condition: This Alvino Bagni Italian Pottery canister...

A small ceramic celadon storage jar circa 18th century of Korean Joseon Dynasty. The melon shape jar with a mouth and base of the same size display a beautiful harmony in its form. T...

Mid 19thc 3 gallon crock jar made in Pennsylvania. Wonderful Plant pattern with great deep blue color. Great patina and wonderful size.

Warped by fire and eroded by time, this ceramic storage jar from Yunnan province is a testament to the wabi-sabi beauty of provincial Chinese pottery. Dated to the 15th/16th century,...

The largest one I have ever seen, this extra large cream glazed stoneware Doulton Lambeth jug, made circa 1850 in the United Kingdom.

A pair of small Chinese famille rose porcelain lidded jars, late 19th century. 5 ¼ inches wide by 4 ½ inches tall

Eye-catching realistic Majolica vegetables jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Rare find. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a basket of vegetables A cool accent to any kitchen or to be used as serving pitcher or for decorative purposes. Lovely as a part of a ceramics collection displayed in a cabinet. Great as gift idea! Rare find. Very good condition The lemons ceramic pitcher and the oranges ceramic pitcher...

Stunning pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain temple urns Classic ginger jars with lids surmounted by foo dogs Just a classic pair of interior driven Chinese vases Hand painte...

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...

This is a pair of antique decorative spice jars. A Chinese, celadon ceramic pot, dating to the late Victorian period circa 1900. Delightful form with wonderful celadon green hues Di...

We are very pleased to offer this decorative Chinese export porcelain vase, circa late 20th century. This elegant hexagonal form is richly hand-decorated in the Famille Rose traditio...

Han Dynasty Cocoon Vessel / Jar with Traditional Cloud Scroll Painted Design The ovoid body shape rises from a low footed base with a short neck a...

A vintage doucai ginger jar, handcrafted in China during the 1980s. Shaped in a unique decagonal form, it features ten individual panels that smoothly twist upwards, creating a har...

Charming Italian Provincial majolica Apothecary lidded jar, in very fine, original condition. Made in Italy circa 1990's after the antique.

A very decorative German folk art grey stoneware jar with cobalt-blue painting from the 1st half of the 20th century. This piece has received a beautiful warm patina over the years. Traditional Westerwald stoneware is a type of ceramic ware that was produced in the lower Westerwald and the Kannenbäckerland in the early modern period. Since the 17th century, it has been one of the dominant types of German stoneware. The technique for producing grey stoneware with cobalt blue painting proved...

A lovely antique 19th-Century Dutch Delft faience apothecary pharmacy jar. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine jar displays beautifully, hand painted with the Latin medicinal name and...

Late 19th Century Grand Tour style terracotta vessel decorated with Grecian figures with Amphora form, two handles on neck. Hand painted. Dimensions: 8.5"H x 7"W; Mouth opening is ...

Pair of urn shapped terracotta pots or vessels wiht glazed decorations, China, 1930s. Provincial rustic handmade terracotta wine jars or preserving pots. The taller one is covered by...

An antique Japanese brown oil jar with weathered appearance and irregular shape. This antique Japanese oil jar, dating from the early 20th century, captivates with its rustic charm a...

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...

A very lovely Kangxi Chinese porcelain ginger jar with hand-painted, blue overglaze decoration with "one hundred treasures" motif. Jar has original p...

TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN GLOBULAR 'PRUNUS' JARS Late Qing Dynasty Each painted with prunus branches against a mottled blue 'ice' ground both with hardwood covers, doubl...

Handmade terracotta olive jar with shell motifs, Spain, 1930s On an antique traditional preserving / storage jar from Andalusia a coat of lime was applied creating shell motifs thor...