Ceramic Vases and Vessels

A wonderfully glazed, beautifully crafted, and classically shaped vase/vessel by renowned Canadian master potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). Brother Thomas studied design at Nova Scotia College in the late 40s and early 50s, It was during this time that he discovered a love for the ceramic art form. In 1959 he became a monk and joined the Weston Priory, Vermont, a community of Benedictine men. Here he continued his art while also pursuing a degree in philosophy. In 1978 he traveled to Japan where he met and worked with five Japanese potters, designated “Living National Treasures” by the Japanese government. These particular artists and the time spent with them deeply influenced his work and his thought. In 1985, he became artist-in-residence at Mount Saint Benedict Monastery in Erie, Pennsylvania, where worked until his death in 2007. Brother Thomas was universally known and esteemed for his mastery of complex glazes and his adaptation and application of traditional Chinese and Japanese pottery methods and materials. The vase features a sumptuous green glaze that absolutely radiates in the light. The work is signed by Brother Thomas with his traditional signature and cipher. A special piece. Would be a great addition to any Brother Thomas or Mid-Century pottery/ceramics collection or make for an eye catching stand alone accent work in about any setting. His work can be found in numerous collections and international museums including: Aidekman Art Center, Tufts University, Medford, MA Allen Art Museum, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH Art Complex Museum, Duxbury, MA Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL Bunting Institute, Radcliffe College, Cambridge, MA Canadian Museum of Civilization, Hull, Quebec, Canada Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, New York, NY Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA Dimock Gallery, George Washington University, Washington, DC Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Fleming Museum, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Framingham State University, Framingham, MA Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, AZ Portland Museum of Art Portland, ME Pucker Gallery...

A large and powerful Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain "Five Dragon" meiping vase, modern, China. The oversized vase of traditional meiping form, with a splayed foot supporting a baluster shaped body with high shoulders, short, narrow neck, and rolled mouth rim. The large vase decorated with five dragons molded in relief. Their bodies painted in vibrant overglaze famille rose enamels of reds, greens, yellows and turquoise. The dragons portrayed dancing in the sky among flames and clouds. Their bodies twisting and writhing, claws extended, tails coiled, some with mouths open in triumphant roars. The main dragon in red, and portrayed to more directly face the viewer. The dragons dance against a white ground sky. The blank sky broken up by overglaze red painted stylized clouds and flames. The foot decorated with a band of crashing waves. A stylized lotus blossom surrounds the base of the neck. The neck with a band of scrolling flowers and vines against a yellow ground. The underside of the large vase with an apocryphal "Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi...

A large and impressive Art Deco Ruskin crystalline glazed art pottery three handled vase by William Howson Taylor dated 1932. The earthenware vase is thickly made and is of round bul...

This rare 1930s Italian ceramic vase by Iama Albisola is a vibrant example of the Futurist influence on Art Deco pottery. The piece features a bold, bulbous body and a wide, flared n...

Article: Ceramic pottery vase Origin: Germany Model: ROBOT Designer: Heinz Siery Producer: Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany Decade: 1960s Th...

Very decorative item this darkgreen glazed terracotta urn.

A magnificent and large Meissen Schneeballen (snowball) covered vase, richly adorned with a vibrant aviary and botanical ensemble in full three-dimensional relief. Crafted in the mid...

A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 7.5” H x 6.25” diameter  Diameter of opening: 2.25”

A large French Anduze jardiniere urn signed by André Caulet 1860, Montpellier. Marked with a crest in cartouche. This vase has a beautiful worn glaze of brown, green, and ochre wit...

A striking blue and white vase from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama around 1870s and later became one of the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes. With a relative large size, this vase is decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting), in order to achieve the striking dimensional misty winter landscape. The pine trees with upright trunks and down-sweeping branches appear receding into the depth of the mist, forming an visually unending forest. Known as one of the most creative ceramists, around 1880s, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze. New colors allowed him to create underglaze design that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. He even invented his own receipt of cobalt blue to achieve a much brighter yet softer shade, as evident on this vase. To create landscape that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama...

An imposing English Parian unglazed Porcelain Standing Figure of Perseus firmly attributed to Minton and modelled by Victor Simyan, who was a French scu...

An Etruscan "bucchero" black ware two handle vase dating from the 6th century BC. Adorned with boar designs in relief around the body of vessel and a single standing human figure in...

"BLOOMING BEAUTIFULLY FROM HERE TO ETERNITY….." Gorham’s Fleurs des Siècles basket of flowers designed by Jane Hutcheson Gold gilt porcelain flower basket...

A rare and impressive pair of large vases from Bitossi’s short-lived “Archaeological Series”, produced in the early 1980s. These pieces feature the distinctive scavo finish, expertly...

A set of three beautiful black and brown stoneware miniatures with amazing glaze. Made by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Signed with 'GN' and makers ...

16th century Thailand Sawankhalok ceramic vase from the old city of Sawankhalok known for its pottery. Beautiful and abundant fossil growth from being submerged under water. Natural ...

Germany / 1900 / 2 Vases / August & Conrad Bauscher / Porcelain Factory Weiden Bros / Porcelain and Polychrome / Empire An elegant pair of signed porcelain vases from the estee...

16th century Vietnamese Animist ceramic vase. Beautiful and abundant fossil growth from being submerged under water. Natural original patina. Part of a very large collection of shipw...

This antique terracotta storage jar embodies the quiet beauty and utility of early 20th-century Anatolian craftsmanship. Hand-thrown in rural Turkey, its tall, tapered silhouette and...

Mid-century Vallauris Vase by Jacques Fonck et Jean Mateo C1960s France A tall attractive vase, in blue glaze with purple hues, beautifu...

The LUNA Vase features intricate, hand-carved motifs of the heavens, interpreted through a geometric lens. Its round porcelain body is evocative of the full moon, with an intentional...

A lovely green ceramic vase with a crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 19 cm (7.6") tall and about 9 cm (3.6") wide and it is in excellent condition. T...

A finely decorated and glazed Japanese porcelain vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1900s Meiji Period. The vase is of a classic bottle form with baluster body and short neck. It was decorated with underglaze white magnolia blossom on a pleasant celadon background. The stamens of the flower were artistically rendered in a low relief, giving the design a realistic appeal with the dimension. Miyagawa Kozan...

This elegant colorful hand painted Majolica planter was sculpted in Montigny sur Loing, France, circa 1860. The ceramic jardinière with root shape handles features high relief soft pink, blue and beige rose flowers with pale green leaves, and brown and grey background. The ceramic vase is in good condition commensurate with age and use (minor chips on few petals). Impressionist ceramics term generally applies to "paint the slip" or "batch gouache". At the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the towns of Montigny-sur-Loing and Marlotte are many artists living places like Jean-Baptiste Corot, Eugène Thirion (1839-1910), Adrien Schulz (1851-1931), Numa Gillet (1868-1940) and Lucien Cahen-Michel (1888-1980), all attracted by the quality of the landscape and the light. When Eugene Schopin founded in 1872 a ceramics factory, he worked with the painters to create a range of designs inspired by Impressionism and decorated according to new public demands. Several ceramic factories will develop around this Impressionist movement. The most famous, such as Georges Delvaux (1834-1909), Albert Boué (1862-1918) and Charles Alphonse Petit (1862-1927), will produce until 1922. Other manufacturers, such as Theodore Lefront...

A stylish vase in pumpkin shape and featuring a loose bamboo handle. Designed by Elisabeth Loholt in Denmark during the late 1950s. Measurements: H: 18.5 cm, Diameter: 9 cm (at the...

Large Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Floor Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s

This vintage Chinese ceramic planter is notable for its rich, atmospheric glaze and generous, rounded form. The body is finished in deep brown tones that transition organically into ...

Carl-Harry Stålhane Unique Hand Signed Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1967. A rare one-off vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane. This is a beautiful and colorful hand signed unique studio pott...

Large bulbous ceramic vase in Sange de Beuf glaze with green bullseye abstract detail. This vase makes for a beautiful statement piece standing alone or can serve as a supporting rol...

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...

These moustached vases are handmade in Sicily and they are the contemporary representation of the 'Mori' vases. Each one is unique and different as the...

An abstract beautiful, graphically designed, cup-shaped vase with a white glaze and a geometric design in black lines. The result is an almost architectural effect, characteristic of...

Art Déco belgian glazed pottery/ceramic Charles Catteau-like vase by Boch Freres Keramis By: Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau (in the style of) Material: ceramic, pottery, paint...

A large porcelain vessel with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. A multitude of small le...

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Sican-Chimu transitional period, circa 1100–1470 CE. A striking ceramic vessel showcasing the refined artistry of Peru’s northern coastal cultures. The piece is ...

Art Deco vase in Black and Gold Craquelé, early 20th century. Stylish and distinct art deco vase in gold craquelé and black. Elegant shape, with a nice contrast between the gold and the black...

Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930.  

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district...

Light 32 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 32 x H 32 cm Material: Unglazed white porcelain. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Kor...

This fantastic faience jardiniere and pedestal were hand-painted in Boulogne, France (formally “Boulogne-sur-Mer”) in the late 1800’s. The vibrant set features heraldic displays set among foliate and floral illustrations. Both the pedestal and the jardiniere have white backgrounds festooned with green leaves and blue, yellow, orange, and purple flowers. The opening of the jardiniere has asymmetrical edges dotted by small piercings, with flowering vines painted along the inner rim. Exquisite handles, comprised of curled leaves and C-scrolls, are affixed to the sides of the lobed body. Numerous painted motifs grace the area between the handles, including drapery, scrolls, and floral baskets hanging from an arabesque border. Equally impressive décor can be seen on the tetrapartite stand with a molded top. Each layer of the molding has a different color scheme, ranging from yellow with volute embellishments to solid green. The neck of the stand has been adorned with floral displays above multi-colored scrolls, shells, and scalloped leaves. In the center of each scalloped leaf is a distinct heraldic shield: on one side is a French style shield representing the city of Boulogne, with a swan that symbolizes perfection. On the opposite side is coat of arms topped by a closed crown, emblazoned with a five-fold cross over three roundels, which is the coat of arms for Godfrey of Bouillon, the first ruler of Jerusalem, who was born in Boulogne. Beneath the coat of arms are a pair of scrolled feet adorned with scalloped leaves and scrolls. There are two more feet to the sides that have pierced elements with floral vines beneath. Our 19th century hand-painted faience jardiniere on pedestal...

Bitossi for Rosenthal netter vase, ceramic, blue, red, and white, onion. Medium scale chunky cylinder vase decorated with a wavy abstract onion pattern.

This piece is an American Rookwood Pottery "Vellum" series ceramic vase by Lenore Asbury, circa 1925. A monumental landscape vase by Fred Rothenbusch fo...

Beautiful French Art Nouveau vase made of polychrome crackle majolica earthenware, decorated with peonies and floral motifs, numbered and marked on the bottom. Gustave De Bruyn (Leu...

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...

A gorgeous pair of 19th-Century Japanese Meiji Period Imari porcelain vases. These fine vases have a lovely shape and hand painted floral designs in the traditional Imari colors. The...

Our "Petalouda Iris" majolica vase showcases the timeless charm of the blue butterfly, capturing the essence of its elegance. Revered in all cultures as a symbol of fulfilled desires...

A blue-glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand designed by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.

The creator of the “Sicilian state of mind” collection searches for objects from the past that convey emotions linked to memory. She selects, re-sews, removes paint and repaints, dis...

A beautiful pair of European porcelain flower or plant planters jardinieres or holder cachepots with flower and leaf design, circa mid-20th centu...

Ajoutez une touche d’élégance à votre intérieur avec ce vase en porcelaine raffiné. Arborant un somptueux motif floral multicolore et des ornements dorés délicats, il devient un cent...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956. Great condition. Slightly obliq...

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Minimalist Ikebana Vase from BKW Böttger Keramik Wandsbek, Hamburg, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribut...

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase by Görge Hohlt for Werkstatt Hohlt, Katzbach, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additi...

Large signed Mid-Century Modern studio pottery italian style ceramic vase. Signed and date by the artist, BF 77. Features a brutalist inspired design with hand-painted floral motiv...

A beautiful and rare pair of French Sèvres porcelain bronze-mounted urns, Neoclassical/Rococo design period, circa 19th century, mid-1800s, Fra...

Oxblood red shoulder vase with white interior by Diane Love by Mikasa. Signed. Japan, circa 1980. Dimensions: 6.25” H x 5.5” W

Jean Besnard Art Deco ceramic, signed and dated 1932, in excellent condition.

A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi Rimini Blue ceramic vase.

Experience the enchantment of the 19th century with this exceptional pair of Hand-Painted and Gilt Porcelain Satsuma Vases. Meticulously crafted, these vases epitomize the artistic f...

A wonderful collection of three Dartington pottery mottle glazed small studio pottery bottle vases by renowned master potter Alan White (British, b. 1949) and probably dating from th...