Earthenware Vases and Vessels

A wonderfully designed and gorgeously colored coveted square Mingei bottle vase by Japanese National Treasure pottery master Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This vase is an early work of Shimaoka's before he started to use his impressed "Ta" signature. The rich colors are truly amazing and shift in the light. The vase comes with a Shimaoka signed and sealed box. The work is exquisite in every way and has a wonderful feel and heft to it. Shimaoka, who started as an apprentice to famed Japanese potter Shoji Hamada in 1946 before opening his own studio, has exhibited worldwide including North America, Asia, and Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure...

A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a delicate long neck rising from a circular base. Classic and timeless. Signed by Beatrice in her customary "Beato" on the underside of the base (with noted inventory number). Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a fabulous stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. One of the best Beatrice Wood's luster glaze vases we have come across in quite a while. Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada", Wood lived a long (1893-1998) and very fruitful, creative life and is considered by many experts and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. At one point in her career, Wood studied with master potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler and later become famed in her own right for her distinct luster-glazing techniques. In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution named Wood an "Esteemed American Artist". Her other awards include: 1994 Governor’s Awards for the Arts (California) 1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film 1992 Gold Medal for Highest Achievement in Craftsmanship, American Craft Council 1988 Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University 1987 Fellow of American Craft Council Women’s Art Caucus, National Award (NCECA Award) 1986 Women’s Building Award 1984 Living Treasure of California 1983 Symposium Award of the Institute for Ceramic History 1961 Goodwill Ambassador from USA...

A beautiful Art Deco earthenware globe vase with amazing glaze. Made by Harald Östergren for Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition - no chips, cracks or crazing. Impressed ...

Théodore Deck (1823-1891) A 19th French Japonisme Cache-Pot, circa 1875 A Polychrome Enameled Faience Round-Shaped Cachepot and Jardinière Hand-painted design in the Japonisme Aesthe...

Large vintage Versailles style Italian vase likely manufactured in the 1940s. Scalloped white shape with large bright cobalt blue flowers among ornate geometric and organic golden de...

This impressive antique French glazed terracotta olive oil jar was crafted in Provence, Southern France, circa 1870. Traditionally used for the storage and dispensing of oil, the vessel embodies the classic ovoid form associated with 19th century Provençal jarres à huile, featuring a full rounded body that rises to a short collar neck and tapers to a narrow foot. Two sturdy vertical strap handles are applied high at the shoulder for balanced lifting, and the jar retains its original molded ceramic spout near the base, designed for controlled decanting into smaller vessels. The surface is dressed in a richly variegated honey and deep ochre glaze, generously applied across the upper body and thinning organically toward the lower section, allowing the warm terracotta ground to emerge. Visible throwing rings, natural glaze runs, kiln speckling, and mineral deposits attest to its hand-thrown construction and authentic utilitarian past. Honest chips, glaze losses, and surface wear throughout reinforce its genuine antique character and rustic Provençal appeal. Impressive in both scale and silhouette, this antique French oil jar...

A grey-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.

Antique (19th century) garniture in the French chinoiserie style by Gien, consisting of a large footed centerpiece with cover with seated wiseman finial, flanked by matching vases wi...

Rare Majolica chick with egg vase Jerome Massier with hand painted blue flowers, circa 1900. Length / 4.5 on 3.2 inches, height / 5 inches.

A large faience vase, model 116 F.10, designed by Swedish ceramicist Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio in the 1940s. A hand-turned urn-shaped vessel with an applied handle, glazed...

Antique Guatemalan majolica pottery vase, with hand painted floral design on front. Two angels adorn the upper rim, appearing at the top of each side peering out over their angel win...

Art Deco vases by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères, D781, 1920s Two oval vases, Art Deco of 27 cm high The vases are decorated with thin black lines interspersed with medallions ador...

Late Victorian "Louwelsa" line vases by The Weller company was one of the company's very earliest forays into art pottery beginning in the mid 1890s with the partnership of Samuel We...

Auguste Mouzin et Cie, Belgium, designed and manufactured this lovely Art Deco bedroom or dresser ceramic faience set. The set comprised four pieces: a pitcher, a large basin bowl, a...

A small Italian maiolica pharmacy bottle, probably late 17th or early 18th century, decorated in a palette of ochre, cobalt blue, and manganese. The globular body bears a hand-painte...

A beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.

French Art Deco Turquoise Vase Lachenal. Height / 8,3 inches.

A green-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.

A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase / pitcher with amazing glaze. Designed by Allan Ebeling for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Mak...

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. France, 1950s-1960s Manufactured by Vallauris Ceramics. Eye-catching large green Majolica ceramic va...

A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.

Pair of Minton Secessionist No.1 vases of stretched barrel-like forms. The purple ground is decorated in blue and white slip-trailing, with green tube-lined outlines. Maker's marks t...

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19th Century French Majolica Tulip Cache Pot.

Middle Eastern Persian style (19/20th Cent) glazed earthenware square vase decorated with floral design with Persian figure of a man.

A green and off-white glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 5.5"W x 4.5"D All items ship from High Point, North C...

Jano Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 37 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Material...

Jerome Massier Fils Majolica figural vase which features a colourful pheasant stood in front of corn/wheat. Colouration: green, purple, teal blue are predominant. The piece bears mak...

Mid-century French Ceramic Pitcher by René Maurel, 60's Era Capron Ruelland A beautiful pitcher with a curved neck, featuring a deep blue glaze adorned with geometric and animal mot...

A fine antique Dutch Delft faience hand molded flower brick or flower frog vase, circa 1900. This charming footed flower pot has a hand painted flo...

This ceramic vessel features a tall, amphora-like form with sweeping handles and a warm, earthy glaze that highlights its hand-painted geometric motifs. The surface is adorned with s...

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Set of 2 beautiful vases by Anna-Lisa Thomson at Gefle / Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. Signed 'Thomson' on the side of the vase and impressed 'TB' underneath. ...

This Majolica jardinière is richly decorated, featuring a deep cobalt blue glaze as the base color. The sides are adorned with cherubs and lion heads in golden and brown tones, refle...

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...

Charming ceramic pottery from a market near Provence. Beautifully weathered jug with an amazing yellow glazed color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche from France.

This pair of Delft blue and white antique lidded jars, marked for The Claw** and dating to circa 1820, is hand-painted in the traditional Delft style. Each jar features a cover toppe...

A earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.

A rare small Art Nouveau vase produced by N.S.A. Brantjes & Co. in Purmerend, the Netherlands, between 1895 and 1904. This model, No. 1100, features the sought-after Decor A, charact...

Large Majolica Shell Nautilus Vase Urn signed Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890. The base is decorated with shells and coral. H / 8 inches , W / 10 inches.

Bo Fajans Hand-painted vase, 1930s. Elegant faience vase with a hand-painted motif of seated female figures in classic Art Deco style. Executed in a golden glaze with black outlines ...

Restored Dümler & Breiden Domino Décor Vase – Crimson Red & Blue with Kintsugi-Style Gold Repair A striking ceramic vase by Dümler & Breiden, featuring the sought-after ...

Large 19th Century Majolica wheat vase jardiniere with birds signed Delphin Massier. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family p...

Model #4598. Hard Earthenware. Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The ...

A lovely antique French faience Moustiers flower frog vase, circa 1890. Maker's mark on reverse. This beautiful vase is decorated with hand pa...

Made in Italy. This vintage vase is made in yellow glazed maiolica and was produced by the Italian manufacturer Aquila of Pisa in the 1930s. It stands out for its style inspired by t...

A beautiful example of classic English transferware, this vintage Spode Copeland Italian cachepot features the maker's iconic 1816 ‘Italian’ pattern—rend...

Urns Pair Flowers French 18th Century Faiance France. A pair of urns made during the 18th Century in France. Decorated with flowers painted in Blue, Or...

Stunning monumental Majolica pink clamshell jardiniere, circa 1880. This yellow and brown footed shell is decorated with coral,seaweeds and yellow...

A beige and brown-glazed incised earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.

A beautiful vase with amazing relief pattern. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Impressed 'EKEBY'. Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) ...

This rare and stunning Art Deco Egyptian Faience Glaze Vase Signed Leon Volkmar for Durant Kilns originates from the United States, C.1922. This piece features a timeless composition...

Pair of Majolica morning glory vases Jerome Massier, circa 1900. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an incredible whole...

Swedish Art Deco muted verdigris blue green colored running glaze with bright orange accents made by Andersson & Johansson - later known as Höganäs Keramik - in the early 1930s. ...

Gorgeous Swedish 1930s vase in a beautiful blue glaze. Great vintage conditon. Dimensions: H 7 in x D 4 in

Model #4543 Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The Amphora pottery fa...

HECTOR GUIMARD, RARE LARGE CERAMIC, DE BRUYN ED., CIRCA 1900 In the 18th century, Jean Bernard De Bruyn already ran a pottery in Louvain, Belgium. After his death in 1805, his son M...

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Beautiful earthenware vase with off-white glaze. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Designed by Jerk Werkmaster for Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition. With some flaws in the glaze from ...

Wedgwood black Ravenstone set Wedgwood Ravenstone small urn, vase and cache pot Matte black glaze wegwood, designed by Norman Wilson, 1960s England The measurements are for th...