Porcelain Vases and Vessels

Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1670-1680 examples. With a landscape scene. The rim beautifully painted. The base is blank. Unmarked at base Arita ware, also known as A...

This elegant baluster vase, crafted by the renowned Haviland porcelain manufacture in Limoges, is a striking example of French decorative art. Made from fine porcelain, the vase feat...

Reuben Rising for Rörstrand. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel ser...

1914 - 2015 Cabat was an American ceramicist. She was known for weed / feelie pots and vases with thin necks in wonderful glazed hues. This piece is a fine example of her technique....

A very nice modernist white porcelain vase by Ludwig Zepner for Meissen, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.75"D x 9.25"H and the...

A hand-painted Rosenthal porcelain vase designed by Wolf Bauer, the Studio-Linie line, Germany, 1970s-1980s. The white porcelain vase is in a cylindrical form and is adorned with br...

A cobalt blue background Limoges vase and pate-sur-pate technique with scene of female figures. Signed Marcel Chaufriasse Limoges. Very good vintage condition.

A wonderful antique M.Z. Austria Porcelain footed bowl with charming floral design in multi colors, all hand-painted very attractive shapes, and tone unmark,...

The antique or vintage porcelain vase features high neck with thrice ribbed side in the lower section, accented with graphic detailing, done in thin, delicate porcelain. Elegant Art ...

A pair of 19th century Old Paris porcelain urns featuring classical forms with double scroll handles and square bases. Finished in a deep cobalt ground with gilt neoclassical figures...

A pair of large Canton style famille jaune porcelain vases Chinese, Late 19th Century Height 120cm, diameter 42cm These large and impressi...

PAIR of Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Period-style (early 20th Century) pear-shaped porcelain vases in celadon with antlered animal ornamentation on each side (mark on bottom) (PRICE...

A finely hand-painted large famille rose porcelain planter from the mid-20th century. The planter features intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant colors, typical of the famille ro...

Large Amphora blue and green eight-handled vase with red leaves. Attributed to Paul Dachsel - Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel, Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia, ca...

Presenting a gorgeous Nippon Art Nouveau style butterfly vase. Fully marked on base for having been made and hand decorated in Japanese Macau. This h...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

Very rare Ming dynasty porcelain ewer with ottoman gem-set tombak mounts Chinese and Turkish, 16th/17th century Measures: Tombak: height 20cm,...

This turquoise Chinese ginger jar is a striking example of mid-20th century porcelain, crafted circa 1950s in the style of the celebrated Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Bingrong. This vi...

Fukagawa Hexagonal Imari Porcelain Vase with Factory Silver Collar, Meiji Period, circa 1900 An exceptional Meiji-period Japanese porcelain vase attributed to the Fukagawa studio, f...

A fine quality late 19th Century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Imari bottle vase. having wonderful bold classical motif decoration with gilded highlights. Beautiful inset hand pa...

This whimsical Chinese ginger jar is decorated with famille verte enamels for an allover design of leafy green cabbage. Depicting the white stalks and curling leaves of a head of nap...

A beautiful Italian porcelain footed bowl urn by Mottahedeh, in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Italy. Beautiful as a s...

A pair of large sang-de-boeuf glazed vase, early 20th century. The baluster vessel rising from a lipped foot to a high-shouldered body and trumpet mouth, covered overall in a rich, ...

Large French Art Nouveau “Femme-Fleur” (Poppy-Wreathed Maiden), Bronze and Cobalt, circa 1900 An evocative and finely cast French Art Nouveau centerpiece, featuring a richly patinat...

"4 Chinese similar black porcelain vases painted with natural scenes depicting ducks amid florals and lily pads and geometric patterned bands at the tops and bases with finial-topped...

Pair of German Helena Wolfsohn style porcelain covered jars 19th century Hand-painted covered porcelain jars, with scenes of a courting couple, bouquets of flowers, and gilt decorat...

Attributed to the Manufacture de Sevres this elegant, antique jardinière was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1860. Standing on a twisted bronze dore base, the colorful centerpiece...

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...

This fabulous and unique example of high style Art Deco design was produced the same year that Paris hosted the legendary Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels...

A Palace Size Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration. This vase is absolutely beautiful with an incredible array of hand-painted blue decoratio...

Chinese Blue & White 'Prunus' Jar/Vase & Cover Early Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) This impressive Chinese Blue & White 'Prunus' Jar/Vase and Cover, dating to the Early Qing Dynasty, is...

An Iznik-style vase made by Edmé Samson et Cie after a 16th-century Turkish bottle vase in the collection of the Musée d'Ecouen. The vase’s bulbous body is decorated in a red, cobalt blue, turquoise, and green floral design of saz leaves, roses, and tulips. The neck is decorated with delicate floral sprays. The design is highlighted with gilding throughout, and is intentionally sparse around the turquoise area of the neck to mimic the wear of the 16th-century vase after which it was modelled. As with many other Samson Iznik...

Please read the entire description carefully, as it provides detailed technical and historical information that will help assure you of the authenticity of our items. This elegant an...

Delicately painted on a striking purple ground on an integrally marbleized porcelain base.

Original studio art Meissen, the oldest porcelain manufactory in Germany. Designed by Ludwig Zeppner for Meissen around 1960. nickname is ''Fernsehturm'' (meanig tv-tower), the desig...

A Japanese enamel on porcelain vase. The vase has a baluster shaped body with a fluted mouth, adorned with a polychrome design representing medallions with blossoming flowers and bir...

A visually striking pair of vintage ceramic vases in the Jugendstil style, handcrafted in Germany circa 1960 by BB Hohenstein. These decorative vases feature a raised Chinese dragon ...

AMBIANIC presents Lenox Porcelain Rose Blossom Bud Vase 8inch stamped by maker Malayasia made 2.4W x 7.5H Preowned original vintage Refer to images

Article: Op Art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Wunsiedel Bavaria, Germany Decade: 1970s   This original vintage Op Ar...

A highly decorative and authentic early 19th-century porcelain cachepot, attributed to the esteemed Tucker Factory of Philadelphia (1826–1838) or an American Federal Period porcelain...

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...

Pair of palace sized Chinese oxblood / Sang de Boeuf colored lidded urns. Lids have foo dog finial tops. Marked on the bottom. I believe they're 20th Ct but not entirely sure. 47" H ...

Royal Copenhagen porcelain gilded terracotta and grey crackle glazed baluster vase. A premium quality vase with a matt glaze to the terracotta porcelain. Circa 1954. Stamped and ...

A pair of Porcelain de Paris cachepots planters from the 19th century, with hand-painted bird and floral motifs, and gilt accents. Created in France during the 19th century, each of ...

An antique Chinese porcelain vase. Late Qing dynasty, before 1912. Begonia shape with scalloped surface. Zoomoprhic side handles with rings. Hand-painted Famille Rose design, floral ...

A beautiful, relatively large, Italian white porcelain urn or jardinière with gold Neoclassical design, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. Bea...

Vintage Chinese famille rose porcelain cylindrical vase, decorated with a squirrel perched on a fruiting grape vine, with a dense floral band around the base. Gilt accents. Signed on...

Blue and White Globular Vase with Butterflies and Floral Motifs Qianlong style porcelain globular vase with a narrow neck, slightly flared mouth, and a short, footed base. The body ...

A set of 3 leather-cast porcelain vases with textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds, all pieces in the Kawa Series ...

A beautiful, hand-painted Chinese famille rose temple jar decorated with foliage design and floral panels, gold lion dog form the knop of the l...

Royal Copenhagen Lovely Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase, terra cotta and grey crackle glaze with gold trim and decorated lid. With marks on base, Denmark, 1950s Measures: 9 height x ...

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...

This exquisite French porcelain vase is crafted by the renowned Bernardaud manufacture in Limoges, and bears the refined “Artois bleu” pattern—an elegant design inspired by the Comte...

Pair of large Canton style famille rose porcelain vases. Chinese, Late 19th century. Measures: Height 64cm, diameter 25cm. Crafted in Qing dynasty China in the late nineteenth century for the export market, these fine porcelain vases...

A decorative pair of Chinese porcelain ginger jars dating to the mid-20th century, finely executed in the Famille Noire palette—an enamel technique revived in homage to Qing Dynasty ...

Drop-shaped white porcelain with glossy glaze, designed by Liselotte Lüpke in 1939, this one was produced in the 1950s. Up to 4 piceses available, price per vase.

Pair of large Canton style Chinese porcelain vases Chinese, early 20th century Measures: Height 123cm, diameter 42cm These large and impressive Chine...

A pair of circa 1920's Italian copper-glazed porcelain vases with twisted handles. Measurements: Height: 19.5" Second height: 21.5" Diameter: 11.25".

This is a Pair of Gilt Cobalt Blue Urns. Both Urns depict a cobalt blue background that is decorated in the center with a hand painted country side landscape ...

Large French Porcelain Famille Rose style fishbowl, Samson, circa 1880.