African Vases and Vessels

Beautiful Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Mortar that works perfectly for a planter. By unknown designer in Africa, c. early 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use showing wonderful ...

A highly decorative pair of large vintage Moroccan glazed ceramic water jugs, handcrafted and hand-painted in Fez, Morocco, circa 1940. With their s...

Beautiful pair of Persian engraved Ghalam-zani Islamic brass vases on Middle Eastern Syrian Moorish style wooden wall decorative brackets. The small Moorish brass vases are finely hand-chased with elaborate designs and presented on hand crafted wooden Arabian brackets inlaid with shell and Syrian fretwork decor. Engraving (Ghalam-zani) is a term, for artistic metalworking, it is one of the original Persian handicraft, the art of engraving and embossing, hammering, repousse and chasing elaborate designs, patterns and shapes on metals such as copper, silver, gold, and brass to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Art engraving has a long history in Iran and in the Middle East back to more than several thousand years ago. Wooden wall brackets...

Moroccan glazed ceramic urn with lid from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand-painted with Arabic calligraphy pink writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic...

19th century Moroccan two handled vase with decorative painted pieces. Distressed leather pieces bordered by detailed strips of brass. Part of a collection. From the Atlas mountain ...

Handmade tamegroute vase 7 by Contemporary Orientalism Dimensions: D 40 x H 60 cm Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.

Creel and Gow Wicker (Rattan) pedestal with Urn. Measures: 19.5" x 27.75" x 65.75" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collect...

Early 20th century Mangbetu chief's pot, from DR Congo, a distinctive and beautiful anthropomorphic sculpture. This style of terracotta pot m...

Large Middle Eastern Islamic finely hand-etched brass memorial footed bowl decorated with medallions with Arabic calligraphy inscriptions and scene of wild animals. Moorish style hea...

Set of two Antique Moroccan Fez Ceramic Vases with Chiseled Arabic Calligraphy, Early 20th Century A magnificent pair of antique Moroccan ceramic vase handcrafted in the historic city of Fez (Fès), celebrated for centuries as Morocco's foremost center of fine pottery. This impressive vessel showcases the rich artistic heritage of Islamic craftsmanship through its elegant proportions, vibrant hand-painted decoration, and beautifully chiseled Arabic calligraphy encircling the body. Expertly wheel-thrown and hand-decorated, the vase features traditional motifs against a soft ivory crackled glaze, a classic color combination synonymous with the master potters of Fez. This impressive vessel showcases the timeless beauty of Moorish craftsmanship, featuring an earthy dark brown to black clay body meticulously hand-carved with flowing Arabic calligraphy highlighted in contrasting ivory tones. The central decorative band is adorned with finely incised Arabic poetry...

A Central African wood pot, vase or vessel. This vintage decorative object from Central Africa is created from a single piece of mahogany acc...

Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is call...

19th century Morocco two handle vase with decorated painted pieces with blue hashtag design. Textured strips of silver divide the pieces. Part of a collection. From the Atlas mounta...

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot Fashioned from locally sourced clay using ancient techniques passed down through generations, this pot bears the marks of time and tradit...

Large Moroccan glazed royal blue ceramic urn with lid from Fez. Vintage Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy w...

This terracotta amphora, originating from the arid Draa Valley of Morocco, is an example of primitive Amazigh utilitarian art. Characterised by its robust, hand-built form and deco...

Pair of very decorative large handcrafted Moorish, Spanish style ceramic urns planters from Fez, Metal handles, bottom and top adorned with embossed metal. Great decorative large ce...

Like other African everyday ceramics, Bamileke storage pots are revered for their simple forms yet astonishing beauty. Each is hand shaped and fired in the open. They are generally s...

Fabulous handcrafted antique Moroccan blue and white footed ceramic vase in Moorish style. Adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work with hand...

Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is called...

19th century Morocco vase with fluted leather opening. Ornately painted pieces. Cream color ground. Decorated strips of silver divide pieces. Part of a collection. From the Atlas mo...

Tall Chantilly Rattan Urn on Pedestal by Creel and Gow Measures: 17.75" x 74.75" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We'r...

This beautiful hand painted decorative vase features a mesmeric arabesque pattern and inviting colors of red, orange and blue. Perfect a as an elegant centerpiece on your dining room...

This antique Amazigh (Berber) milk jug, known as a Takserit, is a rare survival of 19th-century domestic pottery from the mountainous regions of Morocco. Hand-modelled from unglaze...

A decorative alabaster bottle, hand-crafted in Luxor, Egypt. A bottom opening allows the piece to be used as a lamp or screen for low-intensity lights (professional conversion recomm...

Striking group of four mid century bottles hand decorated with glass beads in bold colorful symbolic and geometric design with turned wood s...

19th century Morocco two handle vase with decorated painted pieces with blue hashtag design. Textured strips of silver divide the pieces. Part of a collection from the Atlas mountai...

Large green Moorish ceramic Urns chiseled with Arabic calligraphy poetry writing.Handcrafted vases from Fez Morocco etched with Arabic calligraphy.This kind of Moorish ceramic art work could be found in the Alhambra palace...

A rare and highly sculptural unglazed water jug originating from Northern Morocco, likely the Rif Mountains region. This vessel is distinguished by its dramatic bridge-handle constru...

19th century Moroccan vase made of pieced bone with inlaid decorative silver and brass details. From the High Atlas region. Zig Zag decorative silver/brass inlay. Often used as a wed...

Capture the exotic allure of North Africa with this monumental Moroccan glazed ceramic urn. A masterclass in artisanal craftsmanship, this hand-thrown vessel features a deep, vibrant...

Bring the exotic allure of North Africa into your home with this striking Moroccan lidded urn. Defined by its deep, high-gloss cobalt blue glaze, this piece features a traditional Sa...

Moroccan vintage, 1960's green olive jar, or planter. Handcrafted by the Berber people in Tamgroute Morocco. Great glazed earthenware with different hu...

19th century Morocco four handle vase with cobalt blue pieces. Decorated silver strips divide the pieces. Part of a collection. From the Atlas mountain region.

A striking set of six malachite vases from the Congo, crafted in the 1960s. These vases showcase the captivating, natural beauty of malachite, with rich, vibrant green hues and intri...

Striking large African hand made decorative vase having intricate layers of wood, bone and delicate inlaid brass.

A vintage example of unglazed Tamegrout pottery from the Draa Valley. Unlike the region's well-known green glazed ware, this vessel presents the raw earthenware surface, fired in tra...

Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand-painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is calle...

This sculptural handcrafted studio pottery vase is a bold and visually striking example of 20th century ceramic artistry. Distinguished by its heavily textured body, the surface is a...

This larger, dark blue Moroccan pot is hand painted and has a ceramic glaze. It is decorated with various ribbons of silver-like metal providing round geo...

19th century Morocco four handle vase with cobalt blue pieces Decorated silver strips divide the pieces. Part of a collection. From the Atlas mountain region.

An impressive antique earthenware jar, handcrafted with a natural patina that reveals its authenticity and the passage of time. Its textured surface and earthy tones lend a rustic ch...

This striking mid-century modern ceramic vase presents a bold and artistic form, perfect for collectors and design enthusiasts alike. Standing tall with an amphora-inspired silhouett...

This mid-20th century Arts and Crafts–inspired hand-carved wooden lidded vessel is a beautifully crafted decorative object that showcases skilled traditional woodworking. The vessel ...

This ceramic vase is from the historic village of Tamegrout, known in the Amazigh language as the "last place before the desert". Fired in traditional mud-walled kilns using the int...

Ovoid pots were an elegant storage solution in African tribal life. This beautifully balanced example is attributed to the Toussian people of Western Burkina Faso. Masterfully made to protect its contents from the elements, pots such as this one were coiled by female ceramists to hold food or personal...

An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African Great Lakes. Carved from a single piece of wood, this ...

The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. From the spout formed to look like hair, through the face, and down to the gourd shaped base, this jug seamlessly transitio...

A rare and visually compelling Tall Pinched Bosigo Studio Art Pottery Vase, created circa 1970s during the period of Peter Hayes’ involvement in ceramic development projects in the K...

This is a rare blackened hand-coiled spouted Amazigh buttermilk jug from Morocco. Originally designed for the storage and pouring of buttermilk, the piece is characterized by its r...

Contemporary Egyptian large alabaster vase. Gold in color with dark brown veins. Classic shape with decorative double ring base. Hand carved, shaped and polished. Part of a collection.

This authentic large antique Berber pottery jug originates from the Rif region of Morocco and exemplifies traditional North African ceramic craftsmanshi...

This ceremonial vessel is an authentic ritual object from the Bambara (Bamana) people of Mali. Meticulously hand-carved from a single block of indigenous hardwood, this "monoxyle" co...

Unique Pottery in original condition, Morocco, 1920s

A wide bowl raised on three stout clay legs. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern Morocco. Each piece is made to order: colour, glaze r...

A smooth bulbous vase on a narrow flared neck, unribbed and handle-less. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern Morocco. Each piece is ma...

A tall bottle-form vase, its narrow neck rising from a broad vertically-ribbed body. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern Morocco. Each...

A wide-rimmed storage jar with a vertically ribbed body and four small loop handles at the shoulder. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southe...

A wide-mouthed jar with no distinct neck, its body covered edge to edge in dense raised bosses. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern Mo...

A wide-mouthed urn banded in a twisted rope collar, its belly ringed with raised bosses. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern Morocco. ...