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Place of Origin: West Asian
Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Medium)
Located in Ojai, US
This medium glazed and limewashed küp was likely used to store cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The design is similar to jugs used to carry water, wine, or other liquids (as cheese is traditionally stored in its brine). Glazing and lime-washing are techniques that has been used for centuries by Anatolian ceramicists to refresh, seal, and protect a clay vessel. Cheese is a staple in most Turkish breakfasts today, with a fascinating history springing from the Fertile Crescent: the region of Southwest Asia that includes portions of present-day Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Around 8000 BCE, the first humans to keep livestock began firing pottery that could store dairy products in the warm climate. In this process, they discovered that they could use ceramic strainers...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Handcrafted 20th-Century Turkish Olive Oil Vessel
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Turkish olive oil pot is a beautiful example of vintage Mediterranean pottery, once used to store and preserve olive oil. Handc...
Category

1940s Rustic Vintage West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Small)
Located in Ojai, US
This small "green-glazed" küp was likely used for wine, water, goat's milk, or cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The phosphorescent green glaze, a traditional techniqu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Turşu Küpü (Turkish Pickle Jar - Medium)
Located in Ojai, US
This medium jar was likely used to pickle and preserve food by generations of families in the Levant. The art of pickling is a cherished tradition in Turkish households, practiced in...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Kosta Boda Meadow Vase Spring Tall
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Meadow Spring is as colorful and lively as a flower meadow that comes to life during the first sunny days of spring. During the production the vases are rolled in crushed pieces of c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Pair Antique Russian Hand-Diamond-Cut Crystal Ormolu Mounted Double Swan Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of 19th Century Antique Russian Ormolu Mounted Crystal Double Swan Handle Vases. With a small diameter of bronze at the base, the vase widens as it ascends to the...
Category

1820s Louis XVI Antique West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)
Located in Ojai, US
This large Turkish pot was used to store olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. The barrel-shaped body and small opening at the neck minimize exposure to air, light, and...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Corniche Vase by Faissal El-Malak
Located in Geneve, CH
Corniche vase by Faissal El-Malak Dimensions: 33 x 33 x 40 cm Materials: ceramic Faissal El-Malak is a Palestinian designer who was brought up between Montreal Canada and Doha Q...
Category

2010s Modern West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Su Küpü (Turkish Water Jug - Large)
Located in Ojai, US
This large Turkish jug was used to store water in cisterns or carry it to sempozyum tables. The cylindrical body, tapered rim, and handles for carrying are...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

20th Century Whitewashed Anatolian Terracotta Jar
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta jar is a testament to traditional craftsmanship, featuring a hand-applied whitewashed finish that beautifully contrasts its warm terracotta bas...
Category

1930s Rustic Vintage West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

20th Century Anatolian Hand-crafted Vase
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 20th-century Anatolian terracotta jar is a stunning example of traditional Turkish craftsmanship. Originally used for storing grains or water, this piece highlights th...
Category

1940s Rustic Vintage West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Tahıl Küpü (Turkish Grain Jar - Medium)
Located in Ojai, US
This medium-sized küp was used to store grains or olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. Grains were gathered, stored in large clay vessels...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Su Küpü (Turkish Water Jug - Medium)
Located in Ojai, US
This medium-sized Turkish jug was used to store water in cisterns or carry it to sempozyum tables. The cylindrical body, tapered rim, and handles for carrying are common, functional ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Tall Rustic Mediterranean Clay Vessel
Located in Washington, DC
Antique Mediterranean Clay Vessel. Turkey, circa 1920. Once used for olive oil harvest and preservation in the Aegean region of Turkey.
Category

1920s Rustic Vintage West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Small)
Located in Ojai, US
This small "green-glazed" küp was likely used for wine, water, goat's milk, or cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The phosphorescent green glaze, a traditional techniqu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Tall Mediterranean Ceramic Vase, Cyprus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall contemporary minimalist ceramic vase handmade in Cyprus. Unglazed exterior with handcarved incised relief stylized organic decor with caramel br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Large)
Located in Ojai, US
This large "green-glazed" küp was likely used for wine, water, goat's milk, or cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The phosphorescent green glaze, a traditional techniqu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

20th Century Handcrafted Grain Storage Pot
Located in London, GB
This handcrafted vintage grain storage pot is a beautiful example of Anatolian terracotta artistry, offering a glimpse into traditional craftsmanship and rural heritage. Originally c...
Category

1940s Vintage West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Kireçli Küp (Turkish Limewashed Vase - Medium)
Located in Ojai, US
This medium-sized limewashed Turkish pot was used to gather, store, and preserve food, water, or wine in the Levant. Lime-washing is a technique that has been used for centuries by A...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Small)
Located in Ojai, US
This small "green-glazed" küp was likely used for wine, water, goat's milk, or cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The phosphorescent green glaze, a traditional techniqu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Tahıl Küpü (Turkish Grain Jar - Large)
Located in Ojai, US
This large küp was used to store grains or olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. Grains were gathered, stored in large clay vessels, and placed in sheds or cisterns, ke...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Su Küpü (Turkish Water Jug - Small)
Located in Ojai, US
This medium-sized Turkish jug was used to store water in cisterns or carry it to sempozyum tables. The cylindrical body, tapered rim, and handles for carry...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Yayık Küpü (Turkish Buttermilk Pot - Large)
Located in Ojai, US
This large jug was used to store yogurt, butter, cheese, or Ayran: a hydrating yogurt drink frequently enjoyed alongside Turkish meals. “Yayık” pottery is specifically designed to ch...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Medium)
Located in Ojai, US
This medium glazed küp was likely used to store cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The design is similar to jugs used to carry water, wine, or other liquids (as cheese is traditionally stored in its brine). Glazing, a traditional technique on pottery wheels in Konya and Isparta, is as functional as it is beautiful. The glaze provides a protective and hygienic layer, making these objects optimal vessels for storing food staples and preserving delicacies. Cheese is a staple in most Turkish breakfasts today, with a fascinating history springing from the Fertile Crescent: the region of Southwest Asia that includes portions of present-day Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Around 8000 BCE, the first humans to keep livestock began firing pottery that could store dairy products in the warm climate. In this process, they discovered that they could use ceramic strainers...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Su Küpü (Turkish Water Jug - Large)
Located in Ojai, US
This large Turkish jug was used to store water in cisterns or carry it to sempozyum tables. The cylindrical body, tapered rim, and handles for carrying are common, functional design ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Pair of Islamic or Ottoman Hand-Painted Brass Vases
Located in Vienna, AT
A find pair of Ottoman brass vases with enamel painted patterns and arab inscription on the surface. Both with old ink written numbers on the bottom. They are in good condition, alt...
Category

19th Century Islamic Antique West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Antique Handcrafted Water Pitchers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of water pitchers or jugs handcrafted with copper, hammered, riveted, and plated with a translucent silver finish, giving them an acquired rustic quality only time and u...
Category

Early 20th Century Moorish West Asian Vases and Vessels

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Small) Set
Located in Ojai, US
This small "green-glazed" küps set was likely used for wine, water, goat's milk, or cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The phosphorescent green glaze, a traditional tec...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

18th Century Aegean Sea Earthenware Jar with Green Glazing
Located in Round Top, TX
This Turkish jar with rich green glazing makes for a great accent piece in any design. It’s dark top with lighter base has a beautiful contrast. There is a slight surface crack in th...
Category

18th Century Antique West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Tahıl Küpü (Turkish Grain Jar - Large)
Located in Ojai, US
This large küp was used to store grains generations of families in the Levant. Grains were gathered, stored in large clay vessels, and placed in shed...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

20th-Century Handcrafted Turkish Fired Clay Pot, Rustic Earthenware Vessel
Located in London, GB
Embodying the essence of traditional craftsmanship, this vintage handcrafted Turkish fired clay pot is a stunning example of Mediterranean and Anatolian pottery heritage. Crafted usi...
Category

1940s Rustic Vintage West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Small) Set
Located in Ojai, US
This small "green-glazed" küp set was likely used for wine, water, goat's milk, or cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The phosphorescent green glaze, a traditional tech...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Tahıl Küpü (Turkish Grain Jar - Large)
Located in Ojai, US
This large küp was used to store grains or olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. Grains were gathered, stored in large clay vessels, an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Kosta Boda Pagod Vase Red Small
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
A technique called underlay is used to create multiple layers of glass in Pagod from Kosta Boda. The clear glass forms a shell over the colored glass, allowing its inner beauty to sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Stoneware, Silicone Large Wrinkled by Daniel Elkayam
Located in Geneve, CH
Stoneware, Silicone Large Wrinkled by Daniel Elkayam Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 25 cm Materials: Stoneware, Silicone. Jerusalem-born Art-designer and Photographer based in Tel-Av...
Category

2010s Post-Modern West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware, Silicone

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Large)
Located in Ojai, US
This large "green-glazed" küp was likely used for wine, water, goat's milk, or cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The phosphorescent green glaze, a traditional techniqu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

20th Century Turkish Amphora
Located in London, GB
This vintage 20th-century Turkish amphora is a rare Anatolian clay vessel that beautifully enhances rustic, Mediterranean, cottagecore, farmhouse, and ...
Category

1950s Primitive Vintage West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Medium)
Located in Ojai, US
This medium glazed and limewashed küp was likely used to store cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The design is similar to jugs used to carry water, wine, or other liquids (as cheese is traditionally stored in its brine). Glazing and lime-washing are techniques that has been used for centuries by Anatolian ceramicists to refresh, seal, and protect a clay vessel. Cheese is a staple in most Turkish breakfasts today, with a fascinating history springing from the Fertile Crescent: the region of Southwest Asia that includes portions of present-day Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Around 8000 BCE, the first humans to keep livestock began firing pottery that could store dairy products in the warm climate. In this process, they discovered that they could use ceramic strainers...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Kınık Küpü (Textured Turkish Jar - Small)
Located in Ojai, US
Kınık is a traditional Anatolian pottery technique that blends control and chance to create one-of-a-kind designs on the surface of each piece. This small Kınık Küpü was likely used ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Kosta Boda Pagod Vase Clear Small
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
A technique called underlay is used to create multiple layers of glass in Pagod from Kosta Boda. The clear glass forms a shell over the colored glass, allowing its inner beauty to sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Handcrafted 20th Century Rustic Patina Earthenware Vintage Jug
Located in London, GB
Discover the timeless charm of this Rustic Patina Earthenware Jug, a beautifully aged vintage piece that captures the essence of Mediterranean craftsmanship. Hand-formed from natural...
Category

1950s Rustic Vintage West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Tahıl Küpü (Turkish Grain Jar - Large)
Located in Ojai, US
This large küp was used to store grains generations of families in the Levant. Grains were gathered, stored in large clay vessels, and placed in shed...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Kosta Boda Limelight Tall Vase Clear
By Göran Wärff
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
The tall Limelight vase has a collar that perfectly frames and highlights any bouquet, and its shape makes it ideal for long stem flowers. Like all the items in the Limelight collect...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Şarap Küpü (Turkish Wine Jug - Large) Set
Located in Ojai, US
This set of large Turkish jugs was used to store and serve liquids, likely wine, to generations of families in the Levant. Wine production in Anatolia can be traced back to the Hi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Medium) Set
Located in Ojai, US
This set of medium glazed and limewashed küps was likely used to store cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The design is similar to jugs used to carry water, wine, or other liquids (as cheese is traditionally stored in its brine). Glazing and lime-washing are techniques that has been used for centuries by Anatolian ceramic...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Antique Persian Ornate Handtooled Copper Calderon
Located in Malibu, CA
Persian tinned copped caldron with handmade handle. Heavily hand tooled with intricate etched pattern in Persian style.
Category

Early 20th Century Islamic West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Picklish
By Marquisate London
Located in Teşvikiye, TR
• Each design is shaped at 1200 degrees using the mouth-blowing technique by master artisans from their respective fields, with carefully selected paints, and meticulously cleaned by...
Category

2010s Post-Modern West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Picklish
Picklish
$1,035 / item
Antique Ottoman Kutahya Turkish Vase with Iznik Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Kutahya Turkish Vase with Iznik Ottoman Islamic Design. Antique Ottoman Turkish Kütahya Earthenware Vase. Handmade Middle Eastern earthenware vas...
Category

Mid-20th Century Islamic West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Medium) Set
Located in Ojai, US
This set of medium glazed küps was likely used for wine, water, goat's milk, or cheese by generations of families in the Levant. This traditional glazing technique, popular on Konya ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Asian Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted with Classic Floral Motif
Located in København, Copenhagen
Asian ceramic vase. Hand-painted with a classic floral motif. In perfect condition. 1900s. Unmarked. Measurements: H 18.5 d 10.0 cm.
Category

20th Century West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Bronzed Anatolian Pitcher Jug
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century bronzed Anatolian pitcher jug is a remarkable vintage piece that brings the elegance of Turkish craftsmanship to any rustic, Mediterranean, farmhouse, or cottagecor...
Category

1950s Rustic Vintage West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Antique Middle Eastern Hand-Engraved Copper Pitcher with Arabic Calligraphy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning antique Middle Eastern copper pitcher is a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its time. Adorned with intricate hand-engraved Arabic calligraphy and orn...
Category

Late 19th Century Islamic Antique West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper, Tin

Dali Vase, Glass Object
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your interior design with the mesmerizing beauty of the Dali Vase Glass Object. Inspired by t...
Category

2010s Modern West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Ornamental by Lameice Heart Vase
By Lameice Abu Aker
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Lameice, a versatile designer hailing from Palestine, is currently based between Jerusalem and Milan. Her creative pursuits center around the fascinating intersection of art and int...
Category

2010s West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Lava Glazed Ceramic Vase (companion pieces REG4741A-N)
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Israeli Mid-Century Lapid Sgraffito Glazed Ceramic Vase (companion pieces REG4743A-M)
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Deliquesce Vase
By Lameice Abu Aker
Located in Jerusalem, IL
born from the intimate bond between earth and human hands: our Mouth-Blown Glass Vase, seamlessly fused with locally sourced stones. This extraordinary vessel is more than a mere dec...
Category

2010s Modern West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Deliquesce Vase
Deliquesce Vase
$1,200 / item
Antique Pair Ottoman Empire Tinned Copper Cauldrons c. Mid 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Pair of Ottoman Empire Tinned Copper Cauldrons, dating to the mid-19th century, exemplify the high-quality craftsmanship typical of the Ottoman period. These cauldrons w...
Category

Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Kınık Küpü (Textured Turkish Stew Pot - Small) 1009
Located in Ojai, US
This small Turkish stew pot was traditionally used for cooking hearty meals over an open flame or in an oven. The pot's deep, round body and sturdy handles are functional design elem...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Elare Vase V
By HOMA
Located in Beyoğlu, 34
The ‘Elara Vase’ is a captivating creation that embraces contemporary design through its delightfully unpredictable formation. Born from an uncontrollable process, this vase stands o...
Category

2010s Modern West Asian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Mirror

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