18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

This is a very old Japanese jar of Sue ware (Sueki), fired using a technique believed to have originally come from the Silla kingdom of the Korean peninsula. Similar vessel forms can...

This is a white porcelain jar from the Joseon (Korean) dynasty, made on the Korean Peninsula. Judging from the construction of its mouth and its overall form, it is believed to date ...

This is a heavy Chinese Export porcelain jar hand painted with a blue and white lakeside scene and dating to the late 18th century, Qing dynasty. This is a well potted piece with a ...

This is an old Japanese jar of Shigaraki ware (Shigaraki-yaki). Shigaraki ware is pottery that has been fired in the town of Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, located almost in the center...

This pair of Wedgwood & Bentley black basalt urns was crafted at the renowned Etruria factory around 1775. They show the refined simplicity of Wedgwood's 18th-century neoclassical de...

Tall Bamboo Shaven Jar Ming Dynasty, China Brown Glaze Hand Made Antique

Antique candle wax mold used for dipping candles Made of mahogany with a tin liner Great decorative piece Would also look great as a planter on a s...

This splendid five-piece Delft garniture, made in Holland in the mid-18th century, circa 1760, captures the harmony and refinement of 18th-century Dutch faience at its height. ...

This Bizen ware jar was fired in the Bizen region of Okayama Prefecture. Bizen ware is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns and is known as one of the oldest pottery styles in Japan. Its...

An exceptional large 18th C. terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated & heavily textured.

A fine example of Ancient Greek pottery. An Athenian black-figure kylix of band-cup form, attributed to the manner of the Tleson Painter, circa 550 - 500 BC. The exterior features an elegant frieze of swans and four-legged animals, set against a black-glazed body and handles. The reserved interior tondo is decorated with small concentric circles. Finely potted and delicately painted, this Archaic Greek drinking cup...

Bell Krater Greek 4th century BC Pottery 9 cm high; 11 cm diameter Condition: Good state of preservation. Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France. Acquired in the 1980s. ...

This is an old, monumental Tokoname ware “Yabure Tsubo” (broken-form jar) made in Japan. A yabure tsubo refers to a large jar that has sustained natural breakage and weathering over ...

Antique Chinese pottery storage jar in the manner of Cizhou ware, likely dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). The vessel features a rounded baluster form with a narrow neck and ha...

Skyphos Ancient Greece, 4th century BC Pottery 10.6 cm high; 17 cm across the handles; 10 cm diameter Condition: In good condition. One handle repaired. Provenance: Private coll...

This piece is an old Tokoname ware jar produced in the Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is believed to date from the Momoyama period to the early Edo period (late 16th ...

Pair of imposing antique Chinese export blue and white porcelain rectangular form urns with covers. Nanking pattern scenes in stunning detail and superb color. These date from the la...

This is a bronze vase made in Korea during the late Goryeo dynasty (around the 12th–13th century). The Goryeo dynasty was a period in which highly sophisticated craftsmanship developed alongside a flourishing Buddhist culture. During this era, many outstanding works of art were produced, including celadon ceramics and metalwork. This piece is an example of bronze craftsmanship from that time and possesses an elegant form that reflects the refined aesthetic sensibilities of the period. The shape of this vase is known as “Yuhuchun” (玉壺春), a classic bottle form frequently seen in Chinese Song dynasty celadon. The slender neck rises gracefully upward, leading to a gently swelling rounded body, and finally to a small, stable foot. This silhouette creates a beautifully balanced curve throughout the entire form. While Goryeo craftsmanship was influenced by Chinese culture, it also developed its own distinct aesthetic, and this vessel appears to have been created within that cultural context. Around the neck and shoulder are ring-shaped ridges known as “tutdae” (突帯). These raised bands create a subtle rhythm in the form and give visual structure to the vessel. Such decorative ridges are one of the characteristic features seen in Goryeo bronze objects. They function not merely as decoration but also as an important design element that defines and tightens the overall contour of the vessel. Across the surface, a natural patina has formed over the centuries, with areas of green corrosion and soil accretions typical of ancient bronze. The coloration shifts subtly from blue-green to light brown tones. This patina cannot be artificially reproduced; it appears only through the passage of a long period of time. The piece embodies both the rough character typical of excavated artifacts and a quiet beauty, as though it has preserved a fragment of the ancient landscape within its surface. Regarding its condition, because this is an excavated object, corrosion over time has caused a hole to form in the body. Please refer to the detailed photos for confirmation. For this reason, it cannot be used to hold water directly. However, if you wish to arrange flowers, you may place a slender glass container inside the vase and fill that with water. It also works beautifully with dried flowers or branches. The heavy texture of ancient bronze pairs exceptionally well with natural plant materials, making it a striking decorative object within an interior space. This vase also comes with its original storage box. On the lid is an inscription reading “Goryeo Period Bronze Water Vessel...

A charming Gnathian pelike, with the obverse featuring a female head turned to the left, scrolling floral tendrils to either side, framing the central scene are a row of dots and ovo...

This superb bail amphora from Southern Italy is attributed to the Astarita Painter. The balustrade shaped vase, features a semi-circular handle above, and depicts standing draped fig...

Pair of mid 18th century earthenware Nevers blue and white orange planters. Indigo blues and creamy whites make these planters fabulously decorative.

A stunning 1950s Murano vase in a delicate light blue hue, crafted by the renowned Dino Marens and attributed to the esteemed Aureliano Toso. The vase showcases exquisite hand-blown ...

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 yea...

A wonderful example of a Sawankhalok ceramic jar, sourced from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential port...

Early 19th century Italian terra cotta Athenienne stand, probably made by the Piranesi Factory. The design draws its inspiration from the classical incense burner which had a tripod ...

Tokoname is a region in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, renowned as one of the country's oldest pottery centers, with a history dating back to the 12th century. This jar, despite cracking ...

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Oinochoe Ancient Greece, 4th century BC Pottery 20 cm height. Condition: In good condition. Provenance: Private collection, France. The oinochoe was one of the most characteris...

This is Shigaraki ware pottery made in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Shigaraki ware is said to have been born in the Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture around the 8th century and is one...

Hadra Hydria (Water Jar) Greek 3rd century BC Pottery 40.5 cm high; 31 cm wide Condition: Good state of preservation. Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France. Documentat...

A large early 18th C. black terracotta vessel from the Trás-os-Montes region of north east Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated with ripply text...

A beautiful 18th century hand crafted copper watering can, of great size and proportions, interesting detail to the top and side where you can see where the copper seams have been jo...

Ancient Egyptian Blue-Painted Vase Amarna Period, circa 1348-1320 BCE Egyptian pottery seldom survives at this scale with its painted decoration intact. This monumental vessel dates...

This is a Sue ware carrying flask that is thought to have once been placed as grave goods in kofun (ancient burial mounds) across Japan. It is believed to date from around the 9th ce...

Tall antique 18th century Italian ceramic apothecary jar. Colors of blue, yellow and green on off white background.

Spanish Mid 19th Century Glazed Alhambra Majolica Amphora Vase Valencian medieval jug reflexes with heraldic shield.

A large and heavy 18th century copper garden watering can. Hand-beaten or hammered copper can with a non-detachable pouring spout. The copper rolled handl...

During the Baroque period, Dutch Delftware reached the height of its popularity, celebrated for transforming humble earthenware into decorative objects of remarkable presence and ref...

A pair of diminutive delft vases with hand-painted blue floral and foliate decoration in a white ground on shaped bodies having hexagonal top collars above larger shoulders tapering ...

Antique Ovoid Jar from Ming Dynasty, China. Large jar with textures and a russet glaze (brown). Top part has light yellow glaze and body has black specks or pigments.

A small Korean ceramic celadon bottle vase with inlay design from Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392AD) circa 12th century. The vase has a classic baluster form with a slightly flared mouth...

Provenance: Le Futur Anterieur, France; Mary K. F. Leong collection, Washington, acquired between 1980 - 1990; Arte Primitivo, New York, Fine Pre-Columbian, & Tribal Art, and Cla...

Ancient Egyptian Bullet-Form Alabaster Vase Third Intermediate Period, circa 945–715 BCE This monumental Egyptian alabaster vase is among the largest known examples of its type. It ...

Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of red clay with handcrafted circular figures and four handles. A "tinaja" is an oval terracotta jar with a narrow mouth and foot, usu...

An extremely rare specimen, this tall cylindrical glass bottle has few known counterparts in the Roman world. The tall slender body, short sloping shoulder, and relatively long tape...

This small but superbly painted Neck Amphora is attributed to the Light-Make Class. It's central scene is decorated with an armored hoplite wearing greaves and a Corinthian helmet. H...

Impressive pair of 18th century earthenware spice or tobacco jars hand decorated in blue and white floral chinoiserie under a tin glaze with later brass lids.

18th Century Tortoiseshell and Silver-Mounted Perfume Etui with Glass Bottle England or France, circa 1775–1790 Dimensions: 2.5" H × 1.25" W × 0.5" D A fine late 18th-century torto...

Made in the late 18th century, this pair of blue and white Delft jars has an elegant presence. The smooth ovoid bodies rise to a strong, stepped neck and a wide, projecting flange th...

Extra large this brass cooking pot, sublime patina, was used to Cook turkey .

There is a long crack that has been repaired. Detailed images 14th and 15th. There is no water leakage, but please refrain from leaving water in it for more than two days. Also, be s...

This somewhat rare South Italian ceramic vessel is called a nestoris, or two handled wine jar. The obverse is decorated with a seated youth wearing a tunic, pilos helmet and high lac...

On offer is a large Korean ceramic storage jar (hangari) with white glaze and iron red underglaze dragon design. The globular shaped jar derived its form from the Moon Jar of the ear...

This beautifully proportioned South Italian ceramic production is an askos, or pouring vessel.  It prominently features a seated naked winged Eros wearing anklets, bracelets, a body ...

Presenting a magnificent pair of French Maurin green marble urns and covers exuding opulence and grandeur in the Louis XVI style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Ea...

This strikingly modern ancient Greek mug is a sleek and elegant example of Attic black-glaze pottery at its height. Developing in Athens in the 8th cent...

17th Century pair of Abruzzo Maiolica Albarelli Waisted cylindrical form decorated with classical figures. White tin glaze with blue decoration. Dimensions: 29 x 12 cm.

Vintage 18th Century Ceramic Vase, Hand Painted Near Eastern Design with Floral Pattern and Handle, Small Decorative Art Object, Gift Idea This antique 18th century ceramic vase is ...

Of beautiful rich, translucent alabaster, banded with creamy hightlights, this sizeable vessel is of exceptional quality. The cylindrical squat piriform body tapers to a flat base, ...

This hand-painted Dutch Delft vase, made circa 1770, is a beautiful example of 18th-century tin-glazed earthenware in blue and white. Rising to more than eighteen inches, the vase ha...