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EXCEPTIONAL FINE SÈRVERS FRENCH ANTIQUE PORCELAIN AND ORMOLU VASE, 19th CENTURY
Located in Rostock, MV
AN ORMOLU-MOUNTED SEVRES COBALT-BLUE GROUND VASE AND COVER EARLY 19TH CENTURY (81 cm.) high
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Vase - Rouen earthenware fountain, flower pot - blue white - 18th century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty earthenware wall fountain in the shape of a baluster with polychrome decoration in blue, yellow, red and white, surmounted by a shell flanked by dolphins. The decoration of th...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Faience

Terracotta Djenne (Mali, Africa)
Located in PARIS, FR
Probably 12th-15th century. Djenne from Mali (Africa), beautiful terracotta slip, collar ending in a flared lip, beautiful example. Tomb object from an ancient Djenne site. This ev...
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Malian Tribal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Large 19th Century French Granite Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of large scale granite urns. Measure approximate 21.5 height x 16 width x 16 depth. Almost 10 inch opening at top. Have been used as planters. The body has Classic...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Granite

Baluster Vase, Kakiemon Decoration, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1748
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early example of bow’s output, with a smooth, silky glaze. Painted after the Kakiemon with a phoenix, butterfly and various plants after the Japanese; with reserved panels featuri...
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English Japonisme Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Moroccan Water Jug - Ochre
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Moroccan Water Jug – Ochre Moroccan Water Jug – Ochre. Hand-made in Morocco. The glass is mouth blown and available in a beautiful ochre colour. Due to the a...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

René Lalique - “Carthage” Vase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Moulded blown white glass with blue-grey patina Bibliography :- Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique, Catalogue Raisonné de l'Œuvre de Verre, Editions du Reg...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Octagonal Imari Temple Jar
Located in London, GB
Japanese large octagonal Imari temple jar, with lotus flower and phoenix decoration from circa 18th Century.
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Louis XVI North European Neoclassical Ormolu and Marble Potpourris
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of Louis XVI Northern European neoclassical ormolu mounted marble potpourris. The body of each is hand-carved from a very fine quality peach-ish-colored marble. Each side is flanked with exceptionally cast, hand-chassed, and hand-chiseled dore bronze lions head masks. The marble bodies rest on acanthus leaf dore bronze mounts which are attached to a dore bronze waisting socle, further resting on a square plinth. The rounded socle is finished with leaflet designs and a ridged base. The tops are fitted with gorgeous open-work filigree potpourris with dore bronze vine...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Dutch Neoclassical Silver Potpourri Urns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of Dutch Neoclassical silver potpourri urns, the Hague, late 18th century Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Hallmarked sterling silver
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Dutch Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Set of 18th Century Sawankhalok ceramic Shipwreck Jar, Thailand
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a pair of Sawankhalok ceramic jars, sourced from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influen...
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Thai Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century george iii leather hand painted fire bucket circa 1780. Good quality leather fire bucket.  Armorial decorated, inscribed honi soit-oui mal y pense, which means sha...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Leather, Paint

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Vase for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Ceramic scandinavian vase serie “Marselis” designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, Denmark 1950s Please note that the item is original of the period and this...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Celadon Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vase. Vase features a ceramic glaze of pale green color with a white floral and fauna motif embossed throughout. Vase has slightly elongated neck with wide ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Polychrome Delft Urn With Lid
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A beautiful polychromed urn with lid. Lots of nice colors.
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Delft

Wood Hand Carved Planter Vase Jardinière Cachepot Antique
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wood Hand Carved Planter Vase Jardinière Cachepot Antique, this one-of-a-kind Hungarian Corn Grinder stands as a captivating statement piece for any home....
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Hungarian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Pair of Very Rare Carved and Gilted Wood Vases with Painted Sheet Metal Cachepot
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
This pair of Roman vases of the Louis-XVI period is extremely rare. The virtuosity of the sculpture follows with all the elements the Louis XVI sty...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Sheet Metal

Small Korean Celadon Oil Jar with Slip Inlay Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean ceramic celadon oil jar with inlay design from Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392AD) circa 12-13th century. This type of mini jars from Goryeo period, were made specifically ...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Patron's Polychrome Drug Jar
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare Italian late 16th century drug jar of cylindrical form with polychrome decoration in blue and yellow on a white ground featuring a portrait of the town's patron in a fancy hat...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Vase Bronze Japan 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
nteresting and finely made mixed metal shibuichi vase. Very cool. Condition 2 dents to the body. Size 14.5CM high Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)
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Chinese Meiji Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Blue And Green Shades With Rivets Ginger Pot, Borneo, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
18th century Borneo ginger pot. Decorative rivet detailing around top of the pot. Beautiful shades of blue and green glaze. Two available and sold individually.
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Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Double Handled Earthenware Jug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This double handled earthenware jug of pottery has a narrow mouth and two handles.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Chinese Neolithic Painted Ovoid Pottery Jar, Machang Period #7
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Neolithic Ovoid Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years. Ja...
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Chinese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Diminutive Delft Vases
Located in Greenwich, CT
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 ...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars and Covers
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty pair of antique 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jars and covers, 2 of five sacrificial utensil...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Café Au Lait Porcelain and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Chinese café au leit porcelain and ormolu vases Porcelain: Chinese, 18th Century Ormolu: French, Late 19th Century Height 33cm, width 23cm, depth 18cm The porcela...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

Chinese 18th Century Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese 18th century bronze vase with mottled patina. Evidence of a small, old repair.
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Danish ceramic “Marselis” vase bowl serie designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s Please note that the item is original of the period and this shows normal signs of ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Pot Pourri Sevres Vases, C.1770
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-18th century French Louis XVI ormolu mounted on porcelain two-handled potpourri vases with covers. Each lid pierced and terminating with pinecone finial, body mounted with upright handles terminating in lion marks, on a laurel cast foot...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug with Lead Lid, Dated From 1762,
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Painted ceramic jug with lead lid, dated from 1762, initials G. and R. and signed at the bottom, with scenes of windmills and a house.
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Lead

Antique Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow Slip Decoration Charger Ming Dynasty
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unusual Majestic and Large Chinese Ming period Swatow Charger. It's quite difficult to catch the true color of this one in the studio, the photos outside with phone are therefore the...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Large Pair of Italian Gilded Handled Vases Neoclassical Carving
Located in Milano, MI
Set of two large 18th century Neoclassical giltwood vasesa pair of carved and giltwood handled centre vases, on square base, portapalme realized in carved Cembran pinewood with Neoclassical foliate motifs carved with vegetal patterns. Could be mounted as large table lamps or used as decorative vases. This pair of antique lamp bases...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Small Spanish Colonial Neoclassical Ceramic Urn
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small Spanish Colonial Neoclassical Ceramic Urn. Two handles with lion heads and cherub details. Made in Peru circa 1640. A rare and early Spanish Colonial glazed ceramic urn, made ...
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Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Massive Louis XIV 'Turquin de Caunes' Marble Cistern
Located in London, GB
A massive Louis XIV 'Turquin De Caunes' Marble Cistern, circa 1700.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Incredible XL 18th C. Black Catalan Cosi Pot/Planter
Located in London, GB
An incredible 18th C. Black Catalan terracotta cosi pot from the village of quart, Catalonia. Heavily patinated thick terracotta. Originally used for the storage of wine &/or olive...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinese glazed 17th-century ceramic rice wine storage pots
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of charming glazed 17th-century ceramic rice wine storage pots originating from China. Featuring an unusual brown glaze and a striated collar, these pots serve as a captivating ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Sawankhalok ceramic Shipwreck Jar, Thailand
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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...
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Thai Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Antique German Paktong Tumbler Cup, 17th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
This fine antique tumbler cup has a plain circular form. Made from the rare and highly prized metal Paktong. Similar in shape to silver examples of ...
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German Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Other

Antique Spanish Rustic Handcrafted Copper Pitcher, Jug, Container with Handle
Located in Madrid, ES
Hammered, riveted and soldered in 18th century Spain, this copper container was made for common household use, but with its sculptural form, rich color and patina of age it surpasses...
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Spanish Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

A Large Late 18Th C. Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel
Located in London, GB
A large late 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 textu...
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Portuguese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Cafe Au Lait Chinese Porcleain Kangxi Period Vase with Ormulu Blue & White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
China, blue and white vase on a Cafe au lait ground with ormulu mounting. Very unusual piece. Lovely example of the Kangxi period. The original piece was probably a sleeve vase whic...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Blue White Qing Dynasty Beer Tankard Childs Mug 18th Cent
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine early Chinese Export Hand Painted Blue and White Porcelain Mug or Beer Tankard, superbly decorated depicting a continuous view of flowers and foliage in underglaze varying shade...
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Chinese Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Chinese signed Martaban storage containers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Chinese signed Martaban storage containers (wine jars) with brown earthenware 18th century 12x12x20
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Large Stone Mortar 16th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This very large and unique stone mortar from the 16th century has a beautiful and rare color palette. Earth tones accentuate the color layers of the marble. This piece has a great pa...
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Danish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone, Marble

Antique French Limestone Medicine Bowl
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed and produces, 18th century Limestone Measures: 8" height, 14.5" diameter Provenance: Flea Market Paris.  
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ancient solid bronze vase with Chinese or Japanese elephants
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Neolithic Jar on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This Neolithic jar originates from China 3500 BC and these funerary jars were placed in tombs and intended for use in the afterlife.
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Korean Buncheong Flat Bottle Vase with Incised Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Buncheong stoneware vase circa 15th century of Joseon Dynasty. The robust vase with thick walls was made in a bottle form with rounded square contour and flattened surfaces....
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Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Early 18th Century Japanese Imari Vase
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare Japanese late 17th-early 18th century Imari vase of beaker-type, porcelain of elongated ovoid shape with flaring neck, painted in the Im...
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Japanese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Italian or Spanish Portapalme Urns in Copper and Brass, circa 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cast copper and brass with urn bases and roses and vines with delicate bows, incredibly crafted, these portapalme were particularly in Italian and Italianate churches, the utilizatio...
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European Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass, Copper

Empire Silver-Gilt Vase and Cover with Rooster Lid, France, 1798-1809
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French silver gilt vase and cover / urn with rooster lid Mounted in Lapis Lazuli base with Rhodonite legs. With two goat-mask drop-ring handles. Maker: Nicolas Richard Mas...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Set of 18th Century Sawankhalok ceramic Shipwreck Jar, Thailand
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a pair of Sawankhalok ceramic jars, sourced from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influen...
Category

Thai Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Spectacular 'Morser', Florence, Italy, 17th century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
The mortar is of exceptional quality. The sculptural execution of the carved decoration is appealing. Large scrolls of leaves terminate in stylized eagle heads. The sides are adorned...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Kangxi Blue & White Chinese Porcelain Jar w/ One Hundred Treasures Motif, c 1750
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely Kangxi Chinese porcelain ginger jar with hand-painted, blue overglaze decoration with "one hundred treasures" motif. Jar has original p...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blue White Gold Edo Period, 17th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Amazing set for decorating your home. Interesting and beautifully made Birds of Prey on a rock as handles on the lids. The two porcelain Arita baluster vases with covers. All decora...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Massive X-Large Granite Stone Mortar 17th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This Massive 17th-century granite mortar is an impressive and substantial piece, showcasing both functionality and artistry. Crafted from solid granite, its unique color palette and ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone, Granite

Large White Italian Neoclassical Vase
Located in New York, NY
White Italian Neoclassical Urn. Large white Italian urn form earthenware vase after the antique with classically draped figures, garlands, egg and dart rim and ribbed fluting. Italy...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Ming Period Xieyi Yuan Poem Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely potted and painted blue and white Kosometsuke Kaiseki dish plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning piece with design of a landscape in the style of the yuan painter ...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

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