18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

A wonderful example of a 19th Century Sawankhalok jar from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential ports in...

Ca. 2500 BC. A large vessel formed from terracotta, exhibits a distinctive form characterised by a flat base, a bulbous main body that gracefully tapers towards its neck, culminating...

This unique, interesting fruit wood "Brasero" table was crafted in Spain, circa 1780. Round in shape, the antique table stands on four chestnut barley twist legs, and is dressed with...

This large terracotta pignata pot with half glaze, hand-thrown in Cutrofiano-Lucugnano, Puglia, dates from the late 1800s to early 1900s and exemplifies the essence of "ceramica rust...

18th Century Absinthe infusion Albarello or Wet Drug Jar, Interesting Rare Jar. Historical Repairs. Circa 1760.

Monumental 18th/19th Century French Blue and White Faience Pitcher. Large blue and white faience decorated water pitcher / vessel, foliate scroll bands and hunting genre scenes, shap...

This is a ceramic jar made in Japan. It was made in the 17th Century and is a valuable piece that conveys the lifestyle and aesthetic sense of the time. Shigaraki ware is one of the...

Collection of four beautiful polychrome majolica planters. 'Nevers' manufacture, second half of the 18th century. The planters are in the shape of 'commodes', typical French bedside ...

A beautiful jar of piriform body, waisted neck, everted rim and integral rectangular-section with loop handles, circumferential bands of painted geometric motifs of hatched circles, ...

A large and decorative Chinese green-glazed pottery hu vase. Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). The compressed globular body encircled by eight mystical beasts of monkeys, Rabbits, de...

We have received very rare and beautiful pottery. This is Japanese "Seto ware". Seto is a historic kiln in Aichi prefecture. (The red circle on the map is the Seto kiln) It is sai...

NOTE: We do not keep this in the showroom. Please let us know if you're visiting and would like to see it. Rarely does a first edition Portland vase...

This is a hand painted 17th century, late Ming dynasty, porcelain Jar or small Vase which we attribute to the Hatcher shipwreck cargo, this piece being from the Wanli /transitional period, circa 1625- 1640. The Jar/ Vase is fairly thickly potted with a very white glaze to the porcelain. It is decorated with a man and a boy stood against a tree with rocks, mountains and flying bats in the background all hand painted in various shades of a clear under-glaze cobalt blue. The irregular shaped head, bald high forehead, and straight pencilled beard with moustache support this date and period. Notes: The Hatcher Cargo...

It is "Echizen ware". Echizen is a historic kiln located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is said to have originated around the 9th century. There are 6 kilns with a long history...

A pair of very nicely decorated Large PROC vase. 1970’s/1980’s. Marked at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 1970’s Chi...

A scarce Chinese Kangxi porcelain octagonal yen yen vase decorated with vases containing floral arrangements in the Famille Verte palette and ...

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the ...

This is a Japanese pottery called "Shigaraki ware". Shigaraki is a historical kiln located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. (Shigaraki Kiln is marked with a ...

Large rare vase painted with petal-shaped panels of 'Landscapes and Flowers' pattern. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size : 51cm (Height), 20cm(Diameter), 12cm(Mouth Diameter) Condition : Excellent Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Paris 30 NOV – 14 DEC 2023 - Art of Asia - Lot 618 2) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies 3) Qing Dynasty Export Blue and White(淸代外销靑花瓷) - Vung Tau Cargo Catalogue / Guangxi Fine Art Publishing House 4) Asian Ceramic Found along Maritime Silk Route / National Maritime Museum of Korea * Vung Tau Cargo Porcelain...

An antique Japanese stoneware storage jar, known as tsubo from Shigaraki kiln, circa 17th-18th century (early Edo possibly Momoyama period)....

A glazed terracotta jar from South of France. 17th or 18h Century. Extraordinary original outside patina. Report of condition : two small hole and one hole on the base to permit w...

Stunning and Rare Large 18thc French Louis XV Marked Sevres Porcelain Covered Urn/ Vase Ammon-Ra. Pristine condition. Vibrant beautiful coloring. Mark 1758-59. Estate find from the S...

A Korean ceramic celadon bottle vase with inlay design from Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392AD) circa 12th century. With an elongated neck that continues dow...

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...

Two ancient terra cotta pottery vessels, Urns or Vases from the Khmer region of South East Asia. Sober forms that provides a complement to a Mid-Century or modern environment.

Chinese bronze vase with decoration in the Archaistic style and dragon mythical beast loop handles.

An Irish slice cut decanter with engraved rum label attributed to Cork & Co. Ireland, 1790.

Rounded jar with flared rim and base from 2nd millennium B.C. or later. Leather texture to the body.

Ancient Geometric Pottery Vessel – A Timeless Artifact Discover the beauty of early craftsmanship with this remarkable 1st millennium B.C. (or later) earthenware vessel. Defined by i...

A small pair of tobacco jars. Great color and decoration.

A large and impressive Dutch Delft jar of octagonal shape with fluted sides, mark for Johannes Van Duijn, De Porceleyne Schotel Factory, 1764 - 1773, Delft, Holland, the Netherlands....

This is a Chinese porcelain small Lidded Bottle or snuff Bottle, finely hand painted with flowers, leaves and butterflies , which we date to the late 18th century of the Qing Dynasty...

Pair antique Chinese export porcelain rectangular form urns with covers, in Nanking pattern, circa 1790's. Good color and crisp detail. Fanciful dragon form handles. These make an im...

Nice Dutch Delft blue plate with nice decoration of the month of august In 18th c chinese style 18th century. Diameter: 22 cm. Condition: Typical rimflaws and restoration Condition ...

A Very Fine & Rare Example of an Eighteenth-Century Chinese Porcelain Export Circular Lidded twin handle blue and white Deep Dish Tureen or Centerpiece Bowl of generous proportions and of the period Chien Lung 1736-1795. Exquisitely hand decorated depicting typical Chinese scenes of garden landscapes within trellis border on an off-white ground. The petal edge dome shaped cover with similar decoration and an attractive central finial. *This is one of a pair currently listed Condition: This piece is offered in exceptional condition for such an early piece, no losses or hairlines anywhere, and no restoration, possibly never used, no staining inside the bowl. This piece is typically unmarked. Back and front views are similar. Width: (including handles) 10.75” (27.5cm). Diameter: (top cover rim) 10” (25.5cm). Height: 7.75” (19.75m). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD...

This is a very rare and stunning vase with cover made by Chelsea-Derby in 1783-1784. The pear-shaped vase stands on a square foot and has two handles with moulded floral chains, and ...

A Large Late 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Baluster Vase and Cover With richly and densely painted flower and foliate decoration. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: ...

This is a group of blue and white Delft jars and vases and one carafe. Made in the 18th century, each piece has its character. Together, they form a gorgeous group. Here are the details of each piece starting on the left: 1) A Blue and White Delft Mantle Jar Hand-Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780 Dimensions: Height 12.25″ x diameter at widest point 5.25″ x diameter at base 3.5″ Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored. Price: $1,220.00 2) Blue and White Delft Vase Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands, circa 1760 Dimensions: 12.75″ tall x 5.25″ diameter x 4.5″ across the octagonal base Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored Price: $1,430 3) Antique Blue and White...

An 18th Century German, or possibly Bohemian, Clear Glass Bottle. Flattened octagonal shape. Hand decorated with blue and orange flowers and a pair white birds on the front. 12.3cm ...

A Korean ceramic bottle-form vase circa 16th century Joseon Dynasty. It was likely intended as a wine bottle, the pear-shaped vessel with flaring neck feature a celadon glaze exterio...

A black 18th C. terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated with ripply texture. Historic damage/chipping to the rim.

English Creamware Large Openwork Covered Jar, Probably Leeds Pottery, Circa 1780 The large and rare covered reticulated creamware jar has twisted ribbon intertwined handles and a artichoke knob It is of a shaped circular shape. The cover and the body have bands of cut openwork. Dimensions: 10-1/2 inches high x 9 inches wide (26.67cm high x 22.86cm wide). Provenance: Private Collection, John Howard Antiques...

With underglaze blue and red decoration.

A Fantastic, rare, and antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form vase, 17th/18th century, Kangxi Period. This cloisonne vase is extremely rare to find in this quality, condition, age,...

Beautiful original 19th century Ligurian olive jar with a charming aged patina and perfect proportions and measures for both an indoor and outdoor use. Handcrafted using white soi...

This is a Chinese Export provincial ceramic jar hand painted with a blue and white lakeside scene with other symbols and dating to the mid 17th century. This is a hand potted piece ...

Large Martaban Ming dynasty stoneware storage vase with dragons, 14th century. Beautiful Ochoa and yellow brown glaze with decorated dragons and Ming clouds. Applied snail or dragon ...

A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum. The shape is taken from the Greek Hydria...

A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...

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...

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

Hand painted porcelain, gilt-bronze mount (ormolu) This French Sèvres porcelain centrepiece dates from 1771 and is set in a gilt-bronze mo...

Cizhou stoneware vessel, dating to the Ming dynasty, 17th century. Traditional urn-shaped stoneware, decorated with dark brown brushwork on a ligh...

Dingyao porcelain, often called Ding ware, is famous for its creamy-white coloring, refined forms, and low-relief surface patterning. Ding ware was produced ...

This rare ancient Apulian Iliupersis pottery vase unveils a traditional scene; a young woman seated, dressed with a delicately draped garment, gracefully holding a fan. In front of her stands a caped man...

Greek Black Glaze Kantharos Circa Early 4th Century B.C. Terracotta With old label reading ‘No. 133’ Height: 8.8 cm This 4th Century B.C. kan...

This is an exceptional and historic pair of Damascus enameled metalwork vessels or urns. These art objects show signs of rough use and handling through the centuries. Although it is ...

A fine Dutch Delft pottery beaker form vase. By Pieter Adriaensz Kocx of De Grieksche A. With a white ground and decorated with floral motifs in reds, blues, and greens and with gi...