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Style: Primitive
19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug
Located in Louisville, KY
Copper vessels of this nature were once primitively made in Europe and Middle Eastern areas of the world. This piece is a stunning example of the stout, but primitive craftsmanship t...
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19th Century European Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass, Copper

Late Bronze Age Cypriot Painted Jar Ca 1450 BCE to 1200 BCE
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Late Bronze Age Cypriot Painted Jar ca. 1450 to 1200 BCE An elegant example of Late Bronze Age Cypriot pottery, this jar features a broad, ovoid body tapering upward to a short neck ...
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15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Large Ceramic Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
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20th Century European Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Holy Land Iron Age Terracotta Storage Jar with Lug Handles, c. 1200–1000
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A striking large terracotta storage jar from the Holy Land, dating to the Iron Age, circa 1200–1000 BC. The vessel is hand-formed in a rounded globular shape, with a short cylindrica...
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15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Terracotta Amphora
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique Moroccan terracotta amphora , simply for water in the desert. I have also some others. O/2782/9.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Clay Jar, Rustic Pottery Vase
Located in London, GB
Bring timeless character to your space with this vintage Anatolian clay jar, a handcrafted vessel that reflects the rich pottery traditions of Anatolia. With its earthy tones, organi...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Chinese Blackware Jar – Warring States Period
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Chinese Blackware Jar – Warring States Period China, 475–221 B.C. A finely hand-built blackware jar from the Warring States period, notable for its elegant simplicity and timeworn pr...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Large Black Lacquer Embedded Sea Shell Floor Vase Coral Philippines 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage tree or giant coral shaped floor vase crafted of composite / resin finished in black lacquer, thoroughly embedded with small sea shells, their exte...
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Late 20th Century Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Shell, Lacquer

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Pitcher Rustic Amphora-Style Clay Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique handcrafted terracotta pot is a striking example of traditional pottery, featuring a beautifully aged patina and a timeless, rustic charm. Likely originating from Europe...
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single f...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Fir

Handcrafted Rugged Earthenware Amphora Vase
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Handcrafted Rugged Earthenware Storage Amphora, a piece that embodies the essence of Mediterranean craftsmanship and rustic charm. This amphora, traditionally used fo...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Turkish Dual-Handle Terracotta Storage Pot
Located in London, GB
This Turkish dual-handle terracotta storage pot is a captivating piece that embodies the heritage and artistry of Anatolian craftsmanship. With its robust form and elegantly curved d...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Italian Olive Jars from Puglia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Pottery from Puglia hand crafted dimensions: 16 x 13.5 x 15 H 16 x 13.5 x 15 H 13 x 11 x 17 H
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1960s Italian Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Antique Copper Storage Vessel with Verdigris Patina, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking antique copper storage vessel, hand-forged with a beautifully timeworn surface and rich verdigris patina. This substantial piece features a broad cylindrical body with a g...
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Late 19th Century Turkestan Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

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 ...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Yuan Drip Glazed Offering Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Beautiful 17th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug German Salt Glazed Stoneware
Located in Meer, VAN
Beautiful 17th Century Bartmann Jug / Bellarmine Jug Salt Glazed Stoneware, Germany. This is a very fine and early example of a renowned ‘bartmann’ / ‘baardman’ of ‘Bellarmine’ jug ...
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Early 17th Century German Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Charcoal-Fired Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel
Located in London, GB
Once used for storing olive oil and grains, this early 20th-century Mediterranean storage jar embodies the understated beauty of utilitarian craft. Hand-thrown from coarse terracotta...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Tall Double-Handled Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Ves
Located in London, GB
This tall double-handled terracotta jar is a fine example of early 20th-century Mediterranean pottery — practical in origin yet sculptural in form. Hand-thrown from coarse earthen cl...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Large Green-Glazed Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Pott
Located in London, GB
A striking early 20th-century terracotta storage jar, hand-thrown in Anatolia and finished with a soft olive-green glaze that gently fades into natural clay. Once used to store olive...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Antique Anatolian Terracotta Vessel, Early 20th Century Hand-Thrown Pottery
Located in London, GB
A beautifully weathered terracotta vessel from early 20th-century Anatolia, hand-thrown in coarse local clay and fired in a traditional wood kiln. Originally used for storing olive o...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Antique Turkish Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Pottery
Located in London, GB
This antique terracotta storage jar embodies the quiet beauty and utility of early 20th-century Anatolian craftsmanship. Hand-thrown in rural Turkey, its tall, tapered silhouette and...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Large Javanese Drum Pot in Black Teak, Hand-Carved Ethnic Piece, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This large Javanese drum pot in hand-carved black teak embodies the strength and beauty of traditional Indonesian craftsmanship. Originally a musical instrument, it retains the woode...
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20th Century Indonesian Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Javanese Drum Pot in Black Teak, Hand-Carved, Size M, Ethnic Style, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This size M Javanese drum pot, hand-carved from solid black teak, is a rare ethnic piece once used as a traditional musical instrument. Its dark patina and original wooden protrusion...
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20th Century Indonesian Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Javanese Drum Pot in Black Teak, Hand-Carved Ethnic Primitive – Size S
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Javanese decorative pot in black teak is a former traditional drum transformed into a jar. Hand-carved from solid teak and naturally patinated over time, it retains traces of it...
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20th Century Indonesian Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Large Ancient Holy Land Pottery Jug, Iron Age, Time of King David, c. 1000 BC
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
An impressive Iron Age pottery jug from the Holy Land, dating to the time of King David (c. 1000 BC), with a rounded body, loop handle, and warm, earthen patina. This vessel embodies...
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15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Exceptional Neolithic Chinese Painted Terracotta Storage Jar, 3rd Millennium B.C
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Exceptional Neolithic Chinese Painted Terracotta Storage Jar, 3rd Millennium B.C. A rare and visually arresting terracotta storage jar from Neolithic China, dating to the 3rd millenn...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel
Located in London, GB
Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough/Planter – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel A striking primitive wooden trough from Lombok, Indonesia, hand-carved from a single solid timber block. This l...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Mid 20th Century Ceramic Jug / Vase in Primitive Style By Urbano Fontana
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a ceramic handcrafted in Italy by the Urbano Fontana factory, as attested by the signature engraved at the base, between the 60s and 70s. This vintage ceramic has a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Terracotta Neolithic Jar Ca. 3rd millennium B.C.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Chinese Neolithic Terracotta Frog Storage Jar China, 3rd Millennium B.C. A striking example of Neolithic ceramic artistry, this elegant terracotta stor...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Large Chinese Terracotta Neolithic Jar Ca. 3rd millennium B.C.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Large Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar with Frog Motif, 3rd Millennium B.C. China, Neolithic Period (circa 3000–2000 B.C.) An exceptional Neolithic terracotta storage vessel,...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar with Frog Motif, 3rd Millennium B.C.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar with Frog Motif, 3rd Millennium B.C. China, Neolithic Period (circa 3000–2000 B.C.) A striking Neolithic terracotta vessel, distinguished by ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Amlash Openwork Terracotta Tripod Jar Ca. 1200 - 800 BC
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This Amlash Openwork Terracotta Tripod Jar, dating from circa 1200–800 BC, is a striking example of ancient craftsmanship from the region of northwestern Iran. Crafted from terracott...
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15th Century and Earlier Persian Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

South East Asian Large Terracotta Vessel Olla
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
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...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Sèvres Paul Milet Modernist French Cachepot In Hand-Painted Stoneware
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. Elegant and distinctiv...
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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Asian Pestle and Mortar and Apothecary Jar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Asian Pestle and Mortar and Apothecary Jar These very gnarled pieces are hand made and intended for the use of preparing and keeping ingredients. They both have either a copper or b...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Neolithic Chinese Painted Terracotta Storage Jar 3rd millennium B.C
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Neolithic Period, 3rd Millennium B.C. Chinese Painted Terracotta Storage Jar An elegant Chinese terracotta storage jar from the Neolithic period, dating to the 3rd millennium B.C. Th...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

19th Century American Glazed Stoneware Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century American tall Albany-slip-glazed stoneware storage jar with a heavy lip. This jar was originally used to store food, but is perfect today for storing umbrellas, walkin...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
This Khmer brown glazed terracotta vase is a very stunning piece with its organic shape and all the signs of the time. The enameled surface well shows its period and for this reasons...
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Late 18th Century Cambodian Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Korean Nambangae Grain Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This primitive wooden vessel is a traditional Korean wood mortar used for pounding rice and grains. A form unique to South Korea's Jeju Island, the mortar is known as a nambang-ae an...
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Early 19th Century Korean Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Chinese Rice Barrel with Lid, early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Chinese Rice Barrel with Lid, early 20th Century. Aged wood with metal and iron banding and handles.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Teak Wood Folk Style Tree Trunk Planter Originally Used as Mortar
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Primitive teak wood Folk style wooden tree trunk mortar from the 19th century with distressed appearance, ideal to be used as a rustic planter. Cre...
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19th Century Asian Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Teak

Chinese Painted Neolithic Jar Ca. 3rd-2nd millennium B.C.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
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, ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Handcrafted Pottery XL Container Jar Pot, early 1900's Hungary
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original Handcrafted Pottery Earthenware XL Container Pot, Made in Hungary early 1900's. Red clay matt glazed handmade container pot, which was used to store food, partially burried ...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Italian Mid 20th century Enamelled Earthenware Carafe Vase in Primitive Style
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a ceramic of great charm, a hybrid between a carafe and a vase, an object of common use that takes on an artistic value thanks to its sculptural shape and the splen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Chinese Painted Neolithic Jar Ca. 3rd-2nd millennium B.C.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
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, ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Chinese Painted Neolithic Jar Ca. 3rd-2nd millennium B.C.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
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, ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

19th Century Terracotta Olive Storage Urn Mid Eastern European
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful urn which was most likely created in the late part of the 19th century. Used for storage and transportation. Amazing color and patina. Top opening...
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1880s Turkish Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Large Western Asiatic Buff Ware Footed Storage Jar
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A rare and captivating relic of ancient craftsmanship – This Large Western Asiatic Buff Ware Footed Storage Jar. Dating back to the 1st millennium B.C., it is an extraordinary artifa...
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Antique Two-Piece Terracotta Hourglass Vessel – Sculptural Rustic Pottery
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique two-piece terracotta vessel is a remarkable example of early handcrafted pottery, featuring an hourglass-inspired form that exudes rustic charm and sculptural appeal. Th...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Primitive vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, terracotta and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, and Elisabeth Joulia. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $167 and tops out at $22,191 while the average work can sell for $840.

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