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Style: Primitive
Japanese Antique Crucible 1920s-1940s / Melting Pot Flower Vase Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old crucible made in Japan.
It is from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s).
It was used as a container for melting metals.
It is very beautiful with layers of traces...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Chinese Stamped Yunnan Wine Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This earthenware vessel from China's Yunnan province is distinguished by its rustic drip glaze and allover stamped pattern. Originally used for storing rice wine or other liquids, th...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique 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 f...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Fir
Double-Handled Terracotta Amphora Pot
Located in London, GB
This double-handled terracotta amphora pot is a striking piece that captures the spirit of traditional Anatolian pottery, evoking a sense of timeless beauty and craftsmanship. With i...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #4, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze
Located in Encinitas, CA
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia; large terracotta vessel with ochre & umber glaze.
Authentic Mediterranean antique pottery, two-handled amphora jar...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian 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 ...
Category
Early 17th Century German Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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, ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Large Ceramic Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
Category
20th Century European Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Handcrafted Cappadocia Amphora Pot
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century handcrafted Cappadocia amphora pot is a beautiful example of vintage Anatolian clay artistry, perfect for adding a touch of Turkish heritage to rustic, Mediterranea...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
19th Century European Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Copper
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...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Chinese Neolithic Leather-Look Vessel
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Rounded jar with flared rim and base from 2nd millennium B.C. or later. Leather texture to the body.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Shell, Lacquer
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese 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...
Category
Late 18th Century Cambodian Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
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, ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Jar
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
With slightly sloping sidewall and everted rim, narrow foot; painted geometric bands.
This jar formed from terracotta, exhibits a distinctive form characterized by a flat base, that...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
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
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
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...
Category
1880s Turkish Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Old Italian Primitive Fossil Stone Trough Hand Carved from Ancient Limestone
Located in Encinitas, CA
Exceptional fossil stone trough carved from ancient limestone. Primitive, rough hewn, freeform shaped basin with nicely aged lichen patina. Origin, I...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Limestone
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 Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Decorative Ceramic Pitcher, Accolay, France c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Grogged clay highlighted with a geometric polychrome frieze.
Incised signature on bottom.
About Accolay
Accolay designates both the place (South Burgundy) and the name of a commun...
Category
1960s French Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Asian Pestle and Mortar and Apothecary Jar
Located in Chillerton, 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...
Category
19th Century 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, ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
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...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Ceramic "Sans Titre" by Elisabeth Joulia
Located in PARIS, FR
Ceramic "Sans Titre" by Elisabeth Joulia.
Category
1960s French Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Water Jug – Rustic Earthenware Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite antique terracotta water jug is a testament to the beauty of traditional craftsmanship. Hand-formed and kiln-fired, this earthenware vessel showcases a gracefully curv...
Category
Early 20th Century European Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Terracotta Vessel, 19th Century, with Patina, Wabi Sabi, Primitive Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous terracotta vessel with excellent patina and wear.
19th Century
Spain.
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Large Cypriot Brown Ware Storage Jar Olla
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Large Cypriot Brown Ware Storage Jar – Early-Middle Bronze Age (circa 2700-1900 B.C.)
This impressive Cypriot brown ware storage jar, dating back to the Early-Middle Bronze Age (circ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Located in Vancouver, BC
An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African Great Lakes. Carved from a single piece of wood, this ...
Category
Early 20th Century Rwandan Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Hardwood
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
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...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Teak
Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier African Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier African Antique 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
20th Century Handcrafted Turkish Jug
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century slim-handled vintage Anatolian jug is a stunning vintage clay vessel that captures the essence of Turkish craftsmanship. Originally crafted in Anatolia, this jug fe...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Large Ceramic Bowl, Albert Thiry, Vallauris c. 1980
By Albert Thiry
Located in St Ouen, FR
Large ceramic piece animated by a frieze with naive patterns of pisces in scarification.
Albert Thiry and his wife Pyot founded their workshop in Vallauris in 1961.
Their creation i...
Category
1980s French Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Antique African Milk Jug
Located in New York, NY
Antique African wooden milk jug with tin accent. Includes a beautiful hand woven top. The jug alone is 12” high. Great as a vase or art object. Early 20th century.
This container ...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Vintage Terracotta Oil Jug Rustic Mediterranean Pottery
Located in London, GB
Enhance your space with this vintage terracotta oil jug, featuring a distinctive side spout and a rich, earthy patina that speaks to its Mediterranean origins. Handcrafted using trad...
Category
1950s Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malian Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Handcrafted Earthenware Water Dispenser with Rustic Tap
Located in London, GB
Discover the timeless appeal of the Handcrafted Earthenware Water Dispenser with Rustic Tap, a piece that beautifully combines artisan craftsmanship with rustic functionality. Origin...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Andrianna Shamaris Original Teak Wood Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
This antique teak wood bowl was originally used to pound rice. We added the shell inlay.
This bowl was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be f...
Category
Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
African Redware Gooseneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Covered in a beautifully worn red clay slip, this hand-formed African vessel has a dramatic silhouette of a squat, ovoid body and a long, narrow neck. Subtly etched crosshatch patter...
Category
15th Century and Earlier African Antique Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this storage vessel, received detailed attenti...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Rustic Patina Earthenware Pitcher Jug
Located in London, GB
Step into the charm of Turkish heritage with this rustic patina earthenware pitcher jug, a beautifully aged piece that once served as a practical water storage vessel in Anatolian ho...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
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.