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Style: Primitive
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

$2,280

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

Antique African Milk Jug
Antique African Milk Jug

Antique African Milk Jug

$690

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900

$3,680

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 Yuan Dynasty Polychromed Offering Jar, c. 1300
Chinese Yuan Dynasty Polychromed Offering Jar, c. 1300

Chinese Yuan Dynasty Polychromed Offering Jar, c. 1300

$2,880

Chinese Yuan Dynasty Polychromed Offering Jar, c. 1300

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

Earthenware

Chinese Yuan Dynasty Offering Jar with Polychromed Lotus Petals, c. 1300
Chinese Yuan Dynasty Offering Jar with Polychromed Lotus Petals, c. 1300

Chinese Yuan Dynasty Offering Jar with Polychromed Lotus Petals, c. 1300

$2,280

Chinese Yuan Dynasty Offering Jar with Polychromed Lotus Petals, c. 1300

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

Italian Mid 20th century Enamelled Earthenware Carafe Vase in Primitive Style
Italian Mid 20th century Enamelled Earthenware Carafe Vase in Primitive Style

Italian Mid 20th century Enamelled Earthenware Carafe Vase in Primitive Style

$523

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

19th Century Antique Asian Pestle, Mortar, and Apothecary Jar
19th Century Antique Asian Pestle, Mortar, and Apothecary Jar

19th Century Antique Asian Pestle, Mortar, and Apothecary Jar

$1,091 / set

19th Century Antique Asian Pestle, 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

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350

$2,680

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 Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350

$2,480

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

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900

$380

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite pinewood vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to a ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pine

Decorative Ceramic Pitcher, Accolay, France c. 1960
Decorative Ceramic Pitcher, Accolay, France c. 1960

Decorative Ceramic Pitcher, Accolay, France c. 1960

$2,092

Decorative Ceramic Pitcher, Accolay, France c. 1960

By Accolay Pottery

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...

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1960s French Vintage Primitive Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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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