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Antique Japanese Bronze Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Mantel Vase Urn 12"
Antique Japanese Bronze Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Mantel Vase Urn 12"

Antique Japanese Bronze Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Mantel Vase Urn 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite antique Japanese bronze champlevé and cloisonné enamel vase with dragon handles. It features decorative patterns of lotus and chrysanthemum flowers, vines, and dragons. Mad...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Urns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wooden Urns/Finials, A Pair
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wooden Urns/Finials, A Pair

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wooden Urns/Finials, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Urns/Finials. The urns/finials exemplify the restrained grandeur and classical symmetry characteristic of the period. Hand-carved...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Urns

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Ewer
Vintage Italian Ewer

Vintage Italian Ewer

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian hammered brass ewer. Measurements: Height: 9" Diameter: 9"

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1950s Italian Vintage Urns

Materials

Metal

19th Century Large Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn.
19th Century Large Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn.

19th Century Large Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn.

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th Century Large Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn. Highly decorated Royal Vienna Gilt Porcelain urn. This circular urn with double-scrolled handles stands as two pieces on its original ...

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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent Malachite urn
Magnificent Malachite urn

Magnificent Malachite urn

$16,867Sale Price|25% Off

Magnificent Malachite urn

Located in London, GB

Magnificent Malachite Urn Natural Stone Very Decorative with Gilt Metal Mounts

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20th Century Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Malachite

Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials

Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Turned Wood Lidded Urn
Vintage Turned Wood Lidded Urn

Vintage Turned Wood Lidded Urn

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome vintage lidded urn handcrafted in turned mahogany in a timeless classical form.

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20th Century American Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases, Dragon Motifs
Mid-20th Century Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases, Dragon Motifs

Mid-20th Century Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases, Dragon Motifs

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese cloisonné enamel lidded vases, ginger jars with dragon motifs. These jars are crafted using the cloisonné technique, which involves crea...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Enamel

Grand Tour Ancient Egyptian Style Alabaster Storage Jar
Grand Tour Ancient Egyptian Style Alabaster Storage Jar

Grand Tour Ancient Egyptian Style Alabaster Storage Jar

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century hand carved alabaster storage jar in the ancient Egyptian Late Dynastic style, with tapering neck topped by a wide everted rim. Great evocative decorative piece for the ...

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Late 19th Century Egyptian Grand Tour Antique Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Bavaria Schumann, Cobalt Blue and Gold, Porcelain Jar with Lid Germany 1940s
Bavaria Schumann, Cobalt Blue and Gold, Porcelain Jar with Lid Germany 1940s

Bavaria Schumann, Cobalt Blue and Gold, Porcelain Jar with Lid Germany 1940s

By Schumann Arzberg 1

Located in Bochum, NRW

Porcelain urn with lid, cobalt blue with two medallions hand painted floral décor, richly enhanced with 24K gold painted details. Made by Bavaria Schumann Arzberg, Germany 1960s. Mar...

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1940s German Vintage Urns

Materials

Porcelain

English Regency Blue John, or Derbyshire Spar Ormolu Mounted Urn
English Regency Blue John, or Derbyshire Spar Ormolu Mounted Urn

English Regency Blue John, or Derbyshire Spar Ormolu Mounted Urn

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Blue John, or Derbyshire Spar is a rare semi precious stone and the only variety of fluorite to possess qualities significant enough to classify it as a gemstone. Mined from the Blu...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Urns

Materials

Other

French Copper and Brass Urn or Vase with Original Platter Marked Villedieu
French Copper and Brass Urn or Vase with Original Platter Marked Villedieu

French Copper and Brass Urn or Vase with Original Platter Marked Villedieu

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This turn of the twentieth century copper and brass urn or vase comes with its original platter. The vase is detailed with repousse leaf and scrolling patterns alternating with incis...

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Early 1900s French Antique Urns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy
Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy

Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautifully carved Italian alabaster marble handled urn table lamp, early 20th century. Classic urn form features decorative bronze fittings, sculptural curved side handles, and a fluted column plinth...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Sic Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Large Lidded Vessel / Box Bitossi Aldo Londi Style
Sic Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Large Lidded Vessel / Box Bitossi Aldo Londi Style

Sic Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Large Lidded Vessel / Box Bitossi Aldo Londi Style

By Bitossi, SIC Ceramiche Artistiche, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) round lidded box , Manufactured by S.I.C Ceramiche Italy, 1950-1960s. It has reminiscences in those Rimini blue designs from Aldo Londi and Bitossi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

19th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bisque Porcelain Urn Vases Pair
19th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bisque Porcelain Urn Vases Pair

19th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bisque Porcelain Urn Vases Pair

Located in Forney, TX

An exceptional matching pair of exhibition quality bisque porcelain vasi-form urn garnitures, very fine Parisian work, elegant Louis XVI style, finished with luxurious Neoclassical taste, the magnificent, richly decorated ovoid form antique urns / vases adorned in sumptuous finely gilded, chiseled and chased ormolu mounts. Made in France in the late 19th century, having shaped rope twist handles rising above classical female mask mounts decorating the sides, bands of decadent gold-tone gilded bronze floral garland and ribbon draped laurel swags flanked by exuberant scallop-shell running ornamentation, complementing the matte cream white color of the bisque porcelain. The waisted neck and slightly flared rim with simple decoration, the waisted pedestal base ornamented with stylized acanthus leaves in gilt bronze, leading to a cavetto square white marble socle encircled with stepped scrolling foliate festoon ornamental gilt...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Brass

Grand Tour NeoClassical Alabaster Carved Urn
Grand Tour NeoClassical Alabaster Carved Urn

Grand Tour NeoClassical Alabaster Carved Urn

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice neoclassical grand tour souvenir of an urn carved out of alabaster. The urn is was carved in pieces and assembled. Nice veining to the alabaster. Good antique condition. So...

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19th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Monumental Antique Cut Crystal Glass Brandy Liquor Bar Dispenser Decanter 1880
Monumental Antique Cut Crystal Glass Brandy Liquor Bar Dispenser Decanter 1880

Monumental Antique Cut Crystal Glass Brandy Liquor Bar Dispenser Decanter 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A rare Antique American crystal brandy/liquor bar dispenser, circa 1880. The crystal dispenser is of monumental size. The lidded dispenser having a faceted lid with a cut & faceted f...

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1880s American Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Large Palace Style Vintage Blue and White Chinese Urns
Pair of Large Palace Style Vintage Blue and White Chinese Urns

Pair of Large Palace Style Vintage Blue and White Chinese Urns

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

A very important vintage pair of oriental porcelain vases, each of urn form and decorated with floral and architectural designs in hues of blue on a white ground. The neck with oppo...

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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th/ early 20th Century Large Red Lacquer Offering Bowl, Burma
Late 19th/ early 20th Century Large Red Lacquer Offering Bowl, Burma

Late 19th/ early 20th Century Large Red Lacquer Offering Bowl, Burma

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large Red Offering Bowl Burma Late 19th/early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer D: 21 in x H: 7.5 in :: 78.7 cm x 19 cm Traditionally used to bring offerings to an altar, and to present ...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Pair French Regency Styl Giallo Sienna Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Urns Vases 19Ct
Pair French Regency Styl Giallo Sienna Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Urns Vases 19Ct

Pair French Regency Styl Giallo Sienna Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Urns Vases 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Pair French Well Veined Sienna Marble and Ormolu Twin Handle Urns of exceptional quality, in the Regency style, last half of the Nineteenth Century of medium proportions. ...

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19th Century French Regency Antique Urns

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of Moroccan Urns
Pair Of Moroccan Urns

Pair Of Moroccan Urns

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Moroccan Urns. Offered is a large matching pair of vintage Moroccan incised terracotta urns. These Moorish urns have a subtle color tone that will work in a variety of interi...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Baccarat Crystal Urns c1930s
Pair of Baccarat Crystal Urns c1930s

Pair of Baccarat Crystal Urns c1930s

By Baccarat

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1930, by Baccarat, France. Campana-shaped, eye-catchingly modern, these timeless urns by Baccarat are from the 1930s MUSEE DES CRISTALLERIES, 1821-1840 REPRODUCTION collection....

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1930s French Vintage Urns

Materials

Crystal

19th Century English Cut Glass Decanters with an Elongated Neck
19th Century English Cut Glass Decanters with an Elongated Neck

19th Century English Cut Glass Decanters with an Elongated Neck

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English cut glass decanter. Attributed to F. & C. Osler. With an elongated neck, diamond cut facets, bulbous bodies, and star cut bases. Monogrammed to the bo...

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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Cut Glass

An Antique French 19th Century Bronze Warwick Urn
An Antique French 19th Century Bronze Warwick Urn

An Antique French 19th Century Bronze Warwick Urn

Located in London, GB

The vase is made of bronze and features a large, bell-shaped body adorned with intricate reliefs. Its design includes classical motifs such as Bacchic (related to Bacchus, the god o...

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19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

17th/18th Century Wood, Leather and Metal Trunk, Tibet
17th/18th Century Wood, Leather and Metal Trunk, Tibet

17th/18th Century Wood, Leather and Metal Trunk, Tibet

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Trunk Tibet 17th/18th century Wood, leather, metal H: 8 in x W: 8.5 in x D 8.5 in :: 20.3 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm A slightly domed top hinged trunk with brass handles, closures and sculpte...

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17th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Urns

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Neoclassical 19th Century Baluster Urns with Low-Relief Décor
Pair of French Neoclassical 19th Century Baluster Urns with Low-Relief Décor

Pair of French Neoclassical 19th Century Baluster Urns with Low-Relief Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Neoclassical zinc baluster urns from the 19th century with low-relief décor. This pair of French Neoclassical zinc baluster urns from the 19th century captivates wit...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Zinc

Vintage 'Ming Style' Temple Jar Blue and White Glazed Porcelain
Vintage 'Ming Style' Temple Jar Blue and White Glazed Porcelain

Vintage 'Ming Style' Temple Jar Blue and White Glazed Porcelain

Located in Glasgow, GB

Vintage porcelain temple jar, handcrafted towards the end of the 20th century, in 1980s China Artistically decorated in a simple yet decorative Ming-era style. Its body features a figural scene perfectly realized in hand-painted cobalt blue enamel. Flying birds and floral motifs are interspersed between bold blue borders and graphic Chinese-style decorations. Coming together and creating a striking contrast against the luminous white underglaze porcelain. The porcelain jar measures 20 cm in height and 15 cm in diameter. It's in good condition for its age and use, bearing only x1 small chip to the lip of the temple jar. And is stamped on its underside with a 'Zhongguo Zhi Zao...

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1980s Chinese Ming Vintage Urns

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Louis XVI Style Verde Antico Marble & Gilt Bronze Urns 19th/20th Century
Pair of Louis XVI Style Verde Antico Marble & Gilt Bronze Urns 19th/20th Century

Pair of Louis XVI Style Verde Antico Marble & Gilt Bronze Urns 19th/20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Fine pair of Louis XVI style Verde Antico Marble and gilt bronze urns - featuring fine chasing and casting to the bronze elements - lids not removable - shallow enough in depth to fi...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bavaria Porcelain Vase, Mid-Century German, Cobalt Blue & Yellow, 1950s
Bavaria Porcelain Vase, Mid-Century German, Cobalt Blue & Yellow, 1950s

Bavaria Porcelain Vase, Mid-Century German, Cobalt Blue & Yellow, 1950s

Located in Catania, IT

A stunning and rare example of 1950s Mid-Century German craftsmanship, this large Bavaria porcelain vase features a bold, sophisticated color palette. The classic combination of vivi...

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1950s German Vintage Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Italian Baroque Style Urns
Pair Of Italian Baroque Style Urns

Pair Of Italian Baroque Style Urns

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Urns Stunning pair of 18th century Italian Neoclassical style or Baroque style gilt wood urns with handles. These chic urns are from the Tusca...

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1920s Italian Baroque Vintage Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Urns
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Urns

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Urns

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire style (19th Cent) gilt bronze urns with finial top and handles with claw feet on square base (matching clock: Inv. #032441) (PRICED AS PAIR)

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19th Century French Empire Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Single Alabaster Urn Lamp
Single Alabaster Urn Lamp

Single Alabaster Urn Lamp

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved Alabaster Table Lamp with Urn Form and Light Inside, Italy, 1930s Alabaster Urn Lamp. Outstanding Neoclassical carved alabaster urn lamp with handles.Italy, 1930s Elegant neoc...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Portuguese Palissy Majolica Pitcher with Lizards and Bugs
Antique Portuguese Palissy Majolica Pitcher with Lizards and Bugs

Antique Portuguese Palissy Majolica Pitcher with Lizards and Bugs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout 19th Century majolica palissy pitcher crafted in terracotta in an eccentric composition with hand decorated lizards, frogs and bugs in a grassy background.

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Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th century Champlevé Enamel and Bronze Large Vase
Early 20th century Champlevé Enamel and Bronze Large Vase

Early 20th century Champlevé Enamel and Bronze Large Vase

Located in Savannah, GA

Large 24" tall antique Chinese Champlevé enamel and bronze vase. Fine cloisonne floral decoration with stylized rooster head handles dating to the late 19th-early 20th century. Lovel...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Bronze

Fine Alabaster Grand Tour Urn
Fine Alabaster Grand Tour Urn

Fine Alabaster Grand Tour Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Neo-Classic Fine Alabaster Grand Tour (19th Century) Urn with carved floral details and filigree design top section having 2 handles and resting on a square base (1 handle re...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Lidded Urns - A Pair
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Lidded Urns - A Pair

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Lidded Urns - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant pair of vintage lidded urns brings a sense of refined Neoclassical grace and Hollywood Regency glamour to any interior. Masterfully crafted from high-quality ceramic, ea...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Brass Cloisonné Enamel Cherry Blossom Ginger Jar Vase Urn 7"
Chinese Brass Cloisonné Enamel Cherry Blossom Ginger Jar Vase Urn 7"

Chinese Brass Cloisonné Enamel Cherry Blossom Ginger Jar Vase Urn 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Chinese brass cloisonné enameled Ginger Jar / mantle vase / lidded urn with a floral Cherry Blossom tree and bird motif against a turquoise blue sky. Includes wooden stand. Dimens...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Urns

Materials

Metal

Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Vases England Late 18th Century Circa 1775
Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Vases England Late 18th Century Circa 1775

Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Vases England Late 18th Century Circa 1775

By Wedgwood & Bentley

Located in Katonah, NY

This exceptional pair of antique black basalt vases was made by Wedgwood & Bentley in the late 18th century, circa 1775. The vases are sculpted in deep solid relief with bacchanalia...

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-century vintage hand painted Italian pottery urns with lids/pair
Mid-century vintage hand painted Italian pottery urns with lids/pair

Mid-century vintage hand painted Italian pottery urns with lids/pair

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a pair of mid-century vintage Italian hand painted pottery urns with lids. This pair of urns have beautiful hand sculpted handles on either side with sculpted leaves and my...

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1960s Italian Renaissance Vintage Urns

Materials

Pottery

Two Tessellated Stone Decorative Perfume Bottles
Two Tessellated Stone Decorative Perfume Bottles

Two Tessellated Stone Decorative Perfume Bottles

By Maitland Smith

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Two tessellated stone decorative perfume bottles by Maitland Smith Measures: Large bottle measures 15 inches high by 9 inches diameter. Small bottle 11 inches high by 6 inches diam...

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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Urns

Materials

Stone

Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases
Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases

Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases. Pair of Paris Porcelain all white glazed porcelain two part vases with double mask handles. France 1810. Dimensions: 9.5" diameter x 13.5" ...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Bronze Fluted Urn
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Bronze Fluted Urn

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Bronze Fluted Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style copy of a patinaed bronze urn with ram head ornamentation below the fluted mouth, raised geometric patterns wrapping the body and a tapered circular...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Georgian Lidded Jar, Hand-Carved Yew Wood, Antique
18th Century Georgian Lidded Jar, Hand-Carved Yew Wood, Antique

18th Century Georgian Lidded Jar, Hand-Carved Yew Wood, Antique

Located in Stamford, CT

Lovely 18th century Georgian lidded jar or condiment pot hand carved and turned from a beautiful piece of yew wood. Rich and warm patina from age and use...

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Urns

Materials

Yew

Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn
Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn

Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th century Italian majolica urn. This gorgeous Italian majolica or maiolica urn or jardiniere is hand decorated with serpents, dolphins an...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica

English Gilt / Painted Royal Crown Derby Vases/Urns
English Gilt / Painted Royal Crown Derby Vases/Urns

English Gilt / Painted Royal Crown Derby Vases/Urns

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautifully gilt and hand painted Royal Crown Derby pair Imari pattern porcelain decorative urns/vases with gilt twin side handles. Each urn features an exterior 22k gold and handpai...

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20th Century British Urns

Materials

Gold

19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This set, found in Denmark, would be a great addition to an existing collection of these ...

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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair English Neoclassical Style Painted Carved Wood Urns With Swags and Tassels
Pair English Neoclassical Style Painted Carved Wood Urns With Swags and Tassels

Pair English Neoclassical Style Painted Carved Wood Urns With Swags and Tassels

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of English urn form knife boxes with wonderful grayish white painted finish. Each urn with swag and tassel decoration and topped with an acorn finial. The top lifts to show inte...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Wood

Monkey Amphora by Deetee Home
Monkey Amphora by Deetee Home

Monkey Amphora by Deetee Home

Located in Geneve, CH

Monkey Amphora by Deetee Home Dimensions: W 25.4 x D 25.4 x H 30.48 cm Materials: Stoneware and Metal Crafted with timeless elegance each piece transforms a space, like the rounded ...

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2010s Indian Post-Modern Urns

Materials

Metal

Antique and Vintage Urns for Sale

Decorative vases and antique and vintage urns are statement objects for the home that can date back centuries. Ranging from pieces with intricate, hand-painted details to more minimal forms with abstract shapes, decorative vases and urns come in a range of styles and sizes.

An urn is a type of vase that typically has a cover, a narrow neck and a round body, sometimes with a footed pedestal. However, when a vessel is called an urn, this often denotes its purpose rather than its origin or shape. One of the urn’s most crucial roles was and remains to be to hold the ashes of people for funerary rites. Another type of urn is adorned with figures that tell a story or show a scene.

Some of the earliest vases were formed from clay or metal-like bronze. Mesopotamians used them not only for decoration but also for storage. In ancient Greece, vases and urns frequently depicted stories from mythology, showing images of the gods and heroes. In ancient Egypt, vases such as the amphora had ceremonial purposes.

Over time, vases grew in popularity among artists as a different kind of canvas for expression. Unlike many of the ancient examples, these vases were not always functional but instead made for a striking addition to one’s decor. Even a plain, solid-colored vase can add color or style to a room. Metal urns are elegant additions to your living room or foyer rather than outside, unless you’re partial to the alluring weathered patina that is expected to characterize an antique cast-iron garden urn.

Every interior designer will tell you that decorative objects are what make a house a home. Decorative objects trumpet the homeowner’s personality while bringing a room to life. For designers, they present an opportunity to express their creative vision.

When looking for a decorative vase, it’s important to note the design and also the size and shape. Decorative vases vary from those with a wide base to those with long slender necks. Browse decorative vases and an extensive ceramic urn collection on 1stDibs.