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Pair Of French Art Deco Iron Urns
Pair Of French Art Deco Iron Urns

Pair Of French Art Deco Iron Urns

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of French Art Deco Iron Urns. This gorgeous pair of French Art Deco urns with Greek key handles are the perfect accessory and can be easily painted in the color of your choice ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns

Materials

Iron

Chimila Anthropomorphic Burial Urn
Chimila Anthropomorphic Burial Urn

Chimila Anthropomorphic Burial Urn

Located in Ottawa, CA

Incredible anthropomorphic burial urn from the Chimila culture of Colombia, circa 800 AD. These vessels were created to be placed in chambers within shaft tombs of Northwestern Colom...

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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Pre-Columbian Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma
Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma

Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Food offering vessel, Ok-Kwet Burma Early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer Measures: H: 11.5 in x D: 14 in Ceremonially, the stupa-shaped vessel was used to present food as an offeri...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.

Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.

Located in South Salem, NY

This charming 19th-century French stoneware confit pot features a soft cream glaze and classic, rounded form. Subtle imperfections and timeworn chips add to its authentic character, ...

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1910s Italian Vintage Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Of Marble And Ormolu Classical Urns
Pair Of Marble And Ormolu Classical Urns

Pair Of Marble And Ormolu Classical Urns

Located in Reepham, GB

Pair of Campagna form green marble urns with lids, mounted with ormolu bronzes of Egyptian inspired sphinxes.

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19th Century Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase
19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase

19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase

Located in Hastings, GB

A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. The vase is carved with a flat back, so would have ...

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1890s German Baroque Antique Urns

Materials

Wood

Pair of Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Imperial Porphyry Lidded Urns
Pair of Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Imperial Porphyry Lidded Urns

Pair of Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Imperial Porphyry Lidded Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and extremely high quality pair of Russian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a fine circular base with an elegant mott...

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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Porphyry

19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn

19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn

By Wedgwood

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware twin handled campagne urn and cover, in the Neoclassical style, decorated with a frieze of Greek figures, with palmette borders in white on a blue ba...

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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Urns

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Terracotta Olive Storage Urn Mid Eastern European
19th Century Terracotta Olive Storage Urn Mid Eastern European

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 Primitive Antique Urns

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug
19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug

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 Primitive Antique Urns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Pair French Bleu Celeste Sevres Urns 19th C
Antique Pair French Bleu Celeste Sevres Urns 19th C

Antique Pair French Bleu Celeste Sevres Urns 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique pair of French Sevres style porcelain and ormolu mounted twin handled urns, in the Louis XV manner, Circa 1870 in date. The bleu celeste...

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1870s French Antique Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Grand Tour Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Urn Warwick Vase
Grand Tour Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Urn Warwick Vase

Grand Tour Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Urn Warwick Vase

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning Grand Tour neoclassical urn or cachepot having fancy decoration on the outside and gilded metal interior. 5.5 diameter 9" w handle to handle Opening is 3.75" (Connie)

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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Greek Terra Cotta Stemmed Kyathos
Greek Terra Cotta Stemmed Kyathos

Greek Terra Cotta Stemmed Kyathos

Located in Houston, TX

Mid 20th century Atica terra cotta kyathos cup featuring early Classical Greek scenes. This long handle stemmed pottery cup was used for drinking wine. So...

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20th Century Greek Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Large Jaru of California Ceramic Vase with Cerulean Blue Crackle Glaze
Large Jaru of California Ceramic Vase with Cerulean Blue Crackle Glaze

Large Jaru of California Ceramic Vase with Cerulean Blue Crackle Glaze

By Jaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large ceramic vessel with cerulean blue crackle glaze overlay with vertical optical stripes designed and manufactured  by Jaru of Southern California circa 1950s; tall and sculptural...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Italian Glazed Terracotta Urns or Planters
Pair of Italian Glazed Terracotta Urns or Planters

Pair of Italian Glazed Terracotta Urns or Planters

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Italian glazed terracotta urns or planters. This stunning pair of Italian glazed terracotta urns, planters or jardinieres are from the A...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Urns

Materials

Terracotta

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

Chinese Blue Floral Cubical Urn

Chinese Blue Floral Cubical Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese (20th Century) small blue cubical shaped porcelain urn with a lid and gilt rope detail having iconography imprinted with a floral design

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

19th Century Bronze Mounted / Porcelain Covered Urns
19th Century Bronze Mounted / Porcelain Covered Urns

19th Century Bronze Mounted / Porcelain Covered Urns

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century French Sèvres-style porcelain gilt bronze mounted covered decorative urns / vases with gilt gold painted scene design details. Each urn is in good condition with wear co...

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1850s French Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair French Grand Tour Silvered Bronze Pedestal Urns 19th Century
Antique Pair French Grand Tour Silvered Bronze Pedestal Urns 19th Century

Antique Pair French Grand Tour Silvered Bronze Pedestal Urns 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a remarkable pair of antique French silvered bronze and marble pedestal Grand Tour Urns, circa 1860 in date. These stunning urns have been superbly cast in high relief wit...

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1860s French Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Pair of Grand Tour Borghese or Medici Bronze Campana Urns Vases Marble
Antique Pair of Grand Tour Borghese or Medici Bronze Campana Urns Vases Marble

Antique Pair of Grand Tour Borghese or Medici Bronze Campana Urns Vases Marble

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Impressive Pair of Grand Tour Twin Handle Patinated Bronze Medici Urns of Campagne outline, of compact and heavy proportions. Second quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Firmly attribu...

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19th Century French Regency Antique Urns

Materials

Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Gien Faience Urns, Hand-Painted, Louis XV
Pair of 19th Century French Gien Faience Urns, Hand-Painted, Louis XV

Pair of 19th Century French Gien Faience Urns, Hand-Painted, Louis XV

By Gien

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of 19th century French Gien faience urns with hand-painted decoration. Nice form with double handles and square pedestal base. Hand-painted in blue, orange, yellow, and green ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns

Materials

Faience

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases

Located in London, GB

These cloisonné enamel vases are wonderful pieces of Chinese decorative art. They were crafted in the last decade of the Qing dynasty, which lasted from 1644 to 1911. The vases a...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

French Majolica Large Urns- A Pair
French Majolica Large Urns- A Pair

French Majolica Large Urns- A Pair

Located in Downingtown, PA

Dramatic Pair of French Majolica Urns with Stork and Wolf's Head Handles This striking pair of French large majolica flower urns, dating from circa 1870-1890, exemplifies the vibran...

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1870s French Arts and Crafts Antique Urns

Materials

Majolica

Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn
Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn

Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn

By Wedgwood

Located in New Orleans, LA

A remarkable example of Josiah Wedgwood's legendary ceramic art, the importance and rarity of this urn vase simply cannot be overstated. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stoneware developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1760s that was inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt...

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19th Century English Antique Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of French Louis XVI Doré Bronze and White Carrara Marble Covered Vases
Pair of French Louis XVI Doré Bronze and White Carrara Marble Covered Vases

Pair of French Louis XVI Doré Bronze and White Carrara Marble Covered Vases

By Henry Dasson

Located in New York, NY

A very fine and monumental pair of antique French Louis XVI doré bronze and white carrara marble covered vases with ram’s heads and serpentine handles, attributed to Henry Dasson. Th...

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pair Blue and white Gilt Chinoiserie Urns
Pair Blue and white Gilt Chinoiserie Urns

Pair Blue and white Gilt Chinoiserie Urns

Located in New York, NY

Pair blue and white chinoserie faiance vases. Pair large chinoiserie painted vases / ginger jars in Imari palette of blues, iron red, and gilding o...

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Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Urns

Materials

Faience

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

Tall Exquisite Austrian Antique Pair Continental Decorative Porcelain Vases
Tall Exquisite Austrian Antique Pair Continental Decorative Porcelain Vases

Tall Exquisite Austrian Antique Pair Continental Decorative Porcelain Vases

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exquisite pair of Continental decorative vases showcases exceptional Austrian craftsmanship and artistic flair, making them a stunning focal point for any room or decor. Each ur...

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1840s Austrian Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Gold

Pair, Cabinet of Curiosity Neoclassical Style Blanc De Chine Porcelain Urns
Pair, Cabinet of Curiosity Neoclassical Style Blanc De Chine Porcelain Urns

Pair, Cabinet of Curiosity Neoclassical Style Blanc De Chine Porcelain Urns

By Capodimonte

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian, 20th century. A pair of petite blanc de chine porcelain urns with floral stem motif extending from each. Marked to underside with the Capodimonte blue mark.

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Volume 2 Vase by Milan Pekař
Volume 2 Vase by Milan Pekař

Volume 2 Vase by Milan Pekař

By Milan Pekar

Located in Geneve, CH

Volume 2 vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: d 15 x h 24 cm Materials: Glaze, Porcelain handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available: different colors and patterns Establis...

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2010s Czech Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Choisy Le Roi Majolica Figural Urn Vase
Choisy Le Roi Majolica Figural Urn Vase

Choisy Le Roi Majolica Figural Urn Vase

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Choisy le Roi Majolica Urn Vase after a model by Louis Robert Carrier Belleuse. It depicts a huge and heavy urn vase hand painted with a white background decorated with gol...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Urns

Materials

Earthenware

Victorian Sterling Silver Armada Jug and Stand by Martin & Hall, 1883
Victorian Sterling Silver Armada Jug and Stand by Martin & Hall, 1883

Victorian Sterling Silver Armada Jug and Stand by Martin & Hall, 1883

By Martin & Hall

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Armada jug and stand; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection This magnificent antique Victorian English sterling silver Armada jug has an elongated pear-shaped form onto a circular pedestal foot. The stand has an octofoil shaped form with a central swept raised circular well. The cylindrical neck of the silver jug is embellished with exceptional cast and applied floral and scrolling foliate decoration, all on a matte background; there is an exceptional shield shaped vacant cartouche to the underside of the pouring lip, surmounted with scrolling leaf mantling. The knopped neck is further ornamented with an interlacing border flanked with plain bands, to a swept portion encircled with pensile bud designs. The decoration to the body incorporates two large scrolling leaf bordered vacant cartouches, each surmounted with a coronet design embellished with floral ornamentation. Each cartouche is further embellished with a chased figural mask design to the nadir, flanked with large floral motifs. Either side of each cartouche is embellished with an exceptional cast and applied three-dimensional winged mermaid and mermen, gesturing towards the aforementioned coronet. The decoration to the body is further embellished with large scrolling leaf and floral sprays incorporating a cast and applied protruding leopard's head to the anterior portion. This magnificent antique silver Armada jug retains the original hinged cover, ornamented with chased scrolling lead decoration and surmounted with an impressive cast and applied scrolling loop finial. This exceptional antique Victorian silver jug...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles
Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles

Located in South Salem, NY

19th Century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted and with the traditional two handles. Originally used to store and preserve food.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Stoneware

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

Diminutive Stoneware Urn Vase, Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg, Sweden c1959
Diminutive Stoneware Urn Vase, Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg, Sweden c1959

Diminutive Stoneware Urn Vase, Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg, Sweden c1959

By Wilhelm Kage

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Tiny sprigs of flora adorn this diminutive piece from the Argenta series by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden Wonderful mottled glaze decorated with applied silver decoration Circ...

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1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Bronze Metal and Crystal Urn, Pair,  attributed to Baccarat
19th Century French Bronze Metal and Crystal Urn, Pair,  attributed to Baccarat

19th Century French Bronze Metal and Crystal Urn, Pair, attributed to Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Louisville, KY

The 19th Century French artisans knew how to design lasting classical beauty. This extraordinary pair of French urns is proof of the mastery put forth in design and construction. Fro...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Urns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Set of 8 Ceramic Vases and Pots , Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Set of 8 Ceramic Vases and Pots , Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

Set of 8 Ceramic Vases and Pots , Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Set/8 Ceramic Vases and Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes eight waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan
19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan

19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Handwarmer/Censer Japan circa 19th century Bronze Measures: H: 5.5 in x D: 8 in :: 14 cm x 20.3 cm Happy Tibetan New Year of the Water Rabbit! ...

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19th Century Japanese Tribal Antique Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Urn Form White and Transparent Clear Art Glass Vase after Vittorio Zecchin
Urn Form White and Transparent Clear Art Glass Vase after Vittorio Zecchin

Urn Form White and Transparent Clear Art Glass Vase after Vittorio Zecchin

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful clear/transparent and white urn form art glass vase, circa mid to late-20th century. Attributed to Vittorio Zecchin. Piece is transparent with very thin white spiral line...

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20th Century European Modern Urns

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Centerpiece on Marble Base
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Centerpiece on Marble Base

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Centerpiece on Marble Base

Located in Dallas, TX

An exceptional 19th century French Napoleon III period bronze centerpiece on marble base depicts Bacchus and Ariadne in full relief, plus an intriguing dragon's tail handle on each s...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19" Marquis By Waterford Crystal Covered Urn
19" Marquis By Waterford Crystal Covered Urn

19" Marquis By Waterford Crystal Covered Urn

By Marquis by Waterford

Located in Germantown, MD

Marquis By Waterford Crystal Covered Urn or vase. Use it just as ornament or as candy or just as storage. Measures 18.5" tall, 11.5" tall without cover, 8" in diameter. Opening is 3....

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Late 20th Century Northern Irish Modern Urns

Materials

Crystal

20Th Century Asian Islamic Wedding Vessel Gador or Mindanao Marana Brass Urn
20Th Century Asian Islamic Wedding Vessel Gador or Mindanao Marana Brass Urn

20Th Century Asian Islamic Wedding Vessel Gador or Mindanao Marana Brass Urn

Located in Topeka, KS

20th Century Asian Islamic Philippine Wedding Vessel or Gador or Mindanao Maranao cast brass urn. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have s...

Category

20th Century Islamic Urns

Materials

Brass

Pair Monumental Neoclassical Carved White Marble Urns
Pair Monumental Neoclassical Carved White Marble Urns

Pair Monumental Neoclassical Carved White Marble Urns

Located in New York, NY

Pair of finest quality monumental 19 century Italian neoclassical carved white marble urns each measuring 39 1/2 inches tall. Signed Firenze (for Fl...

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

Midcentury James Mont Style Asian Style Greek Key Ice Bucket Urn
Midcentury James Mont Style Asian Style Greek Key Ice Bucket Urn

Midcentury James Mont Style Asian Style Greek Key Ice Bucket Urn

By James Mont

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Midcentury modern era Asian style ice bucket in the manner of James Mont. This highly detailed metal piece features a faux bronze verdigrises’ finish and intricate geometric engraving and embossing. The interior is lined with a removable turquoise plastic liner and is foam insulated. This handled three-footed urn could also be used as beautiful orchid planter compote. Inspired by Chinese Chou Dynasty 5th Century B.C. bronze Ding...

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1960s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Antique Cabinet Sized Doré Gilt Bronze Cassolettes / Covered Urns
Pair of French Antique Cabinet Sized Doré Gilt Bronze Cassolettes / Covered Urns

Pair of French Antique Cabinet Sized Doré Gilt Bronze Cassolettes / Covered Urns

By Thomire & Cie., F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique, diminutive French cassolettes or covered urns. In very finely cast, doré gilt bronze. With full figural cherub handles, ornate Neoclassical decoration, and ...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

19th century English Sterling Silver Georgian Master Salts Virtute et Labore
19th century English Sterling Silver Georgian Master Salts Virtute et Labore

19th century English Sterling Silver Georgian Master Salts Virtute et Labore

Located in Savannah, GA

Classic pair of Georgian sterling silver master salts with a graceful oval form and standing on plain oval spread foot. Each salt has a pair of reeded loop handles. The tops of the s...

Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Urns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Vases
Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Vases

Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Vases are truly a product of exceptionally skilled artisans! Thrown on a larger scale, the graceful form of each porcelain urn is centuries if not ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century KPM Pair Gilt / Foral Porcelain Decorative Urns
19th Century KPM Pair Gilt / Foral Porcelain Decorative Urns

19th Century KPM Pair Gilt / Foral Porcelain Decorative Urns

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid-19th century large pair of German gold gilt with floral details porcelain decorative urns / vases. Each one is in good antique condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. On...

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1830s German Antique Urns

Materials

Gold

Vintage Terracotta Lion’s Head Urn
Vintage Terracotta Lion’s Head Urn

Vintage Terracotta Lion’s Head Urn

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking terracotta urn is a masterclass in Classical Italianate design, featuring a prominent, high-relief lion’s head motif on its front face. Hand-crafted with traditional sc...

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Late 20th Century American Space Age Urns

Materials

Terracotta

A Very Fine and Impressive Pair of Early 20th Century Oriental Hand Painted Urns
A Very Fine and Impressive Pair of Early 20th Century Oriental Hand Painted Urns

A Very Fine and Impressive Pair of Early 20th Century Oriental Hand Painted Urns

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine and impressive pair of early 20th Century Chinese porcelain urns with Chinese stamps to the bases and are of exceptional quality, beautifully modelled and exquisitely han...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

19th Century Paris Porcelain Lidded Urn with Blue, Gold & Sepia Decoration
19th Century Paris Porcelain Lidded Urn with Blue, Gold & Sepia Decoration

19th Century Paris Porcelain Lidded Urn with Blue, Gold & Sepia Decoration

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Elegant 19th-century Paris porcelain urn of impressive presence, finely hand-painted in cobalt blue, burnished gold, and soft sepia tones. This lidded vase displays the refined artis...

Category

19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns

Located in Ongar, GB

A gorgeous pair of early 19th century cast iron Medici urns from the south of France. These would look beautiful indoors or in the garden with their ol...

Category

19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

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.