Ceramic Urns

This exceptional Pair of Urnes Vases second parts of the XIXs , Provenance Castle Near the district of Biarritz ! 1. Historical and cultural signifi...

Truly monumental Amphora style ceramic vessel with a separate lid. This piece is from an Indian Wells estate completely styled by Steve Chase and was custom ordered for Mr. Chase. I...

Large Studio Pottery vase or vessel in a Japanese style. This large Japanese style ceramic vase is handcrafted in organic, contemporary, vintage and Mid-Century Modern style. Very d...

ANTIQUE PAIR OF TUSCAN OIL JARS, H112cm BY CARLO VANNI, IMPRUNETA, FLORENCE Ancient rare pair of terracotta oil jars h 112 cm from Lucca, produced by the "Vanni" furnace of Imprunet...

A fine signed German porcelain lidded urn or large vase. By Meissen. Decorated with applied and raised ribbons, laurels, and geometric patterns throughout. Painted floral sprays o...

19th century pair of vases "Porcelaine de Paris".

Statuesque stoneware floor vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in a clean form with beautiful eggshell colored glaze and “Mimosa” decor. Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swed...

These are a pair of Sevres Style ormolu and green hand-painted and signed lidded porcelain urn vases. Each one depicting a scene of young couples peasants. One is depicting a young g...

Large Italian Glazed Terracotta Urn with stylized Horse. Italian glazed terracotta Urbino Maiolica style urn or vessel in muted colors with wel...

A pair of hand Painted Porcelain and Brass Mounted Ewers from the 1930s. Measure 10" in width, 7.5" in depth and stand 21.5" tall. Good vintage condition with wear consistent with...

An exceptional pair of monumental Moroccan glazed ceramic urns, handcrafted in Fez circa 1950 and distinguished by their commanding scale, rich coloration and elaborate Arabic calligraphic decoration. Standing 33 inches high and measuring 16 inches in diameter each, these impressive floor-standing vessels have elegant baluster-shaped bodies surmounted by coordinating fitted lids. Their substantial proportions and strong vertical silhouettes give them an architectural presence rarely encountered in Moroccan decorative pottery. Each urn is covered in a deep, saturated green glaze contrasted against a warm earthen-brown ground. Flowing bands of Arabic calligraphy have been individually incised and carved into the ceramic surface, creating a richly textured design that changes in appearance as light moves across the vessels. The restrained two-color palette allows the intricacy of the lettering and the sculptural contours of the urns to remain the principal focus. The calligraphic decoration reflects the extraordinary importance of the written form within Islamic and Moorish art, where letters are appreciated not only for their meaning but also for their rhythm, balance and visual beauty. Here, the script functions as an ornamental composition, encircling the vessels with expressive movement. The precise wording of the calligraphy has not been independently translated. Handcrafted in Fez, one of Morocco’s most celebrated centers of ceramic production, the urns demonstrate the region’s long tradition of combining thrown earthenware, carved decoration and brilliant glazing. Their layered surfaces and monumental forms also evoke the calligraphic and arabesque ornament found throughout historic Hispano-Moresque architecture, including the palaces and courtyards of Granada and Andalusia. As a matched pair, the urns offer exceptional decorative versatility. They could flank a grand fireplace, Moorish archway, console table or entrance hall, or provide dramatic symmetry within a library, staircase landing or Mediterranean-style interior. They would be equally effective in a protected loggia or covered courtyard, where their deep green glaze would complement limestone, plaster, carved wood and antique textiles. Because they are vintage ceramics, sheltered decorative use is recommended. The pair is presented in good vintage condition with wear and surface variations consistent with age, previous use and traditional hand production. Natural differences in the glaze, carving and form should be appreciated as evidence of their individually handcrafted character. Any use with water should be preceded by professional testing or the addition of watertight liners. Sold as a set of two. Each urn measures 33 inches high by 16 inches in diameter. A rare and highly sculptural pair for collectors of Moroccan pottery, Islamic calligraphy, Moorish decorative arts and monumental architectural objects. Moroccan ceramic urns, Fez pottery, Arabic calligraphy ceramics, monumental lidded urns, green glazed pottery, Moorish decorative arts, Islamic calligraphic art, Moroccan floor vases...

A grand Scandinavian Modern urn with amazing off white crackle glaze. Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s. This urn (model 3428) was in production 1943-1951. ...

A beautiful antique decorative pink porcelain Sèvres Style urn with a hand-painted background of a lovers scene. In the back there is a scene of a bouquet of flowers. Mounted Bacchus/ Dionysus bronze...

An exceptionally detailed Samson porcelain and gilt bronze covered urn or potpourri vase , Paris, late 19th century, executed in the Meissen manner. The baluster-form vessel is richl...

Antique Francois Boucher Victorian Pink Porcelain Lidded Urn or Covered Vase with Painted Scenes in the Style of Dresden. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 9" W x 9" D.

Unique American studio glazed pottery jug with dual handles and spout, early 20th century. Beautifully formed vessel having an ovoid shaped body and softly angled mouth with spout fl...

Large pair early 19th Century gild hand painted and crafted porcelain covered decorative urns / vases . Each urn features exterior painted scene details with gilt gold side handles. Each signed with pseudo sevres mark...

Beautifully decorated rare pair of antique majolica fire glazed Italian wine pots. These pots have a unique polychrome decoration showing the long history of ornamentation of their t...

an xxl spanish terra cotta urn, these were used as wine or olive oil containers, highly decorative piece inside the house as well as outside, often used now as planters or garden orn...

Italian red blue green yellow ceramic 1960s urn by Sicas Sesto Fiorentino with geometric and flower decoration. Very good condition: partially r...

Ozark Pottery Company vase in blue and light blue swirled glaze. When demand for utilitarian ware waned, many potteries introduced their art line. Artifi...

A refined Late 19th century German decorative porcelain urn by Höchst Porcelain, produced in Germany during the mid to late 19th century. This elegant tableware-form urn features an ...

Mid-19th century large Dresden gold gilt with painted scene design details porcelain decorative urn / vase. The urn / vase is in good antique condition. M...

This pair of antique covered urns are signed by and unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1880 and d...

From Thom Lussier's Oxidized Copper Collection - a series of ceramic vessels that stand out for their rich textures and brilliant palette of copper and turquoise...

Rare "Arlecchino" series polychrome ceramic vase, 1950s, deruta production based on a design by Nino strada in the classic geometric pattern It measures 33 cm in height, in very g...

Les Lawrence mastered silk screening onto thin porcelain slabs which he used to produce an ongoing series of work, the "New Vision Series." Images on vessel to include Mona Lisa art,...

This is a Maitland Smith Pair Of Blue Vases. It depicts a pair of royal blue urn shaped vases with handles decorated with a white relief of Roman neoclassical like scenes with nudes ...

Rich Matte Black Glaze, minimal perfect black.

English Victorian dark green painted and aged earthenware urn with cover and \"twig\" handles having decoupage motifs of cherubs, animals, floral elements and human figures in Victor...

Two, hand-painted, Republic period, parcel-gilt, lidded urns made for the U.K. market. Both pieces feature a central medallion of arms containing a warrior on horseback. Each medalli...

Ceramic Vase from the Early 20th Century in Floral Motifs We present you this hand-made vase decorated with a colorful floral motif. The item is in particularly good condition.

Terracotta potpourri vase with cover Neoclassical urn Style: Neoclassical, Antique, Louis XVI, Antique, French Design: In the manner of Amphora Austria, George Klimt...

Pair of Old Paris Miniature, Gilt Decorated Footed Urns with garden scenes, c1800. Miniature urns of this type are rare and the decoration is exceptional. The urns have bolted construction with scrolling handles and molded face mask terminals. The beautiful hand painted panels are of a seated young man and woman in traditional dress in a neoclassical garden with classical urns, landscaping, architecture and a fountain. Fine condition with mild typical wear to the gilt. Trent Antiques has been a respected name in antiques for...

This charming 20th-century blue pottery urn, or confit pot, features a classic silhouette with two elegantly curved handles. Its rich blue glaze brings a vibrant touch, balanced by n...

Mid 19th century pair glazed porcelain old Paris vases with exterior gilt painted design details. Each vase is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Each vase is ...

A stunning and uniquely scaled French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porcelain and Ormolu urn, signed Sévres. This most elegant lidded potpourri urn is raised on three elaborately scroll...

This is a Pair of Gilt Cobalt Blue Urns. Both Urns depict a cobalt blue background that is decorated in the center with a hand painted country side landscape ...

Vase Urn Bavaria Design 1950s Blu Cobal Gold 24 KT Germany KPM.

This is a small vintage posy vase. A Chinese, cloisonné display urn, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940. Petite yet ornate vase, with charming ...

A very tall pair of Turquoise color glazed urns with lids. These 59 inch tall potter urns with bronze mounts at the handles, and at the base with a a mottled mostly blue glazed surf...

This is a vintage decorative flower vase. A Chinese, ceramic lidded urn, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Pleasingly eye-catching with appealing blue and white finish Disp...

This large terracotta oil jar, originating from the Draa Valley region of Morocco. Historically used for the long-term storage of olive oil and other liquids, this vessel reflects ...

Jarre De Temple "Toucans". Temple jar, covered urn by noted designer Fabienne Jouvin. Exotic inspiration from his travels with imaginative design featuring jungle decorations with to...

Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) large, off-white porcelain urn painted with a blue pattern featuring Buddhist symbols and other shapes with accented blue scrolled handles.  

A grand Scandinavian Modern urn with amazing off white crackle glaze. Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s. This urn (model 3428) was in production 1943-1951. ...

Beautiful ceramic vase made by Gouda, Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland. Made circa 1960. Signed Rumba, Flora, Gouda, Holland. Measures: Diameter 21 cm. Height 28 cm.

A beautiful stoneware urn with amazing relief pattern in the form of birds in trees. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Good condition. Factory second due to ...

Old Paris Tyrollian fashion motif Campana urn, now as a lamp The upper part depicting a dressed seated maiden in landscape, the lower section with a standing model with a basket in ...

"English Rose" hand carved porcelain modern Arts & Crafts pottery vase with ruby glaze. Vase is slip cast into plaster mold. Handcrafted and signed by the artist Christopher Brody. T...

A large, light green lidded urn with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1928. Great cond...

Experience grandeur with this luxurious pair of handmade Monumental Art Deco Style Micro Mosaic Mirrored Over Clay Urns. Each urn boasts intricate detailing, featuring hundreds of mi...

This elegant pair of Chinese porcelain covered ginger jars is finely decorated in the famille rose palette, displaying a series of beautifully painted figures set within idyllic gard...

An cream white-glazed stoneware urn designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Pair of Antique French 'Sevres' porcelain lidded pot pourri and gilded bronze lidded urns, 1804-1809. The urns having a rich red ground with gilded panels, the domed lids with gilded bronze eagle...

An impressive pair of Neoclassical style terracotta Campana urns inspired by the celebrated ancient Roman Medici Vase. Elegantly proportioned, each urn features a flared rim with bea...

Bronze mounted and ormolu sevres porcelain decorative vase / urn. The vase features exterior hand painted floral still live scene details with gilt borders on each side. The vase is ...

This elegant modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an angled collar where it...

Davide Oldani Taac Pumpkin For Cassina Taac Pumpkin fa parte della collezione di contenitori in ceramica smaltata, che segna la prima collaborazione di Cassina con lo chef Davide Ol...

A matched pair of tin glazed earthenware pharmacy vessels of baluster form with flaring rims and domed footed bases. Each Albarello is hand-painted in a traditional polychrome palet...