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Style: Primitive
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 Urns
Materials
Brass, Copper
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 Urns
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Urns
Materials
Terracotta
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 Urns
Materials
Terracotta
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 Urns
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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Spanish 19th Century Black Terracotta Urn, Planter
Located in Round Top, TX
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19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Urns
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Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainf...
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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 Primitive Urns
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19th Century Rare Greco Roman Sphinx in Terracotta
Located in Miami, FL
Set of dining table and armchairs. Garden or Patio Furniture. Indoor and outdoor.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Urns
Materials
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H 30.31 in W 20.86 in D 2.87 in
Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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H 10 in W 13.5 in D 9.75 in
Large Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Double Buddha's Hand Vase, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A large and graceful carved nephrite jade conjoined double vase in the form of a pair of Buddha's hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The large and heavy vase carved from a single piece of celadon nephrite jade, with areas of lighter brown "sugar" skin. The vase ingeniously carved as a pair of Buddha's hand fruit, also known as finger citron, rising from a gnarled, leafy branch. The smaller Buddha's hand with a pair of bats. The Buddha's hands fruit with elegant and naturalistic curved "fingers". The "fingers wonderfully shaped and reticulated. The body of the fruit with simple stippling, in imitation of the textured surface of the real fruit. The interior of each fruit well hollowed and able to hold water.
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H 8.75 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in
19th Century French Copper Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French copper pot with riveted double handles. Beautiful warm patina. Seam along the bottom. Several stamped maker's marks, including...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Urns
Materials
Copper
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
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Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Hana vertical
A sleek and modern design of unprecedented sophistication, this vase's clean and essential character is enhanced with neutral colors transformed into a striking play of light and dark patchworks by the Japanese Raku ceramic firing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Primitive Urns
Materials
Ceramic
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H 10.63 in Dm 3.55 in
Antique Terracotta Amphora Olive Oil Pot
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Terracotta Amphora olive oil pot.
This European terracotta amphora was probably used for the storage and transport of olive oil. The double ...
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Materials
Terracotta
Mid century stainless steel storage vessel
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century stainless steel storage vessel circa 1940.
Good quality decorative piece, with applied stainless handle, and removable with etched numerals. Perfect for kitchen decorat...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Primitive Urns
Materials
Stainless Steel
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
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Antique Salt Glazed T. Harrington Lyons Blur Decorated Stoneware Crock c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
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19th Century Lacquered Grain Bin
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century grain bin made from a hollowed out tree trunk. Grain bins were used to store grains and were tall to keep pesky rodents out. Today it makes a wonderful vesse...
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Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
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Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique African carved wood apothecary mortar. Measure: 8".
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Antique Indian Wooden Pot in a Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and antique Indian wooden pot made in late 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use. Works well in a wabi sabi style.
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Materials
Wood
Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar
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Vintage ceramic glazed storage jar.
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Small Spanish 19th Century Olive Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
A beautiful Spanish terracotta olive oil jar.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Urns
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Terracotta
Coffee Mortar from Mexico 1970's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Cedar coffee mortar from the state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Region: Huasteca Potosina border with Hidalgo.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Primitive Urns
Materials
Cedar
Peruvian Shipibo Pottery Vase or Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Shipibo vase or urn, nice form and embellishments, no structural damage or repairs, just minor wear to the resin finish from age and use.
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Early 20th Century Peruvian Primitive Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Crucible Planter
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Pair of crucible planter, used for melting metals and other substances. Original patina.
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1890s French Antique Primitive Urns
Large 18th Century Copper Bathtub Heater, French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large and rare 18th century French bathtub heater with two arms and retaining its original lid, the piece incorporates a hand-wrought iron brace and h...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Primitive Urns
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Primitive Terracotta Antique Water Vessel, circa 1990s
Located in Bellport, NY
A large sculptural terracotta primitive water vessel from the Yucatan Peninsula.
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Primitive urns for sale on 1stDibs.
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