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Style: Primitive
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 Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Vintage Draa Valley Berber / Amazigh Moroccan Terracotta Butter Jar
Large Vintage Draa Valley Berber / Amazigh Moroccan Terracotta Butter Jar

Large Vintage Draa Valley Berber / Amazigh Moroccan Terracotta Butter Jar

Located in Marrakech, MA

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 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Primitive Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Large Hammered Brass Spittoon
Large Hammered Brass Spittoon

Large Hammered Brass Spittoon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Russian Imperial brass spittoon with rounded hammered body and wide tulip mouth rests on three ball feet. The patinated vessel can be used for floral ar...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Urns

Materials

Brass

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 Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel

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

Vintage Bambara Hand-Carved Anthropomorphic Ceremonial Vessel
Vintage Bambara Hand-Carved Anthropomorphic Ceremonial Vessel

Vintage Bambara Hand-Carved Anthropomorphic Ceremonial Vessel

Located in Marrakech, MA

This ceremonial vessel is an authentic ritual object from the Bambara (Bamana) people of Mali. Meticulously hand-carved from a single block of indigenous hardwood, this "monoxyle" co...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Primitive Urns

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Original Teak Wood Rice Pounder

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...

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Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900
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Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Urns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Painted Terracotta Olive Jar
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Large Painted Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large early 20th C painted terracotta olive jar. Would make a great lamp base. 1910. Reference: 8178 Dimensions 27 inches (69 cms) High 20 inches (51 cms) Diameter

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Early 20th Century Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Scrolled Fan Terracotta Overdoor from Late 19th Century, England
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Scrolled Fan Terracotta Overdoor from Late 19th Century, England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Terra-cotta overdoor with a scrolled fan relief from late 19th-century England. The piece has a wonderful aged patina that gives it a classical, yet rustic character. A unique archit...

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19th Century English Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

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19th Century Mediterranean Olive Jar
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19th Century Mediterranean Olive Jar

Located in Napa, CA

19th century Mediterranean clay olive jar with raised bands. Weathered, patinated surface with areas of lichen. Please see pictures for details.

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19th Century Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Clay

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue ...

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Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico
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Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico A lively pre-Columbian Colima dog vessel sitting back on its haunches, with one foot slightly lifted off the ground as i...

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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted by the Moroccan Potter Raja
Terracotta Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted by the Moroccan Potter Raja

Terracotta Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted by the Moroccan Potter Raja

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Terracotta Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted by the Moroccan Potter Raja

Located in Marseille, FR

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1960s Mughal Style Indian Brass Cigarette Holder / Trinket Box
1960s Mughal Style Indian Brass Cigarette Holder / Trinket Box

1960s Mughal Style Indian Brass Cigarette Holder / Trinket Box

Located in New York, NY

Indian brass lidded cigarette holder / trinket box, with hand engraved Mughal floral designs all around. Completely hand wrought piece with exquisite detail. Hand crafted in India, c...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Primitive Urns

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Urns

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Antique Salt Glazed T. Harrington Lyons Blur Decorated Stoneware Crock  c1870
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Urns

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19th Century Lacquered Grain Bin
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19th Century Lacquered Grain Bin

Located in Chicago, IL

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Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s
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Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Beautifully crafted pottery from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico. This particular vessel was used to store water.

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1960s Mexican Vintage Primitive Urns

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Antique Indian Wooden Pot in a Wabi Sabi Style
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H 8.27 in Dm 6.7 in L 8.27 in

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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1890s Indian Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Wood

Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar
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Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar

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H 12.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

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19th Century European Antique Primitive Urns

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Small Spanish 19th Century Olive Jar
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H 13.39 in W 13 in D 13 in

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Located in Buisson, FR

A beautiful Spanish terracotta olive oil jar. Spain, circa 1880-1900 Weathered.

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Coffee Mortar from Mexico 1970's
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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

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Cedar

Peruvian Shipibo Pottery Vase or Urn
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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

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Pair of Crucible Planter
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H 145.67 in Dm 122.05 in

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
Large 18th Century Copper Bathtub Heater, French

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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Primitive urns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive urns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage urns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive urns made in a specific country, there are Asia, Africa, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 urns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $235 and tops out at $4,180 while the average work can sell for $1,196.