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Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A
Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A

Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

This vase draws inspiration from the Icelandic volcanic rock formations which can be found by Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. It his sculpted by organically displacing seventeen indivi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Clay

Sculptural Belgian Art Nouveau Green Glazed Tri-Handled Vase, circa 1910
Sculptural Belgian Art Nouveau Green Glazed Tri-Handled Vase, circa 1910

Sculptural Belgian Art Nouveau Green Glazed Tri-Handled Vase, circa 1910

Located in The Hague, NL

This Art Nouveau vase was produced in Belgium circa 1910. It bears an impressed BELGIUM mark on the lower body, a characteristic export designation associated with Belgian art potter...

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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Genesis Vase by Moldra
Genesis Vase by Moldra

Genesis Vase by Moldra

Located in Geneve, CH

Genesis Vase by Moldra Dimensions: D 35 x H 25 cm Materials: Stoneware Moldra is a ceramic studio devoted to sculptural vases and objects. Rooted in the ancestral hand-building tech...

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2010s Indian Post-Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Mid-Century Modern Yellow Glazed Weed Pot Vase
Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Mid-Century Modern Yellow Glazed Weed Pot Vase

Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Mid-Century Modern Yellow Glazed Weed Pot Vase

By Otto and Vivika Heino

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully designed and gorgeously glazed relatively large yellow glazed (early version of Otto's Chinese Imperial glaze perhaps) weed pot vase by ceramics masters husband and wif...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical
Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical

Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful 'sage' green and white English Wedgwood Jasperware matte stoneware vase in the Neoclassical style, England, 1973. Vase has Renaissance/Neoc...

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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Ceramic Aksini Floral Vase, Denmark, 1960s
Vintage Ceramic Aksini Floral Vase, Denmark, 1960s

Vintage Ceramic Aksini Floral Vase, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Slender, organically shaped ceramic vase hand-painted with floral decor in bright blue, green and brown colored glaze with small handle on one side. Produced by ceramic artist Aksel ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)

Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)

By Bitossi

Located in London, GB

Vintage Italian ceramic vase with geometric motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Discovered in North Central Italy, this particular piece has been well kept over the years. It has a decorative band around its centre with a geometric motif of concentric squares in turquoise. On either side top and bottom, etched circles follow the form of the piece. It is weighty with a slightly concave base with 'Italy' etched in the underside in that Bitossi 'font'. The body shape is widely cylindrical with a reverse tapered neck and flared rim somewhat reminiscent of a Moroccan tagine...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Flower Frog, 1919
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Flower Frog, 1919

Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Flower Frog, 1919

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery vase flower frog By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1919 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful light blue color. Measures: 4.25"...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ceramic Vases

Materials

Pottery

A Unique, Large, Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Designhuset
A Unique, Large, Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Designhuset

A Unique, Large, Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Designhuset

By Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Stockholm, SE

A unique brown vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Designhuset in Lidköping, Sweden in 1970s. The vase is 22 cm (8.8") tall and in excellent condition, it has a beautiful glaze. ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

19th Century Large Majolica Swan Vase Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Large Majolica Swan Vase Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Large Majolica Swan Vase Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Large rare French Majolica swan vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 23.3 inches. 16 inches by 12 inches. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most im...

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1890s French Country Antique Ceramic Vases

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Turquoise Blue Pottery Vase
Turquoise Blue Pottery Vase

Turquoise Blue Pottery Vase

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Modern turquoise blue Amphora pottery vase, circa early-20th century, USA. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimension...

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Early 20th Century American Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Clay

Art Nouveau Vase with Cuttlefish & Hermit Crab by RStK Amphora
Art Nouveau Vase with Cuttlefish & Hermit Crab by RStK Amphora

Art Nouveau Vase with Cuttlefish & Hermit Crab by RStK Amphora

By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Ceramic Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Splatter Verona Vase, Regular, Terracotta and Cream, Ceramics
Splatter Verona Vase, Regular, Terracotta and Cream, Ceramics

Splatter Verona Vase, Regular, Terracotta and Cream, Ceramics

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

The standout centerpiece your table has been waiting for. The Verona vase is handmade in Italy by artisans and finished with a splatter glaze. Featuring a classic shape that pays hom...

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2010s Italian Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Gambone Ceramic Sculpture Vase Black White 1960s
Large Gambone Ceramic Sculpture Vase Black White 1960s

Large Gambone Ceramic Sculpture Vase Black White 1960s

By Guido Gambone

Located in Miami, FL

A rare and important vase by Guido Gambone with black and white geometric design. Being sold in as is condition. Brakes and repairs to upper area, some pieces missing. It displays we...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Blue Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi
Blue Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi

Blue Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Blue decorative vase featuring a rich cobalt glaze with a glossy finish. The surface is adorned with intricate, hand-incised geometric patterns created using stamping techniques on f...

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2010s Italian Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Akashi Awaji Pottery Pink Art Deco Asymmetrical Japanese Vase Signed
Vintage Akashi Awaji Pottery Pink Art Deco Asymmetrical Japanese Vase Signed

Vintage Akashi Awaji Pottery Pink Art Deco Asymmetrical Japanese Vase Signed

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage Akashi-Awaji pottery vase in imaginative Art Deco form with asymmetrical handles consisting of a sharp angle handle on one side and a serrated or machine gear flange opposite...

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1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Pottery

Orange Gold Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glaze Vide-Poche, 1950s
Orange Gold Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glaze Vide-Poche, 1950s

Orange Gold Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glaze Vide-Poche, 1950s

Vintage porcelain vide-poche bowl by Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen. Warm ginger orange and light grey colored crackle glaze and simple decorative black and gilded bands around ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

French Faience Octagonal Fluted Bird Decorated Vases and covers , Geo Martel
French Faience Octagonal Fluted Bird Decorated Vases and covers , Geo Martel

French Faience Octagonal Fluted Bird Decorated Vases and covers , Geo Martel

Located in Downingtown, PA

Gallic Grandeur: Geo Martel's Polychrome Chinoiserie Faience Vases Presenting a beautiful pair of large French Faience Vases and Covers by the esteemed manufacturer Geo Martel, dati...

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Early 20th Century French Georgian Ceramic Vases

Materials

Faience

Ancient-Style Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora with Twin Handles + Aged Patina
Ancient-Style Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora with Twin Handles + Aged Patina

Ancient-Style Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora with Twin Handles + Aged Patina

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exceptional ancient-style terracotta amphora vessel is a beautifully sculpted piece that evokes the timeless forms of classical Mediterranean antiquities. Modeled after traditio...

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19th Century European Rustic Antique Ceramic Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Lene Regius - Monumental Danish Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase
Lene Regius - Monumental Danish Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase

Lene Regius - Monumental Danish Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase

Located in Kastrup, DK

Impressive and monumental floor vase in glazed stoneware by the Danish ceramic artist Lene Regius. A unique, large-scale work (H: 99 cm), richly decorated with Regius’ distinctive an...

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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Royal Doulton, England. Slender, tall chamotte vase with blue and white hues.
Royal Doulton, England. Slender, tall chamotte vase with blue and white hues.

Royal Doulton, England. Slender, tall chamotte vase with blue and white hues.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Doulton, England Art nouveau vase, 1920s. Slender, tall chamotte vase with blue and white hues, decorated with characteristic Art nouveau style ornaments in relief. Origin: En...

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1920s British Art Nouveau Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Delfts Royal Sphinx by Boch Blue and White Porcelain Vase
Delfts Royal Sphinx by Boch Blue and White Porcelain Vase

Delfts Royal Sphinx by Boch Blue and White Porcelain Vase

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous blue and white porcelain vase with a ruffled lip By Delfts for Royal Sphinx by Boch Holland, Circa Mid-20th century Measures: 6" W x 6" D x 12" H Excellent vintage con...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Ceramic Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Two Bohemian Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases, Poland, 1970s
Set of Two Bohemian Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases, Poland, 1970s

Set of Two Bohemian Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases, Poland, 1970s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of two colorful bohemian 1970s porcelain vases decorated by hand in bright colors. Stylized floral folk art decorations in green, red, yellow and blue colors on white background ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Bohemian Ceramic Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Brown Abstract Decor Danish Modern
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Brown Abstract Decor Danish Modern

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Brown Abstract Decor Danish Modern

By Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

This ceramic vase from Royal Copenhagen was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s. It belongs to the "Baca" series and features an abstract floral decor in brow...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Crackled Ceramic Vase, White with Delicate Crazing, 20th Century
French Art Deco Crackled Ceramic Vase, White with Delicate Crazing, 20th Century

French Art Deco Crackled Ceramic Vase, White with Delicate Crazing, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This elegant French Art Deco ceramic vase from the 20th century is a beautiful example of timeless design and craftsmanship. Its rounded form, gently flared base, and slender neck cr...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Stamped Edition Padilla Picasso Pottery Handled Portrait Vase
Stamped Edition Padilla Picasso Pottery Handled Portrait Vase

Stamped Edition Padilla Picasso Pottery Handled Portrait Vase

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stamped Edition Padilla Picasso Pottery Handled Portrait Vase After Pablo Picasso, signed on the front 'Picasso' in blue script. Stamped on the bottom: 296 1994 Edition 29A /500 Picasso by Padilla Mexico Bears Paper Padilla Label This limited edition Padilla Picasso pottery vase is a stunning tribute to Pablo Picasso’s iconic ceramic designs. Created circa 1994 as part of a limited run of 500 pieces, this handled portrait vase is stamped 296 Edition 29A out of 500 Picasso by Padilla Mexico and bears an original Padilla paper label. The front is signed "Picasso" in blue script, reflecting the artist’s unmistakable style. Standing 12 inches high, 5.5 inches wide (including the handle), and 3.5 inches deep, this piece features a striking hand-painted abstract portrait. The cream/ivory base is accented with dark green outlining the rim, while ochre tones are used for the expressive scraffito hair-like design. The face and decorative swirl patterns are rendered in deep blue, while lavender brushstrokes elegantly swirl around the lower half. The handle is adorned with black and red striped accents, adding to its unique visual appeal. A beautiful collector’s item, this Padilla Edition Picasso vase...

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20th Century Mexican Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Pottery

Green Art Nouveau Pottery Vase by Karl Robert Svensson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1910s
Green Art Nouveau Pottery Vase by Karl Robert Svensson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1910s

Green Art Nouveau Pottery Vase by Karl Robert Svensson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1910s

By Pewabic Pottery, Teco Art Pottery, Höganäs Keramik, Karl Robert Svensson

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful art nouveau / jugend stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Karl Robert Svensson for Höganäsbolaget, Sweden, 1900-1915. Good original condition. It has chips to the ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Hand Painted Handled Vase by EW
Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Hand Painted Handled Vase by EW

Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Hand Painted Handled Vase by EW

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and graphic Art Nouveau vase was realized in Austria circa 1910. It features a circular base with a gourd form body that ascends into a slender undulating neck and a sc...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Mid-Century Italian Decorative Vase by Guido Gambone
Mid-Century Italian Decorative Vase by Guido Gambone

Mid-Century Italian Decorative Vase by Guido Gambone

By Guido Gambone

Located in London, GB

Mid-century Italian decorative ceramic vase by Guido Gambone, circa 1950s. The classically proportioned cylindrical form is enlivened by a striking decorative scheme. A richly tactil...

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1950s Italian Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Vase, Red and Beige, American Art Studio Pottery
Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Vase, Red and Beige, American Art Studio Pottery

Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Vase, Red and Beige, American Art Studio Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The monumental studio pottery ceramic vase is decorated with crystalline glaze in striking, dark red and beige palette. The vase was hand thrown on a wheel; beige color crystals on ombre colored base, shifting from purplish tones on top to deep, dark red on the bottom, were grown in a kiln during a very long, controlled firing. Each crystalline piece is unique due to the nature of the glaze. The vase was allowed to develop an abundance of distinct, graphic crystals, creating a free-flowing abstract pattern and adding rich texture to the minimally shaped piece. The vase was made by Wizards of Clay...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Huge Vase Brown, 1950s
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Huge Vase Brown, 1950s

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Huge Vase Brown, 1950s

Very rare large "Marselis" vase by Nils Thorsson for the ceramic manufacturer Aluminia, later brandname Royal Copenhagen. Made ca. 1950s. It features a maroon brown glaze over a str...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Isak Isaksson Pink Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Isak Isaksson Pink Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

Isak Isaksson Pink Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

By Isak Isaksson

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pink vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 11.5 cm (4.6") tall and about 10 cm (4") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is a...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Qianlong-Style Celadon Vase with Gilt Rims
Qianlong-Style Celadon Vase with Gilt Rims

Qianlong-Style Celadon Vase with Gilt Rims

Located in San Francisco, CA

Qianlong-Style Celadon Vase with Gilt Rims A Chinese celadon vase with a rounded body, narrow neck, and flared base. The pale blue-green glaze is accented by subtle molded floral pa...

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20th Century Chinese Ceramic Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Painted Ceramic Vase Depicting Objects From a Fête
1960s Painted Ceramic Vase Depicting Objects From a Fête

1960s Painted Ceramic Vase Depicting Objects From a Fête

Located in Tarrytown, NY

This unique 1960s Painted Ceramic Vase depicts object from a festival, celebration, fête, or even scenes from Mardi Gras/ Fat Tuesday Brown, Gold, Blue, Cream Painted Objects include...

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1960s Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Marked Vintage Chinese porcelain PROC Vase China Underglaze Landscape
Marked Vintage Chinese porcelain PROC Vase China Underglaze Landscape

Marked Vintage Chinese porcelain PROC Vase China Underglaze Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and large Chinese porcelain vase with underglaze painting of what seems to be a mountain landscape. Dating to the 90's or 00's. Marked on base Condition just crackled in the ...

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20th Century Chinese Ceramic Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Ceramic Tall Vase Cartocci Texture Black
Contemporary Ceramic Tall Vase Cartocci Texture Black

Contemporary Ceramic Tall Vase Cartocci Texture Black

By Paola Paronetto

Located in Porcia, IT

Sculptural yet subtle, this elegant tall vase will be a dynamic accent for a modern living or dining room. Reminiscent of a blooming flower, the tall silhouette with flared-out sides...

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2010s Italian Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gunver Bilde Sørensen three vases of parly glazed stoneware
Gunver Bilde Sørensen three vases of parly glazed stoneware

Gunver Bilde Sørensen three vases of parly glazed stoneware

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Gunver Bilde Sørensen three vases of partly glazed stoneware.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Collection of Vintage Awaji Pottery Vases in Colorful Monochrome Glazes
Collection of Vintage Awaji Pottery Vases in Colorful Monochrome Glazes

Collection of Vintage Awaji Pottery Vases in Colorful Monochrome Glazes

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Collection of vintage Awaji pottery vases in colorful monochrome glazes. This cheerful grouping of lively forms and bright colors will uplift any room. These range in date from appro...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Ceramic Vases

Materials

Pottery

A dragon motif porcelain vase in seafoam by Tozai, 20th century
A dragon motif porcelain vase in seafoam by Tozai, 20th century

A dragon motif porcelain vase in seafoam by Tozai, 20th century

By Tozai Home

Located in View Park, CA

A very rare glazed porcelain vase with Chinese dragon motif by Tozai Home, 20th century. This piece glows in ivory white with an embossed decorative pattern in seafoam green, depicti...

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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Ceramic Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Greek Attic Black-Figured Neck Amphora
Ancient Greek Attic Black-Figured Neck Amphora

Ancient Greek Attic Black-Figured Neck Amphora

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Attributed to the Manner of The Antimenes Painter. Side A features bearded Dionysos at the centre, with his head turned back, clad in a himation with a patterned border over an ankl...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greco Roman Antique Ceramic Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

By Isak Isaksson

Located in Stockholm, SE

A green vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 9 cm (3.55") tall and about 12.5 cm (5") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is ...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Art Nouveau Southern French Fayance art pottery FLOOR VASE rare colours&pattern
Art Nouveau Southern French Fayance art pottery FLOOR VASE rare colours&pattern

Art Nouveau Southern French Fayance art pottery FLOOR VASE rare colours&pattern

Located in Landshut, BY

A giving joy beautiful French Fayence Floor Vase fantastic Art Nouveau pattern - Impressing Colours Manufacturer unknown - marked Design Period 1915 - 1925 Country of Manufacture : France H / height: 46 cm ~ Gew. / weight: 4550 grs DM / diameter max: 28 cm ~ DM oben / diameter inner rim: 19.8 cm .... an ode to Southern France A Legend of Provence by Adelaide Anne Procter (30 October 1825 – 2 February 1864) The lights extinguished, by the hearth I leant, Half weary with a listless discontent. The flickering giant-shadows, gathering near, Closed round me with a dim and silent fear. All dull, all dark; save when the leaping flame, Glancing, lit up a Picture's ancient frame. Above the hearth it hung. Perhaps the night, My foolish tremors, or the gleaming light, Lent power to that Portrait dark and quaint, — A Portrait such as Rembrandt loved to paint, — The likeness of a Nun. I seemed to trace A world of sorrow in the patient face, In the thin hands folded across her breast: — Its own and the room's shadow hid the rest. I gazed and dreamed, and the dull embers stirred, Till an old legend that I once had heard Came back to me; linked to the mystic gloom Of that dark Picture in the ghostly room. In the far south, where clustering vines are hung; Where first the old chivalric lays were sung; Where earliest smiled that gracious child of France, Angel and knight and fairy, called Romance, I stood one day. The warm blue June was spread Upon the earth; blue summer overhead, Without a cloud to fleck its radiant glare, Without a breath to stir its sultry air. All still, all silent, save the sobbing rush Of rippling waves, that lapsed in silver hush Upon the beach; where, glittering towards the strand The purple Mediterranean kissed the land. All still, all peaceful; when a convent chime Broke on the mid-day silence for a time, Then trembling into quiet, seemed to cease, In deeper silence and more utter peace. So as I turned to gaze, where gleaming white, Half hid by shadowy trees from passers' sight, The Convent lay, one who had dwelt for long In that fair home of ancient tale and song, Who knew the story of each cave and hill, And every haunting fancy lingering still Within the land, spake thus to me, and told The Convent's treasured Legend, quaint and old: — Long years ago, a dense and flowering wood, Still more concealed where the white convent stood, Borne on its perfumed wings the title came: " Our Lady of the Hawthorns " is its name. Then did that bell, which still rings out to-day, Bid all the country rise, or eat, or pray. Before that convent shrine, the haughty knight Passed the lone vigil of his perilous fight; For humbler cottage strife or village brawl, The Abbess listened, prayed, and settled all. Young hearts that came, weighed down by love or wrong, Left her kind presence comforted and strong. Each passing pilgrim, and each beggar's right Was food, and rest, and shelter for the night. But, more than this, the Nuns could well impart The deepest mysteries of the healing art; Their store of herbs and simples was renowned, And held in wondering faith for miles around. Thus strife, love, sorrow, good and evil fate, Found help and blessing at the convent gate. Of all the nuns, no heart was half so light, No eyelids veiling glances half as bright, No step that glided with such noiseless feet, No face that looked so tender or so sweet, No voice that rose in choir so pure, so clear, No heart to all the others half so dear, So surely touched by others' pain or woe, (Guessing the grief her young life could not know,) No soul in childlike faith so undefiled, As Sister Angela's, the " Convent Child. " For thus they loved to call her. She had known No home, no love, no kindred, save their own. An orphan, to their tender nursing given, Child, plaything, pupil, now the Bride of Heaven And she it was who trimmed the lamp's red light That swung before the altar, day and night; Her hands it was whose patient skill could trace The finest broidery, weave the costliest lace; But most of all, her first and dearest care, The office she would never miss or share, Was every day to weave fresh garlands sweet, To place before the shrine at Mary's feet. Nature is bounteous in that region fair, For even winter has her blossoms there. Thus Angela loved to count each feast the best, By telling with what flowers the shrine was dressed. In pomp supreme the countless Roses passed, Battalion on battalion thronging fast, Each with a different banner, flaming bright, Damask, or striped, or crimson, pink, or white, Until they bowed before a newborn queen, And the pure virgin Lily rose serene. Though Angela always thought the Mother blest Must love the time of her own hawthorn best, Each evening through the years, with equal care, She placed her flowers; then kneeling down in prayer, As their faint perfume rose before the shrine, So rose her thoughts, as pure and as divine. She knelt until the shades grew dim without, Till one by one the altar lights...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Pottery

Hand-Thrown Porcelain Crystalline Glaze Vase by Sid Oakley
Hand-Thrown Porcelain Crystalline Glaze Vase by Sid Oakley

Hand-Thrown Porcelain Crystalline Glaze Vase by Sid Oakley

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Exceptional hand-thrown porcelain vase by studio ceramic artist Sid Oakley, featuring a richly layered crystalline glaze in deep indigo, cobalt, and smoky violet tones. The surface d...

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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Black and white 20th century art deco ceramic vase by felix gete CAB primavera
Black and white 20th century art deco ceramic vase by felix gete CAB primavera

Black and white 20th century art deco ceramic vase by felix gete CAB primavera

By Felix Gete

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Felix Gete for CAB 20th century design art deco ceramic vas by Felix Gete White and black ceramic colors Original very good condition signed under the base Height 24 cm Large 2...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Revernay Rare Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Vases, Digoin Sarreguemines, 1920
Revernay Rare Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Vases, Digoin Sarreguemines, 1920

Revernay Rare Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Vases, Digoin Sarreguemines, 1920

By Revernay Sarreguemines Digoin

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Exceptional French Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Vases by Revernay (Digoin), France, Circa 1920 An exceptional and spectacular pair of French Art Deco ceramic vases by Revernay, produced ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large blue stoneware ceramic vase sculpture by Dominique Garet La Borne
Large blue stoneware ceramic vase sculpture by Dominique Garet La Borne

Large blue stoneware ceramic vase sculpture by Dominique Garet La Borne

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Dominique Garet - La Borne Large sculptural stoneware ceramic vase Blue and brown stoneware ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition signed Realised in pre-order in 202...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair Carlton Ware Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vases 20th Century
Antique Pair Carlton Ware Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vases 20th Century

Antique Pair Carlton Ware Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vases 20th Century

By Wiltshaw & Robinson

Located in London, GB

A superb antique Pair of Art Deco Wiltshaw & Robinson Carlton Ware Cobalt Blue enamelled and gilded vases, circa 1920 in date.   The pair of baluster form vases feature flared ri...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Faux Bamboo and Floral Motif Hat Stand Porcelain Vase
Chinese Faux Bamboo and Floral Motif Hat Stand Porcelain Vase

Chinese Faux Bamboo and Floral Motif Hat Stand Porcelain Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese faux bamboo cylindrical porcelain vase, in a shape traditionally used as a hat stand in ancient China, decorated with a raised motif of a bird perched on a flowering branch. ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramic Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s

Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A green-glazed ceramic vase produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.35"H x 9.6"W x 9.15"D All items ship from High...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Red Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel
Tall Red Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel

Tall Red Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel

Located in London, GB

A striking early 20th-century Mediterranean storage jar, hand-thrown from red terracotta clay and fired to reveal its natural tonal shifts of rose, umber, and smoke-grey. Its tall, n...

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1940s Turkish Rustic Vintage Ceramic Vases

Materials

Clay

Antique Nippon Hand Painted Cottage Lake Porcelain Twin Handle Bolted Urn Vase
Antique Nippon Hand Painted Cottage Lake Porcelain Twin Handle Bolted Urn Vase

Antique Nippon Hand Painted Cottage Lake Porcelain Twin Handle Bolted Urn Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Nippon Hand Painted "Cottage Lake Scene with Swans" Porcelain Twin Handle Bolted Urn Vase. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 15.25" H x 8" W x 7.5" D.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Ceramic Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Milan Pekař Crystalline Porcelain Vase XL, Mineral Green
Milan Pekař Crystalline Porcelain Vase XL, Mineral Green

Milan Pekař Crystalline Porcelain Vase XL, Mineral Green

Located in Prague, CZ

Discover the Crystalline collection by Czech ceramicist Milan Pekař — a series of vessels where science and artistry meet in perfect balance. Through precise and painstaking experime...

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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Organic Modern Ceramic Vases

Materials

Porcelain