African Vases

This impressive jar is an unglazed terracotta vessel believed to have been made by the Nupe people of central Nigeria in West Africa. Its impressive size, measuring 32.2 cm in diamet...

A particularly elegant and exceptionally well-preserved example of a famed pottery type from the Predynastic Period of ancient Egypt, known as black-topped ware. This example is part...

An incredible early 20th century Makenge hand-built ceramic palm wine pot with a graceful shape including a narrow neck and a wide belly. The pot is covered ...

A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.

Antique Moroccan blue and white ceramic footed vase from Fez. Moorish style handcrafted vase adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work, with two handles. Antique Hispano Moresq...

An alabaster vase, hand-crafted in Luxor, Egypt. Two pieces, with a bottom opening at the base. It allows the piece to be used as a lamp or screen for low-intensity lights (professio...

This sculptural handcrafted studio pottery vase is a bold and visually striking example of 20th century ceramic artistry. Distinguished by its heavily textured body, the surface is a...

Canopus Jar "Asmet", With certificate of authenticity. 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt. Good condition. Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels ...

Fabulous handcrafted antique Moroccan blue and white footed ceramic vase in Moorish style. Adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work with hand...

Of beautiful rich, translucent alabaster, banded with creamy hightlights, this sizeable vessel is of exceptional quality. The cylindrical squat piriform body tapers to a flat base, ...

A pair of 1970's Moroccan hand made palatial lidded vases with an entrancing and elaborate design scheme, brass frame and the sculptural grace that only master artisans can provide, ...

For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...

With its intriguing cone-shaped design, absorbing rustic colors of yellow, orange and black, and an elaborately ornate pattern, this visually potent handcrafted vintage vase is the i...

A decorative alabaster bottle, hand-crafted in Luxor, Egypt. A bottom opening allows the piece to be used as a lamp or screen for low-intensity lights (professional conversion recomm...

Pair of very decorative brown and ivory handcrafted Moroccan ceramic vases from Fez with two handles chiseled and hand-graved with ivory Arabic poetry ca...

Hoopoe Vase: Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase The Hoopoe Vase is a stunning testament to South African craftsmanship, beautifully merging artistry and cultu...

We present this vintage ceramic pitcher, a unique piece that stands out for its original design and impeccable state of conservation. Perfect for adding a touch of rustic elegance to...

This vintage Egyptian stone vase is crafted from beautifully banded onyx marble, often referred to as alabaster, and showcases the natural elegance...

A large, and very fine barrel-shaped jar of alabster with well defined bands of creme and caramel highlights. Twin vestigial lug handles are located on each side below a wide disc ri...

A Mamluk style engraved and punched brass jardinière ottoman Damascus or Egypt, early 20th century The deep tapering body with short undulating neck decorated with calligraphic insc...

For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...

A circa 1920's Turkish hammered copper vase with elephant details on sides. Measurements: Height: 23" Width: 10.5" Depth: 7"

Elephant Vase The Elephant Vase is an extraordinary piece of ceramic decorative art that beautifully embodies the spirit of South Africa’s wildlife. Craf...

African art vase, wood, 20th century. Measures: H: 29 cm, D: 17 cm.

Beautiful pair of Persian engraved Ghalam-zani Islamic brass vases on Middle Eastern Syrian Moorish style wooden wall decorative brackets. The small Moorish brass vases are finely hand-chased with elaborate designs and presented on hand crafted wooden Arabian brackets inlaid with shell and Syrian fretwork decor. Engraving (Ghalam-zani) is a term, for artistic metalworking, it is one of the original Persian handicraft, the art of engraving and embossing, hammering, repousse and chasing elaborate designs, patterns and shapes on metals such as copper, silver, gold, and brass to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Art engraving has a long history in Iran and in the Middle East back to more than several thousand years ago. Wooden wall brackets...

We present this vintage ceramic vase, a unique piece that stands out for its original design and impeccable state of conservation. Perfect for adding a touch of rustic elegance to an...

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Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind This extraordinary vase from Wiseman Ceramics is a celebration of power, symbolism, and South African artistry. Sculpted with dramatic flair, the pi...

A vintage example of unglazed Tamegrout pottery from the Draa Valley. Unlike the region's well-known green glazed ware, this vessel presents the raw earthenware surface, fired in tra...

Standout Moroccan vase handcrafted in terracotta in classic form hand decorated on floral designs in distinctive Mediterranean colors under jewelry-like filigree metalwork.

For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...

Hand-sculpted by George & Thabo and hand-painted by Wiseman at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Big 5 urns pair stands 27 inches high, with dimensions of 14 inches in b...

Pair of Handcrafted Moroccan Ceramic Vases with Moorish Calligraphy, Fez – Statement Décor An impressive pair of Moroccan ceramic vases from Fez, hand-crafted with a deep chocolate b...

A vintage example of unglazed Tamegrout pottery from the Draa Valley. Unlike the region's well-known green glazed ware, this vessel presents the raw earthenware surface, fired in tra...

Middle Eastern Persian style (19/20th Cent) glazed earthenware square vase decorated with floral design with Persian figure of a man.

This striking large terracotta urn showcases a captivating blue and black speckled glaze that exudes mid-century charm and artistic craftsmanship. The vessel’s elegant amphora-inspir...

Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is call...

Brass vase from Africa 1990s Great condition.

Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind Senzo Duma Ceramics is part of a modern movement in South African ceramic art that blends realism with stylized, often whimsical forms. The studio is...

Contemporary Egyptian alabaster vase. Classic shape. Hand carved, smoothed and polished. Part of a collection.

A wonderful original vintage hand-crafted Moroccan terracotta water vessel. This beautiful find displays the natural age, wear and patina that ...

This unique vintage Moroccan ceramic vase, crafted in the shape of a cactus, features a vibrant green glaze that highlights its playful and exotic design. Versatile in function, it c...

This terracotta amphora, originating from the arid Draa Valley of Morocco, is an example of primitive Amazigh utilitarian art. Characterised by its robust, hand-built form and deco...

Introducing the captivating "Lion Vase," a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art created by the talented artists from Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Motsamai Sello ...

The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this water vessel, received detailed attention. The vessel's varied texture...

This striking mid-century modern ceramic vase presents a bold and artistic form, perfect for collectors and design enthusiasts alike. Standing tall with an amphora-inspired silhouett...

The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. Two aspects of the tribe's traditional culture can be seen in this handled jug—the allusion to tall coiffured hair, and the...

This authentic large antique Berber pottery jug originates from the Rif region of Morocco and exemplifies traditional North African ceramic craftsmanshi...

The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. From the spout formed to look like hair, through the face, and down to the gourd shaped base, this jug seamlessly transitio...

19th Century Moroccan Vessel Discover the enchanting beauty of Moroccan craftsmanship with this exquisite mid-19th-century vessel. A testament to the rich history and artistry of ...

A rare example of early 20th-century ethnographic pottery from the Rif Mountains of Northern Morocco. Handcrafted circa 1930s by female artisans in the village of Taghzout, this vess...

Oblong body, flat discoidal base. Rimmed lip and edge. Alabaster. H. 27 cm, Diam. 13,5 cm Egypt, Late Period, 664-332 BC. AD A Late Period alabaster jar. 664-332 BC

Contemporary Egyptian large alabaster vase. Gold in color with dark brown veins. Classic shape with decorative double ring base. Hand carved, shaped and polished. Part of a collection.

Terracotta African Canari Vessel with Two Spouts Serpent Detail. Cote D’Ivoire, circa 1960.

Moroccan Glass Vase – Blue Moroccan Glass Vase – Blue. Hand-made in Morocco. The glass is mouth blown and available in an assortment of colours. Approx...

This ceramic vase is from the historic village of Tamegrout, known in the Amazigh language as the "last place before the desert". Fired in traditional mud-walled kilns using the int...

A stunning, one-of-a-kind handcrafted vase carved from rich Moroccan Thuya burl wood. Created in Essaouira—the historic center and "Mecca" of Thuya woodworking in Morocco—this piece ...

An incredibly unique wooden vessel carved from a single piece of wood in Uganda. The shape, design and decorative nature of this piece separates from anything else you will find. Th...

A Central African carved wood vessel from the mid-20th century. This vintage vessel from Central Africa is created from a single piece of hallowed t...

Rare and refined African metal vase with handmade decorations, an object of great charm capable of furnishing your home space with style and elegance