African Vases

Antique vase or urn from the 1930s Northern Africa. Fantastic colour combination with rather unusual nickel filigree decoration: beautiful vase from Morocco. Fez was and still is fam...

Impressive large vintage Moroccan lidded urn handcrafted in terra cotta and decorated in distinctive Mediterranean colors under glaze, featuring elaborate jewelry like metalwork and ...

Large Moroccan vase handcrafted in terracotta in classic form hand decorated on floral designs in distinctive Mediterranean colors under jewelry-li...

A tall bottle-form vase, its narrow neck rising from a broad vertically-ribbed body. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern Morocco. Each...

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...

Fabulous handcrafted antique Moroccan ceramic vase in Moorish style adorned with Fine filigree silver nickel work overlaid. The color of...

Handcrafted antique bright yellow Moroccan glazed ceramic vase in Moorish style adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work overlaid. Large bright yellow glazed ceramic vase with silver filigree...

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...

Ancient Egyptian Blue-Painted Vase Amarna Period, circa 1348-1320 BCE Egyptian pottery seldom survives at this scale with its painted decoration intact. This monumental vessel dates...

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, ...

Ancient Egyptian Bullet-Form Alabaster Vase Third Intermediate Period, circa 945–715 BCE This monumental Egyptian alabaster vase is among the largest known examples of its type. It ...

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

A smooth bulbous vase on a narrow flared neck, unribbed and handle-less. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern Morocco. Each piece is ma...

This impressive late 19th to early 20th century Moroccan ceramic vase is hand-painted in deep cobalt blue over a light glazed ground and features an intricate all-over decorative pat...

Set of two Antique Moroccan Fez Ceramic Vases with Chiseled Arabic Calligraphy, Early 20th Century A magnificent pair of antique Moroccan ceramic vase handcrafted in the historic city of Fez (Fès), celebrated for centuries as Morocco's foremost center of fine pottery. This impressive vessel showcases the rich artistic heritage of Islamic craftsmanship through its elegant proportions, vibrant hand-painted decoration, and beautifully chiseled Arabic calligraphy encircling the body. Expertly wheel-thrown and hand-decorated, the vase features traditional motifs against a soft ivory crackled glaze, a classic color combination synonymous with the master potters of Fez. This impressive vessel showcases the timeless beauty of Moorish craftsmanship, featuring an earthy dark brown to black clay body meticulously hand-carved with flowing Arabic calligraphy highlighted in contrasting ivory tones. The central decorative band is adorned with finely incised Arabic poetry...

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 wonderful and rare pair clear, molded ice glass vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, circa 1970s. Very interesting shape and texture. In good condition.

Provenance - Private collection, Gaia Cecilia Metella Servadio (1938 – 2021), Italian writer-in-residence. A vessel entirely composed of a single block of orange-hued breccia, resto...

Pair of exceptionally large antique (19th century) Islamic patinated metal floor vases, each with fine raised motifs including geometric shapes, arabesques and Arabic calligraphy, di...

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 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...

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

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...

This beautiful hand painted decorative vase features a mesmeric arabesque pattern and inviting colors of red, orange and blue. Perfect a as an elegant centerpiece on your dining room...

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 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...

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Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Vase with Arabic Blue Writing from Fez Morocco. Moorish Granada style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with A...

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

A highly decorative pair of large vintage Moroccan glazed ceramic water jugs, handcrafted and hand-painted in Fez, Morocco, circa 1940. With their s...

Featuring cool, serene shades of green and orange and an exquisite hand painted arabesque design, this sumptuous handcrafted ceramic vase provides a breezy elegance to any living spa...

19th century Moroccan vase made of pieced bone with inlaid decorative silver and brass details. From the High Atlas region. Zig Zag decorative silver/brass inlay. Often used as a wed...

19th century Morocco four handle vase with cobalt blue pieces Decorated silver strips divide the pieces. Part of a collection. From the Atlas mountain region.

19th century Moroccan two handled vase with decorative painted pieces. Distressed leather pieces bordered by detailed strips of brass. Part of a collection. From the Atlas mountain ...

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...

Like other African everyday ceramics, Bamileke storage pots are revered for their simple forms yet astonishing beauty. Each is hand shaped and fired in the open. They are generally s...

Moroccan Water Jug – Blue Moroccan Water Jug – Blue. Hand-made in Morocco. The glass is mouth blown and available in a beautiful soft blue, due to the artisa...

Covered in a beautifully worn red clay slip, this hand-formed African vessel has a dramatic silhouette of a squat, ovoid body and a long, narrow neck. Subtly etched crosshatch patter...

19th century Morocco two handle vase with decorated painted pieces with blue hashtag design. Textured strips of silver divide the pieces. Part of a collection. From the Atlas mounta...

19th century Morocco two handled vase. Featuring two curved side handles and intricate silver overlay with blue and white geometric patterns. Topped with a wide, flared, and ruffled ...

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, ...

19th century Morocco four handle vase with cobalt blue pieces. Decorated silver strips divide the pieces. Part of a collection. From the Atlas mountain region.

This is a rare blackened hand-coiled spouted Amazigh buttermilk jug from Morocco. Originally designed for the storage and pouring of buttermilk, the piece is characterized by its r...

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...

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...

19th century Morocco vase with fluted leather opening. Ornately painted pieces. Cream color ground. Decorated strips of silver divide pieces. Part of a collection. From the Atlas mo...

Striking large African hand made decorative vase having intricate layers of wood, bone and delicate inlaid brass.

19th century Moroccan decorative vase made of pieced bone with inlaid decorative silver and brass details. From the High Atlas region. Zig Zag decorative silver/brass inlay. Often us...

This larger, dark blue Moroccan pot is hand painted and has a ceramic glaze. It is decorated with various ribbons of silver-like metal providing round geo...

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 brown and cream alabaster vase. Bottle shaped. Natural horizontal striated lines throughout. Hand carved, shaped and polished. Part of a collection of ala...

Contemporary Egyptian large hand-carved alabaster vase. Gold in color with dark brown veins. Classic urn silhouette, a gracefully flared rim, and a multi-tiered pedestal foot. The p...

Signed: Jaimal Odedra Each piece is modeled and cast by hand using a traditional Moroccan sand casting method. "In creating these works, I was interested in exploring and enhan...

Poterie Serghini, Morocco. Large unique vase in hand-painted glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in yellow shades. Mid-20th century. Measures: 39 x 21.5 cm. In excellent condition....

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...

A rare and visually compelling Tall Pinched Bosigo Studio Art Pottery Vase, created circa 1970s during the period of Peter Hayes’ involvement in ceramic development projects in the K...

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...

Signed: Jaimal Odedra Each piece is modeled and cast by hand using a traditional Moroccan sand casting method. "In creating these works, I was interested in exploring and enhan...

A striking set of six malachite vases from the Congo, crafted in the 1960s. These vases showcase the captivating, natural beauty of malachite, with rich, vibrant green hues and intri...

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