18th Century Vases

Blue and white Delft earthenware lidded vase, 18th century, decorated with pastoral landscape scenes framed in cartouches. The lid features a figural finial in the form of a seated a...

This is an old, large Shigaraki ware pot made in Japan. It is estimated to have been produced in the late Edo period, around the 18th century. Among traditional Japanese ceramics, Sh...

This is a Japanese Bizen ware. It is called Ko-Bizen. It is estimated to have been made in the Edo period (18th century), and has a very powerful presence. Ko-Bizen refers to Bizen ...

Pair of Delft vases decorated in blue and white with large feathered floral sprays rising from urns, framed by patterned borders. The baluster form rests on a flared base, with glaze...

Chinese porcelain mai-ping form vase with standing rim over a bulbous shoulder tapering to a flared foot. The overall decoration is finely executed cobalt blue delineation of the tra...

Pair of Delft vases decorated in blue and white with painted windmills, ships, and landscape scenes within shaped cartouches. The flared rims and scrolled borders add to their decora...

Antique Vase in Pewter 18th Century Beautiful antique vase in pewter, Dutch, 18th century. We’re not sure if this has always been a vase - could also have been more of a cup. Neve...

This elegant pair of Dutch Delft vases is from the late 18th century, circa 1780. They are beautifully hand-painted and feature cobalt blue decoration in the mid-18th-century "Thousa...

A fine antique Dutch Delft vase or jar. The body decorated with cartouches of stylized peony bouquets on a latticework ground. The shoulder decorated with alternating cartouches of ...

We would like to introduce beautiful old Korean pottery. This is excavated pottery made during the Joseon Dynasty (17th-19th century). During the Joseon Dynasty, common people were p...

Vase in Faience, in a Green red and yellow color. With a beautiful Glaze. It has been made in France in 1757 in Lille. It is signed Lille 1757. The decor is painted in the style of T...

A Very Fine & Rare Example of an Eighteenth-Century Chinese Porcelain Export Circular Lidded twin handle blue and white Deep Dish Tureen or Centerpiece Bowl of generous proportions and of the period Chien Lung 1736-1795. Exquisitely hand decorated depicting typical Chinese scenes of garden landscapes within trellis border on an off-white ground. The octagonal edge dome shaped cover with similar decoration and an attractive central finial. *This is one of a pair currently listed Condition: This piece is offered in exceptional condition for such an early piece, no losses or hairlines anywhere, and no restoration, possibly never used, no staining inside the bowl. This piece is typically unmarked. Width: (including handles) 10.75” (27.5cm). Diameter: (top cover rim) 10” (25.5cm). Height: 7.75” (19.75m). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD...

This wonderful pair 18th century Delft blue & white lidded urns are hand crafted, decorated and painted with medallions with Classic Dutch flower and foliage motifs in blue. The co...

A very fine 18th century Dutch Delft pottery vase or jar. Of typical vasiform shape with medium and deep blue Chinoiserie landscape decoration, dot border to the top rim, and swag...

Elegante and rare Neoclassical oval shaped gadrooned Vasca with spreading socles finely carved" Istria "Marble . Venetian School of Dalmatia. Very good original condition with only...

Incredilbe apothecary Mortar in Nembro Marble, made from a single block of marble and dated back to the early 600 from Tuscany. It was used in the in apothecaries to grind herbs and spices into powder for food or medicine. Very unique and rare piece in great conditions considering the the period to which it dates. This highly sculptural and unique piece would be suitable today as a magnificent decoration on a table or mantle, or to grace the counter of an open kitchen...

Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of red clay with handcrafted circular figures and four handles. A "tinaja" is an oval terracotta jar with a narrow mouth and foot, usu...

This exquisite blue and white Dutch Delft vase was crafted in the early 18th century, circa 1720. Its excellent chinoiserie decoration epitomizes 17th and 18th century Europe's fasci...

Chinese bronze vase with decoration in the Archaistic style and dragon mythical beast loop handles.

Each gold painted with a composite floral patterns. Measure: Height 43 cm.

A pair of diminutive delft vases with hand-painted blue floral and foliate decoration in a white ground on shaped bodies having hexagonal top collars above larger shoulders tapering ...

NOTE: We do not keep this in the showroom. Please let us know if you're visiting and would like to see it. Rarely does a first edition Portland vase...

With underglaze blue and red decoration.

Near Pair of Chinese Archaic bronze Gu vases. 18th century Late Ming Period, Measures: Height: 11.4 inches. Diameter: 6.4 Inches Condition: Very good with ...

This pair of vases is made of exceptionally fine Porcelaine de Paris from the 18th century. The bronze mounts are covered in gold, and were 19th century additions. The porcelain itself is a phenomenal blue color with gold designs on it that looks magnificent. The vases each have a set of four portraits on them as well: two horizontal scenes on the front and back, with two vertical portraits above them on the front and back as well. The paintings on the front of each have people in them, whereas the ones on the back depict country scenes and buildings. The inscription under the lid of the vase reads "Offert par Le Duc de Richelieu a la Princess de Lomballe." The Duke of Richelieu who gave these vases was most likely Louis François Armand de...

In the past, this pair of beautiful ceramics carafes, was utilized in a Pharmacy to contain erbs and spices infusions. The carafes shows all signs of the time, but they remain a pai...

This registration is one of the pottery called Satsuma ware, which was made in Kagoshima Prefecture around the 18th to 19th centuries during the Edo period. (The area with a red circ...

Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Neoclassical Vases, In the Louis XVI Style Each vase Hallmarked A rare and exquisite pair of 18th-century Italian Silver Neoclassical Vases, mad...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Five-piece Famille Rose Garniture of Vases, Circa 1775-80 The Chinese Export porcelain flattened baluster vases and covers are of a large size with ra...

18th Century Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Jar. Jar is in a cylindrical shape with flared rim and foot. Jar features blue and white pattern with the word "Charitas" in an oval ...

A stunning group of three antique Dutch Delftware tin-glazed pottery vessels. circa 1775 Exquisitely hand-crafted in the late 18th century, co...

France / 1800 / vase / wood / Rustic / Antique Handmade French solid wooden vase from the late 18th or early 19th century. This decorative antique piece was crafted from warm dark b...

Made circa 1780, this 18th century Dutch Delft vase was hand painted with floral decoration of flowers and scrolling vines. A beautiful deep cobalt blue covers most of the surface....

Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of red clay with handcrafted semi circular figures. A "tinaja" is an oval terracotta jar with a narrow mouth and foot, usually without...

For your consideration an European peasant motif silver plated on repousse copper vase , Circa 1800s. Stamped: Hallmark UJEP, H 309 Dimensions: 8.75 H x 5.5 diameter. Please visi...

A fine and rare white, opaque glass vase decorated in the manner of James Giles. English or possibly Continental in origin. (Bohemian or German Milchgla...

Spanish Mid 19th Century Glazed Alhambra Majolica Amphora Vase Valencian medieval jug reflexes with heraldic shield.

A Very Fine & Rare Example of an Eighteenth-Century Chinese Porcelain Export Circular Lidded twin handle blue and white Deep Dish Tureen or Centerpiece Bowl of generous proportions and of the period Chien Lung 1736-1795. Exquisitely hand decorated depicting typical Chinese scenes of garden landscapes within trellis border on an off-white ground. The petal edge dome shaped cover with similar decoration and an attractive central finial. *This is one of a pair currently listed Condition: This piece is offered in exceptional condition for such an early piece, no losses or hairlines anywhere, and no restoration, possibly never used, no staining inside the bowl. This piece is typically unmarked. Back and front views are similar. Width: (including handles) 10.75” (27.5cm). Diameter: (top cover rim) 10” (25.5cm). Height: 7.75” (19.75m). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD...

Italian antique vase with lid in blue and white majolica, 1715 Vase with lid with round base in blue and white majolica. On one side of the vas...

Dutch blue & white delft vase with a top, depicting scenes of birds on all sides, with floral motif. Great for the ornithologist - really lovely! Bought in the south of France. Witho...

A pair of Regence gilt-bronze mounted celadon lidded vases, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722), in the manner of Yuan dynasty, and circa 1720. Each turquoise colored lidded vase / urn ...

A Large Late 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Baluster Vase and Cover With richly and densely painted flower and foliate decoration. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: ...

Blue and white Delft handled chinoiserie vase. Antique Dutch porcelain vase with rich blue flowers and chinoiserie fencing in a lustrous glaze; with scro...

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This blue and white Delft jar was made in the Netherlands in the early 18th century, circa 1730. The jar is covered in a gorgeous light blue glaze traditional to much early 18th ce...

A large vase in black basalt, with restrained neoclassical decoration taken from examples in The Hamilton Collection, now in The British Museum...

A fine Dutch Delft pottery beaker form vase. By Pieter Adriaensz Kocx of De Grieksche A. With a white ground and decorated with floral motifs in reds, blues, and greens and with gi...

A blue and white Dutch delft vase made circa 1700, with clobbered-style polychrome enamels added in the mid-18th century. This brightly colored blue and white Dutch delft vase is a ...

A quiet and elegant Korean white glazed bottle vase, Joseon Dynasty, late 18th century, Korea. The graceful vase beautifully proportioned, resting on a short recessed foot, with a...

Impressive group of two 18th Century Persian vases handcrafted in terra cotta in classic form, hand decorated in blue and white under a thick glaze. Both pieces proudly displaying th...

Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Vases, circa 1770

Cups in coconut such as this are especially uncommon and rarely appear on the world's art market. This is a very interesting piece for its fine and rich craftmenships metal silver de...

Traditional 18th century French Louis XVI Provençal table fountain, today's use a lovely centerpiece. This beautiful item is quite tall and will look stunning on any piece of furnitu...

20th century handmade two handled vase, Spain This impressive late 20th century terracotta water jar was found in Sevilla, Spain. In excellent condition and great character, featuring the Classic "wavy line" design of particularly Fine pottery...

A dark brown-glazed pearlware bough pot with pierced cover and applied decoration, made by Wedgwood circa 1785. The development of a whiteware body had been a goal of ceramicists ac...

This set of highly decorative set of 3 bottles handmade in Sweden during the 1800. The pieces are giving an art look when put together. Vintage condition, they are not made with straight in bottom and need to be handled with ease. Dimensions: Tall ones...

Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of clay with handcrafted semi circular handmade ribbed around the vase This "tinaja" it´s very special for its measurements and irregula...

Chinese bronze archaic style vase, 18th century.

Each finely painted on the front and reverse with Teniers-style peasants at various pursuits reserved within a shaped panel and elaborate tooled gilt border, and affixed on either side with a gilt-heightened foliate scroll handle. Chelsea gold anchor...