18th Century and Earlier Vases

A well cast and powerful Chinese dragon bronze altar vase with arrow handles, Qing Dynasty, 18th century or earlier, China. The altar vase of bottle form, set on a high, splayed r...

A scarce Chinese Kangxi porcelain octagonal yen yen vase decorated with vases containing floral arrangements in the Famille Verte palette and ...

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...

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

This exquisite blue and white Dutch Delft vase was crafted in the late 17th century. Its excellent chinoiserie decoration epitomizes 17th-century Europe's fascination with Chinese po...

This is a Japanese pottery called "Shigaraki ware". Shigaraki is a historical kiln located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. (Shigaraki Kiln is marked with a ...

This is a small black-glazed jar made in Korea between the 15th and 16th centuries. White porcelain is famous in Korea, but this was a type of porcelain that was only allowed to be u...

A fine, diminutive, and early Dutch Delft pottery vase or jar marked for Gerrit Kam. With a stylized Chinese peony flower pattern. Bearing an underglaze blue GK monogram to the bas...

A magnificent pair of early 18th century Chinese celadon craqule ware vases. When they were exported to France in the 19th century, the French added bronze d’ore mounts. Here we see tops, side handles, and bases of bronze d’ore, crafted beautifully in the Rococo manner. This piece is a collection of a fourth generation, family owned business in New Orleans called The French Antique Shop. The store was first opened by Marie and Marcel Granet in Paris when they married in 1927. A jewish family, they came to the United States before the outbreak of the Second World War, leaving on the last boat out of Paris' port, Le Havre. When they reached New Orleans, they fell in love with the Vieux Carre...

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...

A fine pair of Maiolica vases, Painted to one side with a religious figure and to the reverse with a portrait, the sides decorated with traditional large flowers enclosed by yellow s...

With underglaze blue and red decoration.

This is a ceramic jar made in Japan. It was made in the 17th Century and is a valuable piece that conveys the lifestyle and aesthetic sense of the time. Shigaraki ware is one of the...

A Fantastic, rare, and antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form vase, 17th/18th century, Kangxi Period. This cloisonne vase is extremely rare to find in this quality, condition, age,...

A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth and an older man, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum. It is unusual to find ...

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...

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 ...

A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...

A Korean ceramic bottle-form vase circa 16th century Joseon Dynasty. It was likely intended as a wine bottle, the pear-shaped vessel with flaring neck feature a celadon glaze exterio...

Tokoname is a region in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, renowned as one of the country's oldest pottery centers, with a history dating back to the 12th century. This jar, despite cracking ...

These beautiful Mennecy porcelain soft-paste pomade jars were hand-painted in the 18th century, circa 1765. They are rare. Jars like this would have been placed on the vanity of an ...

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...

A rare pair of decalcomania glass vases from Piemonte Italy 18th century. Painted in polychrome with applications in Arte Povera with floral and chinois motifs. The synomania that ...

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: ...

Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many centuries. Copper and its alloys were particularly popular metals for storing and preparing foodstuffs, not only because they were durable, but because these metals exhibited natural antibacterial properties. This particular jug, most likely made for the storage and serving of liquids such as water or milk, exhibits strong Hispano-Moresque influences. The baluster shape, subtle geometric patterns on the neck, and fitted, domed lid all reference Spanish Arab...

Hand painted porcelain, gilt-bronze mount (ormolu) This French Sèvres porcelain centrepiece dates from 1771 and is set in a gilt-bronze mo...

Spectacular large terracota vessel with bulbous body and a flat vase. A large frieze od dark-painted geometric and floral decorations features on the top half of the vessel. This is ...

This rare ancient Apulian Iliupersis pottery vase unveils a traditional scene; a young woman seated, dressed with a delicately draped garment, gracefully holding a fan. In front of her stands a caped man...

A potpourri in three pieces, made in a form of pottery known as "White Terracotta", a white stoneware which was soon to be supplanted by Jasperware when it was perfect in the early 1...

Dingyao porcelain, often called Ding ware, is famous for its creamy-white coloring, refined forms, and low-relief surface patterning. Ding ware was produced ...

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...

A wonderful example of a Sawankhalok ceramic jar, sourced from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential port...

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 ...

Crafted in the popular 18th century Chinoiserie style, this fine pair of Italian vases are crafted of blown glass, and feature elongated curved bodies. The vases are painted all over...

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...

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

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...

Coppia Di Vasi Circolari In Legno Laccato color avorio e dorato con curvi manici in ferro battuto e dorato, appoggiati su di una alta base quadrata laccata in color avorio che sostie...

A particularly successful vase in black basalt, with simple, classical deocration or swags and berries & leaves. This vase comes from the Wedgwood & Bentley period, during which the ...

Ming Dynasty (16th century) pottery vase with vivid turquoise glaze, decorated with dragons. The vase is partially moulded, with circular bosses around the mouth rim and a hexagonal ...

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...

Alzata in Maiolica italiana dipinta in policromia agli inizi 1700 con piano perfettamente piatto con bordo rialzato decorato con l’assunzione della Madonna Incoronata raffigurata co...

A wonderfully impressive Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase, depicting lake scenes, children playing, blossom trees and classical moti...

Qing Dynasty pair of antique 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jars and covers, 2 of five sacrificial utensil...

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...

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...

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...

A pair of very nicely decorated Large PROC vase. 1970’s/1980’s. Marked at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 1970’s Chi...

Pre-Columbian terracotta Chimu vessel pottery - explore the rich history of ancient artistry with this unique artifact as an enduring testament to the artistic value of the ancient C...

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...

18th Century French Pewter Pitcher is an elaborately decorated example of fine craftsmanship in everyday items, using techniques that were passed down fr...

Polished basalt, decorated with Victoria, Goddess of Victory, in her chariot; possibly after a Roman model such as the wall paintings at Herculaneum. T...

Ca. 2500 BC. A large vessel formed from terracotta, exhibits a distinctive form characterised by a flat base, a bulbous main body that gracefully tapers towards its neck, culminating...

16th century Vietnamese Animist ceramic vase. Beautiful and abundant fossil growth from being submerged under water. Natural original patina. Part of a very large collection of shipw...

Stunning pair of 18th century Damascene Vases made of solid brass inlaid with copper and pure silver inlay a gorgeous decoration. Each vase has matchin...

A nice and beautiful example of A pair of Japanese Arita bowls Mounted or Oromulu-mounted. The bowl has a fantastic decoration. Edo 17th century Additional information: Material: Po...

Chinese export baluster form garniture vase with famille rose figural scenes within cobalt under glaze blue scroll work borders, on opposing sides of the vase. China, made for the W...

A fine Chinese shipwreck blue and white decorated large porcelain kendi, or pouring vessel, Transitional Period, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid...