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Style: Primitive
Chinese Song Dynasty Ruffled Offering Jar, c. 1200
Chinese Song Dynasty Ruffled Offering Jar, c. 1200

Chinese Song Dynasty Ruffled Offering Jar, c. 1200

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful in its imperfection, this earthenware jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Handcrafted Rugged Earthenware Amphora Vase
Handcrafted Rugged Earthenware Amphora Vase

Handcrafted Rugged Earthenware Amphora Vase

Located in London, GB

Introducing the Handcrafted Rugged Earthenware Storage Amphora, a piece that embodies the essence of Mediterranean craftsmanship and rustic charm. This amphora, traditionally used fo...

Category

1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Primitive Double-Spout Terracotta Vessel with Tree-Like Form
Primitive Double-Spout Terracotta Vessel with Tree-Like Form

Primitive Double-Spout Terracotta Vessel with Tree-Like Form

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking terracotta vessel presents a remarkable blend of rustic charm and sculptural artistry, making it a distinctive piece for collectors and admirers of primitive pottery. R...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Primitive Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Water Jug – Rustic Earthenware Pot
Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Water Jug – Rustic Earthenware Pot

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Water Jug – Rustic Earthenware Pot

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This authentic antique terracotta water jug is a beautifully aged example of traditional earthenware pottery, handcrafted using time-honored techniques. The vessel features a classic...

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Early 20th Century European Primitive Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Turkish Dual-Handle Terracotta Storage Pot
Turkish Dual-Handle Terracotta Storage Pot

Turkish Dual-Handle Terracotta Storage Pot

Located in London, GB

This Turkish dual-handle terracotta storage pot is a captivating piece that embodies the heritage and artistry of Anatolian craftsmanship. With its robust form and elegantly curved d...

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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases

Materials

Clay

Italian Mid 20th Century Ceramic Jug / Vase in Primitive Style By Urbano Fontana
Italian Mid 20th Century Ceramic Jug / Vase in Primitive Style By Urbano Fontana

Italian Mid 20th Century Ceramic Jug / Vase in Primitive Style By Urbano Fontana

Located in Roma, IT

We offer for sale a ceramic handcrafted in Italy by the Urbano Fontana factory, as attested by the signature engraved at the base, between the 60s and 70s. This vintage ceramic has a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase
Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase

Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase

Located in Brescia, IT

This Khmer brown glazed terracotta vase is a very stunning piece with its organic shape and all the signs of the time. The enameled surface well shows its period and for this reasons...

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Late 18th Century Cambodian Antique Primitive Vases

Materials

Terracotta

25" Antique Heavily Carved Wooden Vessel
25" Antique Heavily Carved Wooden Vessel

25" Antique Heavily Carved Wooden Vessel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This wooden vessel was made in Asia. The wooden vessel is carved in high relief. It has what may be Foo Dogs as handles. The vessel is quite worn. but very stable. The floor of it is...

Category

20th Century Primitive Vases

Materials

Wood

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Pitcher Rustic Amphora-Style Clay Vessel
Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Pitcher Rustic Amphora-Style Clay Vessel

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Pitcher Rustic Amphora-Style Clay Vessel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique handcrafted terracotta pitcher is a beautiful example of traditional earthenware pottery, showcasing the simplicity and durability of time-honored ceramic techniques. Th...

Category

Early 20th Century European Primitive Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Hand-Built Stoneware Vessel, Textured Relief, 20" Tall
Antique Hand-Built Stoneware Vessel, Textured Relief, 20" Tall

Antique Hand-Built Stoneware Vessel, Textured Relief, 20" Tall

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking antique stoneware vessel is a powerful example of hand-built ceramic craftsmanship, featuring a tall cylindrical form enriched with deeply textured, armor-like relief d...

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Beautiful 17th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug German Salt Glazed Stoneware
Beautiful 17th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug German Salt Glazed Stoneware

Beautiful 17th Century Bartmann / Bellarmine Jug German Salt Glazed Stoneware

Located in Meer, VAN

Beautiful 17th Century Bartmann Jug / Bellarmine Jug Salt Glazed Stoneware, Germany. This is a very fine and early example of a renowned ‘bartmann’ / ‘baardman’ of ‘Bellarmine’ jug ...

Category

Early 17th Century German Antique Primitive Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Early 20th Century Rif Mountain Ceremonial Vase: Tribal Beni Ouriaghel Ware
Early 20th Century Rif Mountain Ceremonial Vase: Tribal Beni Ouriaghel Ware

Early 20th Century Rif Mountain Ceremonial Vase: Tribal Beni Ouriaghel Ware

Located in Marrakech, MA

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Chinese Ming Dynasty White Slip Offering Jar, c. 1400
Chinese Ming Dynasty White Slip Offering Jar, c. 1400

Chinese Ming Dynasty White Slip Offering Jar, c. 1400

Located in Chicago, IL

Attributed to the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644), this primitive vase from Yunnan province has a sculptural silhouette and a richly aged surface only time can achieve. The terracotta...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Hand-Sculpted Spanish Marble Pots, Wabi-Sabi Design, Antique, 1900
Hand-Sculpted Spanish Marble Pots, Wabi-Sabi Design, Antique, 1900

Hand-Sculpted Spanish Marble Pots, Wabi-Sabi Design, Antique, 1900

Located in Nijlen, BE

Impressive hand-sculpted Spanish marble pots. Wabi-sabi items beautifully finished and unique due to their imperfect shapes. Artisanal work that is beautiful both inside and out. Thi...

Category

Early 1900s Spanish Antique Primitive Vases

Materials

Marble

Chinese Tapered Wine Vase with Polychromed Flowers, Ming Dynasty, c. 1450
Chinese Tapered Wine Vase with Polychromed Flowers, Ming Dynasty, c. 1450

Chinese Tapered Wine Vase with Polychromed Flowers, Ming Dynasty, c. 1450

Located in Chicago, IL

Attributed to the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644), this elegant vase from Yunnan province has a sculptural silhouette and a richly aged surface only time can achieve. The vase is shap...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Handcrafted Earthenware Water Dispenser with Rustic Tap
Handcrafted Earthenware Water Dispenser with Rustic Tap

Handcrafted Earthenware Water Dispenser with Rustic Tap

Located in London, GB

Discover the timeless appeal of the Handcrafted Earthenware Water Dispenser with Rustic Tap, a piece that beautifully combines artisan craftsmanship with rustic functionality. Origin...

Category

1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Moroccan Berber Rif Mountain Ceremonial Vase
Early 20th Century Moroccan Berber Rif Mountain Ceremonial Vase

Early 20th Century Moroccan Berber Rif Mountain Ceremonial Vase

Located in Marrakech, MA

An exceptional and rare vintage Berber ceremonial vase, handcrafted circa 1930s by the female artisans of Taghzout in the Rif Mountains of Northern Morocco. This vessel stands as a ...

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Primitive Vases

Materials

Terracotta, Ceramic

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Vases

Materials

Terracotta

African Redware Gooseneck Vase
African Redware Gooseneck Vase

African Redware Gooseneck Vase

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

Category

15th Century and Earlier African Antique Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique African Milk Jug
Antique African Milk Jug

Antique African Milk Jug

Located in New York, NY

Antique African wooden milk jug with tin accent. Includes a beautiful hand woven top. The jug alone is 12” high. Great as a vase or art object. Early 20th century. This container ...

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Vases

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Amazigh Berber Spouted Buttermilk Jug – Early 20th Century
Moroccan Amazigh Berber Spouted Buttermilk Jug – Early 20th Century

Moroccan Amazigh Berber Spouted Buttermilk Jug – Early 20th Century

Located in Marrakech, MA

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Primitive Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Mid 20th century Enamelled Earthenware Carafe Vase in Primitive Style
Italian Mid 20th century Enamelled Earthenware Carafe Vase in Primitive Style

Italian Mid 20th century Enamelled Earthenware Carafe Vase in Primitive Style

Located in Roma, IT

We offer for sale a ceramic of great charm, a hybrid between a carafe and a vase, an object of common use that takes on an artistic value thanks to its sculptural shape and the splen...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Vases

Materials

Enamel

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Tutsi Milk Jug Vase

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase

Located in Vancouver, BC

An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African Great Lakes. Carved from a single piece of wood, this ...

Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Primitive Vases

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Moroccan Terracotta Amphora Water Vessel, 1940
Antique Moroccan Terracotta Amphora Water Vessel, 1940

Antique Moroccan Terracotta Amphora Water Vessel, 1940

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique Moroccan terracotta amphora , simply for water in the desert. I have also some others. O/2782/9.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Primitive Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Decorative Ceramic Pitcher, Accolay, France c. 1960
Decorative Ceramic Pitcher, Accolay, France c. 1960

Decorative Ceramic Pitcher, Accolay, France c. 1960

By Accolay Pottery

Located in St Ouen, FR

Grogged clay highlighted with a geometric polychrome frieze. Incised signature on bottom. About Accolay Accolay designates both the place (South Burgundy) and the name of a commun...

Category

1960s French Vintage Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Primitive vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive vases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, terracotta and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive vases made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Mexico pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, and Elisabeth Joulia. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $167 and tops out at $22,191 while the average work can sell for $820.