Asia - Vases and Vessels

This is a Tokoname ware jar made in the Heian period, around the end of the 12th century. It comes with a wooden storage box. Tokoname ware is pottery that has been made on the Chit...

Brass Vase, Jantar Mantar Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Vase in brass. Handmade in India. In the celestial chronicles of India, astral observatories emerged as open-air sanctuaries, ...

This is a white porcelain jar from the Joseon (Korean) dynasty, made on the Korean Peninsula. Judging from the construction of its mouth and its overall form, it is believed to date ...

Antique yellow rice wine storage jar, traditionally used for Shaoxing wine or other yellow rice wines, Imported from Taiwan to Japan around early 20th Century around 1930s estimated ...

Repoussé Patinated Brass Vase, Hokkaido, Vikram Goyal Repoussé brass vase. Handmade in India. Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the re...

Japanese Antique Tsubo, Pottery Jar is attributed to Shigaraki ware, estimated to date from mid Edo period, early 18th century. This old Shigaraki jar conveys a rich sense of expres...

A beautifully aged Japanese storage jar. It embodies the quiet strength of traditional, practical pottery. Its form is distorted. Distorted jars are not usually found on the market,...

This is a very old Japanese jar of Sue ware (Sueki), fired using a technique believed to have originally come from the Silla kingdom of the Korean peninsula. Similar vessel forms can...

This wooden vase was acquired in Japan, though its exact place of origin cannot be confirmed. It is thought to date from the vintage era, likely made sometime between the 1970s and 1...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in hues of red, blue and gold on a striking globular body, a signed work by highly accl...

This is an excavated earthenware vessel that is thought to have been made in Korea during the Silla period, around the 9th century. It is a very beautiful jar of the form called a "footed jar," and it comes with a dedicated wooden storage box and a paper recording its prewar provenance. Silla was an ancient kingdom that arose in the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula around the 1st century BC and lasted until the early 10th century. From around the middle of the 4th century, the firing temperature of Silla kilns rose above 1,000 degrees Celsius, which made the pottery harder and less prone to cracking than before. It ranges from light gray to dark gray, is unglazed, and rings with a metallic sound when tapped. It was used as everyday tools and as vessels for rituals, and was also placed in the tombs of powerful people as burial goods. It is very close to Japanese Sue ware, and the technique is said to have been transmitted from the Korean Peninsula to Japan. Large vessels were made by coiling clay, while finely made small vessels were made on the potter's wheel, and their outsides were decorated with incised patterns and, on the foot, with cut-out openings. This jar, too, was placed in an ancient tomb as such a burial good. For that reason it was made with great care. The smooth curves made on the potter's wheel are beautiful, and the lines of the raised bands that run around the body are also graceful. On the foot, you can see the wavy pattern and the cut-out openings that are characteristic of Silla pottery...

This is a white porcelain vase made in the late Qing Dynasty of China. Made around the 19th century. It has an interesting shape with four ears and a spout. The pattern drawn on the...

Repoussé Patinated Brass Vase, Sakura, Vikram Goyal Repoussé brass vase. Handmade in India. Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reve...

A large hibachi (手焙り, te-aburi / hand-warmer brazier) of paulownia wood (kiri, 桐), decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay (raden, 螺鈿) and makie lacquer depicting birds and flowers (花鳥蒔...

This is a very old ceramic vase made in Japan. It was made in the Edo period (1860s-1860s). It is called Shigaraki ware in Japan. This large vase was used to hold and carry tea leav...

Shiro Kuramata's acrylic flower vase. Aluminium tube put into acrylic block. It's great work of Japanese minimalist style. Transparent body makes complex light reflections around. ...

Japanese Antique Straw Rope-Wrapped Pottery Jar with Woven Straw Lid, circa 1750s–1820s A Japanese antique pottery jar from Gifu Prefecture, located in the Chubu region of Japan. Th...

A handsome bronze vase from Takaoka, Japan's historic center of fine metal casting since the early Edo period, bearing the mark "Katsumine" (勝峰). Cast in a compact, high-shouldered f...

Hand-carved from White Marble with lotus-petal relief in ascending registers, this round planter applies one of the most enduring motifs in Indian stone carving to a functional garde...

Exquisite very large contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative three-piece raised lidded jar, hand painted in underglaze blue and white , depicting a landscape from Japan's countrys...

A beautifully proportioned Japanese bronze hibachi from the Meiji period (1868–1912), distinguished by its exceptionally rich and naturally developed red patina. Originally intended ...

Japan Meiji era-Taisho era (around 1868-1910) Made of brass and decorated with lotus flowers. it's very beautiful. The shape of this vase also spreads from bottom to top like a fl...

A Texture Like No Other: This extraordinary Japanese vessel is a stunning example of mixed-media folk art. The surface is enveloped in layers of antique hand-made paper, painstakingl...

This is a large antique Japanese ceramic jar, embodying a strong sculptural presence shaped by earth, fire, and the passage of time. It is believed to originate from the Tokoname re...

A bronze vase of elegant bottle form, with a tall slender cylindrical neck rising from a full, rounded bulbous body. The surface is finished in a rich dark brown patina with natural variegated tonal highlights. The body is impressed with a square seal mark. The vase measures approximately 21 cm in height and 12.7 cm in diameter at its widest point. As a piece of some age, it shows minor wear and scratches consistent with the passage of time; it is not of recent manufacture, and such age-related surface characteristics should be expected. Tsuda Eiju...

A Japanese antique vase, exuding a quiet presence. Its low rim and taut body create a simple yet powerful outline. The dark brown surface, created during the firing process, is lay...

Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and blue on a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed piece by widely acclaimed Japanese mast...

This is a Shigaraki ware jar made in Japan during the late Muromachi period (around the 16th century). Shigaraki ware is known as one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan and has been ...

Tamba Ware Vase Late Edo Period to End of the Edo Period This antique vase is striking with its powerfully protruding shoulders and low, stable center of gravity. The gradation of ...

This Bizen ware jar was fired in the Bizen region of Okayama Prefecture. Bizen ware is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns and is known as one of the oldest pottery styles in Japan. Its...

Börje Skohg began his career in 1947 as a silver decorative painter in Gustavsberg's Argenta department. In 1949, Wilhelm Kage recognised her decorative skills and allowed her to lea...

This is Shigaraki ware pottery made in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Shigaraki ware is said to have been born in the Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture around the 8th century and is one...

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the ...

Elegent contemporary Japanese dimpled decorative porcelain plate, a unique piece gilded and hand painted by highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita region. This mast...

Contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted showcasing a dramatic dragon set against a dimpled black background, a signed piece from the signature dragon collection by highly ...

Brass Vase with Semi Precious Inserts, Glory Lily, Viya by Vikram Goyal Vase in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embody...

This glazed Chinese ceramic jar was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. A great example of Chinese pottery...

This vintage Chinese soy sauce jar showcases a stunning green glaze with beautiful natural variations that flow organically across its surface. The ribbed upper body adds subtle text...

This is a large Japanese antique crucible from the early Showa period, dating to the 1920s–1940s. Originally used as a vessel for melting metal, this...

An impressive large Japanese antique earthenware jar with a beautifully aged surface and a powerful, sculptural presence. Its generously rounded body, wide opening, and thick, softl...

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 ...

"Dealbata" flower vase designed by Alessandro Mendini. It was produced as one of collection for Zabro by Alchimia. Later Zanotta chose it in a Zanotta edizioni collection. Zanotta Ed...

From Kanto area, Japan. This large Cha Tsubo, pottery Jar for tea leaf storage, for tea seller - is a product of late Edo to Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910) estimate from the style ...

This is an old, monumental Tokoname ware “Yabure Tsubo” (broken-form jar) made in Japan. A yabure tsubo refers to a large jar that has sustained natural breakage and weathering over ...

Flower vase made of iron. This work was inspired by the landscape roofs of Paris.

From Kanto area, Japan. This large Cha Tsubo, pottery Jar for tea leaf storage, for tea seller - is a product of late Edo to Meiji era (estimate 1850s-1870s) estimate from the style...

Brass Vase, Jantar Mantar Tall, Viya by Vikram Goyal Vase in brass. Handmade in India. In the celestial chronicles of India, astral observatories emerged as open-air sanctuaries, t...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, painstakingly intricately gilded and hand painted in a mesmerizing deep blue in various shades on a stunning globular b...

This single-flower vase is made of steel and has the motif of scaffolding from a construction site. Despite the material, it has a floating impression.

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted in green, blue, red and brown on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed award-winni...

A powerful example of a Japanese Tamba ware storage jar, dating to the late Edo period. Fired in a traditional wood kiln, the surface reveals a striking natural ash glaze that has me...

This is a bronze vase made in Korea during the late Goryeo dynasty (around the 12th–13th century). The Goryeo dynasty was a period in which highly sophisticated craftsmanship developed alongside a flourishing Buddhist culture. During this era, many outstanding works of art were produced, including celadon ceramics and metalwork. This piece is an example of bronze craftsmanship from that time and possesses an elegant form that reflects the refined aesthetic sensibilities of the period. The shape of this vase is known as “Yuhuchun” (玉壺春), a classic bottle form frequently seen in Chinese Song dynasty celadon. The slender neck rises gracefully upward, leading to a gently swelling rounded body, and finally to a small, stable foot. This silhouette creates a beautifully balanced curve throughout the entire form. While Goryeo craftsmanship was influenced by Chinese culture, it also developed its own distinct aesthetic, and this vessel appears to have been created within that cultural context. Around the neck and shoulder are ring-shaped ridges known as “tutdae” (突帯). These raised bands create a subtle rhythm in the form and give visual structure to the vessel. Such decorative ridges are one of the characteristic features seen in Goryeo bronze objects. They function not merely as decoration but also as an important design element that defines and tightens the overall contour of the vessel. Across the surface, a natural patina has formed over the centuries, with areas of green corrosion and soil accretions typical of ancient bronze. The coloration shifts subtly from blue-green to light brown tones. This patina cannot be artificially reproduced; it appears only through the passage of a long period of time. The piece embodies both the rough character typical of excavated artifacts and a quiet beauty, as though it has preserved a fragment of the ancient landscape within its surface. Regarding its condition, because this is an excavated object, corrosion over time has caused a hole to form in the body. Please refer to the detailed photos for confirmation. For this reason, it cannot be used to hold water directly. However, if you wish to arrange flowers, you may place a slender glass container inside the vase and fill that with water. It also works beautifully with dried flowers or branches. The heavy texture of ancient bronze pairs exceptionally well with natural plant materials, making it a striking decorative object within an interior space. This vase also comes with its original storage box. On the lid is an inscription reading “Goryeo Period Bronze Water Vessel...

Korea is a country of stone where many stone statues and pagodas have been made since ancient times. A variety of elaborate handicrafts were created by hollowing out stones for every...

A large hibachi (手焙り, te-aburi / hand-warmer brazier) of paulownia wood (kiri, 桐), decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay (raden, 螺鈿) and makie lacquer depicting birds and flowers (花鳥蒔...

This vintage Chinese soy sauce jar showcases a stunning green glaze with beautiful natural variations that flow organically across its surface. The ribbed upper body adds subtle text...

Brass Vase, Jantar Mantar Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal Vase in brass. Handmade in India. In the celestial chronicles of India, astral observatories emerged as open-air sanctuaries, ...

This piece is an old Tokoname ware jar produced in the Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is believed to date from the Momoyama period to the early Edo period (late 16th ...

This is a bamboo flower basket vase made in Japan during the Showa period, around the 20th century. It appears to have been designed after a “biku,” a basket-like container tradition...

A large Shigaraki ware Cha Tsubo (tea storage jar), dating to the Meiji period, circa 1860s–1910s, based on its form, glaze, and condition. Originally produced for tea wholesalers, ...

Handmade Brass Vase, Himalaya Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Vase in brass. Handmade in India. Perhaps no greater ascent—physically or spiritually—is imagined than in the Himalayan ra...