Asia - Vases and Vessels

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 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 thought to have b...

This is a one-of-a-kind vase by a contemporary Japanese ceramic artist. On the underside of the base, the character "京" (Kyo/Kyoto) is inscribed, which we initially took to be a pers...

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...

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...

This is a large antique Japanese ceramic storage jar covered with paper. Its powerful, substantial form combined with the remaining traces of paper on the surface gives it a sculptur...

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 ...

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...

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 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...

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...

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. ...

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...

This is an old Japanese jar of Shigaraki ware (Shigaraki-yaki). Shigaraki ware is pottery that has been fired in the town of Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, located almost in the center...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

This wide-mouthed storage jar is attributed to Bizen ware, estimated to date from early Edo period, 17th century. The jar is originally made as a utilitarian vessel for storage, wh...

This piece is an Iga ware jar fired around the 16th century, during the late Muromachi period to the Momoyama period. Iga ware is pottery produced in the Iga region of Mie Prefectur...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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...

This is a small jar fired in Tamba, Japan. It is thought to date from the late Edo period to the Meiji period, around the second half of the 19th century. Although it is small enough...

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...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on an elegantly shaped body, a signed piece by master porcelain artist f...

A beautiful example of classic English transferware, this vintage Spode Copeland Italian cachepot features the maker's iconic 1816 ‘Italian’ pattern—rend...

There is a long crack that has been repaired. Detailed images 14th and 15th. There is no water leakage, but please refrain from leaving water in it for more than two days. Also, be s...

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...

Extraordinary meuseum quality signed Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, referred to by the artist as the “lady with a golden shawl,” a masterpiece by a celebrated award-winning th...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in black, a signed masterpiece from t...

This piece is made using a special glass developed by Iittala called “Q Colour,” which features a pastel-toned, semi-transparent blue glass that emits a unique glow when light passes...

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...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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

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

A large bronze vase, the front cast in two overlapping sections and engraved with fine lines forming a stylised leaf motif. The patina is dark brown with characteristic reddish patch...

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.

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, ...

Brass Vase with Semi Precious Inserts, Alta Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal Vase in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. In its arresting and powerful essence, the hue ...

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 white porcelain sake bottle made at the end of the Edo period. The name of this pottery is Iwayaki. The Yako was built in Hikino-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. (The location marked with a red circle on the map is the pottery.) The kiln is currently abandoned. The kiln was opened in 1818 and continued until around 1900. Until this time, many sake bottles of this type were made and shipped with various decorations. (Please take a look at the document images of Iwatani Sake Tokkuri with various designs) This item is a pure white sake bottle and has the simplest design. containing a Chinese herbal...

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...

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...

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...

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...

One popular way of arranging flowers in Japan is the single-flower vase. Far from being luxurious, it is a sense of wabi-sabi. I am moved emotionally by minute changes in nature. It ...

This is an old copper tub made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and used as a tool to draw water from a well. This tool is one of the tools of daily life tha...

We are pleased to introduce a glazed ceramic vase from the Liao dynasty of China, dating from the 10th century, about 1,000 years ago. The Liao dynasty was established by the Qidan ...

A bronze flower vase titled "Houmei," cast in seido (靖銅) bronze. Signed on the base with the artist's mark. Comes with the original wood tomobako (storage box). Three generations of ...

This ancient ceramic jar was once used as a storage container in Japanese homes and merchant houses. It is coated with a deep, lustrous black glaze, which has developed a subdued lus...

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...

No. 4 Leather Jar by WÈI CRAFT Dimensions: Ø 26 x H 26 cm Exterior Materials: Full-Grain Vachetta Vegetable-Tanned Leather, Tuscany, Italy Interior Materials: Vegetable-Tanned Vachet...

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...

Lehar Vase by Deetee Home Dimensions: D 31.75 x H 44.45 cm Materials: Stoneware The Lehar Vase is a sculptural ceramic piece defined by rhythmic hand-painted lines that flow across ...

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