Australia - Vases and Vessels

An elegant mid-19th century Chinese porcelain ginger jar, finely painted in cobalt blue under a soft celadon glaze. This piece, dating from the Qing dynasty, features a fitted lid wi...

To juxtapose marble’s natural veining, the Pila Vase references the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in contemporary d...

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Amphora, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Amphora, specifically, were us...

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th ...

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Amphora, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Amphora, specifically, were us...

A magnificent 19th-century blue overlay crystal vase, finely hand-cut and richly decorated with enamel and gold. The deep cobalt blue crystal has been expertly overlaid and cut to re...

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th ...

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Squat Lekythos, 19th Century Description: A single handle attached to the neck, and a narrow neck with a loop-shaped handle, and a trumpet-sha...

A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Impressed Circular Pattern, covered overall in a brown glaze. Martaban jars are named after the...

Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Silver Vase features extractions modelled from hand-cast forms. An innovative vessel that connects nature and cr...

Elegant 19th-century Paris porcelain urn of impressive presence, finely hand-painted in cobalt blue, burnished gold, and soft sepia tones. This lidded vase displays the refined artis...

A Pair of Bronze Urns, 19th Century Provenance: From the private collection of Joseph Farley, North Acton. Description: Each campana urn raised upon an integral pedestal with an...

Unique blue and white stripes Murano vase or centrepiece. During this period, Italian glassmakers were at the forefront of the modernist movement in glass design, creating pieces th...

This beautiful pair of 19th century French porcelain apothecary jars exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of early pharmacy containers. Each jar features a slightly domed lid with a round finial, delicately highlighted with gilt accents. The bodies are hand-painted with rich polychrome decoration, including palm trees, medical caduceus symbols, and stylized serpents entwined around classical columns—traditional emblems of medicine and healing. The jars are inscribed with their original Latin labels: CONS: TAMAR: (Conserve of Tamarind) and EXT: PAPAV: (Extract of Poppy), both once commonly used in apothecaries for medicinal remedies. Their elegant design combines functionality with refined decoration, making them as decorative as they are historic. These jars would have originally been displayed in a 19th century pharmacy, both as storage vessels and as visible markers of important remedies. Today, they make striking decorative pieces for collectors of antique medical instruments...

A Chinese Ceramic Wucai Jardiniere, 19th Century Description: Decorated with a mythical creature, likely a qilin, amidst clouds and a border of stylized lotus petals. Provenance: P...

Excellent vintage condition original stoppers in tact Beautiful succession of blue color light to dark Each has a different serigraphed image created by Salvador Dali Surrealist view...

A Bronzed Metal Canopic Jar, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in Rome in 2007. Description: The bronze jar with a lid in the form of a humanoid...

Crafted from layered marbles, the Vent Vase is inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s Villa Ottolenghi, balancing material tension with architectural rhythm. Its columnar form and textured surfa...

A sculptural ceramic vase by Martyn Thompson, hand-glazed in golden yellow and earthy amber tones with dotted surface detailing. The rounded, tiered form and layered glaze lend depth...

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Oinochoe, 19th Century Description: Black-figure, a style of ancient Greek vase painting characterized by black, silhouetted figures painted on...

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th cen...

An Antique Brass Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century Dimension: Mortar: Height: 8.4 cm Diameter: 13 cm. Pestle: Height: 20.5 cm Diameter: 4.2 cm (Wi...

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Amphora, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Amphora, specifically, were us...

A Faience Glazed Ceramic Canopic Jar of Imsety, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The sturdy ovoid jar with mottled faience glaze throughou...

To juxtapose marble’s natural veining, the Pila Vase references the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in contemporary d...

An earthenware carafe by Joe Finch, respected British studio potter. Joe is the son of Ray Finch of Winchcombe Pottery, where he began his career in...

Australian-Portuguese glass artist Julio Santos was an expert in his craft. This decanter is a lovely example of his work. Signed 'J. Santos' to the base ...

Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Vase features extractions modelled from hand-cast forms. An innovative vessel that connects nature and craftsman...

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Lekythos, 19th Century Description: A narrow body, a single handle attached to the neck, and a flared base and lip. Lekythoi were primarily use...

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes, 19th Century Provenance: Private UK Collection. Description: The lobed ovoid body of each urn form faux cassolette r...

This wonderful footed earthenware planter can be used as a vase or bowl. It presents as an impressive object in it's own right, or can be used as a plant pot holder. Based on ancient Middle Eastern hand-building and mineral glazing techniques, it has wonderful Organic Modern styling potential, but will also interest those who like ancient pottery and/or the Brutalist aesthetic of the 1970s. It was purchased in the late 1960s or early 1970s from Israel by a dedicated collector of ceramics for use as an Ikebana vessel, and shipped to Australia...

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th cen...

This exquisite pair of ruby red overlay crystal vases, attributed to Saint Louis, showcases the refined artistry and precision of 19th-century glassmaking. Each vase features a flut...

Stunning hand painted ceramic by Roberto Rigon 1970. Probably made for olive oil or vinegar to use on the Italians dinner tables of the period.  

A Spanish Wrought Iron and Copper Jardinière, 19th Century Description: The tazza form gadrooned copper bowl of the jardinière with an embossed acanthus leaf neck between rope moul...

A Bronzed Metal Canopic Jar with Base, Early 20th Century Description: The jar with a lid in the form of a humanoid head wearing the pharaonic nemes headdress and false beard, ident...

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Hydria, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Depict a heroic subject, possibly related to figures like Achille...

Italian Mid-Century Modern Glaze ceramic red vase by Bitossi 1960s. Stamp on the bottom made in Italy, original ceramic in typical Bitossi red colour.

A lavish example of San Marino pottery, with typical 'Smalto Roccia' or 'Lava' glaze. A boat vase with a central red panel depicting typical lady head with flowers in sgrafitto decor...

incredible vase signed by scarpa 1960 in murano glass from the series battuto for Venini signature on the bottom of vase.   

A very large and appealing Saggar fired vessel, made by Australian potter, Jill Symes. Signed, with original stickers and leaflet. This beautiful pot has ...

An Antique English Pewter Urn with Mark, 19th Century Features a classical urn shape with two handles and a flared rim. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Heigh...

A Substantial Spanish Copper and Brass Brazier, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The shallow circular body with a separate liner housed within l...

Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Vase features extractions modelled from hand-cast forms. An innovative vessel that connects nature and craftsman...

A Pair of Green Glazed Jardinieres with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 18cm. Width: 21.5cm. Depth: 15.5cm.

A modern exploration of light and form, the Caldera Crystal Vase is inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s Tomb of Brion. In either clear crystal or with a warm umber centre, this stem vase is b...

A Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Variegated Marble Cassolettes, 19th Century Description: Each peche d’alap cassolette topped with an ormolu pineapple finial surmounting the dome top...

A vintage, Japanese, red bronze vase from Yamagata. Yamagata is both a city and prefecture on the main island of Honshu. While bronze work originated i...

A Chinese Turquoise Glazed Pottery Jar, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 36.5cm. Diameter: 26cm.

Crafted with precision from high-quality crystal, the clean lines of the 1979 Vase’s modern silhouette pay homage to a remarkable year of innovative design. Sleek and sophisticated, ...

Italian Murano blown thick purple smoked vase 1970s.

The carnival landscape of JESTURE pays homage to both the ancient and the outsider. Photographer, Martyn Thompson, began his career making clothes before deciding to document them i...

A Pair of French Empire Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Tazze, 19th Century Provenance: Purchased from a private Melbourne collection, 2009. Description: Each with a shallow ovoid...

A remarkable, delicately hand-painted Kutani porcelain vase with a decoration of camellia blooms, with original paulownia storage box, signed, by Yoshiaki Yamada. Kutani ware has a long history dating back to the Edo period, over 350 years ago. It was featured in the 1873 World Exposition...

A blue ground pilgrim flask-shaped vase by famed English designer Christopher Dresser for Minton, circa 1870s. The foliage motif was most likely hand-painted by William Mussill...

Unique Italian glasses vase with beautiful colors by Flavia Montelupo.

Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Vase features extractions modelled from hand-cast forms. An innovative vessel that connects nature and craftsman...

Rufinelli Assisi ceramics are a type of Italian pottery that comes from the town of Assisi in central Italy. The Rufinelli family has been producing c...

With its rich palette and vibrant marbled effect, this vintage Italian vase is ideal for styling in minimalist, eclectic, or high-end interiors. Whether placed on a console, shelf, o...

A striking example of Italian craftsmanship, this La Gioconda vase by Deruta showcases the richly detailed hand-painted majolica tradition for which the Umbrian town is world-renowne...