Chicago - Vases and Vessels

A pair of 19th century Chinese blue and white vases each hand-painted with various scholar's objects including vases filled with chrysanthemums, and flanked by pairs of incense burne...

This impressive glazed vessel dates to the mid-19th century and was used to store condiments or pickles in a Qing-dynasty kitchen. Shaped by hand, the large jar has an elegant, taper...

Rustic and unusual, this sculptural Chinese teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is crafted of wooden staves bound with twisted metal wire. Likely used for pouring water, the ve...

Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...

Missoni, a clothing brand that is world famous for their colorful textiles, partnered with Arte Vetro Murano a glass blower from Venice Italy world fa...

The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each bronze is handcrafted in France...

A striking vintage Casa Grandes pottery vase with a large belly, narrow neck, and wide lip, and decorated with black geometric patterns repeated around t...

This round, porcelain ginger jar is brightly glazed in the blue-and-white manner. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-brushed shading, the jar is decorated with garden scene...

Large and colorful hand blown Murano glass vase by Maestro Giuliano Tosi. Vibrant colors of blue, orange, green and red that blend with and overlap one another. Raised shapes and textures also add to the unique form of this vase by one of the art forms greatest designers. From Murano net: Master Giuliano Tosi, born in 1942, hails from a lineage steeped in glassmaking tradition dating back to 1483. His journey with glass began at the tender age of 12, under the tutelage of Master Albino Carrara. Recognizing Tosi's burgeoning mastery, Carrara gifted him his corteo, an essential glass-cutting tool...

An Italian ceramic vase from the 1950s, signed “Deruta Italy 58.” The softly tapering form is articulated with twisting fluted ridges that spiral around the body, lending the piece a...

Lino Sabattini Silver plated "Persepolis" Vase made in Italy,1960 Stamped lower right side: Lino Sabattini etched signature Persepolis B/237 COLLEZIONE SABATTINI BREGNANO ITALY D...

Fantoni Monumental vase, Italy, 1959. Glazed earthenware Glazed signature and date to underside: [Fantoni 1959].  

A luminous blue-green glaze cloaks the exterior of this vintage Chinese garden pot, dripping down the sides with irregular movement and an allover crackle. The sides are molded in th...

Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...

The Borana Oromo people of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya are historically a cattle-keeping culture, and each household keeps a number of traditional vessels for storing and ch...

A French ceramic vase by artist André Bloch. Crafted in stoneware and rising in a tapered, elongated silhouette, the vessel transitions from a softly rounded body to a sharply facete...

This tall, transparent Windsor vase was designed by J.G Durand for the French manufacturer Luminarc during the 1970s. Made of cut pressed glass Verrerie d'Arques, this solid piece is...

The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. Two aspects of the tribe's traditional culture can be seen in this handled jug—the allusion to tall coiffured hair, and the...

Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...

This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with allover pattern of birds and flowers, including peonies, plum blossoms and lotus leaves...

This 19th-century Chinese rain pot was sculpted by hand with impressive scale and wabi-sabi texture. Ceramic vessels of this scale had various uses in Chinese culture, used as fish p...

A Mid 20th century ceramic vase by Marie-Madeleine Jolly, created during her years working in Vallauris in the 1950s–60s. Rising to a slender, elongated neck with a gently flared lip...

A gorgeous ancient vessel carved from one piece of marble with subtle pink veins running throughout. Perfect for use as a vessel sink in a powder room,...

Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this clay vessel has a smoky grey exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. ...

Angelo Mangiarotti blue glass vase for Knoll International, Italy, circa 1968 Additional information: Materials:glass Dimensions: 8.25" D × 9" H Condition: Excellent. Free of chips.

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This decorative snuff bottle has a simple ceramic form and a colorful finish of overglaze enamels atop white glaze. The bottle has an oval shape, with flattened sides and rounded edges. The shoulders are accented with a door knocker motif and the sides are painted with birds amid plum blossom...

This late 19th century covered jar takes its rounded shape from serving tureens used to serve soups and stews. Contrasted by a crisp white field, the lid and sides are decorated with a lively scene of children at play in a courtyard garden. Accompanied by a man and woman, the children are each playing with a different toy, including a kite, a reed organ...

This richly glazed Chinese vase was shaped by hand in the mid-19th century, originally used to store wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. The wine jar is potted to a gen...

During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...

Cloaked inside and out with a warm brown glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The glaze has a satin smooth finish...

Egidio Di rosa and Pier Alessandro Giusti rare carrara marble vase for Up & UP, 1960s Additional information: Materials:carrara marble Dimensions: 6.75" W × 1.5" D × 6.75" H Co...

With monumental scale and beautiful, hand-carved details, this remarkable red lacquer hibachi is a true work of art. Designed to hold glowing embers, hibachi vessels such as this were used for cooking or as a source of heat in Japanese homes. Placed under a low wood kotatsu table...

Bruno Gambone Monumental Vessel, 1975 Partially glazed stoneware monumental vessel by Bruno Gambone, Italy, 1975. Architectural slab-form vessel with partial glaze decoration. Glazed...

Roger Capron ceramic vase titled Day and Night created in 1970 with Jean Derval. This form was often also created as a lamp. The vase is much more rare and a similar vase is pictured...

The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each bronze is handcrafted in Franc...

A fantastic monumental Italian mid-20th century tortoise shell glazed ceramic urn of classical form with a thick lip, fluted body, narrow foot, and two applied handles each with two ...

An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland. A pale lavendar mauve glaze. Signed. Literature: Pierre Staudenmeyer, La Ce´ramique Francaise des Anne...

Vintage Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora Floor Vessel Large hand-thrown terracotta amphora-form vessel featuring a weathered aged patina, rolled rim, and twin loop handles. I...

This large ceramic vessel from China's Shanxi province was originally used as a monumental pickling pot for preserving vegetables, eggs and other foods. Shaped by hand, the stoneware...

Ioan Nemtoi, (Romanian b. 1964) art glass vase with custom, square glass case. A beautiful and breathtaking, hand-blown, thick walled vase in red, blue, yellow, orange, peach, purple...

Otto Natzler and Gertrud Natzler Long-Necked Cylindrical Bottle with Lip, 1967 Earthenware with “Cat’s Eye” reduction-fired glaze 10 h × 4¼ dia in (25 × 11 cm) Signed ‘Natzler’ with ...

This vintage stoneware pot is decorated with a charming design of twin celestial dragons. Applied with white clay slip and cloaked in sheer brown glaze for a golden-yellow finish, th...

This antique Chinese jar from the early 20th century is cloaked inside and out with a dark brown glaze, shimmering with undertones of blue, red an...

This stone basin was carved by hand over two centuries ago, sculpted from solid limestone with and irregular texture and asymmetrical shape. The vessel is minimally worked to preserv...

Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné/Champleve Vase Urn This Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonné/Champleve Vase Urn showcases the timeless artistry of traditional Japanese craftsmanship...

Beautifully commemorated on this oval ginger jar, censers have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried a...

The contemporary Czech glass Stella large vase, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the Stella vases highlight any flower arrangement they co...

This richly glazed Chinese vase was shaped by hand in the mid-19th century, originally used to store wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. The wine jar is potted to a gen...

1990's Wedgwood Bizarre Sunray Meiping Vase by Clarice Cliff. From a Limited Edition of only 250. While not from the 1930s original production, this was done later approximately in the 1990s by Wedgwood. Hand painted...

This grand, cast iron planter is modeled after traditional Qing-dynasty vessels used for collecting rain water in case of fire. Set on tripod legs and flanked with dramatic ring hand...

This large ceramic jar is a vintage Chinese wine vessel from the early 20th century, originally used for aging wine and spirits made from rice, bar...

Sculpted to a traditional Chinese phoenix tail vase form, these elegant early 20th-century vases are adorned with charming scenes of birds & flowers. Brushed with famille rose enamel...

Black Murano cased glass vase with a white glass rolled lip and white controlled bubble pattern.

This antique Chinese jar from the early 20th century is cloaked inside and out with a beautiful drip glaze of red-brown color with irregular streaks of inky black. The little jar was...

Bitossi Rosenthal-Netter Vase Gold/Black Metallic, Italy. Vase is labeled Italy on bottom. Measurements 8" tall, 4.25" diameter

This antique Chinese porcelain vase from the mid-19th century is hand-painted in the blue-and-white manner with an idyllic mountain landscape. Attributed to the imperial kilns of Jin...

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...

Among the many esteemed objects of the traditional Chinese scholar’s studio was the scroll pot, a large container for storing one's collection of landscape paintings, poetry and work...

Cloaked inside and out with a glossy black glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The dark glaze sheets down the si...

Otto Natzler and Gertrud Natzler Rare Squat Bottle Form with Long Neck, 1974 Earthenware with Sang and Blue Nocturne reduction-fired glaze, featuring melt fissures, skinning, and iri...