Illinois - Vases and Vessels

This impressive glazed vessel dates to the mid-19th century and was used to store wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. Shaped by hand in Jincheng, Shanxi, the large jar ...

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...

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

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...

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

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...

Rene Lalique Frence 'Cytise' Crystal Vase This vase measures: 4.5 wide x 4.5 deep x 5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio t...

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...

Livio Seguso for Seguso AV Oggetti Italian Murano Glass Rainbow Vase This vase measures: 6.75 wide x 5.75 deep x 10 inches high We take our photos...

Nathalie Du Pasquier For Memphis Milano "Carrot Flower" Vase, Italy, 1980S Additional information: Materials: Glazed Ceramic Dimensions: 5" Diameter x 11.75" H Condition: Excellent

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...

A phenomenal pair of early 20th century French cast bronze Roman-style urns with volute handles decorated with goose heads, and a frieze in low-relief depic...

The now iconic bronze coupe vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each piece is handmade and hand patinated so there is always a slig...

This round, porcelain ginger jar is brightly glazed in the blue-and-white manner. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-brushed shading, the sides and lid are enlivened with a...

An incredible early 20th century Makenge hand-built ceramic palm wine pot with a graceful shape including a narrow neck and a wide belly. The pot is covered ...

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 shallow brass bowl is a monumental version of the Indian open fire cooking vessel known as urli or uruli. Traditionally, these wide metal basins were used for preparing ayurvedi...

This whimsical Chinese ginger jar is decorated with famille verte enamels for an allover design of leafy green cabbage. Depicting the white stalks and curling leaves of a head of nap...

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...

Pair of colorful Chinese cloisonné vases with green and blues being the primary colors. Both have floral background designs. One vase features chrysanthemums and the other red headed...

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 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...

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

A yellow and black "abstract black lava guitar" molded ceramic vase by Roth Keramik manufactured in West Germany in 1970. This is pattern # 312. This double handled vase was manufac...

This exquisite set of four mid-20th century Dutch Delft vases showcases the timeless beauty of blue and white pottery. Each vase features a graceful silhouette with wide lips, long n...

René Lalique 1920s Gui Frosted Glass Vase This vase measures: 7 wide x 7 deep x 6.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possibl...

This early 20th-century English Arts & Crafts copper vessel leans closer to object than accessory—its surface relentlessly stamped in a crocodile pattern that feels almost confro...

Hand-painted in cobalt blue atop a cool white field, this petite tea leaf jar beautifully exemplifies the timeless allure of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. The small jar dates to ...

Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bad vase has its own unique for...

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...

This shallow bronze bowl is an open fire cooking vessel known as urli, used throughout southern India for preparing ayurvedic medicines and cooking large quantities of food for gathe...

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...

Rene Lalique Languedoc Vase This vase measures: 12 wide x 12 deep x 8.5 inches high This vase is in Excellent Vintage Condition with some general ...

Images of shizi, a lion-dog symbol of power and strength of character, cavort among the stylized clouds of heaven on this hand-painted covered jar. Original...

Sabino French 1930s Art Deco Opalescent Glass Vase This vase measures: 5.25 wide x 5.25 deep x 7.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled ligh...

A 20th century Italian Neoclassical urn drawing from classical architectural forms and ornamental garden vessels. Crafted in plaster and standing two feet tall, this piece features a...

A fantastic mid-20th century Italian handwoven porcelain sculpture constructed in a vase form of thinly hand-applied strips of porcelain, and then finished in a white glaze.

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...

Monumental 1980's Ceramic Vessel from the Collection of Ruth Horwich 22" highX 25" wide X 8" depth Beautiful colors, Glazed ceramic with slot in top, double sided designs.

Lalique Crystal Orchidee Vase Orchid Opalescent Clear Vase This vase measures: 9 wide x 7.5 deep x 6.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as mu...

This Chinese porcelain vase has a classic bottleneck shape, decorated with a monochrome glaze and an allover sgraffito design of peony blossoms, trailing vines and palm leaves. The v...

Fulvio Bianconi model 1329 “Pezzato” vase for Venini, Italy, 1950s Additional Information: Materials: Polychrome patchwork glass Dimensions: 9 1/4" H x 6 1/2" Dia. Condition: Excell...

A dazzling murano art glass vase by Formia Murano hand made on the Venetian island of Murano. This large vase is made using blue, green and copper aventurine canes meticulously place...

Gio Ponti rare large vase designed in 1929-30. Glazed maiolica. Painted designer's and manufacturer's marks. This exquisite piece showcases the artistry of glazed maiolica, combinin...

Fantastic and beautiful art glass vase or sculpture in the form of a bird's nest with two pink colored opaline alabaster glass birds perched on a crystal clear nest. Handmade by the skilled Italian craftsmen of the Venetian island of Murano, this one of a kind vase is a true conversation starter and perfect for that discerning connoisseur of the unique and unusual. This murano glass bird vase...

The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the black patina. Each bronze is hand crafted in France and is signed. Can be used as vas...

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

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...

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.

ALBANY MEDIUM VASE The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production...

This low terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and simple, flared rim....

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

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 exquisite Archimede Seguso Murano art glass vase in emerald green glass and gold leaf aventurine. An absolutely gorgeous example of the finest mid century modern Venetian glass. T...

Exquisite murano glass vase documented to designer Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1950. Made using Flavio Poli's signature sommerso technique that employs layer of glass s...

Very rare and exquisite Archimede Seguso Murano art glass vase designed in the iconic carnevale or carnival technique for Tiffany & Co circa 1987. This fantastic seguso murano ar...

Large, sleek and modern - the epitome of the finest art glass. This Murano art glass vase was hand made on the Venetian Island of Murano by the skilled artists at Gambaro and Poggi...

Large Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Orizzontali Vase for Cenedese Murano Art Glass executed in the Pulegoso technique with a slight scavo finish. Pulegoso is a type of glass with many bubb...

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...