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Seeger Collection Ancient Pre-Columbian Pottery Laughing Veracruz Figure, 550 AD
Located in London, GB
Pre-Columbian pottery laughing figure from the collection of Stanley Joseph Seeger (1930-2011
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

Ancient Japanese Yayoi pottery / Wabi-sabi Antique Earthenware / Vase Jar Object
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
Earthenware from the Yayoi period discovered in Iwate Prefecture. The jar is approximately 2,000 years old. At the time, it was used as a tool for cooking and preserving food. When ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Group of Three Ancient Greek/Cypriot Painted Pottery Amphora and Wine Jugs
Located in Chicago, IL
Group of three ancient Cypriot/Greek iron age geometric period pottery vessels - one larger amphora
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Fine Large Ancient Chinese Painted Pottery Horse, Tang Dynasty, 618 CE- 907 CE
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine ancient handmade and hand painted pottery horse, terracotta, measuring 45cm, 18
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Models and Miniatures

Materials

Terracotta

Neolithic Chinese Pottery
Located in Ventura, CA
significance, these ancient pieces of Chinese pottery bring a warm richness to any home. They embody the spirit
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Vases

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Ancient Chinese Buddhist "Lotus" Offering Jar 900 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic example of an ancient Chinese Buddhist lotus Offering jar with applied Buddhas
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Buddhist "Lotus" Offering Jar 900 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a fine example of an ancient Chinese Buddhist lotus jar with applied Buddhas or
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Buddhist "Dragon" Offering Jar 900 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an ancient Chinese Buddhist Lotus Jar with an applied writhing dragon on its base and a foo
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

China Three Fine Ancient Machang Neolithic Pots Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
designs. Handmade and hand-painted.  An immediate collection of authentic old ancient decorative pottery
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Genuine Ancient Chinese "Zodiac" Offering Lidded Pot 1300 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic example of an ancient Chinese Buddhist lotus Offering pot with applied Zodiac
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Large Ancient Roman Shipwreck Salvaged Amphora, 100 AD
Located in London, GB
A large and beautifully encrusted ancient Roman Amphora, sea salvaged and dating to the 1st-2nd
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Pottery

Large Ancient Roman Shipwreck Salvaged Amphora, 100 AD
Located in London, GB
A large and beautifully encrusted ancient Roman transport Amphora, sea salvaged and dating to the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Mounted Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pre Columbian Small Zapotec Feline vessel Monte Alban Ancient Mexico
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian Small Zapotec Feline vessel Monte Alban Ancient Mexico Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Cypriot Early Bronze Age Incised Bottle, 2400 BC
Located in London, GB
BC. Of typical red burnished pottery. The globular body with tall cylindrical neck and flaring
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Excavated Earthenware Ancient Vases / Jar / Indus or Andean Civilizations
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a pottery owned by a Japanese collector who had antiques from various countries. It is not
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Arts and Crafts Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Cypriot Bronze Age Jug, 2400 BC
Located in London, GB
A large and handsome Cypriot Early Bronze Age jug, dating to around 2400 BC. Of typical burnished red ware, with plump, rounded body, tall cylindrical neck and loop handle. Pr...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Vases

Materials

Pottery

Large Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Green Glazed Hu Vases, 206 BC
Located in London, GB
A pair of large ancient Chinese green glazed vases, dating to China's Han dynasty, circa 206 BC-220
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

China Important Ancient Flying Polo Player, Tang Dynasty 618-907
Located in South Burlington, VT
China important ancient Tang Court Lady Flying Gallop polo player, Tang dynasty, 618-907 Fine
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Red Figure Pelike Vase, 350 BC
Located in London, GB
A red-figure pelike from Apulia, South Italy, dating to the 4th century BC. Of typical form, with a ring base, plump body, cylindrical neck, flare mouth and strap handles, and cover...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Cobalt Blue Glazed Attendant, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
SALE -NOW SAVE 20% OR MORE An ancient Chinese female attendant handmade and hand glazed in vibrant
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Important Monumental Ancient China Ming Tomb Treasure Sculpture, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Imperial China Ming tomb treasure attendant, 1368-1644, 26 inches in height. This
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty "Tea Attendant" Sculpture, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty "Tea Attendant" Sculpture, 1368-1644 An ancient
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Year of Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese zodiac figure holding a sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 This
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Complete Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac complete collection twelve (12) figures each holding a zodiac
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Complete Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese Zodiac complete collection twelve (12) figures each holding a zodiac
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Lithograph of Ancient Greek Wine Cups
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
greatly sought after because of the large size of the plates. They represent ancient Greek red and black
Category

Antique 19th Century German Greek Revival Prints

Materials

Paper, Wood, Glass

Important Ancient Chinese Antique Banquet Table with Attendants Ming 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
date to within the ancient Chinese Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. These were hand crafted in beautiful
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rooster, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac fIgure holding a ROOSTER, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 This
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Latin American Antiques Art
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian Colima Dog Ancient West Mexico Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima Ancient Mexico C
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Trio Cobalt Blue Glazed Attendants Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Trio of three women attendants handmade and hand glazed in vibrant
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Trio Handmade Glazed Attendants Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Trio of three women attendants handmade and hand glazed in green and
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Large 19" Buddhist Lotus and Zodiac Jar, 13th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a large exceptional ancient Chinese Buddhist lotus offering jar with an applied series of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure with "Dog", Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a DOG, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. This interesting
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With "PIG" , Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a PIG, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. This interesting
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pottery

Ancient China Hand Glazed Female Equestrian Horse Rider Ming Dynasty, 1500
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Imperial China Ming tomb female horse rider, 1368-1644, 14.5 inches in height
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ancient Pair of China Ming Cobalt Blue Tomb Treasure Sculptures, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
SALE -NOW SAVE 20% OR MORE Important pair of ancient Chinese cobalt blue Ming tomb treasure
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Monkey, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a monkey, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 This interesting
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dragon, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a dragon, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 This
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming More Asian Art, Objects an...

Materials

Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dog, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a DOG, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 This interesting
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Snake, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac fIgure holding a SNAKE, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 This interesting
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure holding a SHEEP , Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 This interesting
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rat, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
representative of an important tomb which deserved highest quality pottery representations. Our figure, one
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Pair of China Ming Cobalt Blue Tomb Treasure Sculptures, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important pair ancient Chinese cobalt blue Ming tomb treasure attendants, 1368-1644 Handmade and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Ox, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a ox, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 This interesting
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Horse, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a horse, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 This interesting
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Ancient China Rare Black Chinese Stick Figure, Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
An ancient Chinese Han Dynasty model of a tall slender man stick figure named because of its
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Pair of China Ming Cobalt Blue Tomb Treasure Sculptures, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important pair ancient Chinese cobalt blue Ming tomb treasure attendants, 1368-1644 Handmade and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Pair of Ancient China Ming Horse Riders Male Female Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
A pair of ancient Chinese Ming tall horse riders, a male and female, Ming dynasty (1368-1644
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Pottery Kendi, Mon Dvaravati Period, 6th - 10th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A very large ancient spouted pottery vessel, known as a kendi, Mon Dvaravati kingdom, circa 6th
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

China 618-907 Ad Tang Dynasty Ancient Earthenware Sculpture of a Walking Horse
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese ancient period of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) featuring the finely sculptural figure of a horse
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Neolithic Chinese Pottery Provenance Dr. Philip Gould (1922-2020)
Located in Ventura, CA
ceramic arts started to appear in Ancient China. Ancient Chinese practiced the pottery rigorously since
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Vases

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Trio Women Handmade Hand Glazed, Ming Dynsty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Trio of three women attendants hand made and hand glazed in green and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

20th Century Peter Hayes Studio Pottery Contemporary Ceramics Large Bottle
By Peter Hayes
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
a British ceramic artist renowned for his unique approach to pottery, which combines ancient
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20th Century British Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Roman Terracotta Relief of Satyrs Making Wine, 50 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Roman pottery Campana relief, dating to early the 1st century BC. Showing a Greek
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Blue Alchemy Vase by Siba Sahabi
By Siba Sahabi
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Alchemy, Siba revives ‘Egyptian blue’ and takes us back to an ancient pottery workshop that
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Paper

Custom Framed Print of Ancient Greek Bottle Forms by A. Genick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
greatly sought after because of the large size of the plates. They represent ancient Greek red and black
Category

Antique 19th Century German Greco Roman Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper, Glass

Very Old Excavated Small Pottery Jar from China / Wabi-Sabi Vase / before 9th
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very ancient Chinese excavated pottery. The color of the pottery is gray and it is fired
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of ancient pottery you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and terracotta. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of ancient pottery — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of ancient pottery, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Folk Art and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Silvia Martínez Díaz and Wedgwood each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of ancient pottery that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ancient Pottery?

Prices for a piece of ancient pottery start at $246 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $2,438.
Questions About Ancient Pottery
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ancient pottery, also known as ceramics, is the creation of objects out of clay, and then hardened by a heat source. Pottery was the first type of functional art, after body painting, to be seen during the early phase of the Stone age. You’ll find a variety of pottery of all shapes, ages and sizes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Porcelain, stoneware, earthenware and bone china are the four types of pottery. All of them use clay as the foundation and heat to fire them. Sometimes pottery is only divided into three categories: porcelain, stoneware and earthenware, and bone china is rolled into the category of porcelain. Find a collection of vintage and modern pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What is most unique about ancient Italian pottery is its finish. Many pieces featured a tin glaze that is highly resistant to chipping and fading. The technique dates back to 9th-century Mesopotamia. You'll find a large selection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In ancient China, pottery was primarily used for cooking, storing and serving food. Throughout the Han Dynasty, the art of pottery evolved to include ceramic figures, the best example of this being the TerraCotta Warriors who guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Find a variety of antique Chinese pottery from many different eras on 1stDibs.