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A Set of Ancient Pottery Busts
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of 5 pottery busts mounted on lucite stands, with traces of polychrome. Greco-Buddhist art
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Statues

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Ancient Pottery Model of a Well
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and ancient Han Dynasty glazed pottery model of a well. Aristocrats where often buried with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pottery

Round Pot by Mugly.NYC
Located in Brooklyn, NY
materials such as natural clays, minerals, and other techniques inspired by ancient pottery processes. The
Category

2010s Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery

Ancient Amphora
Located in Stamford, CT
the depths, this piece of ancient history has great sculptural form. It shows signs of its journey in
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Large Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Censer
Located in San Francisco, CA
ago. For a brief period about 12 years a large number of ancient pottery artifcats were exported from
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

Cider Jug, Armorial Print Ancient Order of the Bucks Oddfellows Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A good baluster-shaped jug, with a transfer print by Sadler and Green for the ancient order of the
Category

Antique 1760s English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Creamware

Pottery sculpture of a court lady. Tang Dynasty, China
Located in Westport, CT
Exceptional example of one of the most sought after ancient Chinese pottery subjects. Result of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Turquoise Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
, reminiscent of ancient pottery techniques used in various provinces throughout China. Handcarved lotus base
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Classical Pottery Busts
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of 3 ancient Greco-Indian pottery busts. Greco-Buddhist art is the artistic manifestation of
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Statues

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Granary
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare beautiful and authentic Han Dynasty green glazed pottery model of a granary. These models
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Moon Jar by Mugly, NYC
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-foraged materials such as natural clays, minerals, and other techniques inspired by ancient pottery
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2010s American Primitive Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery

Ancient Classical Pottery Busts
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of 5 pottery busts mounted on lucite stands, with traces of polychrome. Greco-Buddhist art is
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tribal Art

Round Pot with Handles by Mugly, NYC
Located in Brooklyn, NY
materials such as natural clays, minerals, and other techniques inspired by ancient pottery processes. The
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery

Pair of Regency Style Console Marble-Top Tables with Gilt Lion Monopodia
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
examples on ancient pottery and wall frescoes. The two tables feature water gilt lions with painted
Category

Vintage 1940s French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Imposing Stone Pair of Dogs Carved by Thomas Francois Cartier, circa 1910
By Thomas Cartier
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
called "Alert"; 1927 Gold Medal). After the First World War, Cartier settled into an ancient
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Statues

Materials

Stone

Bronze Age amphoriskos
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
President of a major university. PARALLEL: HENDRIX, E., DREY, P. and STORFJELL, J., Ancient Pottery of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Prehistoric Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Bronze Age flask
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
Vice President of a major university. PARALLEL: AMIRAN, R., Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, p. 177
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Prehistoric Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Iron Age, Phoenician jug
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
Vice President of a major university. PARALLEL: AMIRAN, R., Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, p. 275
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Prehistoric Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Figure of a Barking Dog
Located in Concord, MA
Green glazed Chinese pottery figure of a barking dog. Wonderful execution. Excellent patina and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Ancient Chinese Glazed Jar and Cover
Located in Wilton, CT
Copper Green Glazed Oviform Pottery Jar and Cover
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Han Dynasty Cylindrical Shaped Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ancient ceramic vase from the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). Three legged cylindrical form with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Glazed Pottery Lion Corbel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and nicely modeled lion corbel in the "ancient" style. Made of glazed pottery with an
Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel

Pre Columbian Moche Stirrup Vessel Ancient South America
Located in London, GB
Pre-Columbian art A Moche vessel of a seated personage with with fixated gaze probably representing hallucinogen induced state The seated figure with geometric head dress and cream...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pre Columbian Ancient Mexico Nayarit Figure, BC 200 – AD 200
Located in London, GB
A pre Columbian ancient Mexico Nayarit figure, BC 200–AD 200 A male seated solid body pottery
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Ancient Chinese Song Dynasty Vase with TL Test
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
means of determining the absolute age of pottery presently available. It is an absolute dating method
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pre Columbian Cute Chancay Cuchimilco Figures Pair of Ancient South America
Located in London, GB
Pre-Columbian art A Chancay figures pair of ancient South America. A pair of small pottery
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pre Columbian Inca Grey Ware Portrait Head Vessel Ancient South America
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian fine Inca grey ware portrait head vessel ancient South America A portrait head vessel
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Tribal Art

Materials

Pottery

Antique Pottery Jar From The Han Dynasty
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered by J R Richards An ancient Chinese pottery jar dating to the late Warring States period
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Jars

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Middle East Central Asian Amlash Bear Woman Vessel, 1st Millennium BC
Located in London, GB
Amlash terracotta vessel 10th-8th century B.C. Ancient middle east/Central Asia. A rare type of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Magnificent Antique Chinese Neolithic Period Painter Pottery Jars
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a fine example of ancient Chinese pottery from the Neolithic period and dates between
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other More Furniture and Collec...

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 1000 Year Old Chinese Antique/Ancient Chinese Song Dynasty Vases
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
of determining the absolute age of pottery presently available. It is an absolute dating method, and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Bronze Age painted jug
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
, showcasing the artistic skills of ancient craftsmen. The vessels pottery of the Early Bronze Age also
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Prehistoric Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Greek kylix
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
for artistic expression and cultural representation in ancient Greece. Apulian pottery, specifically
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Greek piriform aryballos with scale pattern
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
broader context of ancient Greek pottery, aryballoi served practical purposes, being used for storing and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Greek lekythos, Cock Group, depicting a mincing satyr and maenad between two dra
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
of ancient Greek pottery vessel used primarily for storing oil, often placed in tombs as offerings to
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Greek skyphos
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
vessel in ancient Greek pottery, holds significance for its varied forms and functions throughout
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Majolica Teapot, Stamped Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
Etruscan is a label by Griffen, Smith & Co., refers back to pottery of Ancient Rome.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Green Glazed Model of a Well
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ancient Chinese pottery model of a well with a water jug. Topped with a figural fish under a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Raku Vessel
By Genvieve Berrin
Located in Washington, DC
, France. Raku is an ancient form of Japanese pottery that is fired at unusually low temperatures creating
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21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Swedish Empire Recamier / Fainting Couch
Located in San Francisco, CA
where styled after pieces painted on ancient Greek and Roman pottery. We bought this piece in Stockholm
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Chaise Longues

Contemporary Chinoiserie Lidded Ginger Jar with Bird Motif
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Handmade blue and white porcelain lidded jar with an antique finish. Inspired by the pottery of
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2010s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Eight Walnut Chairs by TH Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
ancient Greek pottery.
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Vintage 1970s Greek Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Upholstery

Contemporary Chinoiserie Lidded Ginger Jar
Located in Alpharetta, GA
pottery of ancient Chinese empires, this jar will make a dramatic feature when displayed as a centerpiece
Category

2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Coffee Table by Jacques Blin, 1945
By Jacques Blin
Located in Villeurbanne, Rhone Alpes
animals, recalling the pottery of ancient Crete, cave paintings, and graffiti. Signed. Jacques Blin was
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Pair of English Neoclassical Creamware Chestnut Baskets, circa 1790
Located in Essex, MA
tops of each, inspired by Ancient Greek pottery, with tree branch handles. Retaining old B. Altman, New
Category

Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Ewer Lamps
Located in Seattle, WA
based in general on the form of the Ancient Greek pottery oenochoe, but varying in several particulars
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

History of Egypt, a 13 Volume Set ‘Rappoport, Maspero, King/Hall’
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
, ancient relief sculpture and statuary, pottery and weaponry, and other cultural artifacts. Sir Gaston
Category

Early 20th Century European Books

Materials

Leather

Marcello Fantoni Early Work Table Lamp, Italy
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
and Crafts Exhibit. Fantoni’s melding of ancient Italian pottery techniques with decidedly Modernist
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Brutalist Table Light by Marcello Fantoni, Italy
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Exhibit. Fantoni’s melding of ancient Italian pottery techniques with decidedly Modernist elements had won
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Illuminated-Sculpture of the "Artemision Zeus" or "God from the Sea": Modern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, or a trident if Poseidon. However, the iconography of Ancient Greek pottery portrays Poseidon
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Late 20th Century Unknown Greco Roman More Lighting

Materials

Composition

Large Raku Fired Abstract Pottery Vase by American Potter Tony Evans
By Tony Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
distinctive style after studying ancient pottery and firing techniques in Japan which is reflected in this
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Vintage 1980s American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Early Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chair for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. A modern interpretation of seating depicted on ancient pottery. With metal label and additional
Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Handmade Tall Ceramic Moon Jar by Mugly, NYC
Located in Brooklyn, NY
materials such as natural clays, minerals, and other techniques inspired by ancient pottery processes. The
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2010s Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Iron Age black juglet
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
– 1990. PARALLEL: AMIRAN, R., Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, p. 263, Fig. 263 Comes with Certificate
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Prehistoric Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Ancient Chinese Song Dynasty Bowl with TL Test
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
pottery presently available. It is an absolute dating method, and does not depend on comparison with
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pre Columbian Fine Inca Janus Head Vessel Ancient South America
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian art Pre Columbian fine Inca grey ware Janus head vessel ancient South America A
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Roman Figure of Amor - God of Love, circa 1st-2nd Century AD, Terracotta
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautifully crafted ancient terracotta figure represents Amor or Cupid which is the God of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Figurative Scul...

Materials

Pottery

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Questions About Ancient Pottery
  • 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
    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
    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.