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Ancient Greek Pottery Bottle, 300 BC
Located in London, GB
A very fine example of an ancient Greek bottle-shaped alabastron, from ancient Gnathia on the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases
Ancient Cypriot Pottery Geometric Period Amphora
Located in London, GB
A very large and attractive ancient Cypro-Archaic Iron Age Geometric Amphora, dating to
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cypriot More Furniture and Collectibles
Ancient Greek Attic Black Figure Pottery Lekythos, 490 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Greek Attic black-figure lekythos, dating to circa 490 BC.
A joyous scene decorates
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Very Large Ancient Chinese Pottery Han Dynasty Pig, 206 BC
Located in London, GB
A very large ancient Chinese Han dynasty terracotta figure of a boar or pig, dating to
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Greek Apulian Red Figure Pottery Lekanis, 4th Century BC
Located in London, GB
A beautiful ancient Greek Apulian red-figure lekanis, dating to 350–300 BC.
The lekanis of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Greek Apulian Red Figure Pottery Fish Plate, 4th Century BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Apulian Greek red-figure fish plate, dating to the 4th century BC.
Sitting upon a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Classically Styled Italian Pottery Urn Vase with "Ancient" Patina
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage grand tour style Italian pottery vase with wide strap handles and patina that looks like
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery, Bactrian Camel
Located in London, GB
A superb example of an ancient Chinese pottery camel, among the most iconic of all ancient Chinese
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Pre Columbian Ancient Painted Pottery bowl Charci/Narino
Located in London, GB
PRE COLUMBIAN ANCIENT SOUTH AMERICAN FINE NARINO CARCHI PAINTED BOWL CIRCA 1100-1400 COLOMBIA
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Vintage 1960s Colombian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Jug, 350 BC
Located in London, GB
A well provenanced ancient Greek blackware oinochoe jug, dating to the 4th century BC.
The piece
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Ceramics
Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Hydria, 350 BC
Located in London, GB
A well provenanced, large, elegant ancient Greek blackware hydria, dating to the 4th century BC
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
2600-2000 BC / Ancient Chinese Pottery / Colored Antique Vases/Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an ancient Chinese pottery.
It is an excavated item from 2600 years ago to 2000 years ago
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Vases
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Cypriot Geometric Pottery Oinochoe / Jug, 750 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Cypriot iron age geometric period oinochoe (or wine jug), dating to circa 750-650 BC
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antiquities
Japanese ancient beautiful earthenware Jar/Yayoi Pottery/before the 10th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
"1700 to 1500 years ago"
It is classified as.
This pottery was made in the Kofun period.
Around the 4th
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases
Materials
Pottery
Cecilia Gardo Villalpando Mata Ortiz Cheeky Beaver Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
world of ceramic arts. It represents a harmonious blend of ancient pottery techniques with contemporary
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ancient Japanese Jar / "Yayoi Pottery" / Antique Small Jar/1st to 3rd Centuries
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
as.
This pottery is from the "late Yayoi period" (2000 to 1700 years ago).
Such pottery was fired
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Mid-century modern pottery table lamp from Söholm, Denmark.
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
developed a glaze technique which was reminiscent of one found on ancient Persian pottery. The result of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ancient Chinese Neolithic Yangshao Culture Pottery Amphora, 3000 BC
Located in London, GB
A large ancient Chinese Prehistoric terracotta amphora, dating to circa 3000 BC.
This
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Greyhound Dog, 618 AD
Located in London, GB
An ancient Chinese pottery figure of a seated greyhound, dating to the Tang Dynasty, circa 618-907
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ceramics
Ancient Roman Polished Terracotta Clay Oil Jars Art Pottery
Located in Las Vegas, NV
but these look to be ancient(B.C.)clay pieces.
Perfect as interior decor, they have a wonderful
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Vases
Classical Ancient Greek Euphronios Pottery Vase Style Table Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
Euphronios (c.535-470 BC), black lacquered ancient Greek red-figure (orange) pottery style vase with splashes
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Late 20th Century Classical Greek Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Attendant Figure, 206 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Chinese Han dynasty terracotta attendant figure, dating to 206 BC–220 AD.
Shown
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Kylix Wine Vessel, 350 BC
Located in London, GB
An elegant ancient Greek black glazed ceramic kylix, produced in Athens, circa 4th century BC.
A
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases
A large Danish Mid-century modern Pottery Table Lamp from Søholm, 1970s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
ancient Persian pottery. The result of this work was shown in Brussels at the World Exhibition of 1935
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ancient Pre-Columbian Nayarit Painted Pottery Warrior Figure, 100 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Pre-Columbian Nayarit figure of a warrior, dating to the Proto-Classic period, 100 BC
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Stick Figure of Yangling Man
Located in London, GB
A striking, vibrant and decorative ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Yangling figure, dating to
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Pottery Charioteer Figure, 206 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Chinese Han dynasty painted terracotta figure of a charioteer, dating to 206 BC–220 AD
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
China Ancient Painted Pottery Groom in Smiling Pose 3rd-6th century
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a rare and ancient upper effigy sculpture of an early ancient Chinese "Foreigner"
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Sculpture of a Fat Court Lady
Located in London, GB
A beautiful ancient Chinese Tang dynasty pottery figure of a lady, dating to 740-780 AD.
This
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Folk Art Antiquities
Mexican Burnished Clay Folk Art Ancient Pre-Hispanic Technique Handmade Pottery
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
pieces, very representative of her work.
Using ancient techniques and materials such as her home-made
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Pre-Columbian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage Chow Legs Distressed Black Coffee Table with Crackle Orange Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
boasts a captivating crackle orange finish, reminiscent of the rich hues found in ancient pottery and art
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Ancient Greek Apulian Red-Figure Ceramic Pottery Bottle, 4th Century B.C.
Located in London, GB
A particularly finely painted ancient Greek Apulian red-figure bottle, dating to the 4th century
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Antiquities
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Horse
Archer Rider, 618 AD
Located in London, GB
A magnificent ancient Chinese pottery figure of an Archer on horseback, dating to the Tang dynasty
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Ancient Chinese Western Han Vessel with an ancient vase and Foo dog container
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
. The jar is not marked but has a typed collection label to the base. An ancient celadon glazed Chinese
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Samaritan Terracotta Oil Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Two ancient Samaritan, Holy Land, terracotta pottery oil lamps, each with molded geometric palm
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Cypriot Archaic Terracotta Goddess
Located in London, GB
This confidently made statue depicts a goddess with raised arms, of a type normally found in fragments or overpainted.
The production of such figurines flourished during the Archaic...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Fine Large Ancient Chinese Painted Pottery Horse, Tang Dynasty, 618 CE- 907 CE
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine ancient hand made and hand painted pottery horse, terracotta, measuring 45cm, 18
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Very Large Brutalist Ceramic Lamp Base Style of Dan Arbeid 1970s
Located in Melbourne, AU
, ancient pottery or the Brutalist aesthetic of the 1970s.
It was purchased in the late 1960s or early
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Vintage 1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Rare Ancient Japanese Kofun Period Haniwa Pottery Head of a Lady - 300 AD
Located in London, GB
A rare proto-historic Japanese Haniwa head of a woman, dating to the Kofun (or Tumulus) Period, 4th - 6th century AD.
Rarer than Haniwa depictions of male figures, this piece show...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities
Mid-century modern pottery vase from Soholm (Söholm), Denmark.
By Soholm Pottery, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
pottery of world standard.
Danish pottery is famous world-wide due to the high quality and artistry one
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ancient Greek Cypriot Bronze Age Cup, 1900 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Cypriot middle Bronze Age white painted ware dipper cup, dating to around 1900 BC
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Cypriot Geometric Amphora, 800 BC
Located in London, GB
A large and very well preserved ancient Cypriot Iron Age Geometric Period amphora, dating to circa
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Vases
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Attendant Figure, 618 AD
Located in London, GB
A finely modelled ancient Chinese court attendant figure, dating to China's Tang dynasty, circa 618
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Cypriot Bronze Age Amphora, 2700 BC
Located in London, GB
A large red polished ware Cypriot amphora, originally from the collection of General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (1832-1904). Dating to the early Bronze Age, circa 2700 - 1900 BC.
Wit...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Early 19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Jardiniere Cachepot
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Winckelmann and Sir William Hamilton unearthed ancient pottery, bronze, and marble objects which were sources
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and ...
Materials
Other
Ancient Cypriot Archaic Amphora, 750 BC
Located in London, GB
A Cypriot amphora, dating to the Cypro-Archaic period, circa 700-600 BC.
With splayed foot and wide voluminous body, rounded shoulders, cylindrical neck and two double strap handl...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Vases
Materials
Pottery
Pre Columbian Ancient Central America Nicoya Guancaste Cencer
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian Ancient Central American Nicoya Guanacaste
A small Censer with Tripod legs and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Cypriot Base Ring Ware Jug, 1550 BC
Located in London, GB
A base ring ware jug from Cyprus, dating to the Late Bronze Age, circa 1550-1200 BC.
With ring base, plump body, cylindrical neck, rimmed mouth and strap handle. Potted from orang...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Cypriot Cypro-Archaic Terracotta Warrior, 750 BC
Located in London, GB
A terracotta figure of a warrior from Cyprus, dating to the Cypro-Archaic period, circa 750–600 BC.
The bearded figure is shown standing, his right arm folded across his chest, pr...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Cypriot Archaic Horse and Rider, 700 BC
Located in London, GB
A terracotta model of a warrior on horseback, from Cyprus, dating to the Cypro-Archaic period, circa 7th - 6th century BC.
The horse standing with head raised, the helmeted rider...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Cocoon Jar
Located in Astoria, NY
An ancient Chinese pottery 'cocoon' jar, produced within the Han Dynasty period, so-called for its
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Rare Japanese Ancient Earthenware /
Hajiki
/ Wabi-Sabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
ancient times in Japan.
It is a pottery made for a long time from the 3rd century to the 12th century
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Greek Red Figure Campanian Ram Head Rhyton Vessel, 350 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Greek Campanian pottery rhyton or drinking vessel, dating to circa 350 BC.
The lower
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Beautiful Ancient Middle Eastern Earthenware/Excavated Painted Jar
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
similar in all countries and was used for cooking and storage.
And this pottery is also considered to be
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Other Jars
Materials
Pottery
Large Ancient Japanese Tall Elite Haniwa Horse, 593-710 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
Large ancient Japanese tall Elite Haniwa model horse, Kofun period (593-710 AD)
This large model
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac collection ten figures each holding a zodiac attribute, Ming
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Scholar s Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ancient Cypriot Middle Bronze Age Bull Jug, 1900 BC
Located in London, GB
A pottery jug from Cyprus dating to the Middle Bronze Age, circa 1900-1650 BC.
Of typical drab
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Jars
Materials
Pottery
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Porcelain, 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.
- What is ancient pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ancient 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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.
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