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Ancient Greek Cypriot Bronze Age Jug - 1700 BC
Located in London, GB
are subtly anthropomorphic, however this piece is quite overtly so, leaving no doubt that the ancient
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Vases
Materials
Pottery
Ancient China pair Military officers handsome 1400 year old sculptures yellow
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a lovely pair of 1400 year old figures from ancient China, a beautifully hand painted
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Early Contemporary Handmade Hand Glazed Carved Relief Ancient Script Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
and hand glazed ancient script relief carved pottery vase.
Designer/Maker: Ceramano Giza pattern
Category
Mid-20th Century German Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ancient Chinese Cobalt Blue Glazed Attendant, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
An ancient Chinese female attendant handmade and hand glazed in vibrant turquoise and cobalt blue
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With " SHEEP" , Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a SHEEP Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644.
This interesting zodiac
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Military Ming Army Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Military Great Ming Army Collection,
Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Unique
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Processional Figures Palanquin Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese complete Processional Figures & Palanquin collection seven figures, Ming
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
China Important Ancient Tang Court Lady, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China important ancient tang court lady, pottery, tang dynasty 618-907 AD
Fine quality
This
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
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
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese Zodiac complete collection of 12 animal head sculptures, Ming dynasty
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Statue of Standing Camel
Located in Astoria, NY
This very fine, ancient Chinese pottery statue of a standing, two humped camel, dating back to the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Antique Banquet Food Table, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
, oil lamps, vases, and more.
It dates to within the ancient Chinese Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
This
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Huge Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Green Glazed Vases, 206 BC
Located in London, GB
A highly decorative and very large pair of ancient Chinese green glazed vases, dating to the Han
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Imperial China Ming Blue Female Equestrian Horse Rider, 1500
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Imperial China Ming tomb sculpture of a female equestrian horse rider, 1368-1644
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ancient Greek Apulian Red-Figure Ceramic Olpe Wine Jug, 4th Century B.C.
Located in London, GB
A stunning ancient Greek Apulian red-figure olpe, dating to the 4th century B.C.
This delicately
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Figural Group Three GARDENERS, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese figural group three (3) gardeners for the after life , Ming Dynasty, 1368
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Monumental China Han Pottery Entertainer Ribbons and Flowers Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Entertainer reminiscent of the ancient tomb pottery sculptures crafted as votive offerings for the elite and
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a RABBIT, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
This interesting
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Chinese Pair of Cobalt Blue Glazed Attendants Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese pair of three women attendants handmade and hand glazed in vibrant
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese zodiac figure holding a rabbit, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
This interesting
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Four Women Cobalt Blue Glazed Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese foursome women attendants handmade and hand glazed in rare cobalt and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ancient Imperial China Ming Pair Scarce Blue Female Equestrian Horse Riders, 1500
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Imperial China Ming tomb pair of female equestrian horse riders, 1368-1644, each
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Pair Tall 32" Male and Female Attendants, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese tall pair male and female attendants handmade and hand glazed in green
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Anasazi Chaco Native American Pottery, Black on White Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
painting with designs before firing. This is a unique piece of ancient Native American pottery.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Jars
Materials
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Tea Attendant Hand Glazed, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese female -tea attendant- handmade and hand glazed in green and amber colors
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Important Ancient China Glazed Horse Rider with TREASURE BOX Ming Dyn 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Imperial China Ming tomb Attendant Horse Rider holding a Treasure Box, 1368-1644
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
20th Century Peter Hayes Studio Pottery Contemporary Ceramics Bottle
By Peter Hayes
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
a British ceramic artist renowned for his unique approach to pottery, which combines ancient
Category
20th Century British Other Vases
Materials
Pottery
Collection of Han Dynasty Pottery
Located in Wainscott, NY
Gorgeous five piece collection of ancient Chinese pottery vessels from the Han Dynasty period.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Vases
Materials
Clay
Large Chinese Pottery Urn Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful ancient large scale Chinese pottery urn from the Warring States period circa 475-221 BC
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Urns
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Hu Vase - 206 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Chinese Western Han Dynasty pottery Hu, dating to 206 BC – 9 AD.
With the calm
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ceramics
China Ancient Horse Groom 400 Year Old Sculpture Beautiful Glaze
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, an ancient, handsome and beautifully glazed pottery groom, terracotta, measures: 28cm, 11
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Set of Three of 18th Century Pottery Bull Dogs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Group of three pottery bull dogs. Ancient. Each with a full bodied and exagerated chest. From a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Marseille Jardinière Print: Charming Riverside Elegance of French Pottery, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Ancient Glazed Pottery, French and Foreign," published in Paris in 1874. This book likely provided
Category
Antique 1870s Prints
Materials
Paper
Large Stoneware Pottery Hand Crafted Sculpture
Rabbit" by Richard Burkett
Located in Buffalo, NY
, to ancient South American pottery, to odd bits of farm equipment from my grandfather’s farm, and the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vibrant Print: Marseille Pot à l
Eau: Tribute to Glazed Pottery Tradition, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Paquot's "General History of Ancient Glazed Pottery, French and Foreign," highlighting the rich tradition
Category
Antique 1870s Prints
Materials
Paper
Southwest American Indian Large Open "Hopi" Bowl, circa 1910-1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
patterns and designs from 1895 and beyond, reviving the ancient Sityaki style pottery, with highly stylized
Category
Early 20th Century American Serving Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Biot Jar 19th Century with Yellow and Brown Glaze, Anchor Mark
Located in Doylestown, PA
anchor mark to the neck. Hand-formed using the ancient technique of rope thrown pottery. From the 16th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots a...
Materials
Pottery
Very Old Japanese Earthenware / Antique Wabi Sabi Vase / before 9th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an ancient Japanese pottery.
The name is called Jomon pottery.
“Jomon” refers to the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases
Materials
Pottery
Very old Japanese hard earthenware/[Sueki] Jar/10th to 11th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce a very uniquely shaped Japanese antique pottery.
This is an ancient
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases
Materials
Pottery
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Whimsical Handmade Hand-Painted “Happy Ewer” Sculpture, 1970, Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Ancient Greece Thira pottery form known as a -nippled ewer- , 18th-19th century BC. (see photo
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Art Deco Ceramic Vases by Roseville
Located in New York, NY
inspired by ancient Grecian
pottery. Signed.
Category
20th Century Ceramics
Fine French Mid-Century Ceramic Top Coffee Table by Jacques Blin
By Jacques Blin
Located in Long Island City, NY
, framing four centre tiles representing stylized animals, recalling the pottery of ancient Crete, cave
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of German Engravings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century German hand colored engraving, depicting ancient Greek "red figure" pottery
Category
Antique 19th Century German Prints
Collection of 20th Century Hillstonia Stoneware
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
of ancient forms of pottery with each piece having it’s own subtle variations.
Category
20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Stoneware
$5,586 / set
A Pair of Fine Wedgwood Caneware Pot Pourri Urns, Covers and Liners
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
ancient Greek pottery forms. The circular urns have a square-form base and each has an inner liner and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Vases
Pair of Wedgwood Caneware Pot Pourri Urns, Liners
Covers
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
ancient Greek pottery forms. The circular urns have a square-form base and each has an inner liner and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Vases
Gloria Hernandez Mata Ortiz Leaping Hare Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
detailing, reflects the depth of her artistry and her reverence for the ancient Paquimé pottery traditions
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Tribal Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Neoclassical Black Basalt Encaustic Enamel Campana
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
classical motifs of ancient Greek pottery. Black basalt was developed in 1767 by founder Josiah Wedgwood and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Stone, Enamel
Wedgwood Neoclassical Black Basalt Encaustic Enamel Amphora
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
motifs of Ancient Greek pottery. Black basalt was developed in 1767 by founder Josiah Wedgwood I with the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Greek Reproduction Terracotta Pot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
ribbons. Based on ancient Minoan storage pottery traditionally used as a container for wines, oils, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Other Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Geometric Patterned Cotton Sofa Throw
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
with its pattern and color harmony, reminiscent of ancient Greek pottery.
It can be used as a couch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
20th Century French Silver Plated Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
shape of long-necked swans. The design of the swans take inspiration from Ancient Greek and Roman
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Wide Based Brutalist Middle Eastern Earthenware Lamp Base, 1970s
Located in Melbourne, AU
this a very attractive lamp.
Based on ancient Middle Eastern hand-building and mineral glazing
Category
Vintage 1970s Israeli Brutalist Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Mahogany Klismos Chairs, c.1920, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
.
Klismos are familiar from depictions of ancient furniture on painted pottery and in bas-reliefs from the
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Boch Freres Art Deco Ceramic Vase, circa 1950
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Kingston, NY
outlined designs. The company’s name, “Keramis,” was derived from keramos, the ancient Greek word for
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
"Shadow Scholar" Jade Glazed Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Like red- and black-figure pottery created by ancient Greeks, this striking container alternates
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Size Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Ligurian Jar
By Biot
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
proportions and measures for both an indoor and outdoor use.
Handcrafted using white soil and the ancient
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian French Provincial Jars
Materials
Terracotta
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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, 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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