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Timeless Wisdom: 19th Century Greek Owl Urns with Crowned Horse Heads
Located in New York, NY
directions, speak to the classical elegance of ancient Greek artistry. These exceptional urns/vases, crafted
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Urns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Unique Etruscan Style Urn Lamps by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
lacquered bases to set off vases. In the case of these lamps, the "ancient" urns are in fact plaster casts
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

1960s German Ceramic Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
patterns, the shape bearing resemblance to an ancient urn. The slightly weathered linen cylinder lamp shade
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Classically Styled Italian Pottery Urn Vase with "Ancient" Patina
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Wilton, CT
ancient bronze, circa mid-20th century. Measures: 7" high, 8" across handles, 5 5/8" diameter. Excellent
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Unearthed Urn
Located in Chicago, IL
unearthed alongside hundreds of other burial treasures, the design defies its ancient roots. This urn comes
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Very old Japanese hard earthenware/[Sueki] Jar/10th to 11th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
says "Ancient Urn." This is a highly recommended item. standing on the table w21cm d19cm h24.5cm
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

1900 s Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
centuries. The vase-like motifs rise like ancient urns, each flower carefully placed in a sequence that
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Sterling Centerpiece Bowl by Tiffany
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
great stylized Art Deco/Neoclassical design based upon Ancient Greek urn designs.50 troy onces of
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Sterling Silver

20th Century French Concrete Planter
Located in High Point, NC
perfect complement to any garden or patio space. The classic silhouette is reminiscent of ancient Grecian
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20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

20th Century French Concrete Planter
Located in High Point, NC
, mirroring the style of ancient Grecian urns. The textured concrete bears the marks of time, giving it an
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20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

20th Century French Concrete Planter
Located in High Point, NC
, mirroring the style of ancient Grecian urns. The textured concrete bears the marks of time, giving it an
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20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

"Cocktails on Mount Olympus, " Extraordinary Cast/Etched Art Deco Glass Panel
By Ganger New York
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of ancient Greece -- an urn and a lyre -- and the figures are serenaded by exotic birds framed by Art
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel

Paul Storr Warwick Vase Wine Cooler
By Paul Storr
Located in New Orleans, LA
, a mammoth 10-foot ancient Roman urn owned by the Emperor Hadrian, was discovered by the antiquarian
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Antique 19th Century British Vases

Materials

Silver

19th Century Italian Green Marble Warwick Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
-foot ancient Roman urn owned by the Emperor Hadrian, was discovered by the antiquarian Gavin Hamilton
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Serpentine

Silver Gilt Warwick Vase from Amir Habibullah Khan
Located in New Orleans, LA
original Warwick Vase, a mammoth 10-foot ancient Roman urn owned by the Emperor Hadrian, was discovered by
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Early 20th Century British Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

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
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Urns

Ancient Greek Bronze Wine Vessel, 5th Century BC
Located in London, GB
Large Greek bronze olpe vessel, used for pouring wine, dating to the 5th century BC. The rounded body with curved shoulders, narrow neck and everted rim with ribbed border. A separ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Ceramic Lamps by Casual Lamps of California
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in Palm Springs, CA
them the look of ancient urns. Lamps have been professionally rewired. Ceramic portion is 13.5
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Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Ancient Greek Style Terracotta Urn Form Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Red and black painted terracotta vase in the form of an ancient Greek krater now mounted on a black
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Early 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XVI
Located in Warsaw, PL
motifs as well as gadrooning. The classical ornaments of the Louis XVI style often appear as ancient urns
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Khmer Pottery Vessel
Located in New York, NY
An ancient terra cotta pottery vessel / urn / vase / pitcher from the Khmer region of South East
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Midcentury Large "Air Force" Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
of the vase is a reminder of how the ancient Greek urn and vases vas done. When it was made it was
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Two Cambodian Urns
Located in Hudson, NY
Two large ancient urns, almost a pair, just a slight difference in size, from Cambodia, with
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Antique 19th Century Cambodian Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Neoclassical Style Pair of Urns Made with Ancient Red Porphyry
Located in Roma, IT
A superb pair of vases made in the rare and precious ancient red porphyry, one of the most
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Porphyry

Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Urn
Located in New York, NY
by the ancient Romans. In fact, this urn was most likely carved from an ancient column, and the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Urn
Located in New York, NY
by the ancient Romans. In fact, this urn was most likely carved from an ancient column, and the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Late 1800 s Marble Neo-Classical Urn
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Carved marble decorative urn. Nice ancient "ruin" aura. Fantastic garden ornament!
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Antique 19th Century American Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of 37" Terracotta Greek Revival Figural Urns, 20th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
Monumental pair of terracotta urns with ancient Greek figural relief imagery. One side winged
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Late 20th Century American Greek Revival Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient French Stone Mortar from 18th Century or Earlier
Located in Fairhope, AL
This mortar is from the countryside of France and is a great architectural element to place alone on a table or buffet. These were used to crush herbs for medicines, paint, or mixin...
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Antique Early 19th Century Urns

Large 19th Century Terracotta Copy After Ancient Greek Calyx Krater
Located in Brussels, BE
Large 19th century terracotta copy after Ancient Greek Calyx Krater. Measures: Diameter 43 cm
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Antique 1890s Hellenistic Urns

Materials

Terracotta

ANTIQUE ROMAN CINERARY URN WITH LID
Located in Pasadena, CA
From an early Michael Taylor commission comes this ancient Roman urn carved in marble. Showing
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Fishbowl
By Carolyn Case
Located in New York, NY
Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Heat and Dust
By Carolyn Case
Located in New York, NY
ancient urns clash with eruptions of sprawling painterly debris. Her work draws on travels to Japan, Iran
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Yellow Vase
By Carolyn Case
Located in New York, NY
ancient urns clash with eruptions of sprawling painterly debris. Her work draws on travels to Japan, Iran
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Potion
By Carolyn Case
Located in New York, NY
Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Irises
By Carolyn Case
Located in New York, NY
Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Place Setting
By Carolyn Case
Located in New York, NY
ancient urns clash with eruptions of sprawling painterly debris. Her work draws on travels to Japan, Iran
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Suburban Mom
By Carolyn Case
Located in New York, NY
Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Garden Grass
By Carolyn Case
Located in New York, NY
Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Meditation Mind
By Carolyn Case
Located in New York, NY
Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Sunset
By Carolyn Case
Located in New York, NY
Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Starfish Energy
By Carolyn Case
Located in New York, NY
Carolyn Case's paintings conjure ambiguous, implausible landscapes where silhouettes of ancient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Seguso Scavo Murano Glass Urn
Located in Washington, DC
the feel of ancient Roman glass. Urn has two applied handles, as well as a ground and polished bottom
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Late 20th Century Italian Vases

Piranesi Engraving of a Roman Urn
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic large format original Piranesi engraving of an ancient Roman urn with later hand coloring
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Prints

8th C. B.C. Impasto Villanova (near Bologna, Italy) Urn
Located in New York, NY
Ancient terra cotta/impasto urn from Villanova
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Two William IV Bronze Argand Lamps in the Form of Ancient Rhytons, circa 1835
By Messenger and Sons
Located in New York, NY
inspired by ancient Greek and Roman urns and bronze vessels. The work of Giovanni Battista Piranesi was a
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Antique 1830s English Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Regency Lacquered Brass Argand Lamps
By Messenger and Sons
Located in New York, NY
inspired by ancient Greek and Roman urns, stands and bronze vessels. The work of Giovanni Battista Piranesi
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Antique 1830s English George IV Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Terra Cotta Urn on Pedestal
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Large terra cotta urn encircled by ancient Greek figures in detailed relief on pedestal.
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Greek Urn Facsimile
Located in Stamford, CT
Museum facsimile of a large ancient Greek terracotta urn.
Category

20th Century Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Grand Tour Greek Bronze Vases on Marble Bases
Located in Richmond, London
A decorative pair of Grand Tour bronze-patinated urns of ancient Greek 'volute krater' form
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Bronze Vase, Early 19th Century
Located in Richmond, London
, early 19th century. Why we like it Ultimately classical, timeless design inspired by ancient Greek
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Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Vases

Materials

Bronze

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