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Vintage European Round Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large round vase is beautifully aged and features two handles and etched details on the body.
Category

Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Seven Art Deco Luster Glazed Ceramic Vases by Edgar Bockman for Hoganas
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in New York, NY
Group of 7 Art Deco luster glazed ceramic vases by Edgar Bockman for Hoganas Keramik, Sweden. Heights: 8.25" - 4" Diameters: 8" - 4"
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Large Japanese Dragon Sumida Vase, Meiji Period
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning artist signed large Sumida vase decorated with a pair of high relief dragons, flaming pearls, waves, clouds and a poem. This a large heavily potted vase and unusua...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Bo Scullman Unique Vase in Muted Turquoise and Violet
By John Hanson
Located in New York, NY
BO SCULLMAN unique vase in stoneware from his own workshop, glazed in muted turquoise and violet glazes, Signed on bottom “Bo Scullman”, circa 1990 Measures: Height 11”, diameter 7”.
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Pair of Circa 1890 Painted French Barbotine Figural Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
This wonderful pair of barbotine figural vases was hand-sculpted and painted in France, circa 1890. The main bodies of the vases have a flowering tree on a white and blue background ...
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1890s French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Roseville Pottery White Roses Flowers Double Bud Vases
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a blue cylindrical shaped Roseville White Roses pattern double bud vases. It is decorated with a relief of green leaves & White Roses flowers. The round upper borders are cut...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roseville Pottery White Rose Flower Vase
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Roseville Pottery White Rose flower heart shaped vase. The vase is green and brick color and adorned with a relief of White Roses flowers, green leaves and buds in the back...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century Art Pottery Apple Tree Trunk Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Early 20th century Art Pottery almost drum shaped long vase. It depicts a wide Apple tree trunk painted with a background of different shades of green color. It is decorat...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roseville Pottery Freesia Flower Pattern Vase
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a green turquoise cylindrical bulbous shaped Roseville vase. It is decorated with a relief of long green leaves & branches of Freesia flowers in the back and front. The upper...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roseville Pottery Snowberry Flower Pattern Vase
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a green and brown cylindrical shaped Roseville vase. It is decorated with a relief of green leaves & branches of Snowberry white flowers in the back and front. A scalloped re...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roseville Pottery Freesia Flower Pattern Vase
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a green turquoise fan shaped Roseville vase. The fan shaped vase is attached to a rectangular base. It is decorated with a relief of long green yellow leaves & branches of Fr...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Tall Vintage European Ceramic Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large brown vintage European ceramic wine jug. The organic formation of this handmade item makes it the creative, charming pottery that it is. Dark brown, glazed in the body with an ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

19th Century Large 3 Gal. Crock or Butter Churn Made in Los Angeles
By Bauer Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century red cay glazed crock has double handles and is signed Los Angeles. It has double handles and a chocolate brown finish. The condition is good and it is signed LA BAU...
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Pottery, Clay

Set of 2 Large Aged Terracotta Water Jars – Ethnic Java Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
vessels from Indonesia were originally used to store foodstuffs or drinking water. Each jar features a
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Set of 2 Monumental Terracotta Jars, Hand-Crafted, Java, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
artisanal origin. These antique clay jars are frost-sensitive and best suited for indoor or sheltered
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

19th Century Spanish Handmade Large Whitewashed Terracotta "Tinaja" Vase Jar
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish handmade large whitewashed terracotta "tinaja" vase jar Pedestal base not included in price.
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Late 19th Century Large Olive Oil Pot with Brown and Green Decorative Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century large olive oil pot with brown and green decorative paint.
Category

19th Century French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Late 19th Century Large Olive Oil Pot with Brown and Green Decorative Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century large olive oil pot with brown and green decorative paint.
Category

19th Century French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roseville Art Pottery Primrose Flower Pattern Vase
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Roseville Art Pottery Primrose pattern vase. It is a brick color large quatrefoil shaped Roseville vase. It is decorated with a relief of green leaves & branches of Primros...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roseville Art Pottery Foxglove Pattern Vase
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Roseville Art Pottery Foxglove pattern vase. It is a brick color large oval shaped Roseville bowl vase. It is decorated with a relief of green leaves & branches of Foxglove...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roseville Pottery Snowberry Flower Pattern Vase
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large blue color canoe shaped Roseville vase. It is decorated with a relief of green leaves & branches of Snowberry white flowers in the back and front. A relief scalloped ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roseville Pottery Art Clematis Flower Pattern Basket
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Roseville pottery art Clematis flower pattern basket. It depicts a brick color vase shaped as a round basket and adorned with two large yellow Clematis flowers in the front an...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roseville Pottery Laurel Pattern Vase
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Roseville Pottery Laurel pattern round shaped vase. The vase has a yellow color background decorated with black wide vertical bands. It is also adorned with a relief of Lau...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roseville Pottery Snowberry Flower Pattern Vase
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a brick color rectangular shaped Roseville vase. It is decorated with a relief of green leaves & branches of Snowberry white flowers in the back and front. A relief scalloped...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Rookwood Iris Relief Vase, Albert Pons
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A staple of American pottery, the work of Albert Pons was a major influence on the Rookwood Pottery Company at the turn of the century during the Arts & Crafts movement. Crafted in 1...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Art Déco Belgian Blue Ceramic Vase by French C. Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis
By René Lalique, Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in North Miami, FL
the style of) Material: ceramic, clay, earthenware, paint Technique: fired, glazed, molded, painted
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Paint

Aged Terracotta Jar – Javanese Ethnic Style – Size XXL
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large aged terracotta jar, in traditional Javanese ethnic style, sold individually. This ancient coin, coming from the island of Java in Indonesia, was once used to store food or dri...
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Smoothly Aged Terracotta Water Jar in Ethnic Java Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ancient water jar from Java, originally used for storing foodstuffs or drinking water. This large ethnic terracotta pot features an authentic patina with natural aging, highlighting ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Art Déco Enameled Ceramic Vase by C. Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis, Belgium
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in North Miami, FL
Boch Frères Keramis, Belgium By: Charles Catteau, Boch Frères Keramis Material: ceramic, clay
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Gundivos Galician Black Pot, Spain
Located in London, GB
Black clay earthenware pot. Traditional Spanish folk craft. Wabi Sabi aesthetic. Good aged
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Handcrafted Pottery Container Jar Pot, early 1900 s Hungary
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original Handcrafted Pottery Earthenware Container Jar Pot, Made in Hungary early 1900's. Red clay
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

19th Century Spanish Toledo Urn marked "Padilla Villarrobledo" on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
(Spanish for clay jar) has a single spout near the bottom and is marked/carved at one side with "Padilla
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Iron

Antique Pre Columbian Primitive Earthenware Clay Pot Bud Vase Vessel
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive round earthenware pot with hobnail type details around the sides.         
Category

15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Earthenware

Hand Thrown Oil Pot France, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Hand thrown oil pot. France, 19th century. Hand thrown vessel with beautiful patina.
Category

19th Century French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Hand Thrown Oil Pot France, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Hand thrown oil pot France, 19th century. Hand thrown vessel with beautiful patina.
Category

19th Century French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Hand Thrown Oil Pot, France, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Hand thrown oil pot, France, 19th century. Hand thrown vessel with beautiful patina.
Category

19th Century French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Spanish Colonial Pot from the Mid-19th Century, Wide Mouth and Two Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish colonial pot from the mid-19th century of black color with wide mouth, made of clay and
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19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Pablo Picasso Chouette Femme A. R. 119
By Pablo Picasso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Chouette Femme (A. R. 119) Terre de faïence vase, 1951, from the edition of 500, partially glazed and painted, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps...
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19th Century Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Castelnaudary Olive Jar
Located in Hellerup, DK
Gorgeous French Castelnaudary antique olive jar that dates from the nineteenth century. This jar with its awesome running green and brown glaze was originally used for storing olives...
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1850s French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Castelnaudry Olive Jar
Located in Hellerup, DK
Gorgeous French Castelnaudary antique olive jar that dates from the nineteenth century. This jar with its awesome running glaze was originally used for storing olives and olive oil. ...
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19th Century French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Antique Mediterranean-Style Earthenware Storage Jar with Aged Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
hand-thrown clay body with a naturally aged patina. The vessel's surface showcases subtle decorative
Category

Early 20th Century European Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Unearthed Petite Pre-Columbian Lobed Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Marvelously organic in form and exhibiting a rich patina, this zoomorphic lobed vessel shows many
Category

15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Small 19th Century French Confit Pot
Located in Houston, TX
Pots de confit were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras. The bottom halves were left u...
Category

19th Century French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Pair of Impressive Majolica Urns by Jerome Massier Fils, Vallauris, France
By Jerome Massier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a stunning and very large pair of signed French Faience/Majolica handled urns by the famous French potter Jerome Massier Fils, Vallauris. The urns were created in the Renaissanc...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Majolica

Spaniard Large Hand Painted Majolica Urn Vase
By Talavera de la Reyna
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a polychromed large urn vase depicting a continuos scene of a running deer and a bird singing in the neck of it; while in the body side there are another continuous images of...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Biot Pot - Jar
Located in Hellerup, DK
French original 18th century pot, jar or "Biot" as the correct name is. Originally used for olive oil, now great for a plant, inside or outside.
Category

1850s French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Biot Pot - Jar
Located in Hellerup, DK
Beautiful French original 18th century pot, jar or "Biot" as the correct name is, originating from the village of Biot which was famous for the good quality pots or jars originally u...
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1850s French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Large 19th Century French Biot Jars
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Two exceptional, massive Biot jars, France, 19th Century. These gigantic jars, a marvel of craftsmanship, were used for transporting oil throughout the Mediterranean basin. 37” h...
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19th Century French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Confit Pot from the South of France, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique French glazed terracotta confit pot in very nice original condition. These pots were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century Spouted Blacked Pot From Paris
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th Century Spouted Blacked Pot From Paris This pot has a primitive quality. Most likely used in the countryside for its functionality. Could be Asian, although found in Franc...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Moroccan Olive Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Moroccan olive jar. These jars have a bit of a different look and style than the ones seen out of Italy. But still very charming and even harder to acquire. Very decorative in a trad...
Category

Mid-19th Century Moroccan Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Antique c1860 Large Brown Glazed Jug
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Hand made c1860 very large and sculptural brown glazed jug. Single handle with a very old cork stopper. Has a hairline which is so slight does not photograph. Few minor imperfection...
Category

1860s American Adirondack Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Antique 19th Century Salt Glazed Stoneware Jugs and Blacking Bottle, a Set
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 19th century salt glazed jugs and blacking bottle. A charming, handcrafted stoneware trio offering a large jug, whisky jug and blacking bottle which was used to store stove...
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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Coveted Large Antique Biot Pottery Holder, Pre-1900s
By Biot
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Much coveted gigantic antique storage pottery, pre 1900s. A unique piece of handmade ceramic craftmanship, made in the cozy southern French city of Biot, located between Nice and ...
Category

1880s French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Coveted Antique Biot Pottery Storage Jar, Pre-1900s
By Biot
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Magnificent and much coveted gigantic antique pottery holder pre 1900s. A unique piece of handmade ceramic craftmanship, made in the cozy southern French city of Biot, located bet...
Category

1880s French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Coveted Antique Biot Pottery Storage Jar, Pre-1900s
By Biot
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Magnificent and much coveted gigantic antique pottery holder pre 1900s. A unique piece of handmade ceramic craftmanship, made in the cozy southern French city of Biot, located bet...
Category

1880s French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Coveted Gigantic Antique Biot Pottery Holder, Pre-1900s
By Biot
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Magnificent and much coveted gigantic antique pottery holder, pre 1900s. A unique piece of handmade ceramic craftsmanship, made in the cozy southern French city of Biot, located b...
Category

1880s French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

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Antique Clay Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique clay vessel you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique clay vessel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, clay and terracotta. Your living room may not be complete without an antique clay vessel — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique clay vessel made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Biot, Rookwood Pottery Co. and Lobi People each produced at least one beautiful antique clay vessel that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Clay Vessel?

The average selling price for an antique clay vessel at 1stDibs is $1,400, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $51,722 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Antique Clay Vessel
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Clay vessels were often used for storing food items such as grain. The vessels were sometimes decorated and ornate. Similarly, clay pots were also used, mostly to store and transport water, store milk and serve beer. Find an assortment of clay vessels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.