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18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Confiturier
Located in Forney, TX
attractive as it is functional, originally used to house confit pots, which were clay vessels for jams and
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Pair of Large, Heavy Rustic Painted Crucibles from France, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale rustic crucibles that would make great planters. Wonderful crusty texture. From France, circa 1900. Very heavy. They are photographed upside down in photos 1-3.
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Paint

Pair of Arts Crafts Owens Jardinières
By J. B. Owens Pottery
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
these pieces. The vessels measure 11" wide and are 9.5" tall weighing 7 lbs each.
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Pre-Columbian Vessels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection Pre-Columbian Ceramic Pots tallest7"W x7"H( on stand) low bowl 7Dx4"H
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18th Century and Earlier Guatemalan Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Pair of Antique Compton Scroll Style Garden Pots
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of reclaimed Compton scroll style garden pots reclaimed from a country house in Devon. Beautifully weathered, these large planters are crafted in stoneware that resembles a l...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Two of a Pair of 19th Century Glazed Asian Pots
Located in Wainscott, NY
Two of a pair of 19th century glazed Asian pots Gorgeous worn and weathered patina One was smashed during the process of fabrication and has an interesting shape as a result sold in...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

19th Century Ceramic Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th c. primitive ceramic vessel with handles. Modern and contemporary shape. Great natural
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19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Petite Neolithic Chinese Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite ceramic jar is an example of late Neolithic Chinese redware pottery of the Yangshao culture. Distinguished by the red-orange earthenware and squat form, the jar is decora...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Red Clay Armadillo Figure from Colima, Mexico, circa 7th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Red clay armadillo vessel most likely from Colima, Mexico. The zoomorphic figure shows significant
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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Primitive Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

19th Century Spanish Catalan Black Clay Botijo or Water Jug from Verdu
Located in Birmingham, AL
clay Spanish vessel originally designed to contain water. The botijo is a typical element of Spanish
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1890s Spanish Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Ceramic Water Vessel from Yucatan, Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceramic water vessel from Central Yucatan, Mexico, circa early 1900s. The original color of the
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Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Early 20th Century Terracotta Water Vessel from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Early 20th century terracotta water vessel from the coast of Michoacan, Mexico.
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Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Terrracotta Water Vessel from Yucatan, Circa 1920´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta water vessel from Central Yucatan, Mexico, circa early 20th century. Acquired in the
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Early 20th Century Mexican Country Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta, Pottery

Early 20th Century Ceramic Water Vessel from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Early 20th century ceramic water vessel from Nahua communities of southern Veracruz and northern
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Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Ceramic Water Vessel from Yucatan, circa Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceramic water vessel from Central Yucatan, Mexico, circa early 1900s. The original color of the
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Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Ceramic Water Vessel from Mexico, Circa Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceramic water vessel from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Hand crafted in the early part of the 20th
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Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Ceramic Water Vessel from Yucatan, Mexico, Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceramic water vessel from the Yucatan Peninsula. Mexico. Hand crafter in the early part of the 20th
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Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Large Han Dynasty’ Vessel Lamp, China with Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Han Dynasty’ vessel lamps, China Clay, some polychrome with ring/mask embellishments Measures
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19th Century Chinese Han Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Terracotta Water Vessel From Central Michoacan, Mexico, Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta water vessel from Central Michoacan, Mexico, early 20th century. The bottom half of the
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Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Cement

Large Han Dynasty’ Vessel Lamp, China with Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Han Dynasty’ vessel lamps, China Clay, some polychrome with ring/mask embellishments Measures
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Terracotta Water Vessel From Central Yucatan, Mexico, Circa 1920´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta water vessel from Central Yucatan, Mexico, circa early 20th century. Shows significant
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Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Ceramic Water Vessel From Central Yucatan, Mexico, Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceramic water vessel from Central Yucatan, Mexico, early 20th century. The Mayan communities
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Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Early 20th Century Painted Ceramic Vessel from Guerrero, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Light brown Siena colored functional bowl from the Zitlala region of Guerrero. One of the handles was damaged many years ago however given the wear of the damaged area, there is hard...
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1920s Mexican Primitive Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Terracotta Vessel from Central Yucatan, Mexico, circa Late 19th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta water vessel from Central Yucatan, Mexico, circa late 19th century. Through time this
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Late 19th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Terracotta Water Vessel From Veracruz, Mexico, Circa Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta water vessel from Veracruz, Mexico, circa early 20th century. Located near the border of
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Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

A Set of 5 Neolithic Majia Kiln Chinese Pottery
Located in Southampton, GB
A wonderful set of five Neolithic Clay Pottery Vessels, with hand painted decoration in orange, red
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted by artisans in China's Shanxi province, this black clay vessel has a quiet simplicity
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Black Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted by artisans in China's Shanxi province, this black clay vessel has a quiet simplicity
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Provincial Chinese Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this clay vessel has a smoky
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Smoky Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
that transitions into a golden brown on the other. The squat clay vessel has a quiet simplicity, shaped
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Black Chinese Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smokey grey
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Garden Pot – Rustic Aged Clay Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
wear and exposure. Handcrafted from clay, the pot features an elegant tapered silhouette with a
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Early 20th Century European Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Spanish Antique Large Size Clay Vessel with Fabulous Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish large-sized terracotta vessel with fabulous patina from the turn of the 19th and 20th
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Spanish pair of 19th Century Clay Vessels, Approximately 21" Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish pair of clay jars from the 19th century. This pair of antique jars from Spain have
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19th Century Spanish Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Antique French Terracotta Storage Pot – Rustic Farmhouse Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
its organic texture and weathered patina. Handcrafted using traditional techniques, this clay vessel
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Pre Columbian clay pottery vessel
Located in View Park, CA
A Pre-Columbian pottery vessel. There are hand-sculpted vestiges of a face reminiscent of early
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15th Century and Earlier North American Pre-Columbian Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

19th Century African Red Clay Water Vessel from Bambara Jidaga with Lizards
Located in Stockholm, SE
19th century African red clay water vessel from Bambara Jidaga with lizards. A unique Wessel formed
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Early 19th Century Malian Tribal Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

1920s Large Jardiniere from Lee Clay Products Co.
By Lee Clay Products Co.
Located in South Charleston, WV
: Decorative Works from Lee Clay Products" showcasing their best works produced by the company that existed in
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Pottery

Large 19th Century Spanish Colonial Clay Pot or Vessel from Sacoj, Guatemala
Located in Atlanta, GA
cooking vessel made of clay, is flanked with two handles, and has a wonderful patina from history of prior
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19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Large 19th Century Spanish Colonial Clay Pot or Vessel from Sacoj, Guatemala
Located in Atlanta, GA
cooking vessel made of clay, is flanked with two handles, and has a wonderful patina from history of prior
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19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Vintage Clay Pottery Vase
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage clay pottery vase Beautiful weathered vintage Asian clay pottery Size: 6" D x 6" H
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Early 20th Century Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Vintage Tarahumara Pottery Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A vintage tarahumara pottery vessel. Crafted by the tarahumara indians, it showcases a timeless
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19th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Pottery, Clay

Early 20th Century Clay Pitcher Collection
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century clay pitcher collection from Portugal Small clay/terra cotta vessel with handle
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Antique Large Terracotta Clay Greek Ceramic Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
essence of the artisans who skillfully shaped. Crafted from clay by skilled artisans, its rich earthy
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Early 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Terracotta

Vintage Black Tarahumara Pottery Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
handcrafted rawhide details. Crafted from rustic clay in a natural espresso brown hue. A stunning addition to
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19th Century Unknown Organic Modern Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Pottery

19th Century Painted Clay Country Pot from Brazil
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th century painted clay country pot from Brazil Beautiful example of pottery from the
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19th Century Brazilian Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

19th Century Original Paint/Glaze Peruvian Vessel
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th Century Original Paint/Glaze Peruvian Vessel with floral motif Primitive pot with handle and
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19th Century Peruvian Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Paint

French 19th Century Clay Urn with Two Wrought Iron Handles
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century clay urn with two wrought iron handles.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Chinese Unglazed Clay Pot
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique organic Chinese handcrafted terracotta clay jar in it's natural pigmentation has
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Unglazed Roman Style Clay Pot with Handles, Decorative Pots
Located in Miami, FL
This charming clay pot is an excellent representation of Roman pottery, echoing the craftsmanship
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Earthenware, Clay

Handmade Clay Pot or Vase with Perpetual Faces or Heads Pre Columbian Pottery
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful handmade anthropomorphic terracotta or red clay six faces pottery vase. Pre Columbian
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Early 20th Century Colombian Tribal Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

19th Century Spanish Colonial Clay Pot with Two Handles and Dark Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colonial vessel has two handles and is made of clay is from Sacoj, Guatemala and was used to cook beans.
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19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Antique Clay Fired Water Pot with Lid - Gurunsi Peoples Burkina Faso
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th Century fired clay water pot with lid from the Gurunsi peoples of Burkina Faso. Shaped
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Mid-19th Century Spanish Colonial Jar with Two Handles, Made of Clay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mid-19th century Spanish Colonial jar. This two handled clay jar has a lovely aged patina, in
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19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid
By Lobi People
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid. The Lobi are an African Tribe of
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Chinese Unglazed Stamped Clay Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Over a century ago, a gifted potter from northern China crafted this organic clay jar out of rich
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Unglazed Stamped Clay Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Over a century ago, a gifted potter from northern China crafted this organic clay jar out of rich
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

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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.