Ceramic Vases and Vessels

A large black terracotta vessel from the Trás-os-Montes region of north east Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated with ripply texture. Complime...

Article: Ceramic pottery vase Origin: Germany Designer: Heinz Siery Producer: Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany Decade: 1960s This original vintage...

Large ceramic flowerpot by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus Denmark. Made ca. 1960s. It is made with chamotte clay which gives a rough and vivid surface. It has a grass green glaze...

Ceram, Rouen, France, designed and crafted this stylish 1930s French Art Deco black ceramic vase. The decorative piece features silver deposit decoration with a geometric wave patter...

Bretby. An Arts and Crafts green planter and stand both stamped Bretby. The bowl is perfect, the stand has a chip to the top and a hairline crack through one upright but it is comple...

Antique 19th century Chinese quality Canton Famille Rose jardinière decorated with pretty hand painted panels showing scenes of Chinese people,...

An Italian white ceramic urn vase or cachepot planter in the Egyptian Revival style, circa late-20th century, Italy. A white urn vase or cachepot (flowe...

Presenting an exquisite antique hand-painted porcelain floral vase from Vienna, Austria, crafted by the renowned PH Leonard Co. This stunning vase showcases a beautiful arrangement o...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase with Crystalline Glaze, Sweden 1980s. Unique piece, stoneware vase with blue crystalline glaze. Flowers and branches cut on the neckin in a sophisticated ...

An Exceptionally Fine Quality Pair of Miniature Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases of unusually small proportions, early Meiji period (1868-1912) and of Museum quality, com...

Glazed ceramic, stylised owl vase (circa 1960s) by noted French ceramicist, Jacques Pouchain (1925-2005). This is a delightful ceramic vase in Pouchain's inimitable style. The rounde...

Casa Planter No 1 in light green Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal planter created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own workshop. Hand-sculpted ceramic with textured f...

A beige vase with a stunning beige glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 35 cm (14") tall. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze w...

An unusual vintage Japanese studio pottery vase decorated with stylized insects and signed to base. The bulbous stoneware vase stands on a flat unglazed base and is decorated in brow...

Large late 19th century stoneware jardiniere, a Royal Doulton Isaac Walton Series Ware piece by Charles Noke (English, 1858-1683). This large jardiniere has three handles and is decorated with several detailed figures; characters based on the 17th century English author Isaac Walton's book The Complete...

Italian black glossy glazed ceramic planter or large centerpiece “Antera” model designed by Angelo Mangiarotti (Milan 1921 - 2012) and produced by Skipper made up of two elements tha...

A fine quality pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style Sèvres style lidded vases, each with turquoise ground, floral decoration and of twisted form. Wonderful scrolling gilded or...

A subtle and sublime small Korean white glazed porcelain moon jar, Joseon Dynasty, 18th/19th century, Korea. The small moon jar of typical form, ...

Crystal Cream Wave Form Vase by Forma Rosa Studio Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 28 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Available in Crystal Cream, Mint Blue, and Oxb...

Standout vintage Moroccan vase handcrafted in terracotta in classic form with an olive tone glaze and decorated with jewelry like metalwork.

Stoneware Jar by Claes Thell. Claes Thell owm Studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1978. A glaze of particular refinement with a spectacular arrangement of patterns during firing, completely...

19th-Century Palissy Majolica trunk jardinière with a butterfly. L / 6.3 inches.

Chinese porcelain covered storage jar with fine delineated auspicious motifs in polychrome colors on a brilliant green ground. Tongzhi reign (1856-1875) chop on the under foot. Chin...

TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN GLOBULAR 'PRUNUS' JARS Late Qing Dynasty Each painted with prunus branches against a mottled blue 'ice' ground both with hardwood covers, doubl...

This handcrafted vase in glazed green ceramic showcases traditional lime motifs inspired by southern Italy. Each piece is meticulously crafted, reflecting the region's rich artistic ...

French modernist black matte glazed vessel with a contrasting yellow glaze interior. Laval Pottery.

Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases Chinese, 19th Century Height 57cm, diameter 32cm The vases feature bodies of cylindrical form with retracted bases and stepped retrac...

Hand painted Iranian vase from the 19th Century made of pottery with high gloss glaze. The lucite box is included with the vase. Measurements of just the ...

A ceramic vase with wood firing by Bruno H' rdy. Signed at the base. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period oxblood jar from the 18th or 19th century, with circular lid. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this jar features an ...

Antique 19th century French confit pot with green glaze from the South of France, Castelnaudary. This pot or planter is hand thrown with charming handles known as 'ears'. These jars ...

Tommaso Barbi Oversized White Ceramic Vase with Gold Details and Column, Italy, 1970s A stunning oversized vase and matching column designed by renowned Italian designer Tommaso Bar...

Japanese Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, 20th Century.

A very fine pair of Imari porcelain vases, of tapering form with flared top. Decorated with polychrome birds and flowers on white background. The body is painted with shaped panels o...

An Iznik-style vase made by Edmé Samson et Cie after a 16th-century Turkish bottle vase in the collection of the Musée d'Ecouen. The vase’s bulbous body is decorated in a red, cobalt blue, turquoise, and green floral design of saz leaves, roses, and tulips. The neck is decorated with delicate floral sprays. The design is highlighted with gilding throughout, and is intentionally sparse around the turquoise area of the neck to mimic the wear of the 16th-century vase after which it was modelled. As with many other Samson Iznik...

Porcelain vase "Adonis" white porcelain with glossy glaze, designed by Siegmund Schütz in 1956.

This fabulous handmade terracotta pot originated in the Provençal town of Biot and was used to store olive oil. The interior glaze that extends to around the rim was used to prevent ...

Small chubby art deco style pumpkin jug or handle-vase in glazed ceramic. Decorated with pink stripes and floral details. Fine and well-kept vintage condition. Makers mark to its bas...

Vintage Art-Deco Style Gladding-McBean El Patio Flame Orange-Red Carafe with Lid, circa 1930s. This carafe/pitcher is part of the Franciscan El Patio dinnerware line introduced by Gladding-McBean in 1934, known for its simple design and iconic "pretzel" shaped cup handle. This piece is in good vintage condition with one chip (on the inside of the lid, not noticable while lid is on the carafe - see photo) or scratches and measures approximately 6"H x 5"W x 4.25"D. #9039 The carafe is marked on the bottom with the oval GMCB mark that was in use from 1934 to 1938. The mark dates the piece to the earliest years of the production of El Patio, one of the five most important California solid colored dinnerware lines of the 1930s, alongside Pacific Hostess Ware, Bauer Ring Ware, Metlox 200 Series, and Vernon Kilns...

Round vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, Germany 1940s Round shape and a turquoise and brown-red colored ceramic vase in a crackle style RICHARD UHLEMEYER (1900-1954) was born in Göttingen,...

A gorgeous French Provincial style arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham Portugal, Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a porcelain container...

Large and impressive Moroccan lidded urn crafted in terra cotta, glazed over mediterranean colors and decorated with jewelry like metal work that ups the wow factor.

Trumpet-Shaped Celadon Vase with Crackle Glaze A Chinese celadon vase with a flaring trumpet form, finished in a pale bluish-green glaze with a distinctive Ge crackle pattern, a hal...

1950s, Japan. Japanese ceramic vase with gunmetal glaze. Artist unknown. Artist signature stamped on underside. Best suited for dried flowers or branches. Does not hold water.

A set of 2 tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set...

Shi Jie Weng reimagines the classical twin-handled vase by presenting it in a charming miniature scale. Using his signature palette of eleven monochrome glazes, he transforms the tra...

A rare and exceptional Burmantofts Faience art pottery Parti Ware vase decorated with tube lined floral panels and dating from around 1895. This stunning lightly potted earthenware v...

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Minimalist Ikebana Vase from BKW Böttger Keramik Wandsbek, Hamburg, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribut...

Sleek and attractive vintage mid-century ceramic vase with dark matte ground and a stunning red glaze. Made in Hungary during it's time as a Soviet satellite, this vase was made by...

This magnificent Chinese Antique Blue and White porcelain Ginger Jar was hand made and hand paint from famous Chinese Blue and White Porcelain. It is a painting by Youqiu from the Mi...

Italian modernist thick walled ceramic vase created by Marcello Fantoni of Florence, Italy. Vase measures 6“ in height by 5.25” by 6.5" and is signed Fantoni, Italy for Raymor on th...

Handmade Marbleized Porcelain Vase by Hispania CH, Manises, Spain — 1970s A beautifully handmade porcelain vase, produced in the 1970s by the renowned Hispania CH factory in Manises...

A pair of large 19th Century Chinese "Three Friends of Winter" pear shaped vases in pink & white. A pear shaped body 'yuhuchunping' with a sw...

1990s Astonishing Andy Warhol Vase for Rosenthal with pink background on the front and blue on the back. Made in Germany. The item is in excellent conditio...

Striking original Rosenthal porcelain hand painted flower vase Series LIGURIA designed by Gilbert Portanier and made in Germany for Studio-Linie. The vase features multi-color abstra...

A pair of tall decorative Victorian vases, painted with enamel glass-paint. The vases are made of porcelain or stoneware. The black surface with colorful design is typical for the ...

Vintage Nemadji Indian Art Pottery Ceramic Red Vase 3.5 h x 5 diameter Original vintage, refer to images listed.

A vase of model Argenta, designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg . The vase is 11.5 cm high and in excellent condition. Marked Argenta and hand turned below.

Magnificent Art Nouveau vase with floral motifs in blue, pink, black, and green, highly decorative. The Manufacture Revernay is an artistic ceramics workshop founded in 1896. It is d...