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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico A tall standing nude female figure of the San Sebastian Red type. The expressive face is adorned with ear ornaments and a sh...
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Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Wine Vessel Flowers Silver
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The large cobalt blue wine vessel with nice handle and beautiful decoration of flowers. The cobalt blue and painting quality are amazing to my humble opinion. A high quality and unus...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Vases, circa 1770
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Vases, circa 1770
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars and Covers
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty pair of antique 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jars and covers, 2 of five sacrificial utensil...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th ...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Korean Celadon Bottle Vase Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic bottle-form vase circa 16th century Joseon Dynasty. It was likely intended as a wine bottle, the pear-shaped vessel with flaring neck feature a celadon glaze exterio...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - EXT RIIABAR
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'EXT RIIABAR' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molded,...
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

Pair of 18th Century Granite Italian Planters From Tuscany
Located in Round Top, TX
This rare pair of granite stone planters were found in a Villa in Tuscany. They are very heavy and great on top of a substantial pedestal to hold their weight. They would also be ama...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Granite

Pair of Ancient White Crater Vases, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of white crater vases in glazed, gilded and decorated terracotta with landscapes realized in the 19th century. Very good conditions. This artwor...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel Jug Cover
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally important and highly collectable museum quality original Chinese bronze ritual wine vessel and...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Clay Period Spanish Colonial Jar with Custom Metal Stand from the 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A clay Spanish colonial period jar from the 18th century. This jar is raised on a tripod custom-made metal stand. The finish is of a natural pale color.
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Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - CER: GALENI
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'CER: GALENI' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molded,...
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Wine Cooler
Located in Downingtown, PA
Elegant Tableware: Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Wine Cooler Circa 1775 A finely potted and well-preserved Chinese Export porcelain vessel, functioning as either a wine co...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

18th Century Wooden Apothecary Jar
Located in Copenhagen, K
Wooden pharmaceutical apothecary jar, marked "CARB LIGN PR".
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German Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

18th Century Dutch Delft Earthenware Vases Pieter van den Briel’t Fortuyn
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two 18th century delft earthenware vases signed VB (Pieter van den Briel 't Fortuyn, 1753-1759) In original condition, no restorations as you can see on the photo's. VB mark : Van ...
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Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Pre Columbian Ceramic Vessel from Moche Culture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pre-Columbian Vessel from the Moche Culture. Peru, circa 100 AD to 750 AD. Melon shaped vessel with ribbed bulbous body detail, narrow banded neck featuring an intricate poke-work de...
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Peruvian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Oblong body, flat discoidal base, rimmed lip and edge, Egypt, Late Period.
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Oblong body, flat discoidal base. Rimmed lip and edge. Alabaster. H. 27 cm, Diam. 13,5 cm Egypt, Late Period, 664-332 BC. AD A Late Period alabaster jar. 664-332 BC
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Egyptian Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of 19th Century Quality Blue Ceramic and Ormolu Vases
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century French, quite stunning, blue ceramic vases. Decorated with ormolu and brass decoration that make this beautiful pair of vases stand out from the crowd. Circa 1860.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Pair of Small Korean Celadon Inlay Vases Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a near pair antique Korean ceramic vase from the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon period (circa 14-15th). The vases feature cel...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Cachepot, circa 1775
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export cachepot, circa 1775.
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and decorative Chinese green-glazed pottery hu vase. Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). The compressed globular body encircled by eight mystical beasts of monkeys, Rabbits, de...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

18th Century Earthenware Nevers Blue and White Jardinière
Located in Brecht, BE
This is an earthenware blue and white jardinière, made in Nevers/France during the 18th century.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century German Clear Glass Decorated Bottle
Located in Basildon, GB
An 18th Century German, or possibly Bohemian, Clear Glass Bottle. Flattened octagonal shape. Hand decorated with blue, white and orange flowers. 14.5cm / 5.75" High
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chinese Export Polychrome Porcelain Cachepots, 18th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
This pair of 18th century Chinese Export polychrome porcelain cachepot are an exceptional example of antique porcelain made by skilled Chinese artisans for the European market. A sca...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Faience Tulip Vase in the Maiolica Style, 18th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This large Italian faience tulip vase is conceived in a three-tiered architectural form with a total of nineteen openings for the display of flowers, arranged as six openings on each...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Faience, Maiolica

Ancient Italian Maiolica Faenza, Ferniani Factory, Circa 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Centerpiece white maiolica shell Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776 Faenza, circa 1700 Measures: 5.6 in x 14.72 in x 13.46 in (14.3 cm x 37.4...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Maiolica

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with cobalt underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Korean Caledon Vase Bottle with Kintsugi Repair Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic wide-mouthed bottle vase covered in green celadon glaze from Goryeo dynasty circa 11-12th century. The bottle vase with such a form (mouth with wide rim, long and slender neck, tall body with swelled shoulders that taper down toward the base) is known as "kwanggubyong" in Korean and developed from the prototype of bottles from united Silla kingdom. It was used for holding oil or liquid. Some of this type of vase take a plain form without much decoration other than glaze; Some feature basic geometrical lines, such as this one. Three concentric rings were featured along the neck and on the shoulder. Some with more carving on the body (see a vase in the collection of Brooklyn Musuem, 79.246.3) or a simple paint with iron glaze (See c.16-1930 in Fitzwilliam Musuem, Cambridge, UK). The vase on offer is covered in a lovely green celadon glaze which exhibits fine even crackles throughout the surface. It has a slightly uneven base with the foot ring shaved by the potter. The surface is original with a nice mellow patina. There is a historical kintsugi repair on the mouth rim, with its gold vain...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pre-Columbian Chimu Terracotta Figural Vessel with Stirrup Spout, Peru
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This remarkable Pre-Columbian Chimu terracotta vessel is a striking example of ancient Andean ceramic artistry, originating from coastal Peru and dating to approximately 900–1470 AD. The vessel features a distinctive multi-chambered form with a traditional stirrup spout, a hallmark of Chimu pottery...
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Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta, Pottery

Italian Antiques Louis XIV Urn Lacquer and Gilt Vases
Located in Firenze, IT
Sourced in a sumptuous Roman villa, never before seen on the antiques market, these Italian large scale Louis XIV urn vases originally used as enormous palm holders exude royalty, a ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vase Vessel Alabaster Tapering High Egyptian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Beautiful translucent figuring Cylindrical tapering form with rope border Egypt Provenance Drue Heink Collection sold christies lot 166, C jork/ corr Measures: diameter 15cm.,...
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Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Alabaster

Early Meissen Cupid Group Allegory Summer , By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 18th century: Four cupids wrapped in cloths grouped on a rock after the corn harvest, one leaning on the corn in the centre with a wreath ...
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German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Faience Rabbit Vase
Located in Ljungby, SE
A rabbit vase from the Swedish Marieberg faience factory, made in 1771 when Pierre Berthevin was the foreman of the factory. The vase is painted in polychr...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Faience

Ancient Maiolica Flower Pot Pasquale Rubati Factory, Milan Circa 1770
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” decorated with tulip Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770. Measures: 4.7 in x 4.7 in x 8.6 in 12 cm x 12...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Maiolica

Grand Tour Cinerarium - 18th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
18th century Grand Tour Cinerarium Limestone, inlaid with Roman marble fragments and fresco's Annotation of finding spot indistinctively written on the fragments ("forum trajan","for...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Limestone, Marble

Stoneware Storage Jar China East Zhou Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pinkish stoneware jar with broad shoulder and slightly tapered body from Chinese East Zhou Dynasty (771-256BC). The surface of the jar was nearly thorou...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Blown Glass Vases
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the popular 18th century Chinoiserie style, this fine pair of Italian vases are crafted of blown glass, and feature elongated curved bodies. The vases are painted all over...
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Italian Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Qingbai Funerary Vases with Daoist figures, Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
A pair of large Qingbai jars from the Song or Yuan Dynasty, designed for tomb offerings, featuring tall proportions with short bodies and extended necks. These Mingqi jars, typically...
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Hong Kong Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Delft Blue and White "Havana" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Havana" tobacco jar, with stepped brass lid. Made in the Netherlands circa 1800. Surface of jar decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Havana" is inscribed. De Drie...
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Dutch Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Delft, Faience

Bronze Situla, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Acetre. Bronze. Century XVI. Bronze piece that has a circular foot, and a circular body, with an outwardly hollowed mouth at the top, and a decoration in relief in this last area o...
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European Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Manilla" tobacco jar with stepped brass lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Manilla" is inscribed. Manilla refers to a mild variety of tobacco popular at that time. De Drie Klokken...
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Dutch Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

18th C. Table Lamp Ceramic Baluster Chinese blue Vase Shade Finial Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. table lamp Ceramic Baluster Chinese blue Vase Shade Finial Antiques LA . Very fine 18th century Chinese turquoise blue Baluster vase wi...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Hand Carved Crafted Fruit Wood Coco Georgian Victorian Tea Caddy Centerpiece LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Crafted Fruit Wood Coco Georgian Victorian Tea Caddy Centerpiece LA Very rare 19th century George III to Victorian coco nut “Coco de Me...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass, Metal

Massive Louis XIV Turquin de Caunes Marble Cistern
Located in London, GB
A massive Louis XIV 'Turquin De Caunes' Marble Cistern, circa 1700.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Delft Blue and White "Varinas" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Varinas" tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral medallion. Inscribed with "Varinas," a tobacco variety cultivated in 17th cen...
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Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Powder-Blue Gilt-Decorated Jars, 
18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Each painted with a composite floral patterns. Hight 43 cm.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Pair of Chinese 18th Century Flambe Glazed Trunk Form Vases
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of vases molded as naturalistic plum tree trunks, with applied decorations of flowering plum branches. All are covered by a rich flambe glaze of predominantly fuchsia, with st...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Tall and Heavy Elmwood Mortar Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Antwerp, BE
A tall and heavy elmwood mortar; 17th or 18th century. Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabisabi. Measures: Diameter 40 cm. Height 46 cm.
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French Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Pair of Meissen Covered Potpourri Vases, circa 1745
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Meissen covered potpourri vases, circa 1745.
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pre-Columbian Inca Hand Carved Kero / Drinking Vessel, 1300-1500 AD
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The hand carved beaker-shaped wood drinking vessel was used to drink 'chicha' which was a beer-like beverage made from fermented corn. The weathered exterior showing incised geometri...
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Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Hardwood

Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ox Blood Jars 618-907 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
C. AD 618-907. Tang Dynasty. Two beautiful terracotta pottery jars covered with a ox blood to chestnut-coloured glaze. The bulbous bodies taper into a slender neck with flared rim....
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Porphyry Vases, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The mounts are similar to those by Gouthière. The one vase having more speckling of white in the porphyry than the other.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

18th Century Large Italian Terracotta Jar with Lovely Rich Green Poured Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Italian 18th century green glazed terracotta double handled jar. This Italian jar features rich green paint of dark and light tones that have a po...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Large 19th Century French Granite Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of large scale granite urns. Measure approximate 21.5 height x 16 width x 16 depth. Almost 10 inch opening at top. Have been used as planters. The body has Classic...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Granite

18th Century Spanish Fruitwood and Brass “Brasero” Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add warmth and character to any interior with this unique and richly decorated antique “Brasero” table. Crafted in Spain circa 1780, the round fruitwood table...
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Spanish Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique French Marble Mortar
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant,antique Grey-Beige Marble Mortar in Pierre de Lens from France, very decorative and powerful object with an old and warm patina, nice wear of the antique marble, great color
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Early 18th Century Marble Planter Mortar
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A small French early 18th century planter or mortar in black marble.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Jacques Chanel Best Craftsman in France Handmade Champagne Cellar
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Jacques Chanel Best craftsman in France Hand-made Champagne cellar in 24% lead crystal, bevel cut. Numbered 71/100 1982 50 cms x 32 diam mint condition 900 euros.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Boys Figural Polychrome dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent plate from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely polychrome scene of different figures in a garden/pond ...
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Chinese Meiji Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

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