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Ancient Marble Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous ancient vessel carved from one piece of marble with subtle pink veins running throughout
Category

Antique 18th Century Rustic Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble

Ancient Marble Vessel
Ancient Marble Vessel
H 9.5 in Dm 13 in
Chinese Twin Mythical Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Fujian Province, but the design references a style of ancient vessels, occasionally uncovered in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Twin Mythical Jar, c. 1900
Chinese Twin Mythical Jar, c. 1900
H 14 in W 13 in D 10 in
Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty jar pays colorful tribute to the ancient vessel form in style of famille rose enamelware
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vessel 03 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vessel 04 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vessel 02 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Vessel 06 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vessel 05 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Claude Conover Ceramic Stoneware Vessel Signed "Comitan" Inscribed Decorations
By Claude Conover
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
unreadable script. The resultant works evoke a timeless monumentality reminiscent of ancient vessels whose
Category

Vintage 1980s American Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Ormolu, Onyx, Malachite & Hardstone 'Oinochoe' Ewers, Circa 1870
Located in Brisbane, QLD
ancient Greek and Roman design and would have been crafted to imitate the ancient vessels that a tourist
Category

Antique 19th Century European Grand Tour Vases

Materials

Stone, Malachite, Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Very Rare Run Glaze Flower Vase, Collector's Item, 1920s, Art Deco, France
Located in Wien, AT
shades from brown to green to blue. The shape of the vase is modelled on ancient vessels from the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Egyptian Vessel with Lug Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
This type of Egyptian Vessel was carved from a very hard stone using a simple drill and was most
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Ancient Greek Black Glaze Kantharos Wine Cup
Located in London, GB
First World War, making the near-perfect condition in which this ancient vessel has survived all the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Greek Black Glaze Kantharos Wine Cup
Ancient Greek Black Glaze Kantharos Wine Cup
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H 3.47 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Islamic Enameled Vessels, Ancient Urns
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is an exceptional and historic pair of Damascus enameled metalwork vessels or urns. These art
Category

Antique 16th Century West Asian Islamic Urns

Materials

Enamel

Vintage French Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron (circa 1960s)
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Vallauris) a person called "Baba". The vase's form is classically inspired by ancient vessels with sensuous
Category

Vintage 1960s French Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Greek Terracotta Votive Vessel, c. 4th C. B.C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ancient Greek Canosan terracotta votive vessel made in the c. 4th Century (B.C.). It consists of a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Garniture

Materials

Terracotta

Black Earth - Vase o.4
By Zou Chen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
everyday life. Inspired by the ancient vessels that grace the halls of museums, Zou brings a fresh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Black Earth - Vase o.4
Black Earth - Vase o.4
H 6.8 in W 5.2 in D 5 in
Large Engraved Floral Motif Vessel - decorative, handcrafted, porcelain vessel
By Loren Kaplan
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Kaplan. The classic shape and detailing are reminiscent of ancient vessels. Kaplan’s work is highly
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Black Earth - Vase o.2
By Zou Chen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
life. Inspired by the ancient vessels that grace the halls of museums, Zou brings a fresh perspective
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Black Earth - Vase o.2
Black Earth - Vase o.2
H 8 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Black Earth - Vase o.3
By Zou Chen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
life. Inspired by the ancient vessels that grace the halls of museums, Zou brings a fresh perspective
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Black Earth - Vase o.3
Black Earth - Vase o.3
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
Black Earth - Vase o.1
By Zou Chen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
life. Inspired by the ancient vessels that grace the halls of museums, Zou brings a fresh perspective
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Black Earth - Vase o.1
Black Earth - Vase o.1
H 9 in W 11.5 in D 11 in
Museum Series - Vase o.2
By Zou Chen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
everyday life. Inspired by the ancient vessels that grace the halls of museums, Zou brings a fresh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Museum Series - Vase o.2
Museum Series - Vase o.2
H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Museum Series - Vase o.1
By Zou Chen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
everyday life. Inspired by the ancient vessels that grace the halls of museums, Zou brings a fresh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Museum Series - Vase o.1
Museum Series - Vase o.1
H 10.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Yellow Ochre - Vase o.5
By Zou Chen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elevate everyday life. Inspired by the ancient vessels that grace the halls of museums, Zou brings a fresh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Ochre - Vase o.5
Yellow Ochre - Vase o.5
H 9 in W 11 in D 11 in
Yellow Ochre - Vase o.2
By Zou Chen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elevate everyday life. Inspired by the ancient vessels that grace the halls of museums, Zou brings a fresh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Ochre - Vase o.2
Yellow Ochre - Vase o.2
H 10.6 in W 10 in D 10 in
Yellow Ochre - Vase o.4
By Zou Chen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elevate everyday life. Inspired by the ancient vessels that grace the halls of museums, Zou brings a fresh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Ochre - Vase o.4
Yellow Ochre - Vase o.4
H 5.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Yellow Ochre - Vase o.1
By Zou Chen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ancient vessels that grace the halls of museums, Zou brings a fresh perspective to traditional ceramic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Ochre - Vase o.1
Yellow Ochre - Vase o.1
H 10.6 in W 10 in D 10 in
Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty jar pays colorful tribute to the ancient vessel form in style of famille rose enamelware
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese 18th Century Late Ming Bronze Archaistic Gu Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
] Inscriptions have been found on ancient vessels stating that it was common to drink wine in Chinese cultures
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Bronze

Singing Vessel Citrine Gold 32 - circular, contemporary, steel wall sculpture
By Marlene Hilton Moore
Located in Bloomfield, ON
beautiful ‘singing bowls.’ Like ancient vessels they are intended to be objects of healing and meditation
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Old Bronze Vessel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
vessel offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history, a tangible connection to the ancient world
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Bronze

Old Bronze Vessel
Old Bronze Vessel
H 12 in Dm 8 in
Chinese Squared Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ritual Vessels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. Depicted here as vases bearing peonies and plum blossoms, the ancient vessels on this jar are painted with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

SPIRA Vessels in travertine
Located in Carrara, Toscana
SPIRA is a modern tribute to ancient rituals. The 3 pieces repeat the motif of the ancient greek
Category

2010s Italian Other Vases

Materials

Travertine

SPIRA Vessels in travertine
SPIRA Vessels in travertine
H 10.63 in Dm 5.36 in
Vessel by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 1285 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: H 16.5 x W 46 x D 39 cm Materials: Oak. Padouk
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Oak

Vessel by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel by Jörg Pietschmann
H 6.7 in W 18.12 in D 15.36 in
Ancient Apulian Iliupersis Pottery Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare ancient Apulian Iliupersis pottery vase unveils a traditional scene; a young woman seated
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

Materials

Pottery

Singing Vessel Quetzal Green 32- circular, contemporary, steel wall sculpture
By Marlene Hilton Moore
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Inspired by ancient vessels, Marlene Hilton Moore’s colourful, contemporary wall sculptures are
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

A Chinese bronze Archaistic Jue ritual vessel or pouring vessel, 19th century
Located in Central England, GB
finely cast in bronze and it represents an ancient pouring vessel used in rituals and ceremonies. This
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Bronze

Echo Vessel by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Echo Vessel by Laura Pasquino One of a Kind Dimensions: D 43 x H 44 cm Material: Ceramic Finishing
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Echo Vessel by Laura Pasquino
Echo Vessel by Laura Pasquino
H 17.33 in Dm 16.93 in
Layers Vessel by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Layers Vessel by Laura Pasquino One of a Kind Dimensions: D 43 x H 44 cm Material: Ceramic
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Layers Vessel by Laura Pasquino
Layers Vessel by Laura Pasquino
H 17.33 in Dm 16.93 in
Mariela Ceramica, Cordillera Vessel, 2023
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Mariela Ceramica Cordillera vessel. Hand made vase using the coiling method. Coiling is an ancient
Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Apullian Iliupersis Pottery Bell Krater
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ancient Apullian Iliupersis pottery bell krater made in the c. 350 B.C. having fine
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vessel 1689 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 1689 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 37 x W 37 x H 13 cm Materials: oak. Finish: polished
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vessel 1689 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 1689 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 5.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Vessel 2951 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 2951 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 29 x W 53 x H 8 cm Materials: Ash. Finish: Polished
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vessel 2951 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 2951 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 3.15 in W 20.87 in D 11.42 in
Vessel 2931 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 2931 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 24 x W 24 x H 21 cm Materials: ash. Finish
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vessel 2931 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 2931 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 8.27 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Vessel 2791 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 2791 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 28 x W 32 x H 6 cm Materials: Ash. Finish: Polished
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vessel 2791 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 2791 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 2.37 in W 12.6 in D 11.03 in
Vessel 2750 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 2750 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 42 x W 72 x H 40 cm Materials: Ash. Finish: Polished
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vessel 2750 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 2750 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 15.75 in W 28.35 in D 16.54 in
Vessel 2961 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 2961 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 15 cm Materials: ash. Finish
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vessel 2961 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 2961 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Vessel 1517 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 1517 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 17 x W 20.5 x H 11 cm Materials: oak. Finish
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vessel 1517 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 1517 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 4.34 in W 8.08 in D 6.7 in
Vessel 2771 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 2771 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 17 x W 19.5 x H 7 cm Materials: Ash. Finish
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vessel 2771 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 2771 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 2.76 in W 7.68 in D 6.7 in
Vessel 2941 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 2941 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 33 x W 35 x H 23 cm Materials: Ash. Finish
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vessel 2941 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 2941 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 9.06 in W 13.78 in D 13 in
Vessel 1467 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
vessel 1467 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 17 x W 20.5 x H 11 cm Materials: Oak. Finish
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vessel 1467 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 1467 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 4.34 in W 8.08 in D 6.7 in
Vessel 2011 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 2011 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 18 x W 21 x H 15 cm Materials: Ash. Finish
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vessel 2011 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 2011 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 5.91 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
Vessel 2921 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 2921 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 22 x W 19 x H 12 cm Materials: ash. Finish
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vessel 2921 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 2921 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 4.73 in W 7.49 in D 8.67 in
Vessel 1537 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 1537 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 38 x W 43 x H 11.5 cm Materials: Oak. Finish
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vessel 1537 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 1537 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 4.53 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Vessel 2971 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 2971 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 27 x W 19.5 x H 7 cm Materials: Ash. Finish
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vessel 2971 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 2971 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 2.76 in W 7.68 in D 10.63 in
Vessel 1082 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 1082 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 12 x W 53 x H 11.5 cm Materials: tropical driftwood
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Vessel 1082 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 1082 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 4.53 in W 20.87 in D 4.73 in
Vessel 1335 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 1335 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 65 x W 74 x H 51 cm Materials: oak. Finish: polished
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vessel 1335 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 1335 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 20.08 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in
Vessel 1618 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 1618 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 19 x W 45 x H 37 cm Materials: oak. Finish: polished
Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vessel 1618 by Jörg Pietschmann
Vessel 1618 by Jörg Pietschmann
H 14.57 in W 17.72 in D 7.49 in
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Find a variety of ancient vessels available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and pottery, all ancient vessels available were constructed with great care. Ancient vessels have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Ancient vessels have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Daum and Royal Doulton are consistently popular.

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