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Monkey Jar

Antique 19 C Japanese Satsuma Monkey Jar with Landscape, Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, decorated with monkeys in robes frolicking in a landscape beside a river. Condition Overall Condition
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Monkey Pitcher Jug 19th Century Bodlet Vaudancourt
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique Monkey Pitcher or Jar by Bodlet Vaudancourt 1840 Very rare pottery from France Very good
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Jars

Materials

Faience

Swedish Art Deco Pewter Pitcher with Monkey from G.A.B, 1933
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco solid pewter pitcher with a figure of a monkey sitting atop the lid, his
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Jars

Materials

Pewter

Blue Porcelain Mizusashi Jar by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Tea ceremony mizusashi (lidded jar,) stunningly intricately hand painted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Jars

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Porcelain

Vintage Set Of Two John Derian Jungle Animals Porcelain Lidded Jars
By John Derian
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 20th century porcelain jungle-themed lidded jars by New York designer, John Derian. Elegant
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20th Century American British Colonial Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Art Déco Glazed and Hand-Painted Porcelain Monkey Tobbaco Jar by E.M. Sandoz
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Theodore Haviland
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco glazed and hand-painted porcelain monkey tobbaco jar created by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Bronze Figures Story General Jar, 19th Century, China
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This old Chinese Bronze General Jar with famous story of Monkey Sun sending peaches, the mark on
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Antique 19th Century Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Taizan Teapot Richly Decorated Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
monkeys in robes frolicking in a landscape beside a river. Condition Overall Condition Jar perfect
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue Green by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the Imari-Arita
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue by Contemporary Master Artist, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Gold Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Large Han Dynasty Hu Green Glazed Mythical Beasts Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
compressed globular body encircled by eight mystical beasts of monkeys, Rabbits, deer, lions, dogs and cats
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Vases

Materials

Pottery

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Two Companion Glazed Terra Cotta Monkeys
Located in Hudson, NY
These two different monkeys from the estate of Clare Kellner. One is an umbrella stand the other just a decorative companion are circa 1950. The figures are lively and realistic in ...
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Mid-20th Century Statues

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Terracotta

19thc Decorated Stoneware Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc blue decorated jug from New York State in amazing condition. Minor little chip off the lid and on the side of the jug.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Ceramics

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Pottery

19thc Decorated Stoneware Jug
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H 14.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Flower Vase Wabisabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old paper-covered pottery made in Japan. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This large vase was used to transport and store tea leaves. It appears to have ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Pottery

Japanese antique pottery vase / "Tokoname" /Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 1860-1910s / Flower Vase Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese pottery jar. It dates from the Meiji period (1800s-1860s). It is thought to have been used to extinguish charcoal fires. The darkening is due to soot fr...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Pottery

Korean Antique Bronze Vase / 12th-13th century / Wabi-Sabi Vase / Goryeo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A rare bronze vase has arrived. This is a bronze vase made in the late Goryeo period (12th to 13th century) in Korea. I don't know the details of whether it was used as a Buddhist v...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier South Korean Other Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Old Small Pottery Vase / Wabi Sabi Flower Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle cultu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Pottery

Noritake Nippon Antique Colonial Covered Vegetable Bowl with Gold Band
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Noritake Colonial era vegetable bowl number N5077 from 1918. White porcelain with gold details. Marked on the bottom with a "Noritake Nippon" wreath.
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Vintage 1920s American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Satsuma Miniature Cabinet Vase
By Master Ryozan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine diminutive, antique Japanese Satsuma pottery cabinet vase. Decorated throughout with gilding and raised enamel. There are two cartouches on the vase decorated with red f...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Ceramic

Large Salt Glazed Scottish Brewery Jug from Port Dundas Pottery
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large salt glazed ceramic brewery jug, manufacturered in the mid 19th Century by Port Dundas Pottery. The glaze is in good antique condition. Note the maker's thumbprint mark at ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Antique Satsuma Tea Set Japanese Sugar Bowl, Teapot 24k Gold Tea Set
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique Satsuma tea set. Japan (Nippon) 1920-1930. Hand painted Porcelain in Satsuma style with 24K gold. There is a stigma. In excellent condition. Composition: 1....
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 15th-16th Century/ Wabi-Sabi Jar/Tokoname Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old jar in Japan. This is a pottery called Tokoname ware. Tokoname is a kiln located in Aichi prefecture, Japan. It is said to have originated around the 12th century. A...
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Nippon Hand Enameled & Gilt Porcelain Vase with Lake Scene, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Nippon Hand Enameled & Gilt Porcelain Vase with Lake Scene, Double Foliate Form Handles and Footed, C1920 Measures- 11.75''H x 5''W x 5''D
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Huge Pottery Vase 1700s-1750s / Flower Vase Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very huge Pottery vase made in Japan. In Japan, it is called "Tokoname ware". This Pottery Vase is from the early Edo period (1700s-1750s). The distorted shape made by han...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Primitive Vases

Materials

Pottery

French Bronze Figure of a Striding Lion, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
French bronze figure of a striding lion, circa 1860 Signed by Louis Vidal (1831-1892).
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Antique 1860s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique pottery Wabisabi vase/15th century/Bizen ware/Muromachi period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce an attractive pot that gives you a sense of wabi-sabi. It is "Shigaraki ware". Shigaraki is a historical kiln located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. (Shigaraki...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

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Antique Ceramic African Monkey Jar from Cameroon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare hand built African monkey "spirit" jar with gaping mouth and hand incised fur detailing. Base
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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Art

Incalmo Jar with Monkeys
By Gary Genetti
Located in WARWICK, NY
This cameo etched lidded jar by Gary Genetti is incalmo and overlay blown glass. The original
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2010s American American Craftsman Jars

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Incalmo Jar with Monkeys
Incalmo Jar with Monkeys
H 14 in Dm 9.5 in
Knud Kyhn for Kähler, Rare Unique Lidded Jar in Glazed Ceramics with a Monkey
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Knud Kyhn for Kähler. Rare unique lidded jar in glazed ceramics. Lid with a seated monkey. Dated
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Jars

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Ceramic

19th Century Ceramic Monkey Tobacco Jar
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century ceramic tobacco jar or humidor depicting monkey in a nightcap. Wonderful
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

19th Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Amusing Majolica monkey pianist tobacco jar signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.Rarely found complete
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Max Le Verrier Art Deco Monkey Bookends France 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A nice pair of Art Deco monkey bookends by the famous French artist Max Le Verrier. Each monkey
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Sarreguemines Majolica Organ Grinder Monkey Figural Smoking Stand, French, 1880
By Sarreguemines
Located in Banner Elk, NC
colour photo without lid, and an illustration of a catalog page showing Sarregumines tobacco jars with
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Ceramics

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Majolica

Pair of Painted & Giltwood Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of whimsical painted shaped wooden urns painted to resemble terra cotta jars. Each urn
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20th Century American Other Table Lamps

Chinoiserie Blue and White Ginger Jars with Monkeys
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of chinoiserie painted blue and white ginger jars featuring scenes of monkeys at play
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20th Century European Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Monkey Inkwell Bookends, Max Le Verrier, France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco monkey bookends. 
Each monkeys is holding an inkwell in the shape of a jar
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Koko The Wise Monkey Metal Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Koko The Wise Monkey is bronze plated and wears a fez hat and is holding a token that reads "Save
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects

Koko The Wise Monkey Metal Bank
Koko The Wise Monkey Metal Bank
H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
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Monkey Jar For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic monkey jar available at 1stDibs. Each monkey jar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage monkey jar now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the monkey jar you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A monkey jar, designed in the Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget and Gary Genetti each produced at least one beautiful monkey jar that is worth considering.

How Much is a Monkey Jar?

Prices for a monkey jar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,185 and can go as high as $7,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,524.

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