18th Century and Earlier Vases and Vessels

This is a vase believed to have been fired at the Cizhou kilns in northern China. Known for their distinctive white-slip base and bold black glaze decoration, the Cizhou kilns flouri...

Painted with birds on branches.

A large and elegant ancient Egyptian alabaster vessel, Middle Kingdom circa 1887–1750 BC. Its tall, gently tapering body is framed by a broad flared rim and subtly splayed foot, whil...

18th century Spanish coconut husk jar with silver fittings.

Large majolica Albarello with a flared central body with curvatures at shoulder height, wide distinct foot (8,75’’), flared and moulded. Wide mouth, strongly projecting harpy-shaped ...

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

Two-Handle Calabrese Pot – Hand-Thrown Ceramic (Calabria, Late 1800s) Brown with Glaze Presenting a charming two-handle Calabrese pot, expertly hand-thrown from ceramic in Calabri...

A small French early 18th century planter or mortar in black marble.

Jug and glass. Glass. Royal Glass Factory of La Granja de San Ildefonso, Segovia, Spain, 18th century. Pitcher or vase with lid and glass with a smal...

China was the earliest known civilization create works with cast iron, first appearing thousands of years ago during the illustrious Zhou dynasty. This early 18th century iron vessel was once used for collecting rain water...

A magnificent and exceptional pair of massive antique French 18th century Louis XV period doré bronze and Chinese Turquoise ground porcelain hand engraved basket weave form vases. Th...

A superb pair of large Japanese Imari porcelain lidded vases dating to the late 18th or early 19th century, firmly within the Edo period. Each vase is formed with an elegant octagon...

French Porcelain Kakiemon Cachepot, Chantilly, circa 1740.

Song To Ming Dynasty Cizhou Glazed And Decorated Storage Jar Northern China. The name comes from Cizhou in Hebei province, but the workshops spread across the north — Henan, Shanxi, ...

This large five-piece Dutch Delft garniture was hand painted in Delft circa 1770. It comprises the traditional arrangement of three covered baluster-form jars and two flaring beaker ...

With rectangular form frame and finely carved acanthus leaf. Original liner is tin. Provenience from Aristocratic family of Tuscany.

Simple in nature, this beautiful plate is decorated with an interior frieze of water fowl facing to the right spaced out by palmettes. The central design is bordered by concentric ba...

Two Thai Ban Chiang Pottery Vessels, third or second century B.C., bi-chrome red-on-buff ceramic. Larger: 10.75" H x 7.25" Diameter. Provenance: C.G. Sloan & Company, Rockville, MD...

Covered Pot with Gadrooned Decoration Green marble, bronze Venice, 16th century Height: 26 cm; Diameter: 21.5 cm. An elegant covered pot carved from richly veined green marble, char...

A tall and heavy elmwood mortar; 17th or 18th century. Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabisabi. Measures: Diameter 40 cm. Height 46 cm.

Antique 18th century Chinese export porcelain bulb pot or cachepot vase circa 1790. Painted on all sides with bright flowers in famille rose palette. Relief molded basketweave design...

An exceptionally rare and monumental Late Gothic hand-forged wrought iron mortar, originating from a medieval French castle and representing the highest level of European blacksmith ...

18th Century Apothecary sign was created with wrought iron, fer forge. Beautiful details of the medical symbol of a winged staff with two snakes intertwined.

With rectangular form frame and finely carved acanthus leaf. Original liner is tin. Provenience from Aristocratic family of Tuscany.

Pair of bronze and marble urns from the Directory period attributed to Claude Galle (1759-1815). The two ovoid urns are cast in alternating patinated bronze and mercury-gilt bronze...

18th Century Faience Italian Mango Decoration in shades of blue depicting a cartouche with crowned scrolls. Minor flaws. Dimensions: Height: 31 cm Good condition

Beautiful in its imperfection, this large jar from Yunnan province has been molded by fire, the once-perfect form warped during firing for an asymmetrical silhouette. Dated to the 15...

A Fantastic, rare, and antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form vase, 17th/18th century, Kangxi Period. This cloisonne vase is extremely rare to find in this quality, condition, age,...

Traditional Chinese porcelain vase in an oxblood red tone (18th century). Dimensions: 15"H x 9"D.

This exquisite 18th-century Chinese porcelain storage jar is beautifully crafted and comes complete with a wooden cap and stand. Perfect for storing a variety of items, it's an elega...

18th Century French walnut wine cooler / planter, the shaped structure having intricate carving around all sides consisting of various foliage, ribbons and gardening tools, having th...

An exceptionally large example of a traditional wassail vessel turned out of lignum vitae. Due to the immense size, it has been turned in three parts. The bowl, stem, and plinth are ...

Wedgewood encaustic painted , matte finished black basalt stone urn. Hand painted decoration with 2 scenes. Egyptian Revival style. Circa 1790-1820.

PAIR OF PHARMACY SLEEVES IN FAIENCE 17TH CENTURY Italy Decorated with a "Baroque Cartouche" in blue, cartouche with the inscription "SLINI e SAPII". Old restorations, hairline cra...

This large 2-handle pot, hand-thrown in Grottaglie, Puglia, dates back to the early-to-mid 1800s. Crafted from ceramic, it was originally used as a domestic confit pot for preserving...

Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 18th century: Four cupids in cloths grouped together with a billy goat lying on the ground, a cupid crowned with vines sitting on the anim...

Hammered, riveted and soldered in 18th century Spain, this copper container was made for common household use, but with its sculptural form, rich color and patina of age it surpasses...

Large and mid-18th Century Dutch delft vase and cover, Circa 1740. In exceptional condition. This large Delft vase exemplifies the Dutch interpretation of chinoiserie decoration dur...

18th-Century Black Basalt Vase, Attributed to Early Wedgwood, Before 1780 An antique black basalt vase dating to before 1780, attributed to the early period of Wedgwood black basalt...

A fabulous pair of Louis XVI Northern European neoclassical ormolu mounted marble potpourris. The body of each is hand-carved from a very fine quality peach-ish-colored marble. Each side is flanked with exceptionally cast, hand-chassed, and hand-chiseled dore bronze lions head masks. The marble bodies rest on acanthus leaf dore bronze mounts which are attached to a dore bronze waisting socle, further resting on a square plinth. The rounded socle is finished with leaflet designs and a ridged base. The tops are fitted with gorgeous open-work filigree potpourris with dore bronze vine...

A very fine George III Neo Classical Water or Tea Urn made in London in 1790 by Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan. This very fine piece stands on a square pedestal platform with four ...

This fabulous pair of rare large yew wood treen vases are in the form of large stemmed goblets following a design similar to glassware of the period. They have been beautifully turne...

A Korean ceramic storage jar circa 18th century of Joseon Dynasty. The jar is of a classic Maebyong form (known in Chinese as Plum Vase or Meiping...

France - La Borne 18th century ceramic pottery vase or bottle Original good condition Brown and grey frigin colors Some little losses...

Large rare vase painted with petal-shaped panels of 'Landscapes and Flowers' pattern. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size : 51cm (Height), 20cm(Diameter), 12cm(Mouth Diameter) Condition : Excellent Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Paris 30 NOV – 14 DEC 2023 - Art of Asia - Lot 618 2) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies 3) Qing Dynasty Export Blue and White(淸代外销靑花瓷) - Vung Tau Cargo Catalogue / Guangxi Fine Art Publishing House 4) Asian Ceramic Found along Maritime Silk Route / National Maritime Museum of Korea * Vung Tau Cargo Porcelain...

This ceramic vessel from Thailand, circa early to mid 1500's, is an excellent specimen of a salvaged ceramic jar from a shipwreck during in the Ming gap p...

Two ancient tribal urns / amphora / pottery / vases / pitchers / ceramics from the ancient khmer region (present day cambodia).

An Ancient Greek Corinthian Lebes Gamikos vessel of the most beautiful form, circa 4th century BCE. An incredible vessel, Lebes Gamikos vessels were used in ceremonial settings, most...

Joseon vases and pots are best known for their gorgeous white porcelain and white blue-and-white designs. These ceramics, produced for royalty and aristocracy, captivated many with t...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally important and highly collectable museum quality original Chinese bronze ritual wine vessel and...

Special Antique Blue & White Porcelain cache pot. Circa 1760.

Miniature 17th century blue and white mallet-shaped vase. This miniature vase was part of a hoard recovered by Captain Michael Hatcher from the wreck of a ship that sunk in the Sou...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...

This is a Chinese porcelain small Lidded Bottle or snuff Bottle, finely hand painted with flowers, leaves and butterflies , which we date to the late 18th century of the Qing Dynasty...

These three antique copper containers were hand made in Spain for common household purposes, but with their sculptural forms, rich colors and...

Marked Guerhard et Dihl.

A beautiful 17th century stoneware jug, made in Germany around 1670. The jug has a full, rounded body that narrows to a slender neck with a small spout rim, and a sturdy strap handle...

An ancient Greek black-glazed terracotta vessel with twin handles and a raised foot. A beautifully simple example of pottery from Magna Graecia, now southern Italy.

A wonderfully impressive Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase, depicting lake scenes, children playing, blossom trees and classical moti...

Two ancient terra cotta pottery vessels, Urns or Vases from the Khmer region of South East Asia. Sober forms that provides a complement to a Mid-Century or modern environment.