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Tall Rustic Mediterranean Clay Vessel
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Antique Mediterranean Clay Vessel. Turkey, circa 1920. Once used for olive oil harvest and
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1920s Turkish Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Antique Clay Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique vessel with old repairs. Great patina!
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19th Century Guatemalan Minimalist Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Antique Clay Vessel
Antique Clay Vessel
H 11 in Dm 18.5 in
Early 20th Century Japanese Clay Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Japanese organic form clay vessel with a unique olive green glaze. Property
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Black Chinese Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
slip clay finish. With rich surface texture, we love this storied vessel as a planter for garden
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brushed texture of its mottled slip clay finish. With rich surface texture, we love this storied vessel as
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Black Chinese Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smokey grey
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Black Clay Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky black
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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky black
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky grey
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brushed texture of its speckled slip clay finish. With rich surface texture, we love this storied vessel
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Antique Large Size Clay Vessel with Fabulous Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish large-sized terracotta vessel with fabulous patina from the turn of the 19th and 20th
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Unglazed Antique Chinese Vessel
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Chinese clay vessel is handcrafted from clay and fired. Shallow enrelief bands encircle
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Large Antique Balkan Clay Storage Bottle or Urn Terracotta Vessel, 19th Century
Located in Andernach, DE
with a round screw cap. Possibly Balkan area or Italy, around 1800s to 1900. Beautiful burnt clay
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Late 19th Century Greek Classical Greek Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Pre Columbian clay pottery vessel
Located in View Park, CA
A Pre-Columbian pottery vessel. There are hand-sculpted vestiges of a face reminiscent of early
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15th Century and Earlier North American Pre-Columbian Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Pre Columbian clay pottery vessel
Pre Columbian clay pottery vessel
H 8 in W 6 in D 4.75 in
Antique Confit Pot from Southwest France
Located in Dallas, TX
Part of our huge collection of large, colorful clay vessels, known as confit pots (see the last
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Early 1900s French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Confit Pot from Southwest France
Antique Confit Pot from Southwest France
H 12.5 in W 10.25 in D 12.25 in
1920s Large Jardiniere from Lee Clay Products Co.
By Lee Clay Products Co.
Located in South Charleston, WV
: Decorative Works from Lee Clay Products" showcasing their best works produced by the company that existed in
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Pottery

Antique Terracotta Clay Handled Oil Jars
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of terracotta/clay oil jugs. These are very old and well used with a hand rubbed finish
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Vintage Tarahumara Pottery Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A vintage tarahumara pottery vessel. Crafted by the tarahumara indians, it showcases a timeless
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19th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Roman Clay Jar Handle Fragment
Located in Miami, FL
Roman clay fragment, this is the remains of the jar handle. This fragment was found in one of
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roman Clay Jar Handle Fragment
Roman Clay Jar Handle Fragment
H 4 in W 6.5 in D 7 in
Pair of French Provincial Clay Amphora Pottery/Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique French Provincial Amphora pottery. One stands approx 14" tall and the other is approx 13" tall. Very similar colors and patina. One appears to have a chipped off s...
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19th Century French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot. Found in Spain. This Substantial and beautiful pot
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

19th Century Painted Clay Country Pot from Brazil
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century painted clay country pot from Brazil Beautiful example of pottery from the
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19th Century Brazilian Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roman Clay Pot Pitcher or Jar Fragment
Located in Miami, FL
Roman clay pot fragment. Charming artifact, a very good example of Roman pottery. This fragment
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Big Clay Jar from 1800 Sweden in Warm Tones
Located in Forest, BE
Interesting jar from the 19th century. Coming from Sweden and used by folks in the countryside. Warm tones glaze, with nice details to the foot. Very good condition.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Pair of Chinese Terracotta Urns / Vessels
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of urn shapped terracotta pots or vessels wiht glazed decorations, China, 1930s. Provincial
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta, Clay

Light Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery
By Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian Pottery Company
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Cerulean Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery. England, circa 1920.
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Cerulean Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery
By Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian Pottery Company
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Cerulean Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery. England, circa 1920.
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Chinese Smoky Black Clay Basin, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
texture, we love this storied basin as a decorative vessel or as a planter for garden foliage or indoor
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Handmade Clay Vase in Green-Brown with Red Roses by Rosie Fridrin Rieger 1918
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful handmade glazed clay vase in green-brown and with red roses. Under the vase there
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
has a quiet beauty, patterned only by firing imperfections and the brushed texture of its slip clay
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Mid Century Glazed Art Pottery Vessel Attributed To Robert Turner
By Robert Turner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
), this massive vessel certainly embodies the artist’s esthetic of timeless, rhythmic and elemental form
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Mid-17th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

George Ohr Biloxi 1880s-1909 Studio Art Pottery Bisque Ceramic Pitcher Vessel
By George Ohr
Located in East Peoria, IL
George Ohr Biloxi 1880s-1909 Studio Art Pottery Bisque Ceramic Pitcher Vessel Exceptional bisque
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

19th C. Spanish Vessel w/Lovely Patina & Pale Blue Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish clay jar with glazing from the 19th century. This antique terracotta vessel from Spain
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19th Century Spanish Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

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
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18th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Metal

19th Century Spanish Glazed Clay Pot with Lovely Old Mend
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish clay pot with spout from the 19th century. This antique round-shaped vessel from Spain is
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19th Century Spanish Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Antique Handmade Slab Pottery Ikebana Vessel, c 1920
Located in Pasadena, CA
rolled-out clay slabs and fashioned into a fantastic long and lovely footed vessel with stamp accenting
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1920s Asian Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Lobed Chinese Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
imperfections and the brushed texture of its speckled grey slip clay finish. Additional Dimensions: Diameter
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Lobed Chinese Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
imperfections and the brushed texture of its speckled grey slip clay finish. Additional Dimensions: Diameter
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
has a quiet beauty, patterned only by firing imperfections and the brushed texture of its slip clay
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

English Clay Pot from the Early to Mid-20th Century with Celtic Patterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English clay pot from the early to mid-20th century. This English pot, with it's cylindrical
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Early 20th Century English Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Pre-Columbian Black Portrait Stirrup Vessel from Moche Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black ceramic figural stirrup vessel from Moche culture circa. 100-500 AD, located in nowadays
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Chinese Terracotta Vessel, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
clouds that coat its exterior. The vessel was likely pit fired, a process that dates back thousands of
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Merchant Vessel in The English Channel, British Seascape, Antique Maritime
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
John Clay (British, c.1800- c.1860) Merchant Vessel in The
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Mid-19th Century Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Two Laotian Clay Water Vessels (Nam Ton), Beaker & Kendi, 19th century.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Laotian Clay Water Vessels (Nam Ton), Beaker & Kendi, 19th century. The coil built low fired
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19th Century Laotian Tribal Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Rookwood 1889 Vintage Art Pottery Hand Painted Ceramic Floor Vase 463A Valentien
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in East Peoria, IL
, damage or repair of any kind. Bottom marked with logo, shape number, S for sage clay, L to show a
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Small oblong-shaped lacquer vase, Shanxi, China late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Small oblong-shaped wood, clay, plaster and lacquer vase with distinct shoulders and neck, black
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Plaster, Wood, Lacquer

Large oblong-shaped lacquer vase, Shanxi, China late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Large oblong-shaped wood, clay, plaster and lacquer vase with distinct shoulders and neck, black
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Plaster, Wood, Lacquer

Large oblong-shaped lacquer vase, Shanxi, China late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Large oblong-shaped wood, clay, plaster and lacquer vase with distinct shoulders and neck, ocher
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Plaster, Wood, Lacquer

Antique French Rustic Terracotta Amphora or Urn or Vase Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique French provincial terracotta amphora. Hand thrown clay. Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Set of 3 Etruscan Style Decorative Vases
By Watcombe
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of three red clay decorative vases and a jug or pitcher in the Etruscan style. Possibly
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19th Century British Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Set of 3 Etruscan Style Decorative Vases
Set of 3 Etruscan Style Decorative Vases
H 11.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Van Briggle 1915 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Mulberry Ceramic Vase 767
By Van Briggle
Located in East Peoria, IL
Van Briggle 1915 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Mulberry Ceramic Vase 767 Massive and stunning vase with swirling leaves and flowers. Superior mold with great color and glaze. Excel...
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1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Rookwood 1920 Vintage Art Pottery Blue Vellum Ceramic Floor Vase 907A (Epply)
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in East Peoria, IL
Rookwood 1920 Vintage Art Pottery Blue Vellum Ceramic Floor Vase 907A (Epply) Large and stunning floor vase decorated with a beautiful and colorful floral design that goes around the...
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1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Alexandre Bigot French Vintage Art Nouveau Pottery Brown And Gray Ceramic Vase
By Alexandre Bigot
Located in East Peoria, IL
Alexandre Bigot French Vintage Art Nouveau Pottery Brown And Gray Ceramic Vase Rare and stunning Alexandre Bigot French art nouveau vase with a stunning flowing iridescent luster gla...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

19th Century Greek Gand Tour Vase "Lebes Gamikos"
Located in Madrid, ES
A GRAND TOUR replica of a Greek ceramic of the "leves gamikos" type or wedding vessel, which was
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Late 19th Century Greek Grand Tour Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roseville Early Velmoss Trial Glaze 1916 Vintage Art Pottery Ceramic Vase 135-10
By Roseville Pottery
Located in East Peoria, IL
Roseville Early Velmoss Trial Glaze 1916 Vintage Art Pottery Ceramic Vase 135-10 Very rare trial glaze vase with high glaze blue/purple leaves and a green background. Shows well with...
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1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Brush McCoy Athenian 1928 Art Pottery Majolica Blended Jardiniere Pedestal 2540B
By Brush Mccoy
Located in East Peoria, IL
Brush McCoy Athenian 1928 Art Pottery Majolica Blended Jardiniere Pedestal 2540B Massive and rarely seen Majolica blended glaze Athenian jardiniere and pedestal with great design, c...
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1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Rookwood 1924 Vintage Art Pottery Orange Vellum Ceramic Vase 2245 (Lincoln)
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in East Peoria, IL
Rookwood 1924 Vintage Art Pottery Orange Vellum Ceramic Vase 2245 (Lincoln) Large and stunning, bulbous vase with an exceptional floral design hand painted by Elizabeth Lincoln in 19...
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1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Roseville Azurean 1903 Experimental Trial Glaze Blue Iris Pottery Floor Vase 954
By Roseville Pottery
Located in East Peoria, IL
Roseville Azurean 1903 Experimental Trial Glaze Blue Iris Pottery Floor Vase 954 Tall and beautifully decorated Roseville Pottery Azurean blue iris vase in an experimental glaze with...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Rookwood 1901 Art Pottery Iris Glaze Painted White Orchid Vase 796B Schmidt
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in East Peoria, IL
Rookwood 1901 Art Pottery Iris Glaze Painted White Orchid Vase 796B (Schmidt) Beautiful iris glaze vase decorated with enchanting white lady's slippers orchids by highly sought after...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

Materials

Clay

Rookwood 1902 Art Pottery Standard Glaze Spaniard Portrait Vase 902C Young
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in East Peoria, IL
Rookwood 1902 Art Pottery Standard Glaze Spaniard Portrait Vase 902C (Young) Good sized and very nice standard glaze portrait vase by Grace Young. Excellent condition. No chips, crac...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Clay Vessel

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Clay

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Antique Clay Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique clay vessel you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique clay vessel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, clay and terracotta. Your living room may not be complete without an antique clay vessel — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique clay vessel made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Biot, Rookwood Pottery Co. and Lobi People each produced at least one beautiful antique clay vessel that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Clay Vessel?

The average selling price for an antique clay vessel at 1stDibs is $1,400, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $51,722 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Antique Clay Vessel
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Clay vessels were often used for storing food items such as grain. The vessels were sometimes decorated and ornate. Similarly, clay pots were also used, mostly to store and transport water, store milk and serve beer. Find an assortment of clay vessels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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