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Ancient pottery plates Llanelly Pottery
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient pottery plates is an elegant plates set realized during the 19th century by Primavesi
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Maria Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
of archeologists, Maria and her husband led a revival of ancient pottery styles among Pueblo artisans
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
findings of archeologists, Maria and her husband led a revival of ancient pottery styles among Pueblo
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Bowl
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
by the findings of archeologists, Maria and her husband led a revival of ancient pottery styles among
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
by the findings of archeologists, Maria and her husband led a revival of ancient pottery styles among
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Maria and Julian Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
led a revival of ancient pottery styles among Pueblo artisans. Between 1918 and 1943, Maria shaped the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Large Maria Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
husband led a revival of ancient pottery styles among Pueblo artisans. Between 1918 and 1943, Maria shaped
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Santana and Adam Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
potters. Inspired by the findings of archeologists, Maria and her husband led a revival of ancient pottery
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
husband led a revival of ancient pottery styles among Pueblo artisans. Between 1918 and 1943, Maria shaped
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Marie and Julian Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
revival of ancient pottery styles among Pueblo artisans. Between 1918 and 1943, Maria shaped the pots and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Ancient Berber terracotta pottery
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Berber terracotta pottery, 18th century. With its modern shape and mineral color, this ceramic
Category

Antique 18th Century Moroccan Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Berber terracotta pottery
Ancient Berber terracotta pottery
H 6.3 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in
Ancient Japanese Bowl with Dragon
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
ancient pottery, gathered 35 years ago and never exhibited to the public. I woud like to sell it as a
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Cypriot Pottery Jug Vessel
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A wheel-thrown pottery jug of ancient Cyprus, formed by an ovoid-biconical body on a low ring foot
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Prehistoric Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Cypriot Pottery Jug Vessel
Cypriot Pottery Jug Vessel
H 8.67 in Dm 7.09 in
Two Ancient Khmer Tribal Urns / Amphoras
Located in New York, NY
Two ancient tribal urns / amphora / pottery / vases / pitchers / ceramics from the ancient khmer
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Pottery

Materials

Clay

Tall Mid Century Glazed Art Pottery Vessel Attributed To Robert Turner
By Robert Turner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Marked, “Turner 1967” on the base. A monumental and very sculptural form reminiscent of the ancient
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Postmodern Ceramic/Metal Floating Sphere Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
ancient pottery. They are wired and in working condition but do not include shades.    
Category

Vintage 1980s Adam Style Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Decorative Pottery Plate by Bernard Paul 1997 Picasso Style
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
modern ceramic art, where the use of abstract forms and natural tones pays homage to both ancient pottery
Category

1990s French Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Pottery

Terracotta traditional Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted by the Potter Aïcha
Located in Marseille, FR
Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Brown Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted handbuilt handfired by Moroccan Potter
Located in Marseille, FR
ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The techniques and patterns used
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

White Side Tables Made of local Clay, natural pigments, Handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
. About the savoir-faire, the modeled pottery The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Terracotta contemporary Side Table Made of Clay, Handcrafted by the Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The techniques and
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

White Big Side Table Made of local Clay, natural pigments, Handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

White Small Side Table Made of local Clay, natural pigments, Handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Terracotta contemporary Side Table Made of Clay, Handcrafted by the Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
. About the savoir-faire, the modeled pottery The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Terracotta contemporary Side Tables Made of local Clay, Handbuilt handfired
Located in Marseille, FR
The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1785
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
designs. Historical Background: Ancient Origins: Campana vases have roots in ancient Greek and Roman
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
vessel. The hydria is a type of ancient Greek pottery water vessel with two or three handles, used for
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
from the Greek Hydria, or water vessel. The hydria is a type of ancient Greek pottery water vessel
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Pair of Large Bitossi Archaeological Series Vases, circa 1980
By Bitossi
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
to look like ancient pottery. The rams heads on the sides of the vases are very neoclassical and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

French Ceramic Bleus D'ailleurs Pair Of Dessert Plates By Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, showcases a geometric design inspired by ancient pottery. These classic hues symbolize centuries of travel
Category

20th Century French Other Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Textured Plaster Ginger Jar Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
ancient pottery, blending seamlessly with modern interiors. As a pair, they not only provide ambient
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

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

Moon Jar by Mugly, NYC
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-foraged materials such as natural clays, minerals, and other techniques inspired by ancient pottery
Category

2010s American Primitive Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain, Clay

Moon Jar by Mugly, NYC
Moon Jar by Mugly, NYC
H 7.5 in Dm 7 in
Handmade Tall ceramic Moon Jar by Mugly, NYC
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-foraged materials such as natural clays, minerals, and other techniques inspired by ancient pottery
Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

"Bullfighter and Bull, " Brilliant Art Deco Glazed Bowl by Diederich
By Wilhelm Hunt Diederich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ancient pottery from Greece and Tuscany. Famous for his attenuated, highly stylized horses, hounds and
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Clay

Compote Vessels by Mugly, Nyc Handmade in Brooklyn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
natural clays, minerals, and other techniques inspired by ancient pottery processes. The textures, flaws
Category

2010s American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

One of a Kind Ceramic Vessel by Mugly, Nyc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
natural clays, minerals, and other techniques inspired by ancient pottery processes. The textures, flaws
Category

2010s Classical Roman Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Clay

Compote Vessels by Mugly, NYC Handmade in Brooklyn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, minerals, and other techniques inspired by ancient pottery processes. The textures, flaws, and unique
Category

2010s Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Clay

Huge Ancient Amlash Pottery Pitcher Pinched Spout
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Pottery Pitcher Pinched Spout in Great Size and Form. Ancient Near East / Ancient Mediterranean
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

Materials

Pottery

Large Cypriot Brown Ware Storage Jar Olla
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
.), exemplifies the skill and artistry of ancient pottery. With its large globular form, narrow neck, and flared
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Primitive Vases

Materials

Pottery

Early Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Neoclassical Rosso Antico Coffee Pot
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
ancient pottery concurrently excavated from Pompeii and Herculaneum. This Wedgwood rosso antico coffee pot
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Neoclassical Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Handmade Ceramic Candlestick Holders by Mugly, NYC
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inspired by ancient pottery processes. The textures, flaws, and unique variations in these works transform
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Large Western Asiatic Buff Ware Footed Storage Jar
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
finest in ancient pottery, Drum-Shaped Body: Featuring an organic, irregular plan that speaks to the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Primitive Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antiquities Ancient world Cypriot pottery bowl Middle East Antiques
Located in London, GB
A ancient Greek Cypriot pottery bowl Buff pottery of globular form with pointed small base with
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Large White Vessel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of ancient pottery, while ensuring durability and a smooth feel. The subtle variations in tone and
Category

20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large White Vessel
Large White Vessel
H 35 in Dm 15 in
Pottery Jug from Ancient Holy Land Iron Age c.1000 BC.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Ancient Holy Land Iron Age Pottery Jug c.1000 BC. Fine large pottery footed jug with loop type
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Persian Rare Bowl Islamic Pottery Art
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
painted Pottery.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Serving Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Ancient Rare Kashan Lustre Bowl 12th Century Islamic Pottery Art
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Ancient rare Kashan lustre bowl 12th century Islamic pottery art. This beautifully decorated and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Saudi Arabian Kashan Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Persian Islamic Blue Glazed Pottery Vessel Jug Caligraphy Khorasan 1200
Located in Portland, OR
A rare ancient Persian totally intact 12th/13th Century Islamic vessel/jug, from Khorasan. The
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Khorassan Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Pot Vessel
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Ancient Greek Cypriot Pottery Bichrome Aryballos Oinochoe Bullseye Flask 750 BC
Located in Portland, OR
An ancient 3,000 year old Greek-Cypriot pottery aryballos or flask, circa 750 B.C., from the island
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Archaistic Jars

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Art Pottery Vase Storage Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Striking Signed Hand-Painted Sculptural Ceramic Jar with Lid
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pottery. Featuring a bold black matte body, this sculptural piece is adorned with an intricate hand
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Early 19th Century Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Rosso Antico Teapot
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
well as the even more ancient pottery being excavated from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Although rosso
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Ancient Sican-Chimu Twin-Spouted Pottery Vessel – Pre-Columbian Artifact
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare Sican-Chimu transitional twin-spouted pottery vessel is a remarkable example of pre
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

Materials

Clay

China 100 BC Han Dynasty Ancient Rare Stickman Sculpture in Earthenware Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Standing Stickman from the Han Dynasty. Original ancient Chinese tomb attendants sculpture of a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Saga Decorative Bowl by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
. From ancient pottery to contemporary design objects, ceramic bowls have served as vessels for daily
Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Wood, Oak

HAN DYNASTY 220 AD Ancient Impressed Pottery Vase In Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Gray pottery jar-vase from the Han Dynasty. This is a stunning and massive Chinese high fired of
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Cavalier et Cheval (A.R. 138) Picasso Madoura Ceramic Pitcher
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, US
oeuvre—distilled into graceful, simplified lines that recall ancient pottery while remaining unmistakably
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of ancient pottery you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and terracotta. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of ancient pottery — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of ancient pottery, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Folk Art and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Silvia Martínez Díaz and Wedgwood each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of ancient pottery that is worth considering.

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Prices for a piece of ancient pottery start at $246 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $2,438.
Questions About Ancient Pottery
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ancient pottery, also known as ceramics, is the creation of objects out of clay, and then hardened by a heat source. Pottery was the first type of functional art, after body painting, to be seen during the early phase of the Stone age. You’ll find a variety of pottery of all shapes, ages and sizes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Porcelain, stoneware, earthenware and bone china are the four types of pottery. All of them use clay as the foundation and heat to fire them. Sometimes pottery is only divided into three categories: porcelain, stoneware and earthenware, and bone china is rolled into the category of porcelain. Find a collection of vintage and modern pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What is most unique about ancient Italian pottery is its finish. Many pieces featured a tin glaze that is highly resistant to chipping and fading. The technique dates back to 9th-century Mesopotamia. You'll find a large selection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In ancient China, pottery was primarily used for cooking, storing and serving food. Throughout the Han Dynasty, the art of pottery evolved to include ceramic figures, the best example of this being the TerraCotta Warriors who guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Find a variety of antique Chinese pottery from many different eras on 1stDibs.