Water Vessel Clay
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vases
Cement
20th Century Mexican Other Vases
Clay, Earthenware, Pottery
20th Century Mexican Other Vases
Clay, Earthenware, Pottery
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Native American Objects
Ceramic, Clay
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Native American Objects
Ceramic, Clay
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Native American Objects
Ceramic, Clay
Antique 19th Century Laotian Tribal Ceramics
Clay
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Chinese Vases
Clay, Pottery
Clay, Pottery
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases
Clay
Early 20th Century Mexican More Furniture and Collectibles
Clay, Paint
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Jars
Clay, Porcelain
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Jars
Porcelain, Clay
Antique Late 17th Century Thai Urns
Clay
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Jars
Clay
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Vases
Clay
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Vases
Clay
2010s American Vases
Clay, Porcelain
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Vases
Clay
Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Vases
Clay, Terracotta
Vintage 1970s Mexican Rustic Pottery
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Vintage 1930s Mexican Country Pottery
Ceramic, Clay
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Pottery
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Mexican Country Pottery
Pottery, Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Terracotta, Ceramic, Clay
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Pottery
Cement
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Clay, Terracotta, Ceramic
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Bowls
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Vintage 1940s Mexican Rustic Pottery
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Ceramic, Clay
Antique Early 19th Century Malian Tribal Vases
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Jars
Clay
20th Century Unknown Tribal Jars
Metal
20th Century Thai Jars
Clay
Vintage 1960s Mexican Primitive Urns
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Clay
Vintage 1940s Mexican Rustic Pottery
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Pottery
Ceramic, Clay
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Pottery, Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Vintage 1930s Mexican Country Pottery
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
20th Century Chinese Jars
Clay
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indonesian Ceramics
Clay
Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Urns
Clay
Mid-20th Century Thai Jars
Clay, Pottery
Vintage 1930s Thai Urns
Clay
Water Vessel Clay For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 expression — pottery 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.
- What were clay vessels used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Clay 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024No, generally, you can't put water in a clay vase. Because clay is a porous material, it will absorb water readily, and in some cases, clay vessels filled with water may leak. However, you can purchase liners to put inside a clay vase if you wish to use it to display fresh flowers. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of vases.
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