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What are ceramic vases used for?
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Today, ceramic vases are often decorative in nature, but in history ceramic vases or containers were used throughout the day in many different ways. They were for storage, transport, mixing items, serving food and drinks, storing cosmetics and perfume and they were used as gifts to the gods. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary ceramic vases from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Celadon Ceramic Vases with Elephant-Head Ring Handles, Pair
Located in Yonkers, NY
This refined pair of green vases carries both elegance and symbolism, tall cylindrical forms graced with sculpted elephant-head handles clasping suspended rings. Revered across cultu...
Category
20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
White Ceramic Vases with Elephant-Head Handles, Pair
Located in Yonkers, NY
Each vase carries raised elephant-head handles complete with suspended ceramic rings, recalling the grandeur of ancient courtly design.
Category
20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Head in Hands Wish Vase- Hand Made Sculptural Ceramic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A contemplative vessel where whimsy meets solitude.
The Head in Hands Wish Vase feels like a quiet encounter — a head held lightly in a blue ceramic hand, as if caught mid-thought.
Category
2010s Portuguese Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Black Face Head Ceramic Vase Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern black ceramic face or head vase in the Style of Picasso.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tall White Ceramic Vases with Elephant Head Handles, Pair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A study in balance and quiet luxury, this pair of porcelain vases embodies timeless grace. Their tall, cylindrical forms are softened by gentle curves at the shoulder and accented wi...
Category
20th Century Vases
Materials
Porcelain
White Long Head Vase
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
A decorative vase for the home, that can contain water and flowers. The pinecones above the head are an element that characterizes the Sicilian culture: a symbol of hospitality and g...
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$305 / item