Were these vessels originally used for flowers?

Many forms, including garden urns and lidded jars, served primarily as decorative ornaments or storage containers rather than receptacles for cut flowers. Lidded vases and ginger jars were designed to hold dry goods or simply to display the skill of the painter. Smaller cabinet vases and amphora shapes were collected as decorative art objects for display on mantels and tables. When considering use for fresh flowers, inspect the interior for water resistance, as older glazes can develop fine craze lines.

How do I distinguish Chinese export porcelain from European copies?

Examine the composition of the ceramic body, as true Chinese porcelain tends to be whiter, denser, and finer-grained than many nineteenth-century European imitations. Look closely at the brushwork, because European factories like Samson Paris or Sèvres reinterpreted Asian designs with distinct Western stylistic touches. The tone of the blue pigment and the glaze texture also offer clues; nineteenth-century European pieces often exhibit different crackle patterns and gloss levels compared to eighteenth-century originals.

Can converted lamp vases be restored to vessels?

Reverting a lamp back to an open vase depends entirely on how the piece was altered during the conversion process. If the base was drilled to run electrical cord through the ceramic body, restoring it to a watertight vessel requires professional ceramic conservation. Many collectors choose to keep them as lamps because the conversion often preserves the upper body of the vase intact. Inspect the mounting hardware to ensure it is secured without causing structural damage to the antique porcelain or earthenware.

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A hand painted blue vase brings depth of colour and historical variety to a room, spanning delicate porcelain to earthenware.

17th century

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Late 17th Century Japanese Vase Converted to a Lamp. Circa 1690

From Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors

£3,650

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A Magnificent Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Vase and Cover, Circa 1815-20

19th century

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A Magnificent Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Vase and Cover, Circa 1815-20

From Fine Antique English Porcelain

£3,850

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Large 17th-century Revival Italian Majolica Polychrome Vase Delft Faience

19th century

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Large 17th-century Revival Italian Majolica Polychrome Vase Delft Faience

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£299

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19th century

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Exceptional Pair of Antique Vienna Porcelain Empire Amphora Vases & Covers – Signed F. Koller

From Lee Sherman Antiques

£595

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19th century

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Pair of Samson Paris Bleu Céleste Porcelain Vases in the Sèvres Taste, C.1860–1870

From Ritas Bazaar

£500

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19th century

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Antique English Georgian Porcelain Vase

From Antiques4EU

£985

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Fine Doulton Lambeth Intarsio Faience Vase by Alice Euphemia Thatcher C1880s

19th century

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Fine Doulton Lambeth Intarsio Faience Vase by Alice Euphemia Thatcher C1880s

From Lee Sherman Antiques

£395

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1900 - 1920

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Large Pair of Chinese Blue and White Vases

From Willows Antiques and Interiors

£950

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Pair of Antique Chinese Style Blue and White Jar Lamps

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Antique Chinese Style Blue and White Jar Lamps

From Mark Jones Antiques

£1,550

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18th century

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Antique Dutch Delftware Vase and Cover

From Antiques4EU

£1,675

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Listings feature pieces spanning the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, utilising porcelain, earthenware, ceramic, and tin-glazed bodies.

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Delft Blue and White Lidded Vases

From Willows Antiques and Interiors

£695

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19th century

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Fine Quality Early 19th Century Spode Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£425

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Fine Quality Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Vase

1900 - 1920

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Fine Quality Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Vase

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£295

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

1900 - 1920

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£265

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Superb Antique Royal Doulton Hand Painted Vase

1900 - 1920

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Superb Antique Royal Doulton Hand Painted Vase

From Judy Fox Antiques

£850

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1900 - 1920

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£265

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Hand Painted Blue Vase

Late 17th Century Japanese Vase Converted to a Lamp. Circa 1690

A Magnificent Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Vase and Cover, Circa 1815-20

Large 17th-century Revival Italian Majolica Polychrome Vase Delft Faience

Exceptional Pair of Antique Vienna Porcelain Empire Amphora Vases & Covers – Signed F. Koller

Pair of Samson Paris Bleu Céleste Porcelain Vases in the Sèvres Taste, C.1860–1870

Antique English Georgian Porcelain Vase

Fine Doulton Lambeth Intarsio Faience Vase by Alice Euphemia Thatcher C1880s

Large Pair of Chinese Blue and White Vases

Pair of Antique Chinese Style Blue and White Jar Lamps

Antique Dutch Delftware Vase and Cover

Pair of Delft Blue and White Lidded Vases

Fine Quality Early 19th Century Spode Vase

Fine Quality Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Vase

Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

Superb Antique Royal Doulton Hand Painted Vase

Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Vase

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