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.

19th century

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Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£1,100

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17th century

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Japanese Arita Wine Bottle

From David Robinson Antiques

£195

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Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain Hand Painted Lidded Vases

19th century

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Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain Hand Painted Lidded Vases

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£795

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19th century

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Pair of Blue and White Vases

From Rue des Fontenelles

£350

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Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

19th century

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Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

From Artsonline

£499

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Antique Italian Cantagalli Majolica Tulip Vase

19th century

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Antique Italian Cantagalli Majolica Tulip Vase

From The Old Cinema

£4,400

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19th century

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Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Porcelain Urns 19th Century

From Regent Antiques

£1,950

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,500

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19th century

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19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vase

From Shackladys Antiques

£475

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Antique Paris Porcelain & Ormolu Mounted Three Piece Garniture Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique Paris Porcelain & Ormolu Mounted Three Piece Garniture Circa 1900

From Regent Antiques

£5,250

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

Quality Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase

1900 - 1920

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Quality Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£545

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Hexagonal Shaped Vase

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Hexagonal Shaped Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£295

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1900 - 1920

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Royal Worcester Stinton Vase

From Scottow Antiques

£2,850

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18th century

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18th Century Large Delft Garden Urn

From Treaders Collectables

£4,500

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Antique Hand-painted Pair of Satsuma Vases, Japan, Meiji Period

19th century

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Antique Hand-painted Pair of Satsuma Vases, Japan, Meiji Period

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£300

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1900 - 1920

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Pair Sevres Style Porcelain Vases, Circa 1920

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,500

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Hand Painted Blue Vase

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase.

Japanese Arita Wine Bottle

Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain Hand Painted Lidded Vases

Pair of Blue and White Vases

Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

Antique Italian Cantagalli Majolica Tulip Vase

Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Porcelain Urns 19th Century

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase.

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vase

Antique Paris Porcelain & Ormolu Mounted Three Piece Garniture Circa 1900

Quality Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Hexagonal Shaped Vase

Royal Worcester Stinton Vase

18th Century Large Delft Garden Urn

Antique Hand-painted Pair of Satsuma Vases, Japan, Meiji Period

Pair Sevres Style Porcelain Vases, Circa 1920

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