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How can you tell if pottery is real?
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To tell if pottery is real, learn about the maker or the type of pottery by conducting research with trusted online resources. There are many types of pottery, and countless artisans and manufacturers have produced pottery over the centuries. As a result, the defining features that indicate something is real will vary. Generally, things like markings, glazes and ornamental detailing can be points of identification. Another way to authenticate your pottery is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect it. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of pottery.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Roger Méquinion, Museal Ceramic Vase with Antique Decor, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic vase by Roger Mequinion, France, 1940s. Enameled surface. Sand-etched antique decor. Height : 11.2"(28.5cm), Overall diameter : 7.5"(19cm). 2 original retract...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of m...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
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Primitive Terracotta Water Jar From Central Mexico, Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive terracotta water jar from Central Mexico, Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Otagiri Hacienda Pottery Goblets - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage pottery goblets in the "Hacienda" pattern by Otagiri. Lovely painted blue floral design with brown rims and a speckled pale gray base glaze. Made in Japan by Otagi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Bohemian Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Pablo Picasso Madoura Ceramic "Tête de chèvre de profil" Plate
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), "Tête de chèvre de profil" or "Goat's Head" Plate. Partially glazed white earthenware with brown and green. This Picasso ceramic plate Ramié 110 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Expressionist Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Studio Pottery Teapot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage studio pottery teapot. Beautiful speckled muted blue glaze with a hand painted abstract design on each side. Signed on the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery