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How can I age a terracotta pot?
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There are a few tips and tricks to aging a terracotta pot. First, you can apply plain yogurt to help achieve an aged patina. Another method is to plug the drainage hole and fill the pot with water-soluble fertilizer. Shop a collection of terracotta pots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Unglazed Roman Style Clay Pot with Handles, Decorative Pots
Located in Miami, FL
This charming clay pot is an excellent representation of Roman pottery, echoing the craftsmanship
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Jars
Materials
Earthenware, Clay
Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot. Found in Spain.
This Substantial and beautiful pot
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Jars
Materials
Clay
Roman Clay Pot Pitcher or Jar Fragment
Located in Miami, FL
Roman clay pot fragment.
Charming artifact, a very good example of Roman pottery.
This fragment
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Jars
Materials
Clay
19th Century Spanish Clay Pot with a Spout at the Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish aged clay pot from the 19th century. This Spanish clay pot features a spout at the base
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Clay
19th Century Spanish Glazed Clay Pot with Lovely Old Mend
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish clay pot with spout from the 19th century. This antique round-shaped vessel from Spain is
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Clay
Spanish Antique Clay Pot with Spout at the Bottom from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish antique clay pot from the 19th century. This Spanish pot features a continuous lip around
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Clay