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How was Persian pottery made?

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How was Persian pottery made?
Persian pottery was crafted during the prehistoric period using a mixture of clay, small pieces of plants, straws and water. This clay mixture created a hard paste that was shaped by hand to create various pottery items, such as vases and plates. Shop a selection of Persian pottery on 1stDibs.
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Antique Arts Crafts William De Morgan Iznik Persian Pottery Tile Sands End 1890
By William De Morgan
Located in Portland, OR
A good William De Morgan (1839-1917) Fulham period "Sands End" Iznik style pottery tile, circa 1890
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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Pottery

Persian Jar 10th-14th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Four handle jar Turquoise glazed earthenware storage jars of this type are an ancient form in the Gulf region. Technical studies have now established that this jar type was produced...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Pottery

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Terracotta

Huge Ancient Amlash Pottery Pitcher Pinched Spout
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA collection, via inheritance; Leota Furlong Agett Persian Pottery collection
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

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Pottery

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Chintamani Mahal Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century with the
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Christopher Dresser, Ault Pottery Persian Ewer, circa 1890, England
By Ault Pottery, Christopher Dresser
Located in Pymble, NSW
Christopher Dresser designed for the Ault Pottery in the 1890's, taking a lot of inspiration from
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Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

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Pottery

Antique Kurdish Runner, c-1900
Located in Evanston, IL
3'5" x 9'10" fabulae antique Persian runner c-1900's, geometric design of medallions with animal
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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