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Is terracotta and clay the same thing?
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No, terra-cotta and clay are not the same thing. Terra-cotta translates into baked earth and is used to refer to fired clay. Terra-cotta begins as clay but it is one that has some iron content, which reacts with oxygen and creates the reddish and orange hues that are associated with finished terra-cotta pieces. Find an assortment of terra-cotta pieces from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Set of 3 Spanish Antique Terracotta Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish set of three glazed terracotta bowls from the early 20th century. This collection of
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Terracotta
$3,990 / set
Spanish Set of Two Antique Green Terracotta Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish pair of glazed terracotta bowl from the early 20th century. These antique bowls from
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Terracotta
Large Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Pottery Dough Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
were versatile terracotta bowls for kitchen use starting in the 17th century. Uses included mixing
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Costa Rican Terracotta Ovoid Bowls
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and highly decorative pair of Costa Rican terracotta bowls are ovoid in shape and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Ceramics
Materials
Clay
$2,034 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle, Denmark. Three unique bowls in terracotta.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
will be applicable to your purchase.
Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle, Denmark.
Three unique bowls in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Terracotta
Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle, Denmark. Three unique bowls in terracotta.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
will be applicable to your purchase.
Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle, Denmark.
Three unique bowls in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Terracotta