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What are the four types of pottery?

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What are the four types of pottery?
Porcelain, stoneware, earthenware and bone china are the four types of pottery. All of them use clay as the foundation and heat to fire them. Sometimes pottery is only divided into three categories: porcelain, stoneware and earthenware, and bone china is rolled into the category of porcelain. Find a collection of vintage and modern pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Ancient pottery plates Llanelly Pottery
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient pottery plates is an elegant plates set realized during the 19th century by Primavesi
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Maria Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
of archeologists, Maria and her husband led a revival of ancient pottery styles among Pueblo artisans
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
findings of archeologists, Maria and her husband led a revival of ancient pottery styles among Pueblo
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Bowl
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
by the findings of archeologists, Maria and her husband led a revival of ancient pottery styles among
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
by the findings of archeologists, Maria and her husband led a revival of ancient pottery styles among
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Maria and Julian Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
led a revival of ancient pottery styles among Pueblo artisans. Between 1918 and 1943, Maria shaped the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

Materials

Clay

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