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What does hand-throw mean in pottery?

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What does hand-throw mean in pottery?
In pottery, hand-thrown means that an artisan produced it by hand using a certain technique. Specifically, the crafter used a potter's wheel to turn the piece and then used their hands or tools to shape the clay. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique and vintage pottery.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large Hand Thrown Pottery Vessel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
one is quite unusual, a large hand crafted pottery vessel. It has great form and is well executed. An
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1990s American Pottery

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Pottery

1991 Irregular Blue Buie Studio Pottery Bud Vase
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful hand thrown pottery vase with fluted and ruffled rim and uneven body. Finished with
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1990s American Folk Art Pottery

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Pottery

Vintage Studio Pottery Drip-Glaze Bowl, 9” High by 7” Diameter
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Vintage Studio Pottery Drip-Glaze Bowl, 9” High by 7” Diameter Hand-thrown pottery bowl with warm
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Pottery

Unique Hand Thrown Stoneware Pottery Vase by Fontaine
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful well done ceramic vase by Fontaine, circa 1970s. Stamped at the bottom with a face, one of a kind piece.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Ceramic

Susan Bennett English Glazed Thrown Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish thrown and glazed stoneware studio pottery vase with a ribbed body attributed to Susan
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Vintage 1970s English Modern Pottery

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Stoneware

Set of Three Handmade Studio Pottery Bowls Yellow Gray Blue Marked RL, USA 1960s
By Leach Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Collection of three handmade studio pottery bowls, rendered in hand thrown earthen clay pottery
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

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