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What is a person called who makes pottery?

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What is a person called who makes pottery?
What a person who makes pottery is called varies. Terms for individuals who produce pottery include potter, ceramicist, ceramist, thrower or, simply, pottery maker. A potter may also be called an artisan because they produce functional works using their hands. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of pottery.
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Vintage Rectangular Pottery Tray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A rectangular studio pottery tray. Versatile larger size. Gray glaze with a painted abstract design in blue.
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Pottery

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Pottery

19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

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Terracotta

Louis Dage French Art Deco Stoneware Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware table lamp by Louis DAGE (Antony, Paris), France, 1920s. Stoneware, brass & fabric. Important enamel applications. Height: 15.75"(40cm), Width: 9.85"(25cm)....
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass

Blue Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Swedish Grace. Great condition. Impr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Roger Méquinion, Museal Ceramic Vase with Antique Decor, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic vase by Roger Mequinion, France, 1940s. Enameled surface. Sand-etched antique decor. Height : 11.2"(28.5cm), Overall diameter : 7.5"(19cm). 2 original retract...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Style Matte Gray Oil Pottery with 2 Handles
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Discover the charm of vintage style matte oil pottery, showcasing stunning gray hues and unique imperfections that add character to each piece. Crafted from clay, these timeless pots...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pottery

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Clay

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