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What is a person called who makes pottery?
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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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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...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of m...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
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Primitive Terracotta Water Jar From Central Mexico, Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive terracotta water jar from Central Mexico, Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Otagiri Hacienda Pottery Goblets - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage pottery goblets in the "Hacienda" pattern by Otagiri. Lovely painted blue floral design with brown rims and a speckled pale gray base glaze. Made in Japan by Otagi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Bohemian Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Blue Studio Pottery Teapot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage studio pottery teapot. Beautiful speckled muted blue glaze with a hand painted abstract design on each side. Signed on the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Pair 19th Century Greek Attic Style Terracotta Volure-Kraters
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of large two handled 19th Century Attic style volute kraters.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Greek Revival Pottery
Materials
Terracotta