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What is Italian terracotta?

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What is Italian terracotta?
Terracotta, the variety that is made in Italy, is a breathable, unglazed clay pot often used as a garden pot or planter. Terracotta is known for its signature orange-brown hue. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of terracotta pots and planters from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Italian Terracotta is a type of earthenware made in Italy. It’s clay-based and can be either glazed or unglazed with a porous surface. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary Italian terracotta pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of Spanish Terracotta Olive Jars or Vessels
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handmade terracotta Olive oil vessels or jars from Andalusia, Spain, 1930s Two Traditional Spanish
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20th Century Spanish Country Jars

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware, Pottery

Spanish Green Glazed Terracotta Jar with Elegant Decorations
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A very exceptional Spanish Terracotta Jar,Urn from the town Girona, great old patina and traces of
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Two Spanish Terracotta Olive Jars or Vessels
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handmade terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles from Segovia, Spain, 1930s Two traditional
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware

Pair of Spanish Terracotta Water Jars or Vessels
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handmade terracotta two-handled water jars / pitchers, Spain, 1880s-1930s. Two Traditional Spanish
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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware

Collection of Three Mediterranean Spanish Colonial Style Terracotta Jars
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three Mediterranean terracotta jars on custom stands. These vintage terracotta
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20th Century European Spanish Colonial Jars

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Iron

Spanish 1940s Terracotta Large Olive Jar, Shell Motifs and Lime Finish
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handmade terracotta olive jar with shell motifs, Spain, 1930s On an antique traditional preserving
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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Jars

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Limestone

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