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What is Deruta pottery?

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What is Deruta pottery?
Deruta pottery is a type of tin-glazed earthenware, produced near Perugia, Italy in the first half of the 16th century. Deruta ware is recognizable by its hand-painted colorful designs, with a metallic luster and accents of mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Deruta pottery pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Antique Decorated Laterza Ceramic Dish, Puglia, Italy 1800ca
Located in Naples, IT
expensive and valuable majolica that supplied the Bourbon and Vatican orders. Today, these noble ceramics
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Antique 1890s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Antique Pugliese Ceramic Water Pitcher (circa 1890s)
Located in London, GB
Ceramic antique water jug from Puglia in the South of Italy (circa late 19th C). A delightful
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Pitchers

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Ceramic

Apulia, Three Contemporary Porcelain Platters with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Inspired by Vito Nesta's home town, Puglia, in southern Italy, this unique set of platters is
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2010s Italian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Apulia, Seven Contemporary Porcelain Dessert Plates with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Inspired by Vito Nesta's home town, Puglia, in southern Italy, this unique set of plates is perfect
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2010s Italian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

21st Century Lemon Jar Handmade and Hand Glazed in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi
By Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
-glazed ceramic jug/vase is made in Grottaglie (Puglia), one of the most acknowledged Italian hubs for
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

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Ceramic

21st Century Healer Tray Handmade and Hand Glazed in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi
By Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
-glaze ceramics. Temperanza is hand-made in Grottaglie (Puglia) in the prestigious Franco Fasano’s
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

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Ceramic

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