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What is in porcelain clay?
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Most porcelain contains a mixture of silica, clays, feldspar and kaolin. In the case of bone china, bone ash is also included. Porcelain is a ceramic and is made like all others by mixing clay with additives, shaping it and then firing it in a kiln. Where porcelain differs is the ingredient mixture, often containing kaolin and the fact that it’s fired at a hotter temperature. Shop a range of antique and vintage porcelain on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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2000s Studio Art Pottery Plate Abstract Tree Tim Frain TN
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Abstract Tree of Life Studio Art Plate hand thrown pottery
13.5 diameter x 1 d
signed, T Frain Tim
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Pottery
Materials
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
Category
1990s American Folk Art Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Vintage 1980's Century Harding Black Pitcher
By Harding Black
Located in Seguin, TX
Tan glazed hand thrown pottery pitcher by renowned San Antonio, Texas potter Harding Black (1912
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Polia Pillin Decorative Ceramic Tray
By Polia Pillin
Located in Oakland, CA
-century motifs painted onto hand-thrown pottery such as pots, vases, plates, bowls, etc., with the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Thrown and Glazed Studio Pottery Pitcher
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Modern hand-thrown studio art pottery pitcher features striped exterior with cobalt
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Pottery
Materials
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.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic