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What is it called when you work with clay?
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What it is called when you work with clay varies. You will usually see the art of making things out of clay called pottery or ceramics. Some people will use the phrasal verb "throwing pottery" to describe the process of producing something out of clay using a potter's wheel. Others may say "crafting" or simply "making" pottery or ceramics. Names for people who work with clay include potter, ceramicist and ceramic artist. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of pottery.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
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Large 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche, 'Orjol'
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence called : Orjol du Lauragais. Beautiful weathered yellow glaze. Imperfections help authent...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
$598 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Matte Oil Pot Clay Pottery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage Matte Oil Pots Pottery
Beautifully terracotta rich in character, this vintage oil pot adds just the right amount of texture + warmth where you need it. Stunning matte finish ...
Category
20th Century Pottery
Materials
Clay
$229 / item
Large Antique Hand Painted Ironstone Pottery Bowl. English C.1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous ironstone pottery bowl
Hand painted decoration
Imari inspired " Amherst Japan " pattern
No makers mark. Possibly Minton
Condition commensurate with the age of the piece....
Category
Antique 19th Century English Japonisme Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Antique Weller Art Pottery Vase With Iris Pattern Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Weller Art Pottery Vase With Iris Pattern Signed C1920
Measures - 9 1/2" x 4" x 4"
This antique vase is an example of Weller Art Pottery, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Pottery
Materials
Pottery
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar or Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Andalusian Olive Oil Handled Jar in Terracotta
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Hand-made terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles...
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Country Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware
Large Original Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Keith Murray, C.1930
By Keith Murray
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely shaped grey ceramic vase made by Wedgwood.
Designed by Keith Murray
Makers marks and facsimile signature on base
2 tiny hairline cracks to the rim.( shown in the images ) ...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
