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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
$599 Sale Price
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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
$600 Sale Price
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Rare Massive Antique Ironstone Mason's Ashworth Chinoiserie Meat Serving Platter
Located in New York, NY
Rare massive early antique Mason's Ashworth Ironstone Chinoiserie pattern hand painted enamel over transfer decoration meat serving footed platter with reservoir for "au jus"
19th Ce...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Export Pottery
Materials
Ironstone
Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Soup Plates- Set of Ten
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Greek Revival Dining: Set of 10 Spode "Phliasian Horseman" Soup Plates
(c. 1806–1820)
A fine set of 10 early 19th-century blue and white transfer-printed pottery soup plates by Spo...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery


