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What is pottery in art?

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What is pottery in art?
In art, pottery is the term for a particular medium. Generally, the term refers to artworks produced out of clay or a similar material that has been shaped and then allowed to harden with the application of heat. Pottery can be purely decorative or serve a functional purpose, such as holding food or floral arrangements. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of pottery.
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French Majolica Strawberries Plate Luneville, circa 1880
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica strawberries plate circa 1880 Luneville.
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Circa 1780 Neoclassical Luneville Faience Basket
By Luneville
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 Luneville neoclassical reticulated faience basket with typical floral spray central reserve & rose pink edge, the exterior latticework sprinkled with rose & yellow florets...
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Antique 1780s French Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Luneville French Art Nouveau Asparagus & Artichoke Server
By Luneville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Art Nouveau French Faïence asparagus and artichoke server, Keller & Guerin, Luneville – circa 1890. A majolica glazed earthenware platter decorated in barbotine with asparagus, ...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Luneville Keller & Guerin, circa 1890
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus plate signed Luneville Keller & Guerin, circa 1890.
Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Chocolate Oyster Plate Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica chocolate oyster plate with green seaweeds Luneville. Reference: Page 43 "Oyster plates" of J. Karsnitz.
Category

Antique 1880s French Country Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Strawberry Platter Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Large 19th Century Majolica Strawberry Platter signed Luneville. Platter / 12.8" on 10,5 inches.
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

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