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What is pottery made of?
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Pottery is made of ceramic materials that are shaped, worked and then fired at high temperatures. There are three main types of materials for this process: earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. Earthenware is a porous material made of baked clay and often glazed, while stoneware is a water- and heat-resistant material that comes in an array of colors. Fired at a very high temperature, porcelain is very hard and has a glass-like texture and appearance. Explore a diverse assortment of pottery on 1stDibs.
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French 19th Century 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. The fact that this jug has a multiple colour glazing makes i...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
$792 Sale Price
41% Off
19th Century French Green Glazed Confit Pot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming 19th century French confit pot from the southwest of France, showcasing a stunning deep green glaze characteristic of regional pottery from the late 1800s. Hand-thrown in ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta
Roger Méquinion, Museal Ceramic Vase with Antique Decor, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic vase by Roger Mequinion, France, 1940s. Enameled surface. Sand-etched antique decor. Height : 11.2"(28.5cm), Overall diameter : 7.5"(19cm). 2 original retract...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Black Glazed Wabi Sabi Style Pottery Vintage
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Medium black glazed pottery, wabi sabi style with perfect imperfections.
Size: 12"D x 15.5"H
Opening: 6.5"
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay
19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
$382 Sale Price
51% Off
Eduardo Vega Pottery Coffee Service, Ecuador 1970s
By Eduardo Vega
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern Era Vega Pottery Coffee Service for eight, Made by Eduardo Vega – Ecuador, South America - circa 1970s
In the early 1970s, Eduardo V...
Category
Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay
