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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.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 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
$596 Sale Price
50% Off
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
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