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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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Maria and Julian Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery jar in uncommon shaped, signed Maria and Julian. 1925 - 1943; 5 3/4" x 6 1/4". Julian is Maria's husband and highly recognized. San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery jar with very finely etched feather design and three concentric bands, signed Marie and Santana. 1943 -1956; 5 3/4" x 6 1/2". San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Large Decorative Dish, Biot, France c. 1960
By Biot
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional dimensions for this extra-large dish which can be also a wall-mounted decoration.
Glazed earthenware with incised floral decor.
Hollow stamp on the back.
Ceramic center...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
African Pantry Pot with Natural Rush Trivet
Located in Seattle, WA
African Pantry Pot with Natural Rush Trivet
Category
Early 20th Century African Pottery
Materials
Pottery
19th Century French Glazed Terracotta Vessel
Located in Wembley, GB
A large terracotta vessel with partial iridescent glaze. French, 19C.
Stock ref. #2232
Approx. 40 x 28 x 28 cm
15.7 x 11.0 x 11.0 "
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Late 19th Century German Pottery Hand-Painted Covered Hen & Nest.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Late 19th Century German Pottery Hand-Painted Covered Hen & Nest.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Pottery
Materials
Pottery