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What is slipware in pottery?
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In pottery, slipware is the term for pottery created or decorated with a liquid clay called slip. Pieces may feature painting, inlays and other decorative finishes. Moriage, a type of pottery that features three-dimensional appliqués, is one example of slipware. Find a collection of slipware pottery on 1stDibs.
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Large 19th Century Slipware Jug
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th Century Spatterware Jug. France Circa 1890
Category
Antique 1890s French Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
18th Century Slipware Marriage Serving Plate
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Slipware marriage plate. decorated with the key to unlock the heart of love. France Circa 1780
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Studio Pottery Slipware Fish Decorated Terracotta Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish British studio pottery dish decorated with a slipware fish design in the manner of
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Staffordshire Marble Slipware Glazed Pottery Pig Moneybox
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful antique English Staffordshire pottery pig moneybox decorated in marble effect slipware
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pottery
Sussex Slipware Pottery Floral Pilgrim Flask & Cover
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and hand crafted slipware pottery pilgrim flask decorated with floral designs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Pair Sussex Slipware Pottery Floral Pilgrim Flasks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and hand-crafted matched pair slipware pottery pilgrim flasks decorated with floral
Category
Antique 19th Century English Ceramics
Materials
Pottery