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What is the bottom of a piece of pottery called?
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The bottom of a piece of pottery is called the foot. Often, the foot is the location where an artisan signs their work or where a factory or workshop adds its maker's label or stamp. You may also sometimes see people refer to the bottom as the base. Shop a diverse assortment of pottery from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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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
$791 Sale Price
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Black Glazed Pottery Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Medium black glazed pottery, wabi sabi style with perfect imperfections.
Size: 8.5"D x 10"H
Opening: 6"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay
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 Pottery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Medium black glazed pottery, wabi sabi style with perfect imperfections.
Size 9.5"D x 10"H
Opening: 4.5"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pottery
Materials
Clay
Geometric Pottery Bowl
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Abstract native Peruvian pottery bowl. Red background color and black geometric patterns.
Dia :8.5”, Height : 3.25
Category
20th Century Peruvian Pre-Columbian Pottery
Materials
Clay
