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What is the difference between ceramic and glass bowls?

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What is the difference between ceramic and glass bowls?
The difference between ceramic and glass bowls is material. Glass is a material derived from silicates found in rocks and sand. On the other hand, ceramic begins as earthenware that artisans shape and then fire at high temperatures. Shop a large selection of ceramic and glass bowls on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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18th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful antique 18th century German bread box. Perfect for decoration in your old country kitchen. The piece is in good used antique condition with patina and a view minor dents. S...
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper

Caviar Bowl and Spoon in Venetian Glass, Corno Italiano & Lacquered wood Mod 295
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Synonymous with luxury, caviar is a great gastronomic indulgence that requires to be served and tasted in a proper way. Handcrafted from Venetian glass, our caviar bowl is distinguis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Bowls

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Rosso Levanto Marble Fruit Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeles...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

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Stone, Marble

18th/ 19th Century Spanish Glazed Terracotta Bowl
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the South of Spain. Amazing blue decoration Spain circa 1750-1850 Good but weathered condition
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Serving Bowls

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Terracotta

Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server by Gelb, Paris in Box
By Gelb
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl, dish, or chiller designed by French silversmith Gelb in the 1980s. Sophisticated design with a streamlined geometric shape, ...
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Serving Bowls

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Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Large Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian quality Japanese Imari bowl having a large circular bowl with quality hand painted decoration in wonderful red, blue, green, white and gold colours. In lovel...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

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