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What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic figurines?
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The difference between porcelain and ceramic figurines is the materials used to produce them. Porcelain is a delicate white material, while ceramic tends to be heavier and varies in color depending on the type of clay used to produce it. Shop a wide range of antique and vintage figurines on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large ceramic sculpture of Zebra from Bassano, Italy 2000s
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The stunning large hand painted ceramic animal sculpture of Zebra made in Bassano Italy in the 2000s. A very beautiful sculpture. In great condition. The perfect addition to any surf...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,403 Sale Price
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1960’s Signed Bassano Ceramic Centerpiece Fruit Bowl
By Bassano
Located in Bradenton, FL
A signed Bassano ceramic fruit bowl circa 1960. A pierced lattice basket with undulating sides is decorated with a rope twist braided edge and flowers in yellow, blue and pink. The f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Pitcher by Bassano, Mid 20th Century
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage ceramic jug by Bassano made in Italy in mid 20th century. Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian craft produced in the city ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
$297 Sale Price
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Theiera Early 1900s Ancient Nine of Bassano
By Bassano
Located in Taranto, IT
Early 20th-century Ceramic Theiera Antica Nove di Bassano.
Considering over a century of age, it is in excellent conservative condition, there are no aesthetic or structural defects...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Pitcher by Bassano, Mid 20th Century
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage ceramic jug by Bassano made in Italy in mid 20th century. Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian craft produced in the city ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
$288 Sale Price
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Large ceramic bust Man, Italy 1970s
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage large ceramic bust Man by Bassano made in Italy in the 1970s. Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian craft produced in the city of Bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
$932 Sale Price
20% Off