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What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic figurines?

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What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic figurines?
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.
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1970 Brontosaurus Dinosaur Bassano Italian Pottery White Ceramic Sculpture
By Bassano
Located in Brescia, IT
Brontosaurus Sculpture Bassano Del Grappa, Italy 1970 White Ceramic in perfect Condiction Rare edition original vintage : 105/160 exemplary Stunning object for the children's bedro...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Italian Ceramic fruit baskets Bassano Zortea 1950s Italy
By Bassano
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Italian Faience Glazed Ceramic Fruit baskets Bassano Zortea, circa 1950's Very nice bright colors .Great looking set . Good condition ....
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Faience

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

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Ceramic

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