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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.
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Vintage Blue Ceramic Vase by Bassano, Italy 1970s
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The vintage ceramic vase from Bassano is made in Chinese antique technique. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
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 ....
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Faience
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Vintage original ceramic sculpture Old Man by Bassano, Italy 1974
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage original ceramic sculpture "Old Man is a drunken" by Bassano made in Italy in the 1974.
Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian craft p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Kelly Green Ceramic Planter by Bassano of Italy
By Bassano
Located in San Diego, CA
Large kelly green ceramic planter by Bassano of Italy, circa 1990s. The planter is in good vintage condition with the exception of a small chip ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Art Nouveau Ceiling Chandelier Painted Iron & Polychrome Ceramic Bassano
By Bassano
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique original Art Nouveau ceiling chandelier , painted iron and polychrome enameled ceramic by Bassano-Nove.
Overhauled electrical system, rea...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
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


