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

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Ceramic

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Hollywood Regency Ceramic Swan Planters by Bassano, Italy
By Bassano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning pair of vintage ceramic swan cachepots. Creamy white glaze with 24-karat gold accents. Large, life-size pieces as you can see in photos. They ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

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Ceramic

Vintage Painted Porcelain Flower Vase by Bassano with a Floral Pattern, Italy
By Bassano
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. Made in painted porcelain. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Porcelain

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 ceramic sculpture of Crocodile from Bassano, Italy 1980s
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The amazing hand painted ceramic animal sculpture of Crocodile made in Bassano Italy in the 1980s. In great condition. The perfect addition to any surface and certainly to any home...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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