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What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic vases?

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What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic vases?
The difference between porcelain and ceramic vases is that the former is made of a specific type of material, while the latter is a broader category. Ceramic vases are vessels made of clay that have been hardened by heat. Porcelain is one type of ceramic. Fashioned out of kaolin clay that gets fired at high temperatures, porcelain is a durable material with a whitish, translucent appearance when unadorned. Find a large selection of porcelain vases and other ceramic vases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Golden heart #33 with metal support base. Porcelain, gold leaf. Handmade Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
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Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Korean Monochrome Porcelain Moon Jar on Carved Wood Stand, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Korean White Porcelain Moon Jar on Carved Wood Stand, 20th Century A striking example of Korean minimalist ceramic design, this large white porcelain moon jar embodies the ref...
Category

20th Century Korean Minimalist Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Oriente Italiano Malachite Ming Vase by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Oriente Italiano Collection, this Ming-style vase is crafted of porcelain and boasts the superb decoration. Its green background is adorned with a series of blue patterns...
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Oriente Italiano Azalea Ming Vase by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
True to its name, this elegant ming-style vase is part of the Oriente Italiano collection, harmoniously balancing Far East elegance and Florentine pottery...
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Oriente Italiano Iris Ming Vase by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the shape of traditional Chinese pottery, this vase combines Florentine ceramic tradition with Far East aesthetic, creating a superb symphony of delicate hues and magnifi...
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Set of Two Vintage Beige/Brown "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal pair of vintage "Paper Bag" vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. These exceptional pieces...
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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