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What is the difference between pottery and ceramics?

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What is the difference between pottery and ceramics?

Pottery is a subcategory of ceramics composed only of clay. Ceramics can be composed of clay plus other materials, such as glaze.

1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Longwy French Art Deco Ceramic Bowl 1920
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic bowl by Longwy, France, 1920s. Measures: Diameter 10.6" (26.9cm), height 3" (7.7cm). Incised mold number "3021" and stamped pattern number "D.5415", 1925 Long...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Longwy Mid-Century Enameled Ceramic Wall Platter, Rare Limited Edition, 1950s
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Mid-Century enameled ceramic wall platter by Manufacture de Longwy, 1950s, "Les Vignerons" decor. A stunning mid-century enameled ceramic wall platter by Manufacture de L...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Longwy French Art Deco Ceramic Bowl
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning Art Deco period faience bowl, made in France by the Emaux de Longwy art pottery workshop and dating circa 1920-30s. This earthenware bowl is hand-decorated with Chinoiseri...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

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Enamel

Longwy French Art Deco Ceramic Bowl
$1,200 Sale Price
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French Enameled Vase Longwy Manufacture Blue with Vegetal Motifs circa 1960
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Labrit, Landes
Decorative numbered vase Émaux of Longwy. French glazed art pottery, flowers on a blue background, hand-painted enameled. The Longwy pottery factory has been in existence since the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Faience

Longwy, Maurice Paul Chevallier for Faiences de Longwy
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Longwy, Maurice Paul Chevallier for Faiences de Longwy Decorated with flowers leaves and birds. Great enameled important large vase, with the artist signature and maker stamp. Marked...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Longwy Turquoise Enameled Ceramic Platter
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th-century, ceramic plate is a stunning creation from the renowned Longwy manufactory, celebrated for its mastery of decorative ceramics. The plate features a capti...
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

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Enamel

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