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What is the difference between pottery and porcelain?
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The difference between pottery and porcelain is that one is a type of the other. Pottery is the general term for items produced out of clay. Porcelain is one of the three main categories of pottery. The term describes pieces made of a combination of clay and other materials, such as kaolin, silica, quartz and feldspar. Artisans fire porcelain at high temperatures, making it dense, smooth and translucent. The other two types of pottery include earthenware and stoneware. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of porcelain wares.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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Oriente Italiano Iris Set Of 4 Coasters
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 4 Iris porcelain coasters from Oriente Italiano Collection. This set of four floral motif coasters with The lustrous pure gold trim accentuates the beauty of the Iris blue dec...
Category
2010s Italian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$253 / item
Catene Zaffiro Square Bowl by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Used either as an empty-pocket bowl, decorative object, or small serving piece, this exquisite squared bowl will be a splendid addition to a sophisticated decor. Entirely handcrafted...
Category
2010s Italian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$155 / item
Antique Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Porcelain "Moorish Smoke & Ribbons" Bowl 1920
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Porcelain octagonal bowl, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, Circa 1920.
The large octagonal shaped bowl combines two rare patterns, to t...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Ottoman Kaftan Porcelain Dessert Plate with Gold Rim Made in Italy Kaft4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The elegance of kaftans is, thanks to Les-Ottomans, translated into a unique dinnerware collection. These porcelain plates are made in Italy and the gold rim has been hand applied by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Large Blue & White Porcelain Planter Jardiniere 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful and decorative vintage blue and white ironstone china planter which will look fabulous with plants and flowers but is also i...
Category
Late 20th Century European Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1985 Rare Postmodern Porcelain & Silver Teapot by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare very collectible porcelain and silver teapot coffee carafe designed by Borek Sipek for Driade excellent condition beautiful patina never used.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Porcelain
Materials
Silver
