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What is the difference between sculpture and ceramics?

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What is the difference between sculpture and ceramics?
The difference between sculpture and ceramics comes down largely to form and materials. Sculptures are three-dimensional works of art that can be produced out of a variety of materials, such as stone, wood, metal or plaster. Ceramics are decorative objects made out of earthen materials, such as clay. Some sculptures are made of ceramics, but ceramics can also be used to produce other types of objects, such as bowls, vases and dinnerware. Shop a wide variety of sculpture and ceramics on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Isak Isaksson Lovely Purple Ceramic Vase - Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A purple vase with a crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 15.5 cm (6.2") high and about 14 cm (5.6") in diameter and it is in excellent condition. This ...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Georgian Black Basalt Creamer Jug by Turner, English circa 1800
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Black Basalt Creamer Jug or small pitcher, which we attribute to John Turner of Lane End, Longton, Staffordshire Potteries, circa 1762 to 1806 of the English Geor...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

1990s Modernist Yellow and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Ceramic Bison by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowne...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Lutèce saucer plate.
Located in New York, NY
Lutèce saucer plate. Vintage blue and white saucer from the famed Lutèce restaurant from Manhattan’s more sophisticated past. Chic vide poche souvenir. Perfect Father's Day gift. Fra...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large 18-19th Century Spanish Glazed Earthenware Bowl
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and beautiful Spanish earthenware bowl. Wonderful decoration with a bird sitting on a vase of flowers Sevilla, Spain, circa 1750-1850 Weathered and amazing antique repair ...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Ceramics

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Earthenware

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