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What is the difference between terracotta and clay pots?

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What is the difference between terracotta and clay pots?
A terracotta pot is simply a clay pot that has been fired. Clay is just the name of the material that terracotta pots are made out of. Shop an array of terracotta pots from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Unglazed Roman Style Clay Pot with Handles, Decorative Pots
Located in Miami, FL
This charming clay pot is an excellent representation of Roman pottery, echoing the craftsmanship
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Clay

Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot. Found in Spain. This Substantial and beautiful pot
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Clay

Hyacinth in Clay Pot, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsPainted from life, a pink hyacinth emerges from a clay pot. Over several days
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Roman Clay Pot Pitcher or Jar Fragment
Located in Miami, FL
Roman clay pot fragment. Charming artifact, a very good example of Roman pottery. This fragment
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Jars

Materials

Clay

19th Century Spanish Clay Pot with a Spout at the Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish aged clay pot from the 19th century. This Spanish clay pot features a spout at the base
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Large 19th Century Sunken Chinese Wabi Sabi Stapled Clay Pot
Located in London, GB
A large and characterfully misshapen 19th century clay pot, likely having collapsed in the kiln
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Clay

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