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What is unique about ancient Italian pottery?
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What is most unique about ancient Italian pottery is its finish. Many pieces featured a tin glaze that is highly resistant to chipping and fading. The technique dates back to 9th-century Mesopotamia. You'll find a large selection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
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Beautiful Italian Ceramics Plate from the 19th Century " Mythological Scene "
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian Ceramics Plate from the 19th Century
Plate with large fire decoration in the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Chiminea Preserve Pot #9
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pot with handles. These pots were used to preserve
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Antique 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Chiminea Preserve Pot #5
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pot with handles. These pots were used to preserve
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Antique 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Chiminea Preserve Pot #3
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pot with handles. These pots were used to preserve
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Antique 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A Large Italian Maiolica Charger, 19th Century
Located in CABA, AR
painter's designs.
Maiolica chargers were particularly popular during the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Ceramics
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Ceramic
Amazing CASTELLI Plate, Italy 19th Century D: 62cm
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Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing CASTELLI Plate, Italy 19th Century D: 62cm
Large plate in glazed and polychrome majolica
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Ceramics
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Majolica