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Pair of Guatemalan Clay Cooking Pots from the Early 20th Century
Pair of Guatemalan Clay Cooking Pots from the Early 20th Century

Pair of Guatemalan Clay Cooking Pots from the Early 20th Century

Located in East Point, GA

A pair of Guatemalan clay cooking pots from the early 20th century. These antique vessels from Guatemala made of clay, each have rounded forms with rustic, decorative texture on thei...

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20th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Clay

Guatemalan Glazed Cooking Pot w/Handles
Guatemalan Glazed Cooking Pot w/Handles

Guatemalan Glazed Cooking Pot w/Handles

Located in East Point, GA

A larger-sized Guatemalan clay pot with beautiful glazed finish. This vintage cooking vessel has been made of clay, has a rounded-shape with flattened bottom and recessed top hole wi...

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20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Urns

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Clay

Vintage Mexican Mole Cooking Pot with 'Fire-Dog' Feet
Vintage Mexican Mole Cooking Pot with 'Fire-Dog' Feet

Vintage Mexican Mole Cooking Pot with 'Fire-Dog' Feet

Located in East Point, GA

A Mexican cooking pot with "fire-dog" feet from the mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

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19th c. Ceramic  Cooking Pot
19th c. Ceramic  Cooking Pot

19th c. Ceramic Cooking Pot

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H 16 in Dm 24 in

19th c. Ceramic Cooking Pot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique ceramic cooking pot with original glaze and naturally aged patina. Beautiful medallions throughout rim of pot.

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Planters and Jardinieres

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Terracotta Cooking Pot From The Mixteca Region of Oaxaca, Mexico
Terracotta Cooking Pot From The Mixteca Region of Oaxaca, Mexico

Terracotta Cooking Pot From The Mixteca Region of Oaxaca, Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta pot from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1980´s

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Vintage 1980s Mexican Country Pottery

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Historic Antique Hitay Clay Pot – Vintage Terracotta Amphora

Historic Antique Hitay Clay Pot – Vintage Terracotta Amphora

Located in London, GB

Antique Anatolian Pottery: Vintage Hitay Clay Cooking Pot Originating in the ancient region of Hitay, this vintage clay pot embodies centuries of culinary tradition influenced by th...

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Rustic Vases

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Large 1930s Oil Painting

Large 1930s Oil Painting

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Large 1930s Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, GB

This is a wonderful still life of various fish and sea food, water jug, wine glass and clay cooking pot - everything needed for a delicious fish stew.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Paintings

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Paint

Spanish Colonial Pot from the Mid-19th Century with Dark Finish
Spanish Colonial Pot from the Mid-19th Century with Dark Finish

Spanish Colonial Pot from the Mid-19th Century with Dark Finish

Located in East Point, GA

A Spanish Colonial pot from the mid-19th century. This Spanish clay cooking pot with wide mouth and two handles is made of clay and features a nice dark finish, with black and brown ...

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Pottery

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Chinese Cooking Pot
Chinese Cooking Pot

Chinese Cooking Pot

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Chinese Cooking Pot

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage cooking pot with elegant lines can be placed as a center piece on a dining room table. From China's Shanxi province.

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Decorative Objects

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Clay

Fantastical, Functional and Figural Fire Clay Ceramic Tureen Handmade in Spain
Fantastical, Functional and Figural Fire Clay Ceramic Tureen Handmade in Spain

Fantastical, Functional and Figural Fire Clay Ceramic Tureen Handmade in Spain

By Meritxell Duran

Located in New York, NY

The interior is finished with a clear enamel glaze, making it functional for serving soup or sauce, and even for cooking directly on fire, or in the oven (we suggest following guidel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Ceramics

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Enamel

Fantastical Figural and Functional Fire Clay Ceramic Tureen Handmade in Spain
Fantastical Figural and Functional Fire Clay Ceramic Tureen Handmade in Spain

Fantastical Figural and Functional Fire Clay Ceramic Tureen Handmade in Spain

By Meritxell Duran

Located in New York, NY

The interior is finished with a clear enamel glaze, making it functional for serving soup or sauce, and even for cooking directly on fire, or in the oven (we suggest following guidel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Ceramics

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Fantastical Figural and Functional Fire Clay Ceramic Tureen Handmade in Spain
Fantastical Figural and Functional Fire Clay Ceramic Tureen Handmade in Spain

Fantastical Figural and Functional Fire Clay Ceramic Tureen Handmade in Spain

By Meritxell Duran

Located in New York, NY

The interior is finished with a clear enamel glaze, making it functional for serving soup or sauce, and even for cooking directly on fire, or in the oven (we suggest following guidel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Ceramics

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Fantastical Figural and Functional Fire Clay Ceramic Tureen Handmade in Spain
Fantastical Figural and Functional Fire Clay Ceramic Tureen Handmade in Spain

Fantastical Figural and Functional Fire Clay Ceramic Tureen Handmade in Spain

By Meritxell Duran

Located in New York, NY

The interior is finished with a clear enamel glaze, making it functional for serving soup or sauce, and even for cooking directly on fire, or in the oven (we suggest following guidel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Soup Tureens

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Cooking Pot Clay For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cooking pot clay for your home. Each cooking pot clay for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, clay and terracotta. There are many kinds of the cooking pot clay you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cooking pot clay is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Cooking Pot Clay?

The average selling price for a cooking pot clay at 1stDibs is $1,096, while they’re typically $79 on the low end and $3,650 for the highest priced.

Questions About Cooking Pot Clay

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, clay pots and terracotta pots are not the same. While terracotta pots are a type of clay pot, not all clay pots are terracotta. Terracotta is a clay material that is modeled and fired to create a signature brown-orange color. Clay pots can be created in any color. Browse a range of both clay and terracotta pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African clay pots are made by coiling the material around a flattened base and then hand-molding it into the desired shape. Then, the piece is sun dried and fired at a low temperature. On 1stDibs, find authentic African clay pots from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, clay pots are good for plants. These pots provide a healthy environment for most plants because material's porous nature allows air and moisture to penetrate the sides of the pot. Clay pots can remove excess moisture from the potting soil reducing the chance of root rot.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not it is safe to cook in old copper pots is a matter of debate. Some experts caution against cooking in antique copper pots that do not feature some other type of metal as lining. This is because of concerns that excessive amounts of copper may leach into food. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique copper pots.