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Early 20th Century Pot from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Early 20th century water pot from the bordering area of Oaxaca and Veracruz. These pots have their particular style of expanding in diameter half way up. The style also includes 2 sm...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Terracotta Bowl from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta bowl from the border of Veracruz and Puebla, Mexico, circa 1970s with the characteristic
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Primitive Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Ceramic Water Vessel from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Puebla, Mexico.
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Terracotta Water Bowl from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta bowl from the border of Veracruz and Puebla, Mexico, circa 1970´s with the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Primitive Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Early 19th Century Terracotta Water Jar from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Early 19th century terracotta water jar from Norther Puebla, Mexico. Unusually wide format pot with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Terracotta Water Jar From Mexico, Mid 1950´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta water jar from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, circa 1950´s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Terracotta Bowl From Central Yucatan, Mexico, Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta bowl from Central Yucatan, Mexico, early 20th Century. This vessel was generally used to
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Terracotta Water Jar From Guerrero, Mexico, Circa 1960´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand painted terracotta water jar from Tuliman, Guerrero, Mexico, circa 1960´s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint
Artisanal Ceramic Saucer for Mug
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
craftsmanship of Mexican artisans from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. Each saucer has been carefully handcrafted using
Category
2010s Mexican Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Black Clay Mezcal Jug From Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1940´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Black clay mezcal jug from Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1940´s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Country Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Terracotta Water Jar From Northern Puebla, Mexico, Circa 1920´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta water jar from the indigenous Nahua communities of Northern Puebla, Mexico, circa 1920´s.
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Ceramic Water Vessel From Central Yucatan, Mexico, Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceramic water vessel from Central Yucatan, Mexico, early 20th century. The Mayan communities
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Terracotta Water Vessel From Central Michoacan, Mexico, Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Terracotta water vessel from Central Michoacan, Mexico, early 20th century. The bottom half of the
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Pottery
Materials
Cement
Primitive Beehive Styled Terracotta Heater From Northern Puebla, Mexico, 1950´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive beehive styled terracotta heater from a small Nahua community of Northern Puebla, Mexico
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Primitive Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Mexican Wall Face Plates in the style of Picasso
Located in New York, NY
Unique and a rare find are these fabulous Mexican wall face plates in the style of Picasso. Lots
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Maria Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery jar by Marie Martinez, signed Marie. 1943 - 1956; 4" x 6"
San Ildefonso
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery jar with gunmetal finish, signed Maria Poveka. 1956 - 1965; 6" x 8". San
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Bowl
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery bowl with gunmetal finish, signed Maria Poveka. 1956 - 1965; 7 3/4" x 2 3/4
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery jar with gun metal finish, signed Maria Poveka. 1956 - 1965; 4 1/4" x 6
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Polished plain black on black pottery jar by Maria Martinez, signed Maria Poveka. 1956 - 1965; 4" x
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria Poveka Martinez Black Ware Pottery Bowl
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Polished plain black on black pottery bowl by Maria Martinez, signed Maria Poveka. 1956 - 1965; 9 1
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Large Maria Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery vase with gunmetal finish, geometric band decorated shoulder; unusual style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Early 20th Century Water Vessel from Veracruz
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Puebla, Mexico. Known by the Nahua communities as "apaxtle", these bowls have a particularly rugged and
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Maria and Julian Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery jar in uncommon shaped, signed Maria and Julian. 1925 - 1943; 5 3/4" x 6 1/4
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Santana and Adam Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery jar with feathered design, signed Santana and Adam Martinez. 1955 - 1975; 5
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware bowl. Geometric black on black pottery bowl by Maria Martinez
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Bowl
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware bowl. Geometric black on black pottery bowl by Maria Martinez
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery jar with very finely etched feather design and three concentric bands
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware bowl. Geometric black on black pottery bowl by Maria Martinez
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Bowl
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware bowl. Geometric black on black pottery bowl by Maria Martinez
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware bowl. Geometric black on black pottery bowl by Maria Martinez
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Bowl
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware bowl. Geometric black on black pottery bowl by Maria Martinez
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Bowl
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware bowl. Geometric black on black pottery bowl by Maria Martinez
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Bowl
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware bowl. Geometric black on black pottery bowl by Maria Martinez
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware bowl. Geometric black on black pottery bowl by Maria Martinez
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Bowl
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware bowl. Geometric black on black pottery bowl by Maria Martinez
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Marie and Julian Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
signed. Maria and Julian Martinez, of the San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, are internationally renowned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Exceptional, Large Maria and Julian Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large black on black pottery jar with gunmetal finish. Exceptional etched design, banded top and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery
Materials
Clay
Tonala Folk Art Pottery Charger, Hand Painted Swan, Mexico, Circa 1970's
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Chatham, ON
Tonala folk art pottery charger or wall plate - large size - hand made and hand painted with a swan
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Mexican Handmade Ceramic Soy Wax Candle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Mexican Handmade Ceramic Soy Wax Candle is a beautifully crafted piece of art that combines
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Vase by Oscar Quezada
By Mata Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand-turned Mata Ortiz polychrome pottery vase with geometric motif by Oscar Quezada
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Vases
Materials
Pottery
Mata Ortiz Geometric Pottery Vase by Emila Villa
By Mata Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Ortiz or Casas Grandes pottery comes from the small village of Mata Ortiz located near Nuevos Casas
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Vases
Materials
Pottery
Massive Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Vessel by Gloria Hernandez
By Mata Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand-turned massive Mata Ortiz polychrome pottery vessel with fish motif by Gloria
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Vases
Materials
Pottery
Mata Ortiz Geometric Pottery Vase by Luz Elva Gutierrez
By Mata Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Grandes pottery comes from the small village of Mata Ortiz located near Nuevos Casas Grandes in northern
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Vases
Materials
Pottery
Mata Ortiz Geometric Pottery Vase by Juana Ledezma Vecoz
By Mata Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
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Mata Ortiz or Casas Grandes pottery comes from the small village of Mata Ortiz located near Nuevos
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Vases
Materials
Pottery
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Vasel by Nancy Heras de Martinez
By Mata Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand-turned Mata Ortiz polychrome pottery vase with animal motif by Nancy Heras de
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Vases
Materials
Pottery
Teotihuacan Mexican Black Ware Pottery Figure
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A feritilty figure likely by Max Kerlow from Teotihuacan in Mexico. Depicting a pregnant woman
Category
20th Century Mexican Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mata Ortiz Pottery Ant Motif Vase / Seed Jar by Yoly Ledezma
By Mata Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Grandes pottery comes from the small village of Mata Ortiz located near Nuevos Casas Grandes in northern
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Vases
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Nahua Pottery Chililico Hidalgo Mexican Folk Art Animal Candleholders
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming pair of two rare and whimsical indigenous Nahua peoples pottery animal folk art
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
H 6.25 in W 5 in D 3 in
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Pottery Donkey Sculpture
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly charming and stylish pottery-clay donkey sculpture from Mexico. This unique piece is
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mexican Folk Art Pottery Sculpture of a Female Depicting Life & Death
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and striking Folk Art pottery sculpture is unsigned, but believed to have been done in
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Mexican Demijohn Rustic Clay Mezcal Vessel Bottle Pottery Oaxaca Folk Art
By Omar Hernández
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
mezcal, drunken during folk theaters in Oaxaca, Mexico. The bottle is done with ceramic graffiti
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Bottles
Materials
Pottery, Clay
Decorative Terra-Cotta Vessel from Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unique raised decorative pattern and small spiral handles. An excellent example of the burnished pottery
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Hand-made Tonala Pottery Folk Art Fish Vase Made in Mexico
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Rare folk pottery vase from the town of Tonalá in Mexico, shaped in the form of a fish standing on
Category
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases
Materials
Pottery
Mexican Antique Dolores Porras Lizard Clay Pottery Folk Art Terracotta Vase
By Dolores Porras
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This one of a kind Mexican antique is one of few pieces Dolores had at her home at the time she
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Folk Art Vases
Materials
Terracotta, Clay, Pottery
H 8.67 in W 9.45 in D 9.06 in
Mexican Antique Dolores Porras Clay Pottery Folk Art Terracotta Vessel Vase
By Dolores Porras
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This one of a kind Mexican antique is one of few pieces Dolores had at her home at the time she
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Folk Art Vases
Materials
Clay, Pottery, Terracotta
H 9.85 in W 9.45 in D 8.86 in
Handcrafted Ken Edwards Ceramic Wall Plate Tonala Mexico Folk Art Pottery
By Ken Edwards
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Ken Edwards ceramic plate Tonala Mexico folk art pottery.
Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Old pottery from South America/Pre-20th century/Beautiful colored pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is thought to be an old pottery made before the 20th century in countries such as Peru and
Category
20th Century Peruvian Other Vases
Materials
Pottery
Modern Mexican Rustic Clay Vessel Bottle Pottery Made in Oaxaca Stripes Folk Art
By Omar Hernández
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Hernández’s work. Born in a pottery town he was taught from a young age the fundamentals. It was later when
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Bottles
Materials
Pottery, Clay
H 11.82 in Dm 2.96 in
Mexican Antique Dolores Porras Clay Pottery Folk Art Ant Terracotta Vessel Vase
By Dolores Porras
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This one of a kind Mexican antique is one of few pieces Dolores had at her home at the time she
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Folk Art Vases
Materials
Clay, Pottery, Terracotta
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 8.67 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic pottery from Mexico available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, terracotta and clay, every pottery from Mexico was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pottery from Mexico, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right pottery from Mexico, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Pottery From Mexico?
Prices for a pottery from Mexico can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $1,950, while the average can fetch as much as $475.
Questions About Pottery From Mexico
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The well-known red bracelet from Mexico is a seven-knot bracelet. Crafters produce the bracelet out of red string, and people wear it on their ankle or wrist to help ward off evil spirits. You'll find a range of vintage and designer bracelets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Taxco, Mexico, is known as being home to silversmith shops that produce high-end jewelry, tableware and decorative objects. The tradition of crafting silver in Taxco began in the 1930s after William Spratling relocated there and set up his workshop, eventually encouraging other smiths to do the same. Silver pieces produced in Taxco are commonly referred to as Taxco silver. Find a diverse assortment of Taxco silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is Teplitz pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Teplitz pottery is a kind of art pottery that was made in the Teplitz-Turn region of Bohemia, in what is now the Czech Republic. It was made around the late 1800s and early 1900s. On 1stDibs, find a collection of beautiful Teplitz pottery from top sellers.
- What is DeSimone pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022DeSimone pottery was created by an Italian artist named Giovanni De Simone. He opened a pottery studio in the 1960s and had several artisans working with him to create bold and bright ceramic pieces inspired by traditional Sicilian art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Desimone pottery from top sellers.
- What is Scheurich Pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Scheurich pottery is the name of earthenware produced by the German manufacturer Scheurich. Its mid-century pieces featuring thick glaze are especially popular among collectors, but the company has manufactured vases, planters and other decorative objects for more than 90 years. You'll find a range of Scheurich pottery on 1stDibs.
- Is majolica a pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, majolica is a type of pottery. Artisans produce it from a heavy clay with a rich brown color and then finish it with enamel, paint and glaze. The style of pottery emerged during the mid 19th century. Find a variety of majolica pottery on 1stDibs.
- What is Deruta pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Deruta pottery is a type of tin-glazed earthenware, produced near Perugia, Italy in the first half of the 16th century. Deruta ware is recognizable by its hand-painted colorful designs, with a metallic luster and accents of mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Deruta pottery pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is Tlaquepaque pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tlaquepaque pottery is traditional Mexican pottery from Tlaquepaque. It often features a design showing a classic Mexican scene or landscape. It features a distinctive glazed style and usually bright colors. Shop a variety of authentic Tlaquepaque pottery from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Where is Acoma pottery from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Acoma pottery is from the village of Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico. The Acoma tribe produces the handmade pottery known for its bold geometric patterns and fluted rims. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Acoma pottery from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is no single most sought-after pottery. Rather, collectors prize pieces from a variety of makers, and trends in collecting do change over time. Some types of pottery have enduring appeal, such as Rookwood, mochaware, spongeware, agateware, Staffordshire, blackware, spatterware and basalt. Find a wide variety of pottery on 1stDibs.
- What is Peruvian pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Peruvian pottery is the term for handicrafts formed out of clay made by artisans from the South American country Peru. Within the country, pots, jars and other pottery pieces are known as huaco or guaco. Find a variety of Peruvian pottery pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is slipware in pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In pottery, slipware is the term for pottery created or decorated with a liquid clay called slip. Pieces may feature painting, inlays and other decorative finishes. Moriage, a type of pottery that features three-dimensional appliqués, is one example of slipware. Find a collection of slipware pottery on 1stDibs.
- What is Secessionist pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Secessionist pottery refers to a line of earthenware goods produced by the British company Minton from 1902 to 1919. It included bowls, chargers, candle holders, plant stands, planters and vases. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Secessionist pottery.
- Where is Chelsea pottery from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chelsea pottery is from Chelsea, London, UK. Charles Gouyn and Nicolas Sprimont founded the company in 1743 and became known for producing soft-paste porcelain decorative objects. Find a collection of Chelsea pottery from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is ancient pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ancient pottery, also known as ceramics, is the creation of objects out of clay, and then hardened by a heat source. Pottery was the first type of functional art, after body painting, to be seen during the early phase of the Stone age. You’ll find a variety of pottery of all shapes, ages and sizes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is celadon pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Celadon pottery is a type of ceramic ware that features a gray-green glaze. To produce the effect, artisans apply liquid slip made with liquid iron to the clay before firing. You can shop a collection of celadon pottery on 1stDibs.
- What is vase pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Vase pottery is a type of decorative object with an open top formed out of earthenware or clay. Not all vases are clay, however. Artisans may also produce them out of glass, aluminum, stone, marble, bronze and stainless steel. Typically, people arrange flowers in vases, but they can also function as standalone decorations. You'll find a large collection of antique and vintage vases on 1stDibs.
- What is Inca pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Inca pottery or Incan pottery is earthenware made by the Inca people who established an empire in the highlands of Peru that lasted from around 1438 to 1533. Artisans produced pottery by hand and reinforced it with rocks, sand and shells. Many examples of Incan pottery feature ornate hand-painted geometric motifs. On 1stDibs, find a variety of pottery.
- What is pottery made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Pottery is made of ceramic materials that are shaped, worked and then fired at high temperatures. There are three main types of materials for this process: earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. Earthenware is a porous material made of baked clay and often glazed, while stoneware is a water- and heat-resistant material that comes in an array of colors. Fired at a very high temperature, porcelain is very hard and has a glass-like texture and appearance. Explore a diverse assortment of pottery on 1stDibs.
- What pottery is valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Many types of pottery are valuable. Typically, antique china produced 100 years ago or earlier is highly sought-after by collectors. Some makers also appeal to collectors due to the quality of their work. Examples include Meissen, Wedgwood, Limoges and Royal Doulton. Generally, hand-painted pieces with intricate patterns are popular items. The condition and rarity of pottery also influence its value. If you have questions about how much a particular item is worth, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. Shop a wide variety of pottery on 1stDibs.
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