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What is pottery made of?
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Pottery 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.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Rare Rookwood Vase #931, Signed CCL, Clara C. Lindeman
Located in Louisville, KY
This rare Rookwood vase is in wonderful condition. Marked with the Rookwood stamp, mold #931, painted and signed by Clara C. Lindeman. This vase is from 1903. Utilizing a warm palet...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Midcentury Italian Pottery Candleholders
By Aldo Londi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Unknown
Importer: Raymore
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Pottery
These mid century Italian pottery candle hold...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Antique French Confit Pot Terracotta Light Mustard Glaze No Prior Repairs c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic French Confit Pot is their typical gorgeous light mustard glaze. First utilized in 19th century French Country kitchens to preserve their food and in particular the fatty mea...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Antique Country French Confit Pot in their Classic Mustard Glaze No prior Repair
Located in Chicago, IL
Confit Pot in a Classic Mustard Glaze that magically seems to magically blend into almost all decors. French Confit pots were used in the late 1800's until the early 1900's to preser...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Country Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Antique French Confit Pot in Classic Mustard Color Many Available
Located in Chicago, IL
French Confit pots used in 19th century French kitchens to preserve food, in particular fatty meats, like duck confit. The word "confit" derives from the French verb confire, meaning...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Country Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
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 has two handles and a blacked finish.
Dimensions: 1...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Jars
Materials
Clay
