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What is it called when you work with clay?
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What it is called when you work with clay varies. You will usually see the art of making things out of clay called pottery or ceramics. Some people will use the phrasal verb "throwing pottery" to describe the process of producing something out of clay using a potter's wheel. Others may say "crafting" or simply "making" pottery or ceramics. Names for people who work with clay include potter, ceramicist and ceramic artist. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of pottery.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
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19th Century French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
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Earthenware
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Located in New York, NY
Rare massive early antique Mason's Ashworth Ironstone Chinoiserie pattern hand painted enamel over transfer decoration meat serving footed platter with reservoir for "au jus"
19th Ce...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Export Pottery
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Ironstone
French 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Orjol
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence called : Orjol du Lauragais. The fact that this jug has a multiple colour glazing makes i...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
$801 Sale Price
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19th Century French Green Glazed Confit Pot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming 19th century French confit pot from the southwest of France, showcasing a stunning deep green glaze characteristic of regional pottery from the late 1800s. Hand-thrown in ...
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Antique 19th Century French Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta
Large Original Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Keith Murray, C.1930
By Keith Murray
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely shaped grey ceramic vase made by Wedgwood.
Designed by Keith Murray
Makers marks and facsimile signature on base
2 tiny hairline cracks to the rim.( shown in the images ) ...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Roger Méquinion, Museal Ceramic Vase with Antique Decor, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic vase by Roger Mequinion, France, 1940s. Enameled surface. Sand-etched antique decor. Height : 11.2"(28.5cm), Overall diameter : 7.5"(19cm). 2 original retract...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
