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What is the bottom of a piece of pottery called?
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The bottom of a piece of pottery is called the foot. Often, the foot is the location where an artisan signs their work or where a factory or workshop adds its maker's label or stamp. You may also sometimes see people refer to the bottom as the base. Shop a diverse assortment of pottery from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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19th Century French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian type...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
$350 Sale Price
45% Off
Rare Massive Antique Ironstone Mason
s Ashworth Chinoiserie Meat Serving Platter
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
Materials
Ironstone
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
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
$802 Sale Price
41% Off
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 ) ...
Category
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
