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What is unique about ancient Italian pottery?
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What is most unique about ancient Italian pottery is its finish. Many pieces featured a tin glaze that is highly resistant to chipping and fading. The technique dates back to 9th-century Mesopotamia. You'll find a large selection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
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Beautiful Italian Ceramics Plate from the 19th Century " Mythological Scene "
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian Ceramics Plate from the 19th Century
Plate with large fire decoration in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Chiminea Preserve Pot #9
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pot with handles. These pots were used to preserve
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Chiminea Preserve Pot #5
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pot with handles. These pots were used to preserve
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Chiminea Preserve Pot #3
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pot with handles. These pots were used to preserve
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A Large Italian Maiolica Charger, 19th Century
Located in CABA, AR
painter's designs.
Maiolica chargers were particularly popular during the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Ginori 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Big Majolica Vase
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
Big Majolica vase
Ginori
Italy, 1850-1890
Very good codiction
Difetto di cottura sotto la base
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Ceramics
Materials
Majolica


