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"Ceramic: A Global Tapestry of Art and History" From the Tower of London to the bustling souks of Marrakech, ceramic art has left its mark on cultures across the globe

Background imageCeramic Collection: Attic black-figure pottery cup depicting a mythological scene, 490 BC - 460 BC (pottery)

Attic black-figure pottery cup depicting a mythological scene, 490 BC - 460 BC (pottery)
7309993 Attic black-figure pottery cup depicting a mythological scene, 490 BC - 460 BC (pottery, with painted and incised decoration); 15 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageCeramic Collection: Pithos, circa 1700 BC -1400 BC (clay)

Pithos, circa 1700 BC -1400 BC (clay)
7309958 Pithos, circa 1700 BC -1400 BC (clay); 139 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay); © Ashmolean Museum

Background imageCeramic Collection: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain)

Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain)
MMM5471534 Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Background imageCeramic Collection: Mother and Daughter at Tea Time (Oil on canvas)

Mother and Daughter at Tea Time (Oil on canvas)
8835617 Mother and Daughter at Tea Time (Oil on canvas) by Knowles, George Sheridan (1863-1931); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; (add.info.: GEORGE SHERIDAN KNOWLES (British)

Background imageCeramic Collection: Vase of vitrified ceramic, 7th-10th century (ceramic)

Vase of vitrified ceramic, 7th-10th century (ceramic)
AIS5337327 Vase of vitrified ceramic, 7th-10th century (ceramic); Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, USA; (add.info.: Vase of ceramic vitrifies. 7th-10th century. Kansas City)

Background imageCeramic Collection: Catalan azulejos of 17th-18th century representing the former artisans (weaver, fisherman, hunter)

Catalan azulejos of 17th-18th century representing the former artisans (weaver, fisherman, hunter, drum on horseback)
AIS5351145 Catalan azulejos of 17th-18th century representing the former artisans (weaver, fisherman, hunter, drum on horseback, cooper, cook, carpenter) (ceramic); © Iberfoto

Background imageCeramic Collection: Assiette decorative avec le portrait d'un homme. Ceramique de Castel, 1500

Assiette decorative avec le portrait d'un homme. Ceramique de Castel, 1500, peinte par Giovanni Maria
AIS5381377 Assiette decorative avec le portrait d'un homme. Ceramique de Castel, 1500, peinte par Giovanni Maria. Musee Victoria et Albert, Londres (Angleterre).; © Iberfoto

Background imageCeramic Collection: Replica figurine of a votive robe, 1901 (ceramic, pigment)

Replica figurine of a votive robe, 1901 (ceramic, pigment)
7310007 Replica figurine of a votive robe, 1901 (ceramic, pigment); 16.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic, pigment); © Ashmolean Museum

Background imageCeramic Collection: Tondo from the interior of a kylix

Tondo from the interior of a kylix
5305176 Tondo from the interior of a kylix.; (add.info.: Tondo from the interior of a kylix, depicting women folding clothing. Dated 5th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCeramic Collection: An Egypto-Roman man

An Egypto-Roman man
5305188 An Egypto-Roman man.; (add.info.: Portrait panel of an Egypto-Roman man. Dated 2nd Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCeramic Collection: Iran: Minai cup representing Vahram V Gour (the onager) (or Bahram Gur)

Iran: Minai cup representing Vahram V Gour (the onager) (or Bahram Gur), Sassanid king of Persia on a camel
BEN5464268 Iran: Minai cup representing Vahram V Gour (the onager) (or Bahram Gur), Sassanid king of Persia on a camel. 13th century ceramic

Background imageCeramic Collection: Jar. Polychrome earthenware. Talavera. Detail inscriptions TALAVERA ? 18. Begin 19th century

Jar. Polychrome earthenware. Talavera. Detail inscriptions TALAVERA ? 18. Begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 1306
6265564 Jar. Polychrome earthenware. Talavera. Detail inscriptions TALAVERA ? 18. Begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 1306.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: Jar. Polychrome earthenware. Talavera. Begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 1306

Jar. Polychrome earthenware. Talavera. Begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 1306
6265563 Jar. Polychrome earthenware. Talavera. Begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 1306.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida, Spain); © Paul Maeyaert

Background imageCeramic Collection: Chamber pot. Polychrome earthenware. 19th century. Museum inventory no: 2052

Chamber pot. Polychrome earthenware. 19th century. Museum inventory no: 2052
6265561 Chamber pot. Polychrome earthenware. 19th century. Museum inventory no: 2052.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida, Spain); © Paul Maeyaert

Background imageCeramic Collection: Pestle. Polychrome earthenware. Terol. 18th century. Museum inventory no: 443

Pestle. Polychrome earthenware. Terol. 18th century. Museum inventory no: 443
6265516 Pestle. Polychrome earthenware. Terol. 18th century. Museum inventory no: 443.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida, Spain); © Paul Maeyaert

Background imageCeramic Collection: Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. Blue ceramic. White porcelain. Manises

Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. Blue ceramic. White porcelain. Manises. 15th- 16th century
6265497 Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. Blue ceramic. White porcelain. Manises. 15th- 16th century. Museum inventory no: 1753.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera)

Background imageCeramic Collection: Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. Blue ceramic. Pisa blavaSegle XVI

Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. Blue ceramic. Pisa blavaSegle XVI. Museum inventory no: 1752
6265495 Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. Blue ceramic. Pisa blavaSegle XVI. Museum inventory no: 1752.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: A wine cask in blue ceramic from Taalvera representing scenes with a dragon

A wine cask in blue ceramic from Taalvera representing scenes with a dragon, a bird and a woman (ceramic)
6265854 A wine cask in blue ceramic from Taalvera representing scenes with a dragon, a bird and a woman (ceramic); (add.info.: Siigned SFNEIO); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2023

Background imageCeramic Collection: Pharmacy can. Glazed earthenware. Barcelona. First half 18th century. Museum inventory no: 1303.1

Pharmacy can. Glazed earthenware. Barcelona. First half 18th century. Museum inventory no: 1303.1
6265541 Pharmacy can. Glazed earthenware. Barcelona. First half 18th century. Museum inventory no: 1303.1.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. Jar. Polychromed earthenware. Manises. 19th century

Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. Jar. Polychromed earthenware. Manises. 19th century
6265500 Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. Jar. Polychromed earthenware. Manises. 19th century. Museum inventory no: 220.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya)

Background imageCeramic Collection: Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. Blue ceramic. White porcelain. Manises

Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. Blue ceramic. White porcelain. Manises. First half 15th century
6265494 Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. Blue ceramic. White porcelain. Manises. First half 15th century. Museum inventory no: 1755.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera)

Background imageCeramic Collection: Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. A bowl. Blue decoration. Manises, segle XV

Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. A bowl. Blue decoration. Manises, segle XV. Museum inventory no: 1729.1
6265481 Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. A bowl. Blue decoration. Manises, segle XV. Museum inventory no: 1729.1.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. A bowl. Blue decoration. Manises, segle XV

Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. A bowl. Blue decoration. Manises, segle XV. Museum inventory no: 1729.1
6265480 Museum Museu Comarcal de Cervera. Collections. A bowl. Blue decoration. Manises, segle XV. Museum inventory no: 1729.1.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona. last third 18th or begin 19th century

A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona. last third 18th or begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 421.1
6265467 A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona. last third 18th or begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 421.1.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona. End 18th - begin 19th century

A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona. End 18th - begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 429
6265456 A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona. End 18th - begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 429.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona, End 19th - begin 20th century

A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona, End 19th - begin 20th century. Museum inventory no: 422
6265445 A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona, End 19th - begin 20th century. Museum inventory no: 422.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: A dish. Ceramic work. Museum inventory no: 2060

A dish. Ceramic work. Museum inventory no: 2060
6265436 A dish. Ceramic work. Museum inventory no: 2060.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida, Spain); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2023

Background imageCeramic Collection: A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona. third part of 18th or begin 19th century

A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona. third part of 18th or begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 421.4
6265429 A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona. third part of 18th or begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 421.4.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona. End 18th - begin 19th century

A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona. End 18th - begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 477
6265427 A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. Barcelona. End 18th - begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 477.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: A dish with support. Ceramic work. Museum inventory no: 2074

A dish with support. Ceramic work. Museum inventory no: 2074
6265422 A dish with support. Ceramic work. Museum inventory no: 2074.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida, Spain); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2023

Background imageCeramic Collection: A dish. Ceramic work. Polychrome decoration. End 18th - begin 19th century

A dish. Ceramic work. Polychrome decoration. End 18th - begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 1290.1
6265418 A dish. Ceramic work. Polychrome decoration. End 18th - begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 1290.1.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: A dish. Ceramic work. Polychrome metallic decoration. 18th century. Museum inventory no: 1296

A dish. Ceramic work. Polychrome metallic decoration. 18th century. Museum inventory no: 1296
6265413 A dish. Ceramic work. Polychrome metallic decoration. 18th century. Museum inventory no: 1296.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. First half 18th century. Museum inventory no: 1287

A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. First half 18th century. Museum inventory no: 1287
6265408 A dish. Ceramic work. Blue decoration. First half 18th century. Museum inventory no: 1287.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida, Spain); © Paul Maeyaert

Background imageCeramic Collection: A dish. Ceramic work. Polychrome decoration. End 18th - begin 19th century

A dish. Ceramic work. Polychrome decoration. End 18th - begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 1288.2
6265407 A dish. Ceramic work. Polychrome decoration. End 18th - begin 19th century. Museum inventory no: 1288.2.; (add.info.: Museu Comarcal de Cervera, Cervera, Catalunya, Lleida)

Background imageCeramic Collection: The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater

The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater
BEN5473796 The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater. Greek ceramic decorated by the painter from Talos (Inv.1501), 400-390 BC. Height: 75 cm

Background imageCeramic Collection: Milk jug commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, 1905 (sandstone ceramic)

Milk jug commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, 1905 (sandstone ceramic)
MMM5471438 Milk jug commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, 1905 (sandstone ceramic); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCeramic Collection: Colour-printed plate, representing Brunel's Great Western, with full sail and full steam

Colour-printed plate, representing Brunel's Great Western, with full sail and full steam
MMM5476532 Colour-printed plate, representing Brunel's Great Western, with full sail and full steam. Pottery, c.1860 (printed pottery); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCeramic Collection: Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror

Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror and a comb
MMM5475286 Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror and a comb and the inscription Leith, c.1800 (pottery); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCeramic Collection: Greek ceramic with red figure: Apulian bell-shaped crater. Detail of the characters in front

Greek ceramic with red figure: Apulian bell-shaped crater. Detail of the characters in front
BEN5473647 Greek ceramic with red figure: Apulian bell-shaped crater. Detail of the characters in front. Made by the painter from Dijon. Bari, Archeologico

Background imageCeramic Collection: Plate commemorating the coronation of King George V (1865-1936), 1911 (porcelain)

Plate commemorating the coronation of King George V (1865-1936), 1911 (porcelain)
MMM5471577 Plate commemorating the coronation of King George V (1865-1936), 1911 (porcelain); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCeramic Collection: Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by George Chamber (1803-1840)

Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by George Chamber (1803-1840), c.1739 (porcelain)
MMM5471524 Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by George Chamber (1803-1840), c.1739 (porcelain) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCeramic Collection: Plate decorated with a color reproduction of HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805)

Plate decorated with a color reproduction of HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), c.1985 (porcelain)
MMM5471494 Plate decorated with a color reproduction of HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), c.1985 (porcelain) by Turner

Background imageCeramic Collection: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800-05 (enamelled pottery)

Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800-05 (enamelled pottery)
MMM5471480 Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800-05 (enamelled pottery); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCeramic Collection: Saucer and tea cup, c.1806 (pottery)

Saucer and tea cup, c.1806 (pottery)
MMM5471401 Saucer and tea cup, c.1806 (pottery); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Saucer of a tea cup, decorated in various patterns around a ribbon bearing the inscription Trafalgar)

Background imageCeramic Collection: Sprinkle in the form of a double portrait of Admiral George Brydges Rodney (1719-1792), Pottery

Sprinkle in the form of a double portrait of Admiral George Brydges Rodney (1719-1792), Pottery, c.1782 (pottery)
MMM5471362 Sprinkle in the form of a double portrait of Admiral George Brydges Rodney (1719-1792), Pottery, c.1782 (pottery); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCeramic Collection: Ceramic flask lustre painted, hand made, 12th-13th century AD, Gorgan, glass and ceramics museum

Ceramic flask lustre painted, hand made, 12th-13th century AD, Gorgan, glass and ceramics museum, Tehran, Iran (photo)
5309222 Ceramic flask lustre painted, hand made, 12th-13th century AD, Gorgan, glass and ceramics museum, Tehran, Iran (photo); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageCeramic Collection: An engraving depicting a pottery raft in Upper Egypt. Ceramic fans were roped together

An engraving depicting a pottery raft in Upper Egypt. Ceramic fans were roped together, opening upwards
5311215 An engraving depicting a pottery raft in Upper Egypt. Ceramic fans were roped together, opening upwards, their tops covered with rushes

Background imageCeramic Collection: House/public bar cafe 'Harmonie'. Interior

House/public bar cafe "Harmonie". Interior
7142460 House/public bar cafe "Harmonie". Interior.; (add.info.: Grote Markt, Ronse, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2024




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"Ceramic: A Global Tapestry of Art and History" From the Tower of London to the bustling souks of Marrakech, ceramic art has left its mark on cultures across the globe. In London, the installation "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" mesmerized visitors with its poignant display poppies, paying tribute to those lost in World War I. As dusk settled over the Tower, these delicate creations illuminated a solemn reminder of sacrifice. Traveling south to Tangier, Morocco, vibrant tagine pots adorned market stalls like works of art. Their intricate designs showcased North Africa's rich ceramic heritage, captivating both locals and tourists alike. Back in England's Nottinghamshire countryside, a Melton Mowbray pork pie rested proudly on a handmade ceramic plate. The marriage between culinary tradition and artisanal craftsmanship celebrated local culture at its finest. Across continents in Puebla State, Mexico, Talavera Pottery dazzled visitors at El Parian Market. Its vivid colors and intricate patterns reflected centuries-old techniques passed down through generations—a testament to Mexico's proud artistic legacy. In Istanbul's Topkapi Palace, glazed pottery captured attention with its exquisite details. Each piece told stories from Turkey's past while showcasing their mastery over this ancient craft. Meanwhile in Seville streets lined with ceramic tiles formed a map depicting Italy and the Mediterranean region—an ode to history entwined within urban landscapes. Gaudi architecture further exemplified how they can transcend traditional boundaries by blending seamlessly into modern cityscapes. Venturing eastward towards Persia (modern-day Iran), Azulejos - Faience de Kashan depicted Simurgh—a mythical creature symbolizing rebirth—on intricately painted blue tiles. This fusion of Persian mythology with fine ceramics showcased an enduring cultural heritage that continues to inspire awe today. Finally reaching Lisbon in Portugal, azulejo-painted blue tiles adorned buildings throughout the cityscape.