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Earthenware Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Earthenware: From Ancient Artifacts to Victorian Craftsmanship" Earthenware, a versatile and enduring medium

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Emblematic Still Life with Flagon, Glass, Jug and Bridle, 1614. Creator: Johannes van der Beeck

Emblematic Still Life with Flagon, Glass, Jug and Bridle, 1614. Creator: Johannes van der Beeck
Emblematic Still Life with Flagon, Glass, Jug and Bridle, 1614

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Still Life with Pig's Head, Pig's Knuckles and Sausage, 1600-1650. Creator: Monogrammist JVR

Still Life with Pig's Head, Pig's Knuckles and Sausage, 1600-1650. Creator: Monogrammist JVR
Still Life with Pig's Head, Pig's Knuckles and Sausage, 1600-1650

Background imageEarthenware Collection: The Caldron Scrubber, 1808-1810. Creator: Abraham van Strij

The Caldron Scrubber, 1808-1810. Creator: Abraham van Strij
The Caldron Scrubber, 1808-1810

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Jug, c. 1940. Creator: Winifred Luten

Jug, c. 1940. Creator: Winifred Luten
Jug, c. 1940

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Jug, 1935/1942. Creator: Lillian Hunter

Jug, 1935/1942. Creator: Lillian Hunter
Jug, 1935/1942

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Earthenware Jug, c. 1937. Creator: L. Vladimar Fischer

Earthenware Jug, c. 1937. Creator: L. Vladimar Fischer
Earthenware Jug, c. 1937

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Majolica Pitcher, 1940. Creator: Vina Dishon

Majolica Pitcher, 1940. Creator: Vina Dishon
Majolica Pitcher, 1940

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Small Earthen Jar, 1935/1942. Creator: Ludmilla Calderon

Small Earthen Jar, 1935/1942. Creator: Ludmilla Calderon
Small Earthen Jar, 1935/1942

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Majolica Pitcher, 1935/1942. Creator: Della Button

Majolica Pitcher, 1935/1942. Creator: Della Button
Majolica Pitcher, 1935/1942

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Earthenware Mug, c. 1940. Creator: Paul Ward

Earthenware Mug, c. 1940. Creator: Paul Ward
Earthenware Mug, c. 1940

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Earthenware Pot, 1936. Creator: Anna Aloisi

Earthenware Pot, 1936. Creator: Anna Aloisi
Earthenware Pot, 1936

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Earthenware Pitcher, c. 1938. Creator: Richard Barnett

Earthenware Pitcher, c. 1938. Creator: Richard Barnett
Earthenware Pitcher, c. 1938

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Earthenware Bowl, c. 1938. Creator: Richard Barnett

Earthenware Bowl, c. 1938. Creator: Richard Barnett
Earthenware Bowl, c. 1938

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Head from Rafin Kura, Nigeria, 500 BC - 200 AD (terracotta)

Head from Rafin Kura, Nigeria, 500 BC - 200 AD (terracotta)
DBP412940 Head from Rafin Kura, Nigeria, 500 BC - 200 AD (terracotta) by Nok Culture; height: 36 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; African, out of copyright

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Pottery Bottle, Peru, South America

Pottery Bottle, Peru, South America
This bottle is likely to have been made by the Chim├║ people, who lived in northern Peru. It dates from AD1100-1300 and depicts a human-like figure holding a monkey

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Delftware plate

Delftware plate
Tin-glazed earthenware plate with a scallop border painted in blue with a central design of a seated figure in a landscape, made in the Netherlands c.1760-1770. Date: c.1760-1770

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Handmade Tagine ceramic serving bowls in the souks of medina, Fes, Morocco

Handmade Tagine ceramic serving bowls in the souks of medina, Fes, Morocco

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Brightly colored tagine bowls and plates in a ceramic shop in Fes, Morocco

Brightly colored tagine bowls and plates in a ceramic shop in Fes, Morocco

Background imageEarthenware Collection: A man dries earthenware oil lamps or Diyo in the sun outside his workshop

A man dries earthenware oil lamps or Diyo in the sun outside his workshop
A man dries earthenware oil lamps or " Diyo" in the sun outside his workshop, as he prepares for the upcoming festival of Tihar, in Bhaktapur October 19, 2011

Background imageEarthenware Collection: A potter makes earthenware oil lamp or Diyo used to decorate temples

A potter makes earthenware oil lamp or Diyo used to decorate temples
A potter makes earthenware oil lamp or " Diyo" used to decorate temples and homes ahead of Tihar festival, also called Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Bhaktapur, Nepal October 20

Background imageEarthenware Collection: A potter makes earthenware oil lamps or Diyo used to decorate temples

A potter makes earthenware oil lamps or Diyo used to decorate temples
A potter makes earthenware oil lamps or " Diyo" used to decorate temples and homes ahead of Tihar festival, also called Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Bhaktapur, Nepal October 20

Background imageEarthenware Collection: The International Exhibition: Group of porcelain articles by Sir James Duke and Nephews, 1862

The International Exhibition: Group of porcelain articles by Sir James Duke and Nephews, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Group of porcelain articles by Sir James Duke and Nephews, 1862.... a dessert service, together with a plateau in imitation of the Italian majolica ware...The plateau

Background imageEarthenware Collection: The International Exhibition: group of Wedgwood and majolica ware, by Wedgwood and Co. 1862

The International Exhibition: group of Wedgwood and majolica ware, by Wedgwood and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: group of Wedgwood and majolica ware, by Wedgwood and Co. 1862. The artist who has produced them, Mr

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Handle Spout Vessel Depicting Oral Sex, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown

Handle Spout Vessel Depicting Oral Sex, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Handle Spout Vessel Depicting Oral Sex, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Figurines of Asherah, Canaanite, 999-600 BC (clay)

Figurines of Asherah, Canaanite, 999-600 BC (clay)
BLP397802 Figurines of Asherah, Canaanite, 999-600 BC (clay) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashtoreth, Ashera)

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Ancient Egyptian vases, tableware and furniture

Ancient Egyptian vases, tableware and furniture, including earthenware jars, incense burner, lamps, stool, throne, sofa and box

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Cylindrical human head, from Ife, 12th - 15th century (terracotta)

Cylindrical human head, from Ife, 12th - 15th century (terracotta)
DBP412908 Cylindrical human head, from Ife, 12th - 15th century (terracotta) by Yoruba Culture; height: 16 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; African, out of copyright

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Romania, Constanta, Ceramic pots in the Roman Mosaic Museum, also known as the Roman Edifice

Romania, Constanta, Ceramic pots in the Roman Mosaic Museum, also known as the Roman Edifice

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Jug

Jug
Glazed earthenware jug with floral and geometric decoration, probably made in ǡ nakkale, Turkey, c.1870-1880. Date: 1870-1880

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Carpet bowls

Carpet bowls
One of five glazed earthenware bowls in a set of carpet bowls. Painted with intersecting stripes in various colours on a white ground, thought to date c.1850-1900. Date: 1850-1900

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Hands of a man are pictured as he makes earthenware in Bhaktapur

Hands of a man are pictured as he makes earthenware in Bhaktapur
The hands of a man are pictured as he makes earthenware in Bhaktapur, Nepal, September 26, 2019. REUTERS/Monika Deupala

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Tunisia, Bizerte, Medina, Earthenware pots outside house

Tunisia, Bizerte, Medina, Earthenware pots outside house

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Tunisia, Sousse, Madina

Tunisia, Sousse, Madina

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Earthenware jugs, Cappadocia, Turkey

Earthenware jugs, Cappadocia, Turkey

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Head of Giuseppe Garibaldi (earthenware)

Head of Giuseppe Garibaldi (earthenware)
3708418 Head of Giuseppe Garibaldi (earthenware) by Graziosi, Giuseppe (1879-1942); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Head of Giuseppe Garibaldi

Head of Giuseppe Garibaldi
3708417 Head of Giuseppe Garibaldi by Graziosi, Giuseppe (1879-1942); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Assicoop - Unipol Collection)

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Workers in an earthenware pottery factory, Victorian period

Workers in an earthenware pottery factory, Victorian period

Background imageEarthenware Collection: RMS Carpathia, salvaged red octagonal floor tile

RMS Carpathia, salvaged red octagonal floor tile
RMS Carpathia, salvaged red patterned earthenware octagonal floor tile from an unknown location on the ship, approx. 0.875 (d) x 5.875 (w) x 6 inches (diameter)

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Japan - Earthenware Shop

Japan - Earthenware Shop
Earthenware Shop, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Japanese Bizen Ware Sacred Horse and Attendants

Japanese Bizen Ware Sacred Horse and Attendants - earthenware item dating back to the early 18th century, when ovens were established at Korakuen for firing pottery

Background imageEarthenware Collection: The Brown Crock (oil on canvas)

The Brown Crock (oil on canvas)
GLS314025 The Brown Crock (oil on canvas) by Peploe, Samuel John (1871-1935); 61x50.8 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Posset pot cover, 1675-1725 (ceramic)

Posset pot cover, 1675-1725 (ceramic)
6320108 Posset pot cover, 1675-1725 (ceramic) by English School; height: 16.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Six-handled posset pot cover incorporating lidded bowl at centre)

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Posset pot cover, 1675-1725 (ceramic)

Posset pot cover, 1675-1725 (ceramic)
6320107 Posset pot cover, 1675-1725 (ceramic) by English School; height: 16.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Six-handled posset pot cover incorporating lidded bowl at centre)

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Posset pot, c. 1696 (ceramic)

Posset pot, c. 1696 (ceramic)
6320103 Posset pot, c.1696 (ceramic) by English School, (17th century); 17x26 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Lobular posset pot on circular footring, curving in to flared neck)

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Posset pot cover, 1675-1725 (ceramic)

Posset pot cover, 1675-1725 (ceramic)
6320110 Posset pot cover, 1675-1725 (ceramic) by English School; height: 16.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Six-handled posset pot cover incorporating lidded bowl at centre)

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Posset pot, c. 1696 (ceramic)

Posset pot, c. 1696 (ceramic)
6320106 Posset pot, c.1696 (ceramic) by English School, (17th century); 17x26 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Lobular posset pot on circular footring, curving in to flared neck)

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Posset pot, c. 1696 (ceramic)

Posset pot, c. 1696 (ceramic)
6320104 Posset pot, c.1696 (ceramic) by English School, (17th century); 17x26 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Lobular posset pot on circular footring, curving in to flared neck)

Background imageEarthenware Collection: Figure with removable front, Teotihuacan Culture (ceramic)

Figure with removable front, Teotihuacan Culture (ceramic)
XBP394483 Figure with removable front, Teotihuacan Culture (ceramic) by Pre-Columbian; height: 20.3 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo © Boltin Picture Library




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"Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Earthenware: From Ancient Artifacts to Victorian Craftsmanship" Earthenware, a versatile and enduring medium, has captivated artists and artisans throughout history. Its rich legacy can be traced back to various corners of the world, each offering unique glimpses into its cultural significance. In Renaissance-era Europe, Owen Jones showcased his mastery with the "Renaissance 78, " an exquisite earthenware piece that epitomized elegance and sophistication. Meanwhile, Japanese art flourished with a stunning bowl of pottery from Kioto in the 19th century, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and delicate beauty. Traveling further back in time, Thomas Truxton Kendrick's jar from the early 19th century transports us to an era where creativity knew no bounds. This remarkable creation stands as a testament to human ingenuity during that period. Delving even deeper into history reveals Lucanian Calyx-Krater from around 400 BC—an ancient Greek masterpiece crafted meticulously out of earthenware. Its timeless allure continues to mesmerize art enthusiasts worldwide. The Victorian period witnessed workers laboring diligently in earthenware pottery factories—a scene reminiscent of dedication and commitment towards their craft. These unsung heroes played an essential role in shaping our understanding of this artistic medium. Even tragic events like the sinking of RMS Carpathia couldn't diminish earthenware's allure; salvaged red octagonal floor tiles serve as poignant reminders of both resilience and beauty amidst adversity. Japan holds a special place when it comes to earthenware traditions—its vibrant culture is evident through bustling Earthenware Shops brimming with colorful creations that reflect centuries-old techniques passed down through generations. Bizen Ware Sacred Horse and Attendants stand tall among these masterpieces—a symbol of reverence for tradition intertwined with spiritual beliefs. Venturing beyond Japan's borders takes us to Nigeria's Rafin Kura region where a head sculpted from terracotta, dating back to 500 BC.