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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Pottery: From Wartime Toby Jugs to Greek Urns" Step into the fascinating world as we journey through various cultures and time periods

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8626837

Background imagePottery Collection: Tea Bowl, 1100-1200s (stoneware with 'oil spot' glaze, black ware)

Tea Bowl, 1100-1200s (stoneware with "oil spot" glaze, black ware)
XOS5881201 Tea Bowl, 1100-1200s (stoneware with "oil spot" glaze, black ware) by Chinese School; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Northern China, Henan province)

Background imagePottery Collection: Protocorinthian Aryballos (oil Flask), c. 650-640 BC (painted terracotta)

Protocorinthian Aryballos (oil Flask), c. 650-640 BC (painted terracotta)
XOS5886409 Protocorinthian Aryballos (oil Flask), c. 650-640 BC (painted terracotta) by Greek School; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Greece, Corinth)

Background imagePottery Collection: Jar with octopus motif, -50 BC (clay, pigment)

Jar with octopus motif, -50 BC (clay, pigment)
7309962 Jar with octopus motif, -50 BC (clay, pigment); 74.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay, pigment, Material: clay)

Background imagePottery Collection: Seal depicting three water-fowls swimming amongst papyrus also known as Nilotic scene

Seal depicting three water-fowls swimming amongst papyrus also known as Nilotic scene, -350 BC (green jasper)
7309943 Seal depicting three water-fowls swimming amongst papyrus also known as Nilotic scene, -350 BC (green jasper); 1.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imagePottery Collection: Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogrammed Botanical Place Plates, c.1906 (porcelain)

Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogrammed Botanical Place Plates, c.1906 (porcelain)
7205892 Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogrammed Botanical Place Plates, c.1906 (porcelain); diam: 26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Each painted with an orchid specimen)

Background imagePottery Collection: Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogrammed Botanical Place Plates, c.1906 (porcelain)

Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogrammed Botanical Place Plates, c.1906 (porcelain)
7205891 Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogrammed Botanical Place Plates, c.1906 (porcelain); diam: 26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Each painted with an orchid specimen)

Background imagePottery Collection: Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogrammed Botanical Place Plates, c.1906 (porcelain)

Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogrammed Botanical Place Plates, c.1906 (porcelain)
7205797 Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogrammed Botanical Place Plates, c.1906 (porcelain); diam: 26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Each painted with an orchid specimen)

Background imagePottery Collection: Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogrammed Botanical Place Plates, c.1906 (porcelain)

Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogrammed Botanical Place Plates, c.1906 (porcelain)
7205794 Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogrammed Botanical Place Plates, c.1906 (porcelain); diam: 26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Each painted with an orchid specimen)

Background imagePottery Collection: Cup from the hill of St. Michael (Cerro de San Miguel) Lliria, Spain, 4-2nd century BC (ceramic)

Cup from the hill of St. Michael (Cerro de San Miguel) Lliria, Spain, 4-2nd century BC (ceramic)
AIS5364367 Cup from the hill of St. Michael (Cerro de San Miguel) Lliria, Spain, 4-2nd century BC (ceramic); Museo de Prehistoria, Valencia, Spain; © Iberfoto

Background imagePottery Collection: A shop selling pottery and pewter ware in Paris, France, during the 18th century

A shop selling pottery and pewter ware in Paris, France, during the 18th century, from XVIII Siecle Institutions
4071146 A shop selling pottery and pewter ware in Paris, France, during the 18th century, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes, pub.Paris 1875

Background imagePottery Collection: Sectional view of a pottery kiln. Engraving, Paris, c1870

Sectional view of a pottery kiln. Engraving, Paris, c1870
2603004 Sectional view of a pottery kiln. Engraving, Paris, c1870.; (add.info.: Sectional view of a pottery kiln. Engraving, Paris, c1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePottery Collection: Throwing pots. The potters are rotating their wheels with their feet

Throwing pots. The potters are rotating their wheels with their feet. From 'Chemical Technology', Philadlephia
2602978 Throwing pots. The potters are rotating their wheels with their feet. From 'Chemical Technology', Philadlephia, 1849, by F. Knapp.; (add.info.: Throwing pots)

Background imagePottery Collection: Chinese porcelain manufacture: Biscuit (unglazed ware) is removed from kiln, left

Chinese porcelain manufacture: Biscuit (unglazed ware) is removed from kiln, left, and plunged into glaze
2602955 Chinese porcelain manufacture: Biscuit (unglazed ware) is removed from kiln, left, and plunged into glaze. It is fired again then passed to the decorators

Background imagePottery Collection: Chinese potter at his wheel, instead the man in the centre, steadying himself by holding a rope

Chinese potter at his wheel, instead the man in the centre, steadying himself by holding a rope
2602954 Chinese potter at his wheel, instead the man in the centre, steadying himself by holding a rope, rotates the wheel with his foot

Background imagePottery Collection: A slip house in the Potteries, Staffordshire, England. Slip was a solution clay

A slip house in the Potteries, Staffordshire, England. Slip was a solution clay and water used to decorate wares
2602895 A slip house in the Potteries, Staffordshire, England. Slip was a solution clay and water used to decorate wares. Engraving, London, 1880.; (add.info.: A slip house in the Potteries)

Background imagePottery Collection: Types of Anglo Saxon vessels in silver, gold and pottery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by

Types of Anglo Saxon vessels in silver, gold and pottery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert
FLO4702265 Types of Anglo Saxon vessels in silver, gold and pottery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Background imagePottery Collection: Westerwald jug with cypher of King George of England

Westerwald jug with cypher of King George of England
3029971 Westerwald jug with cypher of King George of England.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Westerwald jug with cypher of King George of England)

Background imagePottery Collection: Westerwald jug with the cypher of Queen Anne of England

Westerwald jug with the cypher of Queen Anne of England
3031090 Westerwald jug with the cypher of Queen Anne of England; Private Collection; (add.info.: Westerwald jug with the cypher of Queen Anne of England 1702-1714); © Don Troiani

Background imagePottery Collection: Westerwald jug with the cypher of King William III of England

Westerwald jug with the cypher of King William III of England
3030570 Westerwald jug with the cypher of King William III of England; Private Collection; (add.info.: Westerwald jug with the cypher of King William III of England 1672-1702.); © Don Troiani

Background imagePottery Collection: Porcelain cup honoring the First President, George Washington

Porcelain cup honoring the First President, George Washington
3030206 Porcelain cup honoring the First President, George Washington; Private Collection; (add.info.: Porcelain cup honoring the First President, George Washington); © Don Troiani

Background imagePottery Collection: Chalice vase with lid and nautical scene after a painting by Moren, baluster vase with lid

Chalice vase with lid and nautical scene after a painting by Moren, baluster vase with lid
FLO4633468 Chalice vase with lid and nautical scene after a painting by Moren, baluster vase with lid, metalled base and panel with cupids, and chalice vase with lid and military scene

Background imagePottery Collection: Vase to commemorate the peace treaty between Russia and Sweden with nautical scene

Vase to commemorate the peace treaty between Russia and Sweden with nautical scene, small vase on a pedestal
FLO4633458 Vase to commemorate the peace treaty between Russia and Sweden with nautical scene, small vase on a pedestal, and semi oval vase with botanical panel

Background imagePottery Collection: Vase with cylindrical column, twisted handles and botanical garlands

Vase with cylindrical column, twisted handles and botanical garlands, vase with rams head figures and botanical panel
FLO4633435 Vase with cylindrical column, twisted handles and botanical garlands, vase with rams head figures and botanical panel, and vase with cylindrical column

Background imagePottery Collection: Vase with garlands and floral panel, vase with pearls and painted panel of birds

Vase with garlands and floral panel, vase with pearls and painted panel of birds
FLO4633411 Vase with garlands and floral panel, vase with pearls and painted panel of birds, and greek vase with garlands and floral panel

Background imagePottery Collection: Vase in metalled blue base with green ribbons and floral panel, vase in deep blue with mascarons

Vase in metalled blue base with green ribbons and floral panel, vase in deep blue with mascarons
FLO4633331 Vase in metalled blue base with green ribbons and floral panel, vase in deep blue with mascarons, and pink vase with garlands of flowers

Background imagePottery Collection: Vase in the style of a vessel with mast, in pink and green with Chinese painting

Vase in the style of a vessel with mast, in pink and green with Chinese painting, and ribbon with gold fleurs de liys
FLO4633304 Vase in the style of a vessel with mast, in pink and green with Chinese painting, and ribbon with gold fleurs de liys, Vincennes, 1752

Background imagePottery Collection: Vases with lids (culots), and a vase with fountain and dolphins in the centre

Vases with lids (culots), and a vase with fountain and dolphins in the centre
FLO4633272 Vases with lids (culots), and a vase with fountain and dolphins in the centre. Chromolithograph by Gillot of an illustration by Edouard Garnier from The Soft Paste Porcelain of Sevres

Background imagePottery Collection: Vase with roses sent by Louis XVI to Tippoo-Sahib 1788, vase with cameo portraits

Vase with roses sent by Louis XVI to Tippoo-Sahib 1788, vase with cameo portraits, and vase with frieze
FLO4633266 Vase with roses sent by Louis XVI to Tippoo-Sahib 1788, vase with cameo portraits, and vase with frieze. Chromolithograph by Gillot of an illustration by Edouard Garnier from The Soft

Background imagePottery Collection: Crockery service of plates, tureens, bowls and cups with lids owned by Baron Alphonse de

Crockery service of plates, tureens, bowls and cups with lids owned by Baron Alphonse de Rothschild with flowers
FLO4633179 Crockery service of plates, tureens, bowls and cups with lids owned by Baron Alphonse de Rothschild with flowers painted by Dubois, Parpette, Merault Jr. 1760

Background imagePottery Collection: Garden porcelain: Flowerpot holder or cover-pot 1752, oval flowerpot or jardiniere

Garden porcelain: Flowerpot holder or cover-pot 1752, oval flowerpot or jardiniere
FLO4633161 Garden porcelain: Flowerpot holder or cover-pot 1752, oval flowerpot or jardiniere, cache-pot with flowers by Huny 1757, flower box or caisse a fleurs 1755, jardiniere named the eventail

Background imagePottery Collection: Plates with exceptional decoration: cupid by Vieillard 1753, plaque by Merault Jr

Plates with exceptional decoration: cupid by Vieillard 1753, plaque by Merault Jr
FLO4633144 Plates with exceptional decoration: cupid by Vieillard 1753, plaque by Merault Jr. 1783, pastoral theme by Vieillard 1786, birds by Huny 1755, birds and flowers by Fontaine 1785

Background imagePottery Collection: Mantelpiece from Longton Hall. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Mantelpiece from Longton Hall. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co
FLO4689290 Mantelpiece from Longton Hall. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

Background imagePottery Collection: Portrait medallions of Joseph Priestley (L) and Robert William Boyle (R). Chromolithograph by W

Portrait medallions of Joseph Priestley (L) and Robert William Boyle (R). Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689112 Portrait medallions of Joseph Priestley (L) and Robert William Boyle (R). Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

Background imagePottery Collection: John Flaxman's wine vase decorated with grape foliage, and a satyr grasping a ram's head

John Flaxman's wine vase decorated with grape foliage, and a satyr grasping a ram's head. Chromolithograph W
FLO4689062 John Flaxman's wine vase decorated with grape foliage, and a satyr grasping a ram's head. Chromolithograph W

Background imagePottery Collection: Portraits of Maria, Queen of Portugal, Catherine II, Empress of Russia, and Princess Elizabeth

Portraits of Maria, Queen of Portugal, Catherine II, Empress of Russia, and Princess Elizabeth
FLO4688985 Portraits of Maria, Queen of Portugal, Catherine II, Empress of Russia, and Princess Elizabeth. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Background imagePottery Collection: Memorial vase in basalt with angel weeping over a tomb. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell

Memorial vase in basalt with angel weeping over a tomb. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell
FLO4688953 Memorial vase in basalt with angel weeping over a tomb. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Background imagePottery Collection: Portrait medallions of King Louis XVI of France (blue), Marie Antoinette (blue)

Portrait medallions of King Louis XVI of France (blue), Marie Antoinette (blue), Duke of Bridgewater (black)
FLO4689189 Portrait medallions of King Louis XVI of France (blue), Marie Antoinette (blue), Duke of Bridgewater (black), Edmund Burke (pink) and William Pitt (blue). Chromolithograph by W

Background imagePottery Collection: Monteith or jardiniere with Acanthus foliage reliefs. Chromolithograph by W

Monteith or jardiniere with Acanthus foliage reliefs. Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689147 Monteith or jardiniere with Acanthus foliage reliefs. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

Background imagePottery Collection: Medallion portrait of Robert William Boyle. Chromolithograph by W

Medallion portrait of Robert William Boyle. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood
FLO4689122 Medallion portrait of Robert William Boyle. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood

Background imagePottery Collection: Basalt vase for a lamp. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

Basalt vase for a lamp. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood
FLO4689079 Basalt vase for a lamp. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch, London

Background imagePottery Collection: Set of four medallions of Cupids as seasons, two ovals of children by Lady Beauclerck

Set of four medallions of Cupids as seasons, two ovals of children by Lady Beauclerck
FLO4688924 Set of four medallions of Cupids as seasons, two ovals of children by Lady Beauclerck and one square of children by Lady Beauclerck

Background imagePottery Collection: 8628527

8628527

Background imagePottery Collection: 8628524

8628524

Background imagePottery Collection: Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Nantgarw (colour litho)

Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Nantgarw (colour litho)
8630634 Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Nantgarw (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantgarw)

Background imagePottery Collection: Ancient Egyptian clay model of a coastal vessel (litho)

Ancient Egyptian clay model of a coastal vessel (litho)
8663898 Ancient Egyptian clay model of a coastal vessel (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptian clay model of a coastal vessel)

Background imagePottery Collection: Assyrian armoured war dog (engraving)

Assyrian armoured war dog (engraving)
8663691 Assyrian armoured war dog (engraving) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assyrian armoured war dog. Relief from a potshard found at Nimrud)

Background imagePottery Collection: A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho)

A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho)
8673227 A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures)




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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Pottery: From Wartime Toby Jugs to Greek Urns" Step into the fascinating world as we journey through various cultures and time periods, discovering the artistry and craftsmanship behind this ancient craft. In Nottinghamshire, UK, delve into history with wartime Toby jugs that served as both decorative pieces and symbols of resilience during World War I. These unique ceramic creations offer a glimpse into the past and remind us of the strength found in creativity. Indulge your senses in Melton Mowbray, where a delectable pork pie rests on a handmade ceramic plate. The marriage between culinary delight and artisanal ceramics elevates dining experiences to new heights, showcasing how they are enhance even our everyday pleasures. Witness skilled hands shaping clay at Poole Pottery's workshop as they spin pots on traditional potters' wheels. Each delicate movement brings life to inert material, transforming it into functional works of art that grace homes around the world. Traveling further south to Cape St. , Portugal reveals an enchanting artisan workshop adorned with colorful plates hanging on walls. Traditional Portuguese pottery showcases intricate designs passed down through generations, preserving cultural heritage while captivating hearts with its vibrant beauty. Venture across continents to Marrakech's bustling Souk in Morocco, where ceramics for sale dazzle visitors with their vivid colors and intricate patterns. This North African city is renowned for its rich artistic traditions reflected in every handcrafted piece displayed within its vibrant markets. In Fes, Morocco's oldest imperial city known for its mosaic wonders, marvel at a stunning wall designed for a fountain made entirely from meticulously crafted tiles. The mesmerizing blend of colors transports you back in time while highlighting Africa's contribution to pottery artistry. Crossing over to Turkey unveils Istanbul's Topkapi Palace—a treasure trove displaying glazed pottery masterpieces that once graced royal tables. Their exquisite details showcase the opulence and sophistication of this ancient civilization.