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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

Background imagePottery Collection: Wartime Toby jugs, WW1

Wartime Toby jugs, WW1
Advertisement for Soane & Smith of Oxford Street, promoting their range of Toby jugs based on wartime leaders, principally Sir David Beatty, Sir Douglas Haig, Lord Jellicoe, Marshal Joffre

Background imagePottery Collection: A smokey view with the typical scene of bottle ovens and kilns during the industrial

A smokey view with the typical scene of bottle ovens and kilns during the industrial period of Stoke on Trent - Pottery - Potteries - Pot Banks Picture taken circa 1950

Background imagePottery Collection: Nottinghamshire, UK. Melton Mowbray pork pie on handmade ceramic plate

Nottinghamshire, UK. Melton Mowbray pork pie on handmade ceramic plate

Background imagePottery Collection: Lucie Rie - potter

Lucie Rie - potter
Dame Lucie Rie, DBE (16 March 1902 1 April 1995), Austrian-born British studio potter. Date: 1986

Background imagePottery Collection: Africa, Morocco, Fes. Mosaic wall for fountain

Africa, Morocco, Fes. Mosaic wall for fountain

Background imagePottery Collection: Poole Pottery - Shaping a pot on the potters wheel

Poole Pottery - Shaping a pot on the potters wheel
Shaping a pot on the potters wheel. Poole Pottery was founded in 1873 on Poole quayside, where it continued to produce pottery by hand before moving its factory operations away from the quay in 1999

Background imagePottery Collection: Famille Rose vase with a mille fleurs decoration, Qianlong Dynasty, 1736-96 (ceramic)

Famille Rose vase with a mille fleurs decoration, Qianlong Dynasty, 1736-96 (ceramic)
XIR201667 Famille Rose vase with a mille fleurs decoration, Qianlong Dynasty, 1736-96 (ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century); 46x36 cm; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imagePottery Collection: Close up of Azulejos decorations at Miraduro de Santa Luzia (St Lucy viewpoint)

Close up of Azulejos decorations at Miraduro de Santa Luzia (St Lucy viewpoint), Alfama Neighborhood, Lisbon, Lisbon Metropolitan Area, Portugal

Background imagePottery Collection: Turkey. Istanbul. Topkapi Palace. Detail of glazed pottery

Turkey. Istanbul. Topkapi Palace. Detail of glazed pottery that decorates the walls, made by potters of Iznik

Background imagePottery Collection: Africa, Morocco, Marrakech. Moroccan Hand-painted glazed ceramic dishes

Africa, Morocco, Marrakech. Moroccan Hand-painted glazed ceramic dishes

Background imagePottery Collection: Greek urn

Greek urn
Richly decorated Greek urn. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an artifact

Background imagePottery Collection: Southwest, Indian

Southwest, Indian handicrafts. Jemez pottery, 12-century Anasazi Mimbres bowl, Navajo buckle, Navajo bead work & turquoise necklaces, Acoma seed pot. PR

Background imagePottery Collection: Poster design, Grimwade Fine Art Pottery, Stoke

Poster design, Grimwade Fine Art Pottery, Stoke. Date: circa 1920s

Background imagePottery Collection: Ceramics for sale, Souk, Medina, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Ceramics for sale, Souk, Medina, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imagePottery Collection: Panathenaic prize amphora with lid and figure of Athena, 363-2 BC (terracotta)

Panathenaic prize amphora with lid and figure of Athena, 363-2 BC (terracotta)
XOS1765668 Panathenaic prize amphora with lid and figure of Athena, 363-2 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (4th century BC); 89.5 cm; J

Background imagePottery Collection: medallion, made by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd. 1775-1780

medallion, made by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd. 1775-1780
Late eighteenth century horizontal oval Wedgwood grey blue jasperware medallion, with white reliefs of two classical heads, a female and a youth. Marked " Wedgwood & Bentley"

Background imagePottery Collection: Southwest, American Indian art & handicrafts. Navajo blanket, beadwork, turquoise necklace

Southwest, American Indian art & handicrafts. Navajo blanket, beadwork, turquoise necklace, silver & turquoise belt buckle, 12-century Anasazi Mimbres bowl. PR

Background imagePottery Collection: Traditional Portuguese pottery at artisan workshop with plates on wall, Cape St

Traditional Portuguese pottery at artisan workshop with plates on wall, Cape St. Vincent peninsula, Sagres, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Background imagePottery Collection: A display of vases at the Qing and Ming Ancient Pottery Factory, Jingdezhen city

A display of vases at the Qing and Ming Ancient Pottery Factory, Jingdezhen city, Jiangxi Province, China, Asia

Background imagePottery Collection: Seated Lohan, 907-1125, (c1950). Creator: Unknown

Seated Lohan, 907-1125, (c1950). Creator: Unknown
Seated Lohan, 907-1125, (c1950). Life-size, seated figure of a luohan (arhat), made of lead-glazed stoneware. Sculpture in the British Museum, London

Background imagePottery Collection: Prehistoric Art. Greece. Handmade vase without decoration

Prehistoric Art. Greece. Handmade vase without decoration. Globular body with two small handles, wide mouth and foot. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

Background imagePottery Collection: Greek civilization, Red-figure pottery, Pinax depicting ritual, Ex-voto from Eleusis, Greece

Greek civilization, Red-figure pottery, Pinax depicting ritual, Ex-voto from Eleusis, Greece
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Pinax depicting a ritual. Ex-voto from Eleusis, Greece

Background imagePottery Collection: Peru. Hand painted ceramic pendants

Peru. Hand painted ceramic pendants

Background imagePottery Collection: NM, New Mexico, Santa Fe, Canyon Road, legendary for its many art galleries, old

NM, New Mexico, Santa Fe, Canyon Road, legendary for its many art galleries, old wood door

Background imagePottery Collection: Pottery, Vallauris, Provence, Cote d Azur, France, Europe

Pottery, Vallauris, Provence, Cote d Azur, France, Europe

Background imagePottery Collection: Pottery crafts for sale, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, North America

Pottery crafts for sale, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, North America

Background imagePottery Collection: Pueblo Pots

Pueblo Pots
Pots of the Pueblo peoples of Arizona and New Mexico : the five lower pieces are prehistoric, the rest are of late 19th century Hopi and other tribes

Background imagePottery Collection: Faience animals from the 11th Dynasty in ancient Egypt, Louvre, Paris, France, Europe

Faience animals from the 11th Dynasty in ancient Egypt, Louvre, Paris, France, Europe

Background imagePottery Collection: Two Wedgwood Mugs Designed by Eric Ravilious, 1944. Creator: Unknown

Two Wedgwood Mugs Designed by Eric Ravilious, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Two Wedgwood Mugs Designed by Eric Ravilious, 1944. Wedgwood Commemorations mug - Etruria 1730: Barlaston 1940; Edward VIII Coronation mug dated 1937

Background imagePottery Collection: Wedgwood Jasperware covered jug

Wedgwood Jasperware covered jug
Old English Pottery and Porcelain - Wedgwood Jasper Ware. A beautical covered jug - exemplifying the Wedgwood blue colour. The nymphs and cupids, applied in white relief, are highly finished

Background imagePottery Collection: Reproducing Roman pottery at Ashtead, Surrey. Roman ideas for modern households

Reproducing Roman pottery at Ashtead, Surrey. Roman ideas for modern households. A potter at work making reproductions. 28th August 1926

Background imagePottery Collection: Faience plate painted with a Chinoiserie decoration. C. 1670

Faience plate painted with a Chinoiserie decoration. C. 1670
Faience plate painted with a Chinoiserie decoration. C.1670-1690. Anonymous. Delft. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background imagePottery Collection: AGRI2D-00031

AGRI2D-00031
Squash, beans, and corn - the " three sisters" of Native American agriculture. Digital photograph

Background imagePottery Collection: Maling pottery works, women applying transfers ahead of forthcoming royal coronation of

Maling pottery works, women applying transfers ahead of forthcoming royal coronation of King Edward VIII, September 1936

Background imagePottery Collection: Apollo offering a libation to the raven, kylix, 5th century BC

Apollo offering a libation to the raven, kylix, 5th century BC
Attic White Ground kylix of the early 5th century BC. Showing Apollo sitting on a stool performing a libation whilst holding a lyre. A raven looks

Background imagePottery Collection: Polychromed vase. Tomb of Kha. 1400 BC. Egypt

Polychromed vase. Tomb of Kha. 1400 BC. Egypt
Egypt. Polychromed vase sealed with fabric. From the tomb of royal architect Kha (Deir el-Medina). 1400 BC. 18th dynasty. New Kingdom. Egyptian Museum. Turin. Italy

Background imagePottery Collection: Mayan Pottery With Engraved Jaguar

Mayan Pottery With Engraved Jaguar
An ancient Mayan pottery beaker engraved with a jaguar design, from the Yucatan, Mexico. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imagePottery Collection: A plant pot built into a wall in Frigiliana in Spain

A plant pot built into a wall in Frigiliana in Spain. This is in Aldalusia in the south of Spain

Background imagePottery Collection: Black-figure pottery, amphora by Exekias depicting Achilles and Penthesilea, Greek civilization

Black-figure pottery, amphora by Exekias depicting Achilles and Penthesilea, Greek civilization
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora by Exekias depicting Achilles and Penthesilea

Background imagePottery Collection: Pottery souvenirs, Paphos, Cyprus, Europe

Pottery souvenirs, Paphos, Cyprus, Europe

Background imagePottery Collection: medallion Clio, made by Wedgwood and Bentley * Josiah Wedgwood (and Sons) Ltd. 1777-1780

medallion Clio, made by Wedgwood and Bentley * Josiah Wedgwood (and Sons) Ltd. 1777-1780
Late eighteenth century Wedgwood grey blue jasperware oval medallion with blue wash and white relief of Clio, the muse of history and poetry

Background imagePottery Collection: Five Wedgwood cameos

Five Wedgwood cameos
An early nineteenth century Wedgwood jasperware convex, rectangular cameo, white with dark blue wash and white reliefs of a classical female figure with an urn. Marked on back " WEDGWOOD"

Background imagePottery Collection: Colorful pottery for sale in downtown Loreto, Mexico

Colorful pottery for sale in downtown Loreto, Mexico

Background imagePottery Collection: Ladies in a kitchen

Ladies in a kitchen
Two woman with sleek 1920s hair discuss the state of their hands in front of a kitchen sink filled with brightly decorated art deco pottery

Background imagePottery Collection: Hopi Potter 1908

Hopi Potter 1908
Nampeyo, a renowned pot-maker of the Hopi village of Tewa, northeastern Arizona : her pots are hand-made in every sense - no wheel or elaborate tools are used

Background imagePottery Collection: The Portland Vase or Barberini Vase

The Portland Vase or Barberini Vase. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Background imagePottery Collection: Eric Owen, chief modeller at the Minton China Works in Stoke On Trent

Eric Owen, chief modeller at the Minton China Works in Stoke On Trent, creating a vase to a clients specifications. In the foreground are models for a vegetable dish and coffee pots. 1946

Background imagePottery Collection: Dionysus and two Maenads. Attic black-figured amphora, ca 550-530 BC

Dionysus and two Maenads. Attic black-figured amphora, ca 550-530 BC. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France



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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.