Ceramic Art

  • May 18, 1000

    12,000 BC

    12,000 BC
    This piece is from the Jomon Period and dates back to 12000 BC. used for decoration
  • May 18, 1100

    8000 BC

    8000 BC
    From Egypt during time period where it was believed that glass was discovered, but really it was just overheating kilns making colored glazes.
  • May 18, 1170

    5000 BC

    5000 BC
    Antolia. The clay used was found in river beds. The clay got there from erosion, floods, and alluvial silting. Red clay is preferred considering its finer quality and its high level of iron. Bottle used for drinking
  • May 18, 1230

    2500 BC

    2500 BC
    Jug from Ayios Onoufrios. An Early Minoan clay pot. It reminds me of a tea pot, they are both meant to hold liquids.
  • May 20, 1300

    540 BC

    540 BC
    Amphora. Greek. may be first greek vase with potter's name on it.
  • May 20, 1369

    700 AD

    700 AD
    Flared bowl. Peru. has tiny clay balls in bottom so that it will rattle
  • May 18, 1500

    960 AD

    960 AD
    Created during Sung Dynasty in China. Celadon Plate.
  • May 18, 1560

    1000-1300 AD

    1000-1300 AD
    This piece is a water dropper. It dates back to the late song period to the Mongol Yuan. A calligrapher or a painter would of used this to dispel one single drop of water.
  • May 18, 1560

    1000 AD

    1000 AD
    Tlatilco, Mexico. mask
  • 1160 AD

    1160 AD
    Lantern with shape of a dome shaped building. Syria
  • 1581 AD

    1581 AD
    Pilgrim flask. France
  • 1700

    1700
    Incense box. Plum flower. Japan
  • 1700

    1700
    Incense burner. Japan
  • 1620 AD

    1620 AD
    Gondola cup. Woman in bath for decoration. France.
  • 1881

    1881
    Bowl. New York City. It has orange tiger lilies.
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    Ceramic Art