Ceramic Art

  • 12,000 BC
    May 18, 1000

    12,000 BC

    This piece is from the Jomon Period and dates back to 12000 BC. used for decoration
  • 8000 BC
    May 18, 1100

    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.
  • 5000 BC
    May 18, 1170

    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
  • 2500 BC
    May 18, 1230

    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.
  • 540 BC
    May 20, 1300

    540 BC

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

    700 AD

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

    960 AD

    Created during Sung Dynasty in China. Celadon Plate.
  • 1000-1300 AD
    May 18, 1560

    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.
  • 1000 AD
    May 18, 1560

    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