Earthenware

Earthenware is a general term for clay shaped and fired into a hard, stiff, inelastic, non-eroding and heat-resistant object. The term Pottery includes Earthenware and terracotta, which is a form of Earthenware. Subject to the items mixed with the clay and increasing the firing temperature, earthenware can become stoneware or porcelain. Ancient earthenware is fired in the wide range of 800 to 1400 degrees and includes Han dynasty mingqi.

  • Sale! Ancient Earthenware Carinated Flagon (3191BLB) Roman North Africa

    Ancient Earthenware Carinated Flagon (3191BLB) Roman North Africa

    Original price was: $775.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    H: 4.5”  W: 3”  D: 2.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This Roman ceramic flagon is a uniquely shaped vessel used to store and pour potable liquids. A crème slip carinated jug with a high profile and a trefoil pouring spout, it has a strap handle attached from the carinated edge to just below the rim for easy handling. Roman coarse wars like this were use for liquids and to make offerings to household deities.

  • Sale! Ancient Earthenware Carinated Flagon with Handle (3188) Roman North Africa SOLD

    Ancient Earthenware Carinated Flagon with Handle (3188) Roman North Africa SOLD

    Original price was: $625.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    H: 8.5”  Dia: 5.5” | FREE SHIPPING!

    The shape of this elegant carinated ancient earthenware  pouring vessel used to hold and dispense potable liquids:  water, wine and other drinks. They were used to hydrate everyone including laborers, field workers, ship-rowers, army personnel and people in their homes and were placed wherever they were needed.

  • Sale! Antique Clay Hill Tribe Earthenware Pipe, Burma (3474C)

    Antique Clay Hill Tribe Earthenware Pipe, Burma (3474C)

    Original price was: $90.00.Current price is: $80.00.
    H: 1.875”  W: 1.75”  D: 4” | FREE SHIPPING within continental us.

    Mold made with intricate designs, clay earthen ware tobacco/opium pipes were woven into Burmese and Thai Hill Tribe social and cultural traditions. This is a unique gift a pipe smoker, although for decorative purposes only.

  • Sale! Antique Earthenware Hill Tribe Pipe, Burma (3474A)

    Antique Earthenware Hill Tribe Pipe, Burma (3474A)

    Original price was: $90.00.Current price is: $80.00.
    H: 2”  W: 1.75”  D: 4” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Mold made with intricate designs, clay earthen ware tobacco/opium pipes were woven into Burmese and Thai Hill Tribe social and cultural traditions. This is a unique gift a pipe smoker, although for decorative purposes only.

  • Sale! Ming Attendant with Zodiac Animal, China (1155)

    Ming Attendant with Zodiac Animal, China (1155)

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $295.00.
    H: 3.375″  W: 2.75″ D: 2.5″     |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    One of a set of 12 Zodiac attendant figures holding a small calendar animal of the year represented as part of mingqi placed in the graves of deceased.

     

  • Sale! SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of a Mythical Winged Pixiu, China

    SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of a Mythical Winged Pixiu, China

    Original price was: $485.00.Current price is: $395.00.

    The Song dynasty (960–1279) is considered the most culturally brilliant era in later imperial Chinese history. A massive expansion during this dynasty produced government, public and religious buildings and tombs with walls decorated with earthenware unglazed mold-made brick tiles. Some were purely decorative and others were wishes for happiness and comfort in the  deceased’s  afterlife…

  • Vintage Terracotta Raja on Horse, India (11295GAK) $145

    Vintage Terracotta Raja on Horse, India (11295GAK) $145

    $145.00

    Earthenware terracotta pottery has played a significant role in the cultural, religious and artistic traditions of India for centuries. Indian terracotta images are considered spiritual, mystical and auspicious as Hindus believe terracotta incorporates the five natural elements of air, fire, earth, water and metal. Made with a bivalve mould that is hand luted and hand…

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