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"Ceramic: A Global Tapestry of Art and History" From the Tower of London to the bustling souks of Marrakech, ceramic art has left its mark on cultures across the globe

Background imageCeramic Collection: The war council of Darius, presented on a Greek red figure vase, 1909 (drawing)

The war council of Darius, presented on a Greek red figure vase, 1909 (drawing)
3780764 The war council of Darius, presented on a Greek red figure vase, 1909 (drawing); (add.info.: The war council of Darius, presented on a Greek red figure vase)

Background imageCeramic Collection: Greek red figure vase showing women caring for a sacrificial bull, 1909 (drawing)

Greek red figure vase showing women caring for a sacrificial bull, 1909 (drawing)
3780767 Greek red figure vase showing women caring for a sacrificial bull, 1909 (drawing); (add.info.: Greek red figure vase showing women caring for a sacrificial bull)

Background imageCeramic Collection: Untitled

Untitled
Catherine Wang

Background imageCeramic Collection: A white dream

A white dream
Margareth Perfoncio

Background imageCeramic Collection: Fes, Morocco. Antique clay jugs on a shelf

Fes, Morocco. Antique clay jugs on a shelf

Background imageCeramic Collection: ceramic master

ceramic master
Hakime Küçük

Background imageCeramic Collection: Dancing Pourover

Dancing Pourover
Skilled barista with ceramic pour-over, pitcher and coffee splashes, puppet master concept. Dina Belenko

Background imageCeramic Collection: White vase

White vase
Brig Barkow

Background imageCeramic Collection: Rosebowl

Rosebowl
Dale Hefer

Background imageCeramic Collection: White Entry

White Entry
Henrike Schenk

Background imageCeramic Collection: Cascais Architecture

Cascais Architecture
Henrike Schenk

Background imageCeramic Collection: Portugese Entry

Portugese Entry
Henrike Schenk

Background imageCeramic Collection: Capri Tiles

Capri Tiles
Henrike Schenk

Background imageCeramic Collection: Red Mood

Red Mood
Lydia Jacobs

Background imageCeramic Collection: Houses of Sintra

Houses of Sintra
Henrike Schenk

Background imageCeramic Collection: A pair of Wedgewood mugs commemorating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

A pair of Wedgewood mugs commemorating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
1766850 A pair of Wedgewood mugs commemorating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1953 (ceramic) by Ravilious

Background imageCeramic Collection: Female chamber pot, Bourdaloue, 18th century

Female chamber pot, Bourdaloue, 18th century
GIA4814734 Female chamber pot, Bourdaloue, 18th century. by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female chamber pot, Bourdaloue, 18th century.); eGiancarlo Costa; French

Background imageCeramic Collection: Pithos (plural - pithoi) - a large ancient Greek storage container

Pithos (plural - pithoi) - a large ancient Greek storage container. Some very fine examples excavated from within the Minoan palace at Knossos on Crete. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageCeramic Collection: Earthenware Bust of John Wesley, Staffordshire, England

Earthenware Bust of John Wesley, Staffordshire, England
Earthenware bust of John Wesley (1703-1791) wearing a black cassock and white clerical collar, mounted on a square base with leaf pattern

Background imageCeramic Collection: Earthenware Figure of Dolly Pentreath, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales

Earthenware Figure of Dolly Pentreath, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
A standing figure of Dolly Pentreath carrying a basket of fish in a hod held to her head by a black band. Dating from the 19th century

Background imageCeramic Collection: Pelike, Southern Italy

Pelike, Southern Italy
A fawnware pelike, painted reddish brown, with a painted representation of a female face with wings on either side, dating from around 320 BC

Background imageCeramic Collection: Moche Culture Portrait Vessel, Truxillo, Peru

Moche Culture Portrait Vessel, Truxillo, Peru
Moche culture vessels are some of the few realistic portrayals of human faces found in the Pre-Columbian Americas. They were mass-produced, using moulds

Background imageCeramic Collection: Old Chinese ceramic tea pots, Panjuan Flea Market, Beijing, China

Old Chinese ceramic tea pots, Panjuan Flea Market, Beijing, China. Panjuan Flea Curio market has many fakes, replicas and copies of Chinese products

Background imageCeramic Collection: Old Chinese design blue, white and red cranes ceramic plate, Panjuan Flea Market, Beijing, China

Old Chinese design blue, white and red cranes ceramic plate, Panjuan Flea Market, Beijing, China. Panjuan Flea Curio market has many fakes, replicas and copies of Chinese products

Background imageCeramic Collection: Fez, Morocco. Colorful pottery tagines, tajines

Fez, Morocco. Colorful pottery tagines, tajines

Background imageCeramic Collection: Pottery Bottle, Peru, South America

Pottery Bottle, Peru, South America
This bottle is likely to have been made by the Chim├║ people, who lived in northern Peru. It dates from AD1100-1300 and depicts a human-like figure holding a monkey

Background imageCeramic Collection: Bellarmine Jug, Germany

Bellarmine Jug, Germany
Bellarmines, or Beardman jugs, are highly fired, salt-glazed, stoneware jugs, made in large quantities in northern Europe from the 1500-1700s

Background imageCeramic Collection: A Derby figure of Falstaff (porcelain)

A Derby figure of Falstaff (porcelain)
BAL3542 A Derby figure of Falstaff (porcelain) by English School; Warrell Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCeramic Collection: Victorian decor, Dragon vase, Sevres, 1855

Victorian decor, Dragon vase, Sevres, 1855
Vintage engraving of Victorian decor, Dragon vase, Sevres, 1855

Background imageCeramic Collection: Street sign with an image of a bull, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Street sign with an image of a bull, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageCeramic Collection: Old town alley filled with artwork and decorations, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Old town alley filled with artwork and decorations, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Background imageCeramic Collection: Close up of decorated ancient walls with ceramic tiles and carved Arabic script, Fez, Morocco

Close up of decorated ancient walls with ceramic tiles and carved Arabic script, Fez, Morocco

Background imageCeramic Collection: Handmade Tagine ceramic serving bowls in the souks of medina, Fes, Morocco

Handmade Tagine ceramic serving bowls in the souks of medina, Fes, Morocco

Background imageCeramic Collection: Brightly colored tagine bowls and plates in a ceramic shop in Fes, Morocco

Brightly colored tagine bowls and plates in a ceramic shop in Fes, Morocco

Background imageCeramic Collection: Red painted old wooden doorway, Fez, Morocco

Red painted old wooden doorway, Fez, Morocco

Background imageCeramic Collection: Old town street filled with billboards and artwork, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Old town street filled with billboards and artwork, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Background imageCeramic Collection: Steps made of traditional ceramic, Sciacca, Agrigento district, Sicily, Italy

Steps made of traditional ceramic, Sciacca, Agrigento district, Sicily, Italy

Background imageCeramic Collection: Handmade ceramics crafts souvenirs in Betancuria, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

Handmade ceramics crafts souvenirs in Betancuria, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

Background imageCeramic Collection: Ceramic tiles, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Ceramic tiles, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageCeramic Collection: Ceramic souvenirs displayed outside a shop in Amalfi, Campania, Italy

Ceramic souvenirs displayed outside a shop in Amalfi, Campania, Italy

Background imageCeramic Collection: A woman admires the cloister arcades of Porto Cathedral (Sao do Porto), Porto

A woman admires the cloister arcades of Porto Cathedral (Sao do Porto), Porto, Porto district, Norte Region, Portugal

Background imageCeramic Collection: Dome of Soltaniyeh, 1313, Soltaniyeh, Abhar County, Zanjan Province, Iran

Dome of Soltaniyeh, 1313, Soltaniyeh, Abhar County, Zanjan Province, Iran

Background imageCeramic Collection: Omar Khayyam mausoleum, Nishapur, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran

Omar Khayyam mausoleum, Nishapur, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran

Background imageCeramic Collection: Khajeh Rabi Mausoleum, Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran

Khajeh Rabi Mausoleum, Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran

Background imageCeramic Collection: Ceramic Face Masks, Rethymnon Old Town, Crete, Greece

Ceramic Face Masks, Rethymnon Old Town, Crete, Greece

Background imageCeramic Collection: Traditional Architecture in Historic Lagos, Lagos, Western Algarve, Algarve, Portugal

Traditional Architecture in Historic Lagos, Lagos, Western Algarve, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Background imageCeramic Collection: Detail of a glazed vessel, 18th century, Tabriz. Azerbaijan State Museum of Art, Baku

Detail of a glazed vessel, 18th century, Tabriz. Azerbaijan State Museum of Art, Baku. Azerbaijan

Background imageCeramic Collection: Handicrafts in Raquira, Boyaca Department, Colombia

Handicrafts in Raquira, Boyaca Department, Colombia



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"Ceramic: A Global Tapestry of Art and History" From the Tower of London to the bustling souks of Marrakech, ceramic art has left its mark on cultures across the globe. In London, the installation "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" mesmerized visitors with its poignant display poppies, paying tribute to those lost in World War I. As dusk settled over the Tower, these delicate creations illuminated a solemn reminder of sacrifice. Traveling south to Tangier, Morocco, vibrant tagine pots adorned market stalls like works of art. Their intricate designs showcased North Africa's rich ceramic heritage, captivating both locals and tourists alike. Back in England's Nottinghamshire countryside, a Melton Mowbray pork pie rested proudly on a handmade ceramic plate. The marriage between culinary tradition and artisanal craftsmanship celebrated local culture at its finest. Across continents in Puebla State, Mexico, Talavera Pottery dazzled visitors at El Parian Market. Its vivid colors and intricate patterns reflected centuries-old techniques passed down through generations—a testament to Mexico's proud artistic legacy. In Istanbul's Topkapi Palace, glazed pottery captured attention with its exquisite details. Each piece told stories from Turkey's past while showcasing their mastery over this ancient craft. Meanwhile in Seville streets lined with ceramic tiles formed a map depicting Italy and the Mediterranean region—an ode to history entwined within urban landscapes. Gaudi architecture further exemplified how they can transcend traditional boundaries by blending seamlessly into modern cityscapes. Venturing eastward towards Persia (modern-day Iran), Azulejos - Faience de Kashan depicted Simurgh—a mythical creature symbolizing rebirth—on intricately painted blue tiles. This fusion of Persian mythology with fine ceramics showcased an enduring cultural heritage that continues to inspire awe today. Finally reaching Lisbon in Portugal, azulejo-painted blue tiles adorned buildings throughout the cityscape.