as in ceramics
articles made of baked clay
we picked up some ceramic vases in a pottery store
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The market will feature over 30,000 pottery pieces from over 130 artists, perfect for holiday shopping.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
This prehistoric pottery, made from coarse clay with a reddish hue, was often used for everyday purposes like storage and cooking.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Browse a selection of handcrafted items from local Kentucky artisans, including jewelry, soaps, apparel for all ages, handmade hiking sticks, leather journals, pottery, nature guides, children’s storybooks, Kentucky Proud foods, gifts for your pets, and more.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 2024
Miriam needs to help her boss, who also is her friend, and her background as an anthropologist is needed when remnants of pottery and meals are uncovered.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
This prehistoric pottery, made from coarse clay with a reddish hue, was often used for everyday purposes like storage and cooking.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Browse a selection of handcrafted items from local Kentucky artisans, including jewelry, soaps, apparel for all ages, handmade hiking sticks, leather journals, pottery, nature guides, children’s storybooks, Kentucky Proud foods, gifts for your pets, and more.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 2024
Miriam needs to help her boss, who also is her friend, and her background as an anthropologist is needed when remnants of pottery and meals are uncovered.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Pottery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pottery. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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