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  2. Kerch style - Wikipedia

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    A krater by the Painter of Athens 1375, circa 375/50 BC. Paris, Louvre. The Kerch style / ˈkɜːrtʃ /, also referred to as Kerch vases, is an archaeological term describing vases from the final phase of Attic red-figure pottery production. Their exact chronology remains problematic, but they are generally assumed to have been produced roughly ...

  3. Lèbes gamikòs - Wikipedia

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    The lèbes gamikòs or "nuptial lebes" (pl.: lèbetes gamikòi) is a form of ancient Greek pottery used in marriage ceremonies (literally, it means marriage vase). It was probably used in the ritual sprinkling of the bride with water before the wedding. In form, it has a large bowl-like body and a stand that can be long or short.

  4. West German Art Pottery - Wikipedia

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    West German Art Pottery is essentially a term describing the time period of 1949–1990 and became the early way to describe the pottery because the country of origin, with numbers denoting the shape and size, was often the only "mark" on the base. Even though company names are now better known, and many items are attributed to specific makers ...

  5. Celery vase - Wikipedia

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    A celery vase is type of glass tableware. Developed during the Victorian era, celery vases displayed celery as centerpieces during meals. Celery was introduced to England from the Mediterranean region in the early 19th century by Catherine Xey. Farmers began cultivating celery in eastern England. It was hard to grow, making it a luxury food item.

  6. Jasperware - Wikipedia

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    The design incorporates sprig casts of the muses supplied by John Flaxman, Sr. [1] Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type of pottery first developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. Usually described as stoneware, [2] it has an unglazed matte "biscuit" finish and is produced in a number of different colours ...

  7. Typology of Greek vase shapes - Wikipedia

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    Typology of Greek vase shapes. A Nolan amphora, a type with a longer and narrower neck than usual, from Nola. Attic komast cup, a variety of kylix, Louvre. Diagram of the parts of a typical Athenian vase, in this case a volute krater. The pottery of ancient Greece has a long history and the form of Greek vase shapes has had a continuous ...