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pottery

[pot-uh-ree] / ˈpɒt ə ri /
NOUN
containers made from clay; clay art
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"Being made in Denby, in Amber Valley, in Derbyshire, is what gave this world-renowned pottery its soul, built entirely on the irreplaceable skill, pride, and craftsmanship passed down through generations of local families."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Corded Ware were named after the cord-like impressions in their pottery and carried a distinctive genetic signature previously absent from most of Europe.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

My pottery studio fee isn’t going to pay for itself—but maybe that laundromat will.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

We have a building wide and long enough that within the building, you can find strong daylight for, let’s say, china or pottery, which love daylight.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Unlike Jomon pottery, Yayoi pottery had shapes very similar to those of contemporary South Korean pottery.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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