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pottery

[pot-uh-ree] / ˈpɒt ə ri /
NOUN
containers made from clay; clay art
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Despite these hardships, they formed a community, depicted by a slave-cabin diorama and a display of everyday artifacts found on the property, such as tobacco pipes, a jaw harp, pottery and other items.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

AFP found some of the pottery products first appeared in content from real creators, before being appropriated.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

"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

As you stroll through the area and take pictures, check out the Mexican marketplace, capturing the pottery, clothing and art along the way, and grab some authentic cuisine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The earliest Jomon pottery of 12,700 years ago comes from Kyushu, the southernmost Japanese island.

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




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