The earliest forms of pottery were made from clays that were fired at low temperatures, initially in pit-fires or in open
Because … See more

The study of pottery can help to provide an insight into past cultures. Fabric analysis (see section below), used to analyse the fabric of pottery, is important part of archaeology for understanding the archaeologi… See more

Body, or clay body, is the material used to form pottery. Thus a potter might prepare, or order from a supplier, such an amount of earthenware body, stoneware body or porcelain body. The compositions of clay bodies vari… See more

The production of pottery includes the following stages:
• Preparing the clay body.
• Shaping
• Drying
• Firing… See more

A great part of the history of pottery is prehistoric, part of past pre-literate cultures. Therefore, much of this history can only be found among the artifacts of archaeology. Because pottery is so durable, pottery and shards of … See more

• Glossary of pottery terms
• History of ceramic art
• Chinese ceramics
• Korean ceramics… See more