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Antique Pottery Today

Some intersting facts about antique pottery!

The earliest known pottery found are figurines known as Gravettian figurines. These were discovered in what is now known as Czech Republic and are dated to 29,000-25,000 BCE. The figurines were primarily made to look like animals and women. The oldest pottery found was in southern China and dated back 18,000 years. This early pottery was fired in bonfires, where higher temperatures could be reached quickly resulting in a shorter firing time. The earliest kilns were called pit-kilns or trench-kilns and were simple holes dug in the ground and covered with fuel. These kilns provided better insulation than a bonfire and gave better firing results.

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March 21st, 2010

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