An A–Z of Ceramics
As peculiar as some of the pieces themselves, the language of ceramics is vast and draws from a global dictionary. Peruse our A–Z to find out about some of the terms you might discover in our incredible galleries.
From the collections
43 objects made by Greek A factory
Tile, Adrianus Kocx, ca. 1694
Flower pyramid, 'Greek A' factory, ca. 1695
Bowl, designed by Marot, Daniel, early 1690s
Jar and cover, Kocx, Pieter, 1701-1722
Plate, painted by Rijsselbergh, Adriaan van, 1713-1735
Flower pyramid, 'Greek A' factory, ca. 1695
Flower pyramid, 'Greek A' factory, ca. 1695
Ornement, Eenhoorn, Samuel van, 1678-1686
Vase, Kocx, Adrianus, 1686-1701
Bottle, Eenhoorn, Samuel van, 1678-1686
Pair of vases, Adrianus Kocx, 1686-1701
Plate, Eenhoorn, Samuel van, 1678-1686
Milk pan, Kocx, Adrianus, ca. 1689-1694
Dish, Kocx, Pieter, 1701-1722
Dish, 'Greek A' factory, 1725-1760
Plate, 'Greek A' factory, 1732
Teapot, Kocx, Pieter, 1701-1722
Bottle, Kocx, Adrianus, 1686-1701
Flower holder, Kocx, Adrianus, 1685-1700
Jug and cover, painted by Rijsselbergh, Adriaan van, 1701-1722
Jug, Kocx, Pieter, 1701-1722
Bottle, Kocx, Adrianus, 1686-1701
Saucer, Kocks, Pieter, 1701-22
Saucer, Kocx, Pieter, 1701-22
Jar, Kocx, Adrianus, 1686-1701
Bottle, Adrianus Kocx, 1701-1722
Bourdaloue, painted by Rijsselbergh, Adriaan van, 1701-1735
Ornament, Kocx, Adrianus, 1686-1701
Plate, Kocx, Pieter, 1701-1722
Dish, Kocx, Pieter, 1701-1710
Plate, painted by Rijsselbergh, Adriaan van, ca. 1713-1725
Plate, 'Greek A' factory, 1757-1765
Plate, Kocx, Pieter, 1701-1722
Plate, Kool, Jacob van der, 1722-1740
Plate, Kocx, Pieter, 1701-1722
Box, Kocx, Pieter, 1701-22
Bottle, Kocx, Pieter, 1701-1722
Bourdaloue, Adrianus Kocx, 1686-1701
Vase, Kocx, Adrianus, 1686-1701
Plate, painted by Rijsselbergh, Adriaan van, 1701-1735
Vase, 'Greek A' factory, middle of 18th century
Dish, 'Greek A' factory, 1700-1750- Plate, 'Greek A' factory, early 18th century
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