Making pottery is an
ancient art and industry in India. Because of a large
rural population, this industry still flourishes in
certain parts of India. Pottery, especially antique
pottery provides proof and evidence of the ancient
skills of artisans.
It is not uncommon to find well-painted and delicately
carved pieces of pottery like historians may
occasionally refer to an exquisite antique pottery jug
or antique pottery wheel antique pottery wheel that
archeologists have managed to unearth from some ruins
somewhere.
Such finds, though not
uncommon are often the subject of great adulation since
the works clearly show the development of the society
from which they originated.
Like with any antiques, antique pottery marks have
special importance to its value as these marks help one
to identify the ear and culture that the pottery
originated in. Such marks are often pointed out on
pieces for sale at antique pottery auctions.
Whether you are interested in antique redwing pottery or
butter dishes antique pottery or any other specific kind
of antique pots, you should first understand the story
behind the making of the antique piece.
At one time, pottery was probably used as a form of
interior decoration as they played a major role in
ancient households and hence some antique pots can be
found with gorgeous workmanship in the form of intricate
paintings and
sculptures
Because pots are made from clay and earth, they are believed to have absorbed the emotions of the creator and as such have tremendous sentimental value attached to them as well..
IMPORTANT NOTE: Items over hundred years are not permitted to be taken out of India without the permission of the Director General, The Archaeological survey of India, Janpath, New Delhi - 110 011.