It's unfortunate that people who are just starting to collectpottery overlook some of the best, most unique pottery evermade--antique pottery. Whatever your price range, you can findplenty of options of types of pottery from different designersaround the world.
You may think buying anything with the word "antique" in it would be out of the price range of a beginning collector. Although forsome pieces this might be true, it is certainly not always thecase. There are a variety of colors, styles, characteristics,and cultural traditions to chose from for any collector.
When looking for antique pottery, a collector is sure to findexamples of talent from all around the world. Native Americanpottery is the most well known as being very unique and in highdemand, but Greek, Italian, and Polish Pottery are sought afteras well. Collectors often are much more specific than choosingbetween Green or Italian Pottery, for example.
Somelook for pottery from a specific region in one of the countries,or even pottery from one specific family or manufacturer. Thiscan be interesting for your collection, but make sure not tooverlook other pieces from that time period that may be greatpieces of art and history.
It is not easy to collect antique pottery. It is difficultenough to find high quality pieces at a good price, but it isjust as necessary to find pieces that fit within the importantstylistic characteristics of the time period in which they weremade. A collector must overcome the challenges of where tolocate the pottery, how to know if it's authentic, and how topurchase it safely. The collection process is part of the joy ofowning the pottery however, and the challenges make the mostunique pieces that you can acquire well worth the time, effort,and money. It also makes each container unique in your garden!
Keith Markensen looks at the unique practice of container gardens and also gives his years of landscape experience at www.Plant-Care.com where youalways find professional landscape information.
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