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Friday, June 10, 2005
Ceramics in Antiquity Egypt, Near East, Greece
LOUVRE: from 06-10-2005 to 09-12-2005
Goblet decorated with the face of a goddess Fourteenth or thirteenth century BC © R.M.N./H. Lewandowski
Continuing the exploration of creative techniques which began with the "Ivories" exhibition, the Louvre turns to the birth and development of pottery and the ceramic arts. Antique masterpieces from the museum's collections provide an overview of the evolving techniques, forms and uses of pottery and ceramics from the earliest civilizations.