Definitions
- Referring to dishes, plates, bowls, and other tableware made of ceramic or porcelain material. - Talking about a set of dishes used for serving food and drinks during meals. - Describing the collection of kitchen utensils and cookware made of ceramic material.
- Referring to objects made of clay that are shaped and fired at high temperatures to create various items such as vases, pots, and sculptures. - Talking about the art and craft of making objects from clay using a potter's wheel or hand-building techniques. - Describing the process of creating ceramic objects by shaping and firing clay in a kiln.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the use of ceramic materials.
- 2Both can be used for decorative purposes.
- 3Both require shaping and firing techniques.
- 4Both have been used for centuries for practical and artistic purposes.
- 5Both can be fragile and require careful handling.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Crockery is primarily used for serving food and drinks, while pottery can be used for a wide range of objects, including decorative items and sculptures.
- 2Production: Crockery is typically mass-produced in factories, while pottery is often handcrafted by artists and artisans.
- 3Technique: Crockery is made using molds, while pottery is shaped by hand or on a potter's wheel.
- 4Material: Crockery is made of ceramic or porcelain, while pottery can be made of various types of clay.
- 5Purpose: Crockery is designed for practical use in daily life, while pottery is often created for artistic expression and aesthetic appeal.
Remember this!
Crockery and pottery are both made of ceramic materials and involve shaping and firing techniques. However, the difference between the two is their function, production, technique, material, and purpose. Crockery is primarily used for serving food and drinks, mass-produced in factories, made using molds, and designed for practical use in daily life. Whereas, pottery can be used for a wide range of objects, often handcrafted by artists and artisans, shaped by hand or on a potter's wheel, made of various types of clay, and created for artistic expression and aesthetic appeal.
