Earthenware is a type of pottery made from clay fired at relatively low temperatures, producing a porous ceramic body that is typically glazed to make it waterproof. One of the earliest forms of ceramics, earthenware has been produced for thousands of years and includes everything from domestic tableware to decorative ornaments and architectural tiles. Antique earthenware is appreciated for its variety of forms, regional traditions and hand-crafted character, with examples ranging from English country pottery to Delftware and Staffordshire figures. *Related Terms*\ Ceramics, Delft, Pottery, Slipware, Stoneware, Terracotta.