This section offers a beautiful selection of European handmade porcelain ceramic urns that are both diverse and distinct. Some of the quality porcelain ceramic urns presented here are produced by "Limoges", an internationally recognized name. You will also find 15th and 16th century reproductions by L’Antica Deruta, SNC., one of the most reputable Italian manufacturers in the industry.
Porcelain is, in fact, a ceramic material. The toughness, strength, and translucence of porcelain are the consequence of the formation of glass and the mineral mullite that results when heating all materials at a given high temperature. The word "ceramic" comes from the Greek word meaning pottery.
Historically, ceramic urns were pieces prepared by shaping the clay body (a clay rich mixture of various minerals) into the desired shapes before being subjected to high temperatures in a kiln.
The ceramics used for the porcelain ceramic urns shown in this section, however, refers to a very diverse group of materials. While all are fired to high temperature, some ceramic urns may not have been shaped from material containing any clay.
We invite you to delight with the unique pieces of artwork found here. Each urn is a dignified and elegant tribute to a loved one.
