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title: "Around the World in 80 Pots: The story of humanity told through beautiful ceramics"
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# 80 iconic ceramics worldwide Ancient to modern pottery Expert-curated Ashmolean collection Around the World in 80 Pots: The story of humanity told through beautiful ceramics

**Price:** ¥10998
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## Summary

> 🏺 Unlock the world’s stories, one pot at a time!

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- **What is this?** Around the World in 80 Pots: The story of humanity told through beautiful ceramics
- **How much does it cost?** ¥10998 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Curated by Experts:** Showcasing the Ashmolean Museum’s unrivalled collection, a treasure trove of art and anthropology.
- • **History in Your Hands:** Each vessel reveals secrets of ancient cultures, from Egyptian death jars to Renaissance curiosities.
- • **More Than Just Pottery:** Discover how ceramics reflect religion, trade, humor, and daily life—connecting you to the past.
- • **A Global Ceramic Odyssey:** Explore 80 stunning pots that trace humanity’s story across continents and centuries.
- • **A Must-Have for Culture Enthusiasts:** Join a community of curious minds who appreciate the art and history behind every pot.

## Overview

Around the World in 80 Pots is a beautifully curated book featuring 80 ceramics from the University of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum. It offers a unique lens on human history, showcasing pottery from ancient Egypt to contemporary designs, revealing cultural insights and artistic heritage across time and geography.

## Description

Pottery tells us about religion, daily life, humour, trade, sex, folklore and creativity. Bearing the imprint of their maker more than any other crafted object, ceramics give us a unique physical link to the past, often the only evidence of long-forgotten civilizations that have otherwise crumbled to dust. From ancient Egyptian canopic death jars to ethereally beautiful porcelain, and from lewd Renaissance novelties to sleek contemporary vessels, Around the World in 80 Pots is an eclectic journey across time and cultures. Expertly selected from the unrivalled collection of the University of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum, this compendium shows that humankind's oldest craft is the perfect prism through which to view human history.

Review: Very good for general interest. - Very good book for general interest, amazing ebook price!
Review: Could be better - I was hoping to see pots from Africa but this was lacking.

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 45,717 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 4 in Antique & Collectable Ceramics & Glass 5 in Permanent Art Collections 11 in Ceramics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 39 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good for general interest.
*by M***D on 28 January 2026*

Very good book for general interest, amazing ebook price!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Could be better
*by S***G on 4 February 2025*

I was hoping to see pots from Africa but this was lacking.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book
*by D***R on 14 March 2025*

Really interesting book

## Frequently Bought Together

- Around the World in 80 Pots: The story of humanity told through beautiful ceramics
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- Global Clay: Themes in World Ceramic Traditions

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*Last updated: 2026-11-03*