Perfect Symmetry is one characteristic of a museum quality piece and increases its value. The piece on the left is an excellent example of symmetry. Straight lines should be perfectly straight, and curves should be smoothly and evenly curved. See this bowl in the Bowls and Plates section of the Gallery.
White clay is more difficult to work with than the other colors.
It is also more likely to crack while drying and to break during the firing. However, white clay also makes the thinnest, finest pots. Therefore, a medium to large white pot is more valuable than a comparable pot of another color. All Rights Reserved.