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History of Deruta Ceramics Ceramics have been made in Italy for thousands of years, with artifacts dating back to the Etruscan, Greek, and Roman periods. Upon discovery of high quality, local clay, the residents of Deruta began making ceramics towards the end of the 13th century. At first, the potters of Deruta produced everyday objects such as plates, pots, vases and urns. These items were simply painted using brown and green glazes and simple geometric designs. Orange, yellow and red decoratio …