Agateware is a unique type of pottery that resembles the bands and patterns found in agate stones. Synonyms for agateware might include marbled, veined, streaked, or swirled pottery. It can also be referred to as banded pottery or layered pottery. Another term for agateware is mocha ware, a name that originated in England in the late 18th century, where a similar style of pottery was made to resemble the patterns in Turkish mocha coffee. Whatever the name, agateware refers to a gorgeous and distinctive style of pottery that is as beautiful as it is functional.