Pixel art illustration of a red terracotta block with a smooth matte red clay texture
Minecraft Java Item ID

Red Terracotta ID

Red terracotta is a dyed clay block crafted from terracotta and red dye. It smelts into red glazed terracotta.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:red_terracotta

Red Terracotta Item Facts

Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Shared ID, data value 14 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)159

Shared ID, data value 14 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Red Terracotta

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:red_terracotta 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 159 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:red_terracotta 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 159 1 14
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:red_terracotta 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Red Terracotta

Crafting Recipe

TerracottaTerracottaTerracotta
TerracottaRed DyeTerracotta
TerracottaTerracottaTerracotta

Crafting table recipe — makes 8 × Red Terracotta.

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Build With Red Terracotta

minecraft:red_terracotta is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

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Red Terracotta Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:red_terracotta 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:red_terracotta 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:red_terracotta 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:red_terracotta

Red Terracotta FAQ

What is the item ID for Red Terracotta?

The item ID for Red Terracotta is minecraft:red_terracotta. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Red Terracotta?

Red Terracotta has the historical numerical ID 159 with data value 14, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:red_terracotta instead.

How do I give myself Red Terracotta in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:red_terracotta 1 to give the nearest player one Red Terracotta. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Red Terracotta can stack in one slot?

Red Terracotta stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Red Terracotta?

Red Terracotta is crafted on a crafting table with 8 terracottas and 1 red dye, which yields 8 Red Terracotta.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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