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Record 1 2024-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthenware
CONT

There are two main types of glazed earthenware. One is covered with a transparent lead glaze; when the earthenware body to which this glaze is applied has a cream colour, the product is called creamware. The second type, covered with an opaque white tin glaze, is variously called tin-enameled, or tin-glazed, earthenware ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Faïences
DEF

Poterie de terre émaillée ou vernissée.

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Record 2 1999-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Natural Construction Materials
DEF

Earthenware decorated with colourful glazes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de construction naturels
DEF

Poterie céramique poreuse, de couleur blanchâtre, terreuse ou teintée, recouverte d'un émail incolore ou teinté, utilisée généralement sous forme de carrelage muraux et d'appareils sanitaires.

Spanish

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