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TIN-GLAZED EARTHENWARE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Earthenware
- Clay and Clay Products (Ceramics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tin-glazed earthenware
1, record 1, English, tin%2Dglazed%20earthenware
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tin-glazed ware 2, record 1, English, tin%2Dglazed%20ware
correct
- faience 1, record 1, English, faience
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tin-glazed earthenware, earthenware covered with an opaque glaze that, unless colour has been added, is white. ... Essentially it is lead glaze made opaque by the addition of tin oxide; tin glaze was no doubt originally devised to conceal flaws of colour in a fired-clay body. Tin-glazed ware is usually decorated with high-temperature colours. 1, record 1, English, - tin%2Dglazed%20earthenware
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "faience" originally designated tin-glazed earthenware made in France, but was later used to designated tin-glazed earthenware made in other countries, such as Spain, Scandinavia and Germany. This term does not designate tin-glazed earthenware made in Italy, the Netherlands or England, which are called majolica, delftware and English delftware, respectively. 3, record 1, English, - tin%2Dglazed%20earthenware
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tin glazed earthenware
- tin glazed ware
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Faïences
- Terres et glaçures (Ind. de la céramique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- faïence stannifère
1, record 1, French, fa%C3%AFence%20stannif%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la faïence stannifère, recouverte d'une glaçure stannifère (à base d'étain) opaque appelée engobe, qui masque totalement la pâte avec laquelle elle a été façonnée et lui donne son aspect caractéristique blanc et brillant [...] 2, record 1, French, - fa%C3%AFence%20stannif%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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