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CERAMIC WHITEWARE [2 records]

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Record 1 2023-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Terra Cotta
  • Antique Ceramics (Museums and Heritage)
DEF

A glazed or unglazed, nonvitreous, opaque ceramic whiteware having a water absorption greater than 3%.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terres cuites
  • Céramique ancienne (Muséologie et Patrimoine)

Spanish

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Record 2 1984-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Ceramics
DEF

A fired ware consisting of a glazed or unglazed body which is usually white and of fine texture, such as China, porcelain, semivitreous ware, earthenware, spark plugs, sanitary ware, and the like.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Céramiques industrielles

Spanish

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