Thesaurus Term/Concept: EARTHENWARE
| Identifier | 75353 |
|---|---|
| Class | OBJECT MATERIAL |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A clay-based ceramic fired at low kiln temperatures (c.800-1200 degrees). Essentially, earthenwares are porous and require glazing for most applications. This term has been used interchangeably with TERRACOTTA and with POTTERY |