Terra sigillata
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| − | Terra Sigillata | + | '''''Terra Sigillata''''' or "sealed earth", which is sometimes called "'''Samian ware'''", and "'''Arretine ware'''" are slip-glazed ceramic vessels. A slip glaze is a glaze or surface finish made of a suspension of very fine clay particles. When fired, the slip glaze produces a finish that can be polished to a luster that is the distinguishing feature of this type of ceramic. |
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Revision as of 06:58, 29 July 2006
Terra Sigillata or "sealed earth", which is sometimes called "Samian ware", and "Arretine ware" are slip-glazed ceramic vessels. A slip glaze is a glaze or surface finish made of a suspension of very fine clay particles. When fired, the slip glaze produces a finish that can be polished to a luster that is the distinguishing feature of this type of ceramic.
