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

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