clayware
Kiln-baked earth products
Clayware is pottery or ceramic objects made from clay—dishes, pots, tiles, and similar items.
The term is broad, covering everything from crude earthenware to refined porcelain: The museum's collection includes ancient clayware from Mesopotamia.
Minor error or misstep
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- kaolinWhiteite mineral for pottery
- bentoniteAsh-derived absorbent clay
- terracottaFired reddish-brown ceramic
porcelain · grog · silica · alumina · feldspar · oxide · underglaze · overglaze
Oven for hardening clay
- bisqueCreamy seafood soup
- vitrifyConvert to glass
- coneTapered solid, circular base
- sinteringPowder consolidation by heating
oxidation · reduction · maturation · shrinkage · temperature · annealing · cooling · raku
Maker of clay vessels
- wheelRotating circular frame
- kilnOven for hardening clay
- throwingPropelling by arm motion
- shapingGiving something its form
coiling · wedging · centering · trimming · handcrafted · craftsmanship · greenware · leather-hard
Vessel for cooking
- bowlConcave food container
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
- pitcherPouring vessel or hurler
- mugHandled cup for beverages
plate · platter · teapot · jar · urn · jug · amphora · chalice
Tin-glazed Dutch earthenware
- faienceTin-glazed earthenware tradition
- WedgwoodBritish luxury ceramics brand
- SpodeEnglish porcelain manufacturer
- StaffordshireMidlands county in England
Limoges · creamware · jasperware · ironstone · redware · graniteware · majolica · Oaxacan
Small ornamental sculpture
- statuetteMiniature sculpted figure
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
- bas-reliefSculpture projecting slightly
- maquettePreliminary sculptural study
armature · molding · hollow · solid · abstract · representational · effigy · idol
Scratch-revealed layered decoration
- lusterwareMetallic-glazed ceramic ware
- cracklewareGlazed pottery with fissures
- spongewareStamped-pattern earthenware
- willowwareChinese-style decorated tableware
cloisonné · celadon · tiles · inlay · carving · stamping · combing · marbling
slip
Minor error or misstep
terracotta · porcelain · grog · silica · alumina · feldspar · oxide · underglaze · overglaze · colorant
kiln
Oven for hardening clay
sintering · oxidation · reduction · maturation · shrinkage · temperature · annealing · cooling · raku · electric
potter
Maker of clay vessels
shaping · coiling · wedging · centering · trimming · handcrafted · craftsmanship · greenware · leather-hard · drying
pot
Vessel for cooking
mug · plate · platter · teapot · jar · urn · jug · amphora · chalice · goblet
delftware
Tin-glazed Dutch earthenware
- faienceTin-glazed earthenware tradition
- WedgwoodBritish luxury ceramics brand
- SpodeEnglish porcelain manufacturer
Staffordshire · Limoges · creamware · jasperware · ironstone · redware · graniteware · majolica · Oaxacan
figurine
Small ornamental sculpture
- statuetteMiniature sculpted figure
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
- bas-reliefSculpture projecting slightly
maquette · armature · molding · hollow · solid · abstract · representational · effigy · idol · tile
sgraffito
Scratch-revealed layered decoration
- lusterwareMetallic-glazed ceramic ware
- cracklewareGlazed pottery with fissures
- spongewareStamped-pattern earthenware
willowware · cloisonné · celadon · tiles · inlay · carving · stamping · combing · marbling · sprigging
claywareglassware
Drinking containers of silica
metalware · silverware · plasticware · woodenware · crystal
claywareporcelain
Translucent fired clay
fine china · bone china · Limoges · Wedgwood · delftware
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