Thesaurus Term/Concept: FAIENCE
| Identifier | 75358 |
|---|---|
| Class | OBJECT MATERIAL |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A glass-like compound first made in ancient Egypt. It involves coating a core material of powdered quartz with a vitreous alkaline glaze. Also the name given to a tin-glazed earthenware. |