Glossary
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Reference —  Terra sigillata
A fine slip glaze used by the Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans to coat their pottery. It fired black or red according to the kiln atmosphere. Now used in a wide variety of colors by many potters and sculptors to surface their ware or sculpture.

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