terra sigillata

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terra sigillata [ˈtɛrə ˌsɪdʒɪˈlɑːtə]

1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Rare a reddish-brown clayey earth found on the Aegean island of Lemnos: formerly used as an astringent and in the making of earthenware pottery

2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) any similar earth resembling this

3. (Social Science / Archaeology) earthenware pottery made from this or a similar earth, esp Samian ware

[from Latin: sealed earth]

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terra sigillata - earthenware made from the reddish-brown clay found on the Aegean island of Lemnos

Samian ware

earthenware - ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat

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earthenware Samian ware			Some of the beige-coloured terra sigillata vessels listed in Emperor Rudolph's cabinet of curiosities were said to be Turkish and others, Bohemian. Magical properties: uncovering the long-forgotten: the potent origins ... by Ruehrdanz, Karin / ROM Magazine Types of ware include Eastern sigillata A and B, Italian and Gaulish terra sigillata, red- gloss wares of the Pergamon region, lead-glazed ware, and unguentaria and ampullae. Roman pottery; fine-ware imports by Reference & Research Book News Although salt-glazing is my first love, I also have a passion for the terra sigillata process. 40 years on by Dermer, John / Ceramics Art & Perception			ternion Ternopil' Ternopol terotechnology terpene terpenoid Terpentic Terpenylic Terpilene Terpin terpineol Terpinol terpolymer Terpsichore terpsichorean Terr. terra terra alba terra cotta Terra di Sienna terra firma terra incognita Terra Japonica Terra Lemnia Terra ponderosa terra sigillata terrace Terrace epoch terraced terraced house terracing terracotta Terraculture terrae Terrae filius terraform terrain terrain analysis terrain avoidance system terrain clearance system terrain exercise terrain flight terrain following system terrain intelligence terrain study Terramycin terrane Terrapene Terrapene ornata terrapin terraqueous			Terra Linda Christian Homes Terra Linda High School Terra Lliure Terra Mater Terra Mater Terra Mater Terra Mining Testbed terra miraculosa Terra Mítica Terra Neutral Separate Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. Terra Nostra Terra Nostra Resources Ltd. Terra Nova Terra Nova Financial Group, LLC Terra Nova Gaming Community Terra Nova High School Terra Nova National Park Terra Nova National Park Terra Nova Schoolyard Society Terra Nova, Canada Terra Nova, Canada Terra Nuova Terra Ocean Atmosphere Terra People Association Kanagawa Terra ponderosa Terra rosa (soil) Terra Rossa terra sigillata Terra Sigillata Ware Terra transit cum onere Terra Wide Data Mining Terra, Gabriel Terra, Gabriel Terra-Cortril terra-cotta terra-cotta Terra-Plot Terrabyte Terrabyte Terrabyte Terrabyte terrace terrace terrace terrace terrace Terrace (architecture) Terrace (architecture) Terrace (street) Terrace (street) Terrace (street) Terrace (street) Terrace and District Multicultural Association Terrace Community Band Terrace Community Middle School Terrace deposit Terrace deposit Terrace Dining Room

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