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Scope note
Refers to earthenware decorated in a freehand manner with raised clay slip designs. The slip may be applied through slip trailing or piping. The technique was first employed on Rhenish pottery prior to the 3rd century BCE, replacing molded decoration. The slip was applied by piping to decorate the edges of flat dishes with small flowers and other designs. The technique was again used in the mid- and late 1800s, but it was not popular because firing difficulties caused the slip to flake off easily.
barbotine
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024