What does "agateware" mean?

Pottery decorated with a combination of contrastingly coloured clays, designed to resemble the layers of colour in an agate stone.

How do you pronounce "agateware"?

Pronounced //ˈæɡətˌwɛɚ//.

Common synonyms include: agate like pattern, banded pattern, banded ware, calico pottery, color slip technique, marbled pattern.

/ˈæɡətˌwɛɚ/ noun

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Noun

1
Pottery decorated with a combination of contrastingly coloured clays, designed to resemble the layers of colour in an agate stone. uncountable, usually
2
pottery that is veined and mottled to resemble agate wordnet

From agate + -ware.