Underglaze
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A decorative slip applied to the surface of pottery before glazing. countable, uncountable
"Blue and white pieces from doll's dinner- and tea-services. Jug 1½ ins. high, cups 1 in. high, plate 1¼ ins. diameter. Also there are many larger cups and saucers, dishes, teapots and jugs, all very beautiful and some with S in underglaze blue marked on them."
Verb
- 1 To apply a decorative slip to the surface of pottery before glazing.
Example
More examples"Blue and white pieces from doll's dinner- and tea-services. Jug 1½ ins. high, cups 1 in. high, plate 1¼ ins. diameter. Also there are many larger cups and saucers, dishes, teapots and jugs, all very beautiful and some with S in underglaze blue marked on them."
Etymology
From under- + glaze.
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