terracotta

A baked or semi-fired material that is usually a mixture of clay, grog, and water; it has been used for pottery, statuettes, lamps, roof tiles, and cornices since ancient times. It may be glazed prior to firing.

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terracotta
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024