Etruscan ware

American  

noun

1. a black ceramic ware ornamented in encaustic colors, developed by Josiah Wedgwood.

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Etymology

Origin of Etruscan ware

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The Etruscan ware was very valuable in ancient times, a vase being worth its weight in gold in the time of Augustus. 

From Self help; with illustrations of conduct and perseverance by Smiles, Samuel

He followed it with his own impressive self to show them the difference between the high-grade Etruscan ware and the inferior ware he had previously exhibited.

From Young Wallingford by Chester, George Randolph

There Maecenas set out his books and his gems and his Etruscan ware, entertained his literary and high born friends, poured forth his priceless Caecuban and Chian wines.

From Horace by Tuckwell, William

A venture in finer workmanship, imitating Etruscan ware, was to be made, and, if successful, would much increase trade and profits, and a rise in wages was offered to such as could undertake the workmanship.

From My Young Alcides by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

"I think Rome is not so dull after all!" she said, as she set the flowers carefully in a tall vase of Etruscan ware, "Do you know, I am beginning to find it interesting!"

From The Master-Christian by Corelli, Marie