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

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Etruscan ware

As the sale of painted Etruscan ware declined, his Jasper porcelain—so called from its resemblance to the stone of that name—became popular.

From The Romance of Industry and Invention by Cochrane, Robert

"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

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

They are perfect models of old Etruscan ware.

From The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

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