underglaze

[uhn-der-gleyz]Ceramics

adjective

(of a color or decoration) applied to a piece before the piece is glazed.

noun

color or decoration applied to a piece before it is glazed.

Origin of underglaze

First recorded in 1875–80; under- + glaze

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Historical Examples of underglaze

Decorated in underglaze blue, rough chevron ornament below the rim on the interior.
Contributions From the Museum of History and Technology
Ivor Noel Hume
The second great period, the Modern Renaissance (underglaze decoration), practically commenced in 1885.
Chats on Royal Copenhagen Porcelain
Arthur Hayden
The blue that he invented is perfect, and is to be found on the early specimens of underglaze painted porcelain for domestic use.
Chats on Royal Copenhagen Porcelain
Arthur Hayden
As early as 1776 the name of Baer appears as a painter in colours, as opposed to the painters in underglaze blue.
Chats on Royal Copenhagen Porcelain
Arthur Hayden
From these premises the principle of underglaze painting was accepted, and has been since followed so successfully.
Chats on Royal Copenhagen Porcelain
Arthur Hayden

British Dictionary definitions for underglaze

underglaze

adjective

ceramics applied to pottery or porcelain before the application of glaze

noun

a pigment, etc, applied in this way

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