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| Figure 32 The liquid glaze—a mixture
of commercially prepared fine clay, hardwood ash secured from fireplaces and woodstoves, and mined feldspar—is poured into the interior of the jug and allowed to drain. The exterior of the jug is then dipped in the glaze and allowed to air dry. Note how the wax over the eyes and mouth repels the glaze. Many original sherds and vessels exhibit finger marks on the bases of the jugs (see fig. 35). The absence of glaze on the pot’s bottom helps keep them from sticking to the kiln during firing. |