What is Porcelain also called?

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What is Porcelain also called?

2007-02-19 10:32:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Sculpture

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Porcelain was named after its resemblance to the white, shiny Venus-shell, called in old Italian porcella. The variation in names is based on the brand name/maker, the heating selection and the refined materials used.

2007-02-19 10:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by mphermes 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋

ceramics, earthenware, firing, glazing, stoneware, terra cotta

2007-02-19 18:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by chaseunchase 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋

im not sure

2007-02-19 18:37:44 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ Suzette ♥ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋