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Description

A decorative technique produced by scratching the surface of a painting, pottery, or glass to reveal a different color layer underneath. Sgraffito was used during the Middle Ages on illuminated manuscripts. Sgraffito decorated pottery, or sgraffito ware, include 12th century Islamic pieces, 15th century Japanese celadon ceramics (punch'ong), and 18th century English blue class stoneware.

Synonyms and Related Terms

sgraffito ware; sgraffiato; punch'ong

Authority

  • Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "sgraffito." Encyclopdia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopdia Britannica Premium Service 4 Feb. 2005 .

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