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Definitions: Acanthus, Antique, Art Deco

Acanthus

Denotes items made of clay, earthenwares or porcelains, which have been fired only once and are unglazed.

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Antique

The same as “Biscuit” except it is almost always used to refer to unglazed hard paste porcelain rather than earthenware.

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Art Deco

Named after an exposition held in Paris in 1927. Art Deco items are angular with simple lines.

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