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Antiques and Collectibles Terms - F
Definitions: Finial, Fired, Fluted, Foot Rim, Foot Ring
Finial
| A decoration applied to the tops or lids of ceramic items. These are made from the same materials as the body of the piece. |
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Fired
| To bake clay-formed items at high temperatures. |
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Fluted
| Decorated with parallel vertical grooves. |
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Foot Rim
| A circular support attached to the base of an object; usually flared and molded. |
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Foot Ring
| A circular support attached to the base of an object; usually straight, plain and narrow. |
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