The masterpieces of the Centennial international exhibition of 1876 .. . ycTvet Caskft: Salvo &> Co,, Genoa,. Damascened Casket: Etkitigton ^ Co,, Birmingham, of percussion, and a kettle-drum ; a saddle and several pieces of pottery fromScinde. The method of making this ware, according to the authority alreadyreferred to, is to shape the vessels on the wheel while the clay is damp anddough-like. After the vessels have dried, they are again put on the wheel, and 484 THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1S76. finished by means of an iron tool. The vessels having been sun-dried, maydien be sent to th
The masterpieces of the Centennial international exhibition of 1876 .. . ycTvet Caskft: Salvo &> Co,, Genoa,. Damascened Casket: Etkitigton ^ Co,, Birmingham, of percussion, and a kettle-drum ; a saddle and several pieces of pottery fromScinde. The method of making this ware, according to the authority alreadyreferred to, is to shape the vessels on the wheel while the clay is damp anddough-like. After the vessels have dried, they are again put on the wheel, and 484 THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1S76. finished by means of an iron tool. The vessels having been sun-dried, maydien be sent to the kiln, after which the required pattern is traced on them inthe following manner: A perforated paper pattern is placed upon die article,and powdered charcoal sprinkled over it. On removing the paper, the patternremains on the earthenware, and is then brushed over with a solution calledsahree (a paste made from a peculiar kind of clay mixed with water). Whenthis is dry, glaze of the required color is prepared and poured over it, the ardcleis then allowed to dry again, after which it is placed in the glazing
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