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faience

 

[ faษชหˆษ›ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ceramic material

Faience is a type of glazed non-clay ceramic material that has been used since ancient times. It is primarily made from a core of quartz or sand, which is then covered with a colored glaze. The material is notable for its brilliance and durability and has been used for decorative objects, beads, and pottery. Historically, faience has been associated with ancient Egyptian artifacts, where it was used to create amulets, tiles, and statuettes. Its production techniques can be traced back to around 4000 BCE, making it one of the earliest forms of ceramic art.

Synonyms

ceramics, earthenware, stoneware

Examples of usage

  • The museum displayed ancient faience artifacts.
  • She collected faience pottery from the 18th century.
  • Faience tiles adorned the walls of the palace.
  • The faience sculpture was a stunning centerpiece.
  • He admired the intricate faience glaze on the vase.

Translations

Translations of the word "faience" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น faianรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเค‡เคจเฅ‡เค‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fayence

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ faience

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั”ะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fajans

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚คใ‚ขใƒณใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faรฏence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fayenza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fayans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ด์•™์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงูŠู†ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fajรกns

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fajรกns

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ•ๆฉๆ–ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fajansa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fajans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐัะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fayans

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fayenza

Word origin

The term 'faience' originates from the Italian word 'faรฏence', which refers to pottery made in Faenza, a town in Italy famous for its tin-glazed pottery. This name was later adopted into English and French. Although faience is often associated with the Italian tradition, its history can be traced much further back to ancient Egyptian ceramics. The Egyptians were particular masters in the use of faience, creating beautiful and intricate pieces with a vibrant blue glaze that became highly sought after. Over the centuries, the technique spread to other cultures, including Greek and Islamic civilizations, where craftsmen adapted the methods and aesthetics to their styles. The transition from functional pottery to artistic expression allowed faience to flourish as a significant form of art.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,922, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.