Tenmoku
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɛməku/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tenmoku is a noun meaning A dark glaze with a surface that resembles oil spotting, made of feldspar, limestone, and iron oxide.
Meaning
A dark glaze with a surface that resembles oil spotting, made of feldspar, limestone, and iron oxide.
Example Sentences
Tenmokus are usually dark brown and black with some rust patches, but occasionally they are yellow. green or purple. Good tenmokus have an expressive depth and variation of colour.
Word Forms
- tenmokus
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include temmoku, moil, engobe, marokite, wu-ts'ai, majolica.
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