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Earthenware

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Earthenware is pottery made from baked clay. Such vessels were common household and ceremonial objects in the biblical world.

Definition

Earthenware is pottery made from clay that has been shaped and baked. It was a common material for vessels and household objects in the biblical world.

Biblical Usage

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Historical Background

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Pottery]
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