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FusášÄáš ware
pottery
FusášÄáš ware, in IslÄmic ceramics, style of pottery originating from al-FusášÄáš (now part of Cairo), where, however, many deposits of imported ware have also been found. Its characteristic qualities are poorish white glaze and excellent lustre pigment varying from lemon to intense copper in colour. Some important pieces are incised and covered with transparent glaze.
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