Aug 22, 2017 12:03
6 yrs ago
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Italian term
Italy
For your want of a better word...
Native in: English 
Works in: Italian to English, English, Irish to English
fiammatura
Italian to English
Art/Literary
Archaeology
pottery
Speaking of ancient Roman pottery, some kind of decoration or finish
Entrambi i frammenti presentano una superficie esterna nocciola con *fiammature* più scure lisciata in modo irregolare e corpo ceramico dello stesso colore, compatto e ruvido al tatto con inclusi bianchi, rossicci e marroni di piccole e medie dimensioni
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Carly
Entrambi i frammenti presentano una superficie esterna nocciola con *fiammature* più scure lisciata in modo irregolare e corpo ceramico dello stesso colore, compatto e ruvido al tatto con inclusi bianchi, rossicci e marroni di piccole e medie dimensioni
TIA
Carly
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | mottled |
Carla Gallorini
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| 4 | flaming |
Helen Pringle
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Proposed translations
1 day 3 hrs
Carla Gallorini
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in Italian
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
History, art and archaeology, PhD
Native in: Italian
Works in: English to Italian, Italian to English
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mottled
for Roman pottery this effect is generally called 'mottled'.
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Comment: "thanks, also to phil goddard"
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flaming
It is in the glossary.
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philgoddard
: Yes, it is in the glossary, but it says "mottling". http://www.proz.com/personal-glossaries/entry/1998523-fiamma...
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Right, but wandering around the internet I saw "flaming, mottling" where flaming seemed to be preferred for ceramics. I can't for the life of me find that site again :-(
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