Reamy glass

Esquema

Getty AAT: Materials (matter)

Jerarquía

<materials by composition> > inorganic material > glass (material) > <glass by technique>

Descripción

Refers to a type of glass that is characterized by an irregular rippled effect in the color, caused by a mixture of glass of different hardnesses. It is usually a blend of white with colored glass, the word "reamy" referring to the creamy white color. It may be similar in appearance to "cloudy glass" and "streaky glass." It is often used to make windows.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300263717

Otros términos

  • schuimglas [nl]
  • vidrio engastado [es]
  • glass, reamy [en]