dunting
/ˈdʌntɪŋ/
noun
- A method of firing pottery in which the pieces are placed inside protective containers (saggars) to shield them from direct flame and smoke.
- In traditional ceramics, dunting helps achieve an even color on the finished pieces.
- The museum's collection includes ancient pots fired using the dunting technique.
- The potter used dunting to ensure the delicate vases were not damaged by the fire.