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Merese

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-007098

A small, raised ring or collar of glass applied to the pontil mark of a finished glass object, often to conceal the rough break-off point. This decorative or functional addition provides a smoother base and can enhance the aesthetic appeal of the piece. Mereses are common in historical and art glass production.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-007098
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectGlass and ceramics
ReferencesGlossary of Glass Terms (Sonoran Glass School)
TranslationsGerman: Merese; Spanish: merese; French: merese
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007098",
  "term": "Merese",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A small, raised ring or collar of glass applied to the pontil mark of a finished glass object, often to conceal the rough break-off point. This decorative or functional addition provides a smoother base and can enhance the aesthetic appeal of the piece. Mereses are common in historical and art glass production.",
  "subject": "Glass and ceramics",
  "references": [
    "Glossary of Glass Terms (Sonoran Glass School)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Merese",
    "es": "merese",
    "fr": "merese"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/merese/"
}

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