Q

Why is there a single darker mark on the surface? (Glazing tong marks)

A

A single darker mark can be left by the glazing tongs used to hold the piece during glazing. This is a mark from the making process, not a defect, and does not affect normal use.

The piece is held with a tong-like tool while glaze is applied. Glaze can collect around the contact point and appear darker. The Mulet Line Plate in the photograph shows this same characteristic.

The size and intensity of the mark vary between pieces. These marks are a characteristic of ceramics glazed by hand.