Question

what exactly is terrcotta

Answer 1

Answer:

Terracotta is the term normally used for sculpture made in earthenware, and also for various practical uses including vessels (notably flower pots), water and waste water pipes, roofing tiles, bricks, and surface embellishment in building construction.

Answer 2

Terracotta is a type of fired clay, typically of a brownish-red colour and unglazed, used as an ornamental building material and in modeling.

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