Added Red (Technique, Concept)

Canonical URI: http://kerameikos.org/id/added_red

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Added Red (en)

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Added red refers to an additional red-colored pigment, typically made of red ochre, that is painted onto a Greek vase before firing. Various tints can result, including brown and purple. Added red is used for details such as blood, clothing, hair fillets, and decorative borders. It is also used for lettering on red-figure vases.

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