A type of fine, unglazed reddish-brown earthenware pottery originally from Portugal, often used for decorative vessels and cups.
From Portuguese barro meaning 'clay,' entered English through trade and pottery terminology. The distinctive reddish-brown color comes from specific Portuguese clay sources.
Boccaro pottery was prized in 17th-century Europe because the porous clay would absorb tea essences—some collectors believed the cups could brew tea without adding leaves.
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