Pit firing. The original method for "baking" clay. It dates back to nearly 30,000 years ago. Typically done in a hole or pit in the ground, the pots are placed in and burned. SAGGARSA saggar is a boxlike container used in the firing of pottery to protect ware in kilns. They are used to safeguard ware from open flames, smoke, gases and kiln debris. They are typically ceramics. However, there are foil and paper saggars, which are made of foil and paper (respectively).
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