figured glass
configurated glass, figured glass
Glass having an irregular surface in a pattern that has been rolled or formed during fabrication; used to obscure vision or to diffuse light.
figured glass
Translucent sheet glass, rolled with a pattern in bas-relief on one face; light transmission is high; degree of obscurity varies, depending on pattern.
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