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Why was lead a historic health concern in pottery glazing?

It caused lead poisoning in workers.

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  1. It caused lead poisoning in workers ✔
  2. It made pots too heavy
  3. It stopped glaze from melting

Why: Lead poisoning was a serious health concern for those glazing pottery, recognized as early as the nineteenth century.

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Answer: It caused lead poisoning in workers. Lead poisoning was a serious health concern for those glazing pottery, recognized as early as the nineteenth century.

  1. Pottery en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottery
    Historically, lead poisoning (plumbism) was a significant health concern to those glazing pottery.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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