What qualifies as 'glazed' (metzupeh) earthenware that is treated leniently — does it require glazing inside and outside, and does 'glizirt' (modern glaze) qualify?
Synopsis
Authorities dispute whether the glaze must cover inside and outside, and whether 'glizirt' (modern enamel glaze) qualifies. The practical ruling requires glazing both inside and outside. Porcelain (parzelin) is treated stringently like earthenware.
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