He matū ka pania ki te taonga uku, ā, ka whakapakahia i rō umuuku. Ko tā te kirimōhinu, he whakapaipai i te mata o te taonga uku, he ārai hoki i te wai kia kore ai e uru ki roto i te uku.
A substance which is applied to pottery and fired in a kiln. Glazing is used to decorate the surface of the pottery, and also to waterproof it.
kiri - skin
mōhinuhinu - shiny, glistening, glossy