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from The Century Dictionary.
- Of or pertaining to Naucratis, an ancient Greek colony in Egypt; especially, pertaining to the pottery of Naucratis, which is in a clearly defined style. The product of the great factory there is characterized by a whitish ground with black or polychrome decoration. The vases are black inside. Similar ware was made at Cyrene, in Northern Africa.
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