Why was red a prominent color in Greek pottery?

Red was the only color of glaze available.

Red was considered the color of the gods.

Other glaze colors had toxins, making the pottery unsuitable for storing food.

The iron in the clay made the pottery red.

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Other glaze colors had toxins making the pottery unsuitable for storing food

Why was red a prominent color in Greek pottery?Red was the only color of glaze available.Red was considered the color of the gods.Other glaze colors had toxins, making the pottery unsuitable for storing food.The iron in the clay made the pottery red.