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TERRA SIGILLATA [1 record]

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Record 1 1977-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
OBS

[It is] a porous red clayware characterized by embossed decorations of the same color and a satinlike unglazed surface. Originated on the Isle of Samos.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
OBS

"Terra sigillata", nom d'origine ancienne désignant les argiles utilisées à des fins médicinales. [Il s'agit d'un] silicate d'aluminium de caractère douteux, terme utilisé à nouveau par "Karsten" en 1808.

Spanish

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