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Glass, objects > Fondi d'oro

Preferred term

Fondi d'oro  

Definition

  • Bottoms of glass cups and bowls, with a small central medallion of engraved gold leaf (sometimes additionally painted) protected by a sheet of fused glass; outer layer of glass is sometimes colored; 3d c.-ca.410; 18th c. forgeries [Newman]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Gold glass, fondi d'oro

Notation

  • 120407

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-B3GGD3BL-J

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