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The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 6 (of 6)

Note 1889 — BOOK XXXV. AN ACCOUNT OF PAINTINGS AND COLOURS.

John Bostock translation

Ceruse, white lead, or carbonate of lead, is prepared in much the same manner at the present day. Ajasson is of opinion that the native pigment discovered on the lands of Theodotus, was native carbonate of lead, the crystals of which are found accompanied by quartz.

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