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Onyx glass

Scope note

Term used in the glass trade for a glass made to resemble onyx either by the addition of metal and metallic oxide that impart a silver luster upon heating, or by mixing glass of contrasting colors.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000207341

Broader Terms used

<glass by technique>

Term used for

glass, onyx

Created

13yrs ago

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