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Philological studies in ancient glass /
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Prefazione
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I. The purpose of this study
II. The greek words for glass
A. Kyanos
B. Lithos Chytl
C. Hyalos
D. Krystallos
III. The Latin words for glass
A. Hyalus and Derivatives
B. Vitrum
C. Crystallus
D. Murra (Murrha, Myrra, Myrrha)
IV. The manufacture of glass
A. Traditional origen
B. Materials
C. Methods
D. Kinds of glass
E. Glass workers
F. Manufacturing centers
G. Evidence for the Importance of the Trade
V. The uses of glass as recorded in literature
A. Adornment of buildings
B. Imitation of precious and semiprecious stones
C. Glass vessels
D. Medical uses
E. Playthings
F. Mirrors
G. Windows
H. Lamps
I. Miscellaneous
VI. Historical summary
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