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Cera colla

Scope note

A Medieval term for an emulsion of glue solution and molten beeswax; called for in old recipes as an ingredient of aqueous paint binder. MAYER

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014724

Broader Terms used

binder (material)

Created

13yrs ago

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