The polychrome decoration of Greek terracottas

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Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Higgins, R.A.;

Source:

Studies in conservation, Volume 15, Number 4, p.272-277 (1970)

Keywords:

Greek, pigment, sculpture, terracotta

Abstract:

Describes the composition of the pigments used for the decoration of Greek terracotta figurines, in the light of previous scientific analyses, and of supplementary analyses recently made by the Research Laboratory of the British Museum.