Difference between revisions of "Gypsum mortar"

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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
mortier de pltre (Fr.); argamassa de gesso (Port.);
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mortier de plâtre (Fr.); argamassa de gesso (Port.);
  
 
== Authority ==
 
== Authority ==
  
* A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries'', Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962
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* A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries'', Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962
  
 
* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
 
* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000

Revision as of 06:52, 24 July 2013

Description

An early mortar used in ancient Egypt for limestone construction (Lucas and Harris 1962). The gypsum was burnt and slaked then applied in thin layers between the heavy stones.

Synonyms and Related Terms

mortier de plâtre (Fr.); argamassa de gesso (Port.);

Authority

  • A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries, Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962

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