Aes ustum

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Description

Aes is a Latin name for copper or bronze and aes ustum is an ancient name for copper oxide patinas on these metals.

See also aerugo.

Synonyms and Related Terms

aerugo

Authority

  • Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)

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