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

Resources and Citations

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