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marl clay (Egyptian)  

Definition

  • Type of calcareous clay that was mainly used for ceramics produced in Egypt. It is derived from slate and limestone found along the Nile between Esna and Cairo.

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Source

  • https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keramik_im_Alten_%C3%84gypten
  • https://www.levantineceramics.org/petrofabrics/102-egypt-marl-clay

Creator

  • Micheline Welte

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/oeai-materials/concept17050

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