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opus lapilli (process) (mosaic (process), inlay (process), ... Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Process of creating mosaics using tiny pebbles set over three foundation layers: the bottom layer of large pebbles set on packed soil, second, of stone and gravel, crushed terracotta and Santorini powder from lava, and the top being a mixture of brick powder and fine sand that sets the pebbles. |
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opus lapilli (process) (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,N)
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pebble mosaic (process) (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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............................ opus lapilli (process) (G) |
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