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Wall Painting Fragment

Wall Painting Fragment

Syrian

Red, light brown, and blue pigment on white plaster. Red blotches and light brown marks, with traces of blue, on white ground. The fragment was examined and analyzed in the Straus Center in 2023. Visible-induced luminescence (VIL) imaging indicated the presence of Egyptian blue.

Pigment on Plaster

Roman Imperial period

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