Following research carried out in 1999 on Muranese glassmakers, this second part reports on a full list of primary and secondary raw materials and intermediate products, as recorded in different recipe books from the 14-20th centuries. For each term, given mostly in the original lexicon use, the nature, chemical formula and function in the recipe are briefly indicated, with additional historical information on the material, and mentioning when possible, relevant supply sources in the past. (in Italian)
Origin
Unknown
Journal Title
Riv Staz Sper Vetro 31 3 2001 17-32
Sector
Domestic glass
Class
D 565