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We are deeply indebted to R. Morel, P. Katz and F. Proudfoot for the authentic samples and to E. M. Rosenthal for a research grant.
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Nagyvary, J., Ehrman, J.M. The composite nature of the antique Italian varnish. Naturwissenschaften 75, 513–515 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00361287
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