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pietra dura

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  1. 1. Hard and fine stones in general, such as are used for inlay and the like, as distinguished from the softer stones used in building; thus, a Florentine mosaic is a familiar instance of work in pietra dura, though the ground may be soft marble. Source: opted
  2. 2. Hard and fine stones in general, such as are used for inlay and the like, as distinguished from the softer stones used in building; thus, a Florentine mosaic is a familiar instance of work in pietra dura, though the ground may be soft marble. Source: webster
  3. 3. Hard and fine stones in general, such as are used for inlay andthe like, as distinguished from the softer stones used in building;thus, a Florentine mosaic is a familiar instance of work in pietradura, though the ground may be soft marble. Source: adambom

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