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Shapes used in Roman Pottery
Shapes used in Roman Pottery Shapes used in Roman Pottery. I-II, Arretine; 18-65, Gaulish and German.
Source: 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica, Vol. 5, p. 725
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Italian Graffiato Plate : Italian Graffiato Plate, 16th century. (South Kensington Museum.)

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