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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bronwen, post: 581864, member: 5833&quot;]The place name has been painted on, so the pietra dura plaque was made as a blank, suitable for use by any popular watering spot.&nbsp; Could have been done more durably - &amp; expensively - as micromosaic.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Quite possible, although Germany has its own strong lapidary tradition, centered around the agate beds of Idar-Oberstein.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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