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  2. Lajvardina-type ceramics - Wikipedia

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    The term collectors term "lajvardina" references the Persian name of Lapis Lazuli, a precious blue mineral between azure and ultramarine. The term lajvardina is a misnomer, as these ceramics are characterized by their use of cobalt blue, which visually imitates lapis lazuli. [4]

  3. Imports to Ur - Wikipedia

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    Lapis Lazuli is the best known and well-documented gemstone at Ur and in Mesopotamia in general. In the royal cemetery lapis lazuli is found as jewelry, plaques and amulets , and as inlays in gaming boards, musical instruments, and ostrich-egg vessels as well as parts of larger sculptural groups such as the "Ram in a Thicket" and as the beard ...

  4. Ultramarine - Wikipedia

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    Ultramarine is a deep blue color pigment which was originally made by grinding lapis lazuli into a powder. [2] Its lengthy grinding and washing process makes the natural pigment quite valuable—roughly ten times more expensive than the stone it comes from and as expensive as gold.

  5. Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1270 on Tuesday, December 10 ...

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    If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle 1270 ahead. Let's start with a few hints.

  6. FBI did not send undercover operatives to join Jan. 6 attack ...

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    WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. Justice Department watchdog report released on Thursday debunked claims by far-right conspiracy theorists who falsely alleged that FBI operatives were secretly ...

  7. Joe Biden turns 82 years old, a first for a sitting US president

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    November 20, 2024 at 2:53 PM (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden turned 82 years old on Wednesday, an age milestone never before reached by a sitting commander in chief.

  8. Talk:Lapis lazuli - Wikipedia

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    This article says that the Egyptians obtained lapis lazuli via trade with “Aryans.” “Aryans“ is a racially-charged term, as it tends to be treated as a synonym for ”Caucasians.” The term “Indo-European” is the generally preferred substitute for “Aryans,” as it is more widely (and correctly) understood as referring to a ...

  9. Ancient Near Eastern seals and sealing practices - Wikipedia

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    Straight cylinder seals; average diameter c. 1.6 cm, average height ranging between 3.2-4.7 cm: Agate, limestone, quartz, jasper, carnelian, lapis-lazuli, talc, frit; either cutting of high quality or - for the cut-style - cursory engraving with extensive use of the cutting wheel: Tablet and envelope sealings; container and door sealings