Antieke juwelen glossarium
(verklarende woordenlijst)

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In afwachting van de volledige vertaling van ons glossarium bieden wij de niet vertaalde teksten voorlopig nog in het Engels aan.

Aloes wood

The fragrant resinous heart-wood of aquilaria, also called aquila - or eagle-wood, found in the east. This wood is used in joinery and was frequently used for rosary beads, which were set with precious metals.