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a Cups with Egyptian blue (Pompeii MANN inv. n. 117338) and red ochre (Pompeii MANN inv. n. 112265). b Plumb bob (Pompeii MANN inv. n. 76661), compasses (Pompeii, IX 8,7) MANN inv. n. 118226) and set square (Vesuvian area MANN inv. n. 76689) (Donati 1998 pp 201-206)

a Cups with Egyptian blue (Pompeii MANN inv. n. 117338) and red ochre (Pompeii MANN inv. n. 112265). b Plumb bob (Pompeii MANN inv. n. 76661), compasses (Pompeii, IX 8,7) MANN inv. n. 118226) and set square (Vesuvian area MANN inv. n. 76689) (Donati 1998 pp 201-206)

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