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Leaded Glass Definition
Leaded Glass refers to the type of glass in which lead oxide is added to improve its appearance. The modern technique of adding lead oxide was invented by George Ravenscroft in 1674. Leaded glass is sometimes referred to as lead crystal. The Chinese used lead in glass during Han dynasty to imitate jade. Lead glass was used in medieval Europe as a base in colored glass.
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