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The north rose window at Chartres Cathedral in France, featuring intricate stained glass with vibrant geometric and biblical designs in a large circular and five tall vertical panels.
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Figure 206: Silver salt staining.Annunciation to the Shepherds, English 14th century stained-glass window in which silver salts have been used to stain the glass shades of yellow and the reds are streaky ruby glass.
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