| Title | रंगीन कांच - Rangeen Kanch (Stained Glass)रंगीन कांच Rangeen Kanch |
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| Description | रंगीन कांच - Rangeen Kanch (Stained Glass) is colored glass used to form decorative or pictorial designs, notably for church windows. The glass is colored by adding metallic salts during its manufacture. Typical composition includes silica, soda, lime, and metal oxides. |
| Tags | Stained Glass Glass Color Art Window रंगीन कांच Rangeen Kanch |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-261652221-20-11-25-RS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/stained-glass |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/stained-glass |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Glass Composite Material Silicate Glass |
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| Regions | Europe North America Maharashtra Goa |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE 20th Century CE 19th Century CE |
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| Sources | Glass factories Artisan workshops Imported from Europe |
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| Properties | Density: 2.4-2.8 g/cm³ Refractive Index: 1.5-1.9 Thermal Expansion Coefficient: 8-10 x 10^-6 /°C Hardness: 5-7 Mohs Refractive index: 1.5-1.9 Thermal expansion coefficient: 8-10 x 10⁻⁶/°C Light transmission varies with color |
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| Uses | Decorative windows Religious art Architectural accents Skylights Windows Decorative panels |
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| Materials | Lead cames Glass paint Epoxy resin सीसा - Seesa (Lead) लोहा - Lohā (Iron) |
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| Styles | Gothic Art Nouveau Victorian Gothic Revival architecture style Art Deco architecture style |
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| Categories | Religious Buildings Residential Buildings Church Cathedral Museum |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi | Scholarly Publication | Documentation of stained glass |
| Stained Glass Conservation | Book | Conservation techniques |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| ISKCON Toronto Hare Krishna Temple | Secondary | Walls | 100% |