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Wax

Scope note

Denotes a variety of materials which though not a chemically homogeneous group share certain physical characteristics such as being usually solid, translucent, and having low melting points.

This term has 65 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material
Object category
Technique

Getty AAT term number

300014585

Broader Terms used

organic material

Term used for

waxes

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Jael and Sisera

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

A Standing Putto and a Seated Putto (?)

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Uncertain)

Two Standing Putti

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Uncertain)

Reliefs

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Reliefs

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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