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Ingot

Scope note

Mass of any type of metal, cast into convenient shape for storage and transportation, to be rolled, forged, melted, or otherwise processed later. In some periods and cultures, such as in China, ancient Italy, and parts of Africa, they have been used as currency and as ceremonial objects.

This term has 35 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name
Object category

Getty AAT term number

3000137865

Broader Terms used

<metal by form>

Equivalent Terms used

ingots

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Ingot

Maker(s)

Viking (Ascribed culture)

Spain

Maker(s)

Mint: Mexico (Uncertain)
Mint 2: Santo Domingo (Uncertain)

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