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Marbles

Scope note

Little balls of various materials, such as glass, clay, agate, and porcelain, used in a variety of games.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000211125

Broader Terms used

game pieces

Term used for

basses
bonces

Equivalent Terms used

marble

Created

13yrs ago

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