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Scallop shell

Scope note

Shell of a scallop.

This term has 3 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Animal

Getty AAT term number

3000167875

Broader Terms used

shell (animal material)

Term used for

scallop
scollop shell
shell, scallop
shell, scollop

Equivalent Terms used

scallop shells

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

Hall settle

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

An image of Centrepiece

Centrepiece

Maker(s)

Factory: Leeds Pottery (Probably)
Factory: uncertain (Possibly)

An image of Wash basin

Wash basin in the form of a scallop shell

Maker(s)

Pottery: unidentified London pottery (Probably)
Pottery: Brislington Pottery (Possibly)

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