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Satinwood

Scope note

Very hard yellowish brown wood of an East Indian tree (Cloroxylon swietenia) of the family Meliaceae; has a satiny luster and is used especially for fine woodwork and tools. W

This term has 5 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300012451

Broader Terms used

hardwood

Narrower Terms used

Indian satinwood

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

Commode

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Cabinet

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Commode

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Box

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Franco, Joseph Napoleon
Box maker: Tahan

Table

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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