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Roman pewter

Scope note

Ancient pewter containing 70% tin and 30% lead, with other elements such as iron present as impurities. MH

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300010991

Broader Terms used

pewter

Term used for

pewter, Roman

Created

12yrs ago

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