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Patina

Scope note

An aged appearance caused by environmental factors, acquired naturally or artificially induced; used especially with regard to a surface layer on metal caused by oxidation or corrosion.

This term has 19 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300065245

Broader Terms used

<Conditions and Effects>

Created

13yrs ago

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