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Tableware

Scope note

Articles, collectively, that are generally used for serving food at the table, including various types of flatware, cutlery, hollowware, plates, and accessories, such as coasters and napkin rings, but not necessarily constituting a service.

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Term type

AAT
Object name
Object category

Getty AAT term number

300043196

Broader Terms used

<object genres by function>

Narrower Terms used

dinnerware

Created

13yrs ago

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