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Lames

Scope note

Relatively pliable metal plates, often used in making armor pieces.

This term has 2 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000213346

Broader Terms used

<object genres by form>

Narrower Terms used

lamellae

Equivalent Terms used

lamé

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Couter

Maker(s)

Armourer: Helmschmied, Koloman (Possibly)

Lames

Maker(s)

Armourer: Helmschmied, Koloman (Possibly)

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