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Bases (object components)

Scope note

Use for relatively massive elements at the bottoms of structures or objects upon which the upper parts rest or are supported. For terminal elements upon which objects rest and that are small in relation to the body of the object, use "feet."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001656

Broader Terms used

<components by general context>

Equivalent Terms used

base (object component)

Created

13yrs ago

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