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Bosses

Scope note

Raised ornamental or protective projections or knobs as at the intersection of the ribs of a vault or on the sides of books to protect the covers.

This term has 1 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300047259

Broader Terms used

<components by general context>

Equivalent Terms used

boss

Created

13yrs ago

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