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Shanks

Scope note

Handles by which a ladle of molten metal can be carried by one or more men. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300023115

Broader Terms used

<tool and equipment components>

Equivalent Terms used

shank

Created

13yrs ago

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