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Rims

Scope note

The outer edges of a container, especially a vessel, as well as the adjacent narrow margin. A single object may have more than one rim; a goblet has rims on its bowl and its foot.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000203193

Broader Terms used

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Equivalent Terms used

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Created

13yrs ago

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