Cistern

Scope note

May range in size from covered tanks to artificial reservoirs in which rainwater is stored for use when required.

This term has 12 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300052558

Broader Terms used

Term used for

cisterns, water storage
water storage cisterns

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Triumph of Amphitrite

Maker(s)

Workshop: Fontana Workshop

Cistern

Wine cooler

Maker(s)

Maker: unidentified London pottery (Possibly)
Maker: Brislington Pottery (Possibly)
Maker: Unidentified Bristol pottery (Possibly)

Cistern

Maker(s)

Factory: Unidentified Delft factory

House-shaped Cistern

Maker(s)

Factory: Greek A Factory
Proprietor: Kocks, Adriaen

Cistern

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Uncertain)

Cistern

Maker(s)

Production: Norfolk House (Possibly)

The Wedding of Psyche

Maker(s)

Maker: Courteys, Pierre I

Cistern

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown (Possibly)
Potter: Unknown (Possibly)

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