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Basket hilts

Scope note

Hilts with a guard wrought like basketwork, made of a number of connecting bars that completely cover the hand.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204660

Broader Terms used

hilts

Narrower Terms used

basket hilt

Term used for

hilts, basket

Equivalent Terms used

basket hilt

Created

13yrs ago

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