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Fluting

Scope note

Closely spaced parallel grooves used to ornament columns and pilasters and in the decorative arts in woodwork, metalwork, glass, and ceramics. THDAT

This term has 106 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Technique

Getty AAT term number

300010233

Broader Terms used

<edging and surfacing patterns>

Narrower Terms used

strigillation
cabled fluting

Equivalent Terms used

fluted

Created

14yrs ago

Connected records

Fluted Form

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Jar

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Wassail cup and cover

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Kendi

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Writing desk

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Knife

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Zischägge

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Possibly)

Close helmet

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

Zischägge

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Possibly)

Bottle

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Dish

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Hill, Tom (Uncertain)

Armchair

Maker(s)

Manufacturer: Marsh and Tatham (Possibly)
Designer: Hope, Thomas

Commode

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Armchair

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Close helmet

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)
Skull maker: Unknown (Probably)

Gauntlet

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Rapier

Maker(s)

Unknown (Hilt)

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