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Cressets

Scope note

Vessels, usually made of iron or earthware, used for holding burning oil, pitch, or other flammable substances for lighting.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037591

Broader Terms used

<lighting devices by form>

Equivalent Terms used

cresset

Created

13yrs ago

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