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Armadios

Scope note

Italian cupboards, originally, cassoni with doors instead of a lid, but later (16th century) developing into two-tiered pieces similar to English press cupboards. Generally having massive architectural decoration, including pilasters supporting a monumental cornice; frequently made for sacristies.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039198

Broader Terms used

cupboards

Equivalent Terms used

armadio

Created

13yrs ago

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