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Polychrome

Scope note

Use with reference to sculpture, architectural decoration, ceramics, and various ancient artifacts of many colors. For the process of so decorating, use "polychromy."

This term has 5 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Keyword
Material

Getty AAT term number

3000252261

Broader Terms used

multicolored

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Pen case

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Bowl

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Dish

Maker(s)

Factory: Unknown

Sweetmeat dish

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Dish

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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