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Superfrontals

Scope note

Valancelike hangings at the front edge of an altar, often embroidered to match the altar frontal. For large superfrontals hung above and behind an altar and containing religious images, use "altarpieces."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204866

Equivalent Terms used

superfrontal

Created

13yrs ago

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