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Paterae (containers)

Scope note

Ancient Roman containers in the form of a shallow bowl without handles, often with a base whose center is pushed up into the body; used for offering libations at religious ceremonies or for drinking. For similar ancient Greek containers, use "phialae."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000260178

Broader Terms used

vessels

Term used for

pateras
patterae

Equivalent Terms used

patera (container)

Created

13yrs ago

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