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Urns

Scope note

Large or decorative vessels, especially ones with an ornamental foot or pedestal, that usually have a mouth that is smaller than the body, and which often have two side handles.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000129425

Broader Terms used

vessels

Narrower Terms used

urn lid

Equivalent Terms used

urn

Created

13yrs ago

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