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Vases

Scope note

Vessels of varying shape and size but which are usually taller than they are wide and which are often cylindrical. Used mainly to hold flowers or for ornamental purposes.

This term has 4 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000132254

Broader Terms used

vessels

Equivalent Terms used

vase

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Tile panel

Maker(s)

Potter: Unknown

Tile

Maker(s)

Unknown (Uncertain)

Goblet

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown
Engraver: Unknown

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