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Cups

Scope note

Open bowl-shaped vessels, used chiefly for drinking, often having one handle, but sometimes two handles or none, generally on a low foot-ring; also includes similar bowl-shaped vessels, generally without handles, resting on a stem and supported by a spreading foot. Occasionally made with a lid.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300043202

Broader Terms used

drinking vessels

Equivalent Terms used

cup

Created

12yrs ago

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