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Chargers

Scope note

Large platters, usually circular or oval, often earthenware or metal, used for serving meat. For other, circular or rectangular dishes, sometimes of wood, on which meat or other food is carved or served, use "trenchers."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300043054

Broader Terms used

platters

Equivalent Terms used

charger

Created

13yrs ago

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