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Symbols

Scope note

Use for visible signs (which can include figures, such as personifications, or objects) that stand for something else, often something abstract or invisible.

This term has 11 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name
Motif

Getty AAT term number

300055878

Broader Terms used

<visual works by function>

Term used for

signs (symbols)

Equivalent Terms used

symbol

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Bell Beaker

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Saucer dish

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Saucer dish

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Jug

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unidentified Orvieto pottery (Probably)

VV la liberté 1791

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Tumbler

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

Cup

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Cup

Maker(s)

Unknown

Bottle

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Winepot

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Bottle

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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