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Cult images

Scope note

Pictorial or sculptural images that are venerated within a particular system of worship. For objects used similarly but containing no images, use "religious objects" or "cult objects."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000178240

Broader Terms used

<religious visual works>

Term used for

idols
images, cult

Equivalent Terms used

cult image

Created

13yrs ago

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