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Casting (process)

Scope note

The act or process of making casts or of shaping in a mold; usually refers to pouring liquid material into a mold, as distinguished from pressing a material into a mold, for which prefer "molding."

This term has 638 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Technique

Getty AAT term number

300053104

Broader Terms used

forming

Equivalent Terms used

cast (process)

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Sword. Schiavona type

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Sword

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

Nautilus Shell Cup

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unidentified

Morgante

Maker(s)

Designer: Giambologna (Jean Boulogne) (After)
Founder: Unknown (Uncertain)

Cabinet

Maker(s)

Production: Bullock, George

Putti and Shield

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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