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Abalone shell

Scope note

Bowl-like shells of the abalone mollusk, a source of mother of pearl.

This term has 3 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011833

Broader Terms used

shell (animal material)

Equivalent Terms used

abalone shells

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

Brooch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Folding fan

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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