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Leaf (metal)

Scope note

Metal beaten or rolled out to extreme thinness for use in gilding or other decorative processes.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300011039

Broader Terms used

<metal by form>

Term used for

leaf, metal
metal leaf

Created

12yrs ago

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