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Plate

Scope note

Layer of metal deposited upon a metal base, for purposes of decoration or to impart desirable physical or chemical properties.

This term has 833 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Inscription type
Object name
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011041

Broader Terms used

<metal by form>

Created

13yrs ago

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