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Iron (metal)

Scope note

Use for the pure metallic element having symbol Fe and atomic number 26; a lustrous, silvery, soft metal that rusts when exposed to moist air. Use also for this metal as processed and formed, usually in combination with other substances, to make various objects and materials.

This term has 130 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011002

Broader Terms used

<iron and iron alloy>

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

Close helmet

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

Collar

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Pauldrons

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Cuisses

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Backplate (body armour)

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

Gauntlet

Maker(s)

Unknown (Possibly)

Rapier

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Burgonet

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Breastplate (body armour)

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probable)

Tassets

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Tassets

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Burgonet

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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