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Gold

Scope note

Use for the pure metallic element having symbol Au and atomic number 79; soft, heavy, chemically inactive, yellow metal, considered as a precious metal since ancient times, and serving in many cultures as the basis of material trade values. Use also for this metal as processed and formed, usually in combination with other substances, to make various objects and materials.

This term has 5,271 records attributed within our system.

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AAT
Material
Object name
Object category
Technique

Getty AAT term number

300011021

Broader Terms used

<gold and gold alloy>

Term used for

Au

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

Pendant

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Butterfly brooch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

Tsuba

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Tsuba

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Fuchi-Kashira

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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