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Ware

Scope note

Use for a class of manufactured articles, generally of utilitarian type, usually specified by its material, use, style name, or other characteristic, such as ceramic ware or kitchenware. In archaeology, use for distinct groups of pottery types classified according to characteristics of temper, hardness, type of paste, and surface treatment, rather than by shape or decoration , such as Kamares ware. W

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Term type

AAT
Aspect
Geographical keyword

Getty AAT term number

3000244578

Broader Terms used

<Object Genres>

Created

12yrs ago

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