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Religious objects

Scope note

Use broadly for objects associated with or used in public or private religious worship in any culture. For those specifically venerated, especially in an extinct culture or religion, use "cult objects."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000234098

Broader Terms used

ceremonial objects

Equivalent Terms used

religious object

Created

13yrs ago

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