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Coffers (furniture)

Scope note

Small chests for the storage of valuables which may also serve as seats or tables.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039119

Broader Terms used

chests

Narrower Terms used

trussing coffers
bahuts
armada chests

Term used for

coffres
coffrets

Equivalent Terms used

coffer (furniture)

Created

12yrs ago

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