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Thrones

Scope note

Use for the ceremonial chairs or seats occupied by a monarch, prelate, or other high dignitary, especially on state or other special occasions; usually placed upon a dais and covered with a canopy.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300038141

Broader Terms used

<ceremonial chairs>

Narrower Terms used

thronoi

Equivalent Terms used

throne

Created

13yrs ago

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