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Anvils (tools)

Scope note

Heavy, usually steel or iron blocks on which metal is shaped by hand hammering or forging. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300023119

Broader Terms used

<anvils and anvil accessories>

Narrower Terms used

bench anvils

Equivalent Terms used

anvil (tool)

Created

12yrs ago

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