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Caskets (personal gear)

Scope note

Small chests or boxes for holding objects of value such as money, letters, and jewels; usually of wood or metal and highly ornamented and often hinged.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300039006

Broader Terms used

<containers for personal gear>

Equivalent Terms used

casket
casket (personal gear)

Created

12yrs ago

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