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Casters (vessels)

Scope note

Use for small perforated containers of varying shape and material either made as one piece, with holes in the top and filled through a corked or otherwise plugged hole in the bottom, or made as two pieces, with a threaded stopper or screw cap; used for sprinkling sugar, salt, mustard, or other spices, especially at the table.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300043027

Broader Terms used

<condiment vessels>

Term used for

castors (vessels)

Equivalent Terms used

caster (vessel)

Created

13yrs ago

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