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Standing salts

Scope note

Tall, open vessels for holding salt for communal use at the table; usually supported by several feet or legs or by a spreading foot. For small low vessels for holding table salt use "saltcellars."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300043063

Broader Terms used

salts

Narrower Terms used

great salts

Term used for

salts, standing

Equivalent Terms used

standing salt

Created

13yrs ago

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