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Saltcellars

Scope note

Small, low, open vessels used to hold salt at the table; made in a variety of forms and may have a flat base or rest on legs or a stemmed foot. For tall vessels used to hold salt, use "standing salts."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000203164

Broader Terms used

salts

Narrower Terms used

trencher salts

Equivalent Terms used

saltcellar

Created

13yrs ago

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