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Corbitae

Scope note

Use for ancient Roman merchant vessels having a full hull with curved stem and sternpost; generally shorter and wider than "pontones," the other major Roman merchant craft.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000232707

Broader Terms used

double-enders

Equivalent Terms used

corbita

Created

13yrs ago

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