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Graffiti

Scope note

In archaeology, casual scribbles or pictographs on ancient walls, stones, or other surfaces. In recent times applied to humorous, satiric, or obscene writings or drawings executed anonymously in public places. MAYER

Term type

AAT
Inscription type

Getty AAT term number

300015613

Created

12yrs ago

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