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PATERA [2 records]

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Record 1 1985-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archaeology
DEF

an earthenware or metal saucer used by the ancient Romans for drinking and libations at sacrifices.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Archéologie
DEF

Vase sacré utilisé pour offrir des libations.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Styles
DEF

A round or oval disk or medallion bearing an ornamental design in bas-relief or intaglio and often used in decoration of buildings or furniture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Styles en architecture
DEF

Ornement empruntant la forme d'une soucoupe utilisée dans l'antiquité pour les sacrifices. Cet ornement circulaire et légèrement concave, monté sur une tige, constitue les mains de certains meubles à l'époque Empire et Restauration.

Spanish

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