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Object types that the Scheme uses

These terms are from the British Museum /MDA thesaurus of archaeological object terms.

Term Scope note Term type SENESCHAL URI British Museum URI
CUTLASS A flat heavy slightly curved blade. Preferred term 95181 -
CUTLERY Hand held instruments which assist in the holding, cutting and eating of food. Preferred term 96768 -
Cutting Blade Narrow term - -
CUTTING EQUIPMENT Equipment used primarily to cut, slice, chop etc, using an implement with one or more sharp edges. Preferred term 97146 -
Cutting Flake Narrow term - -
Cyma Narrow term - -
CYMBAL A thin piece of metal which when struck vibrates to produce a sound, can be used in pairs. Preferred term 95478 -
DAGGER A short stabbing weapon with a pointed blade. In Medieval period daggers served a dual function being also used as knives. Preferred term 95138 -
Dagger Hilt Narrow term - -
DANCE COSTUME Clothing worn specifically for formalised dancing. Preferred term 95600 -
DANCE ORNAMENT Ornamentation worn specifically for formalised dancing. Preferred term 96684 -
DART A small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot. Preferred term 95182 -
DATE STONE A stone with the date on it, sometimes of an event, person etc. Preferred term 95730 -
DAUB An earth based plaster the mixture of which may contain clay, dung, straw, lime putty, sand or horsehair. Preferred term - -
DEATH BURIAL OR FUNERARY OBJECT An object related to deaths, burials or funerals. Preferred term 99629 -
DEATH MASK A cast of a person's face taken after death. Preferred term 95926 -
DEBITAGE Waste flakes and cores produced in the manufacture of stone implements. Preferred term 97322 -
DECANTER A stoppered bottle, for serving drinks. Preferred term 96769 -
Dedication Stone Narrow term - -
Defixione Narrow term - -
DENTAL IMPLEMENT Tool used in dentistry either for examination or surgery. Preferred term 95269 -
DENTICULATE A flake or blade tool with more than one notch on its edge. Preferred term 96372 -
DESK A flat surface often with drawers used for working upon. Preferred term 100107 -
DIADEM A band worn around the head to denote sovereignty. Preferred term 95929 -
DIARY A written journal, often of a personal nature. Preferred term 95372 -
DIBBLE A tool for creating holes in the ground in which to plant seeds or plants. Preferred term 97558 -
Dice Narrow term - -
DICE SHAKER A container in which dice are shaken and from which dice are thrown. Preferred term 97358 -
DIE A multi sided object usually used to obtain a unique value in games of chance. Preferred term 97135 -
DIE STAMP An engraved stamp used to impress an image onto another object. Preferred term 96924 -

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