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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
GLOVE A covering for the hand. Preferred term 96640 -
GNOMON A pillar, rod, pin, or plate of a sundial, showing time by its shadow. Preferred term 95359 -
GOAD A spiked stick, the spiked tip frequently of metal, used to urge livestock forward. Preferred term 95681 -
GOBLET A container for drinking, with a base and stem but without handles. Preferred term 96782 -
GOGGLES Protective eyewear. Preferred term 96696 -
GOLD WEIGHT Weight used for weighing specific quantities and qualities of gold. Preferred term 97372 -
GONG A metal disk with a turned rim, giving a resonant note when struck. Preferred term 95414 -
GOUGE A tool with a sharp, concave edge for shaping wood, stone or metal. Preferred term 96934 -
GRAIN MEASURE A container holding a set quantity used specifically for measuring grains or cereal. Preferred term 95356 -
GRAIN RUBBER A shaped stone, which could be hand held, used in combination with a saddle quern to grind or rub grain. Preferred term 95779 -
Grapnel Narrow term - -
Grappling Hook Narrow term - -
GRAPPLING IRON A device with hooks or claws attached to a rope and used for dragging or grasping. Preferred term 100152 -
GRATER A device with a sharpened surface used to grate objects such, as vegetables or cheese, into smaller pieces. Preferred term 96935 -
Grave Cover Narrow term - -
GRAVE MARKER An object placed to mark the site of a grave. Preferred term 95975 -
GRAVE SLAB A stone used to cover a grave. Preferred term 97507 -
GRAVER A hand held tool for marking or graving. Preferred term 96936 -
GRAVESTONE A stone placed over or at the head or foot of a grave, or at the entrance to a tomb. Preferred term 95977 -
GREASE POT A container to hold and/or apply grease. Preferred term 97575 -
Greave Narrow term - -
GRENADE A small explosive device, usually hand thrown. Preferred term 95189 -
GRID IRON A metal grid, usually iron, used to support pots over a fire. Preferred term 97373 -
GRIDDLE A metal plate, usually circular, used for cooking. Preferred term - -
Griddle Plate Narrow term - -
GRILLE A screen used to decorate or protect an opening. Preferred term 96450 -
Grinder Use appropriate term. Narrow term - -
GRINDING EQUIPMENT Equipment used in the grinding of cereal to produce foodstuffs. Preferred term 97145 -
Grinding Stone Narrow term - -
Grinding Wheel Narrow term - -

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