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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
LAMP FITTING An attachment to a lamp. Preferred term 96215 -
LAMP HANGER The support from which a lamp was hung. Preferred term 96216 -
LAMP HOOK A hook from which a lamp could be hung. Preferred term 96281 -
LANCE A long spear used on horseback. Preferred term 95141 -
Lancehead Narrow term - -
LANCET A pointed two-edged surgical knife. Preferred term 95277 -
LAND VEHICLE Any vehicle for transportation on land. Preferred term 97205 -
Landing Net Narrow term - -
LANTERN An object which encloses a light source but allows light out through holes, glass etc. Preferred term 96218 -
LAPEL STUD A small pin or stud worn in the lapel, often decorative. Preferred term 96645 -
Lar Narrow term - -
Lariat Narrow term - -
LASSO A long rope with a noose at one end for catching animals. Preferred term 95784 -
LAST A mould which is used to provide the shape of a piece of footwear. Preferred term 96580 -
LATCH A small bar raised or lowered by a latchlifter which is used to fasten gates or doors etc. Preferred term 96282 -
Latch Catch Narrow term - -
Latch Rest Narrow term - -
LATCHLIFTER A shaped rod which passed through a hole in the door and was used to raise a latch or to slide a bolt. Preferred term 96283 -
LATHE Equipment for turning wood, metal, bone etc. Preferred term 97040 -
LATHE CORE An object worked on a lathe, usually the bi-product of such work. Preferred term 97289 -
LAUREL LEAF A large flake or blade blank thinned on both faces to form an approximate leaf shape. Precise function unknown. Preferred term 97667 -
LAVABO A bowl for the washing of hands, often in a religious institution. Preferred term 97385 -
LAVER A basin of water used by priests for ritual ablutions. Preferred term 96863 -
LEAF ARROWHEAD A leaf or diamond-shaped arrowhead with shallow retouching at the edges. Preferred term 97253 -
LEASH A rope, cord etc used to hold or secure animals. Preferred term 95669 -
LEATHER STAMP An engraved object which when struck imparts the image engraved onto the leather. Preferred term 97041 -
Ledger Stone Narrow term - -
LEG GUARD Armour designed to protect the leg or parts of the leg. For specific foot protection use FOOT GUARD Preferred term 100012 -
Leg Iron Narrow term - -
LEGGING Outerwear designed to protect the legs from weather. Preferred term 96601 -

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