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Containers > Ampullae

Preferred term

Ampullae  

Definition

  • Small vessels or vials containing liquids such as oils or perfumes; used in antiquity for toilet or ceremonial purposes; in the church for holding consecrated oil or wine or other sacred uses; and at coronations [DADA, alt.]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Vials, ampullae

Notation

  • 118981

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-V7S48NW8-1

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