Object terms in use on the Scheme's database.
These terms are from the BM/MDA thesaurus of archaeological object terms.
| Term | Scope note | Term type |
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| ABACUS | A calculating table or frame, specifically one in which balls slide upon wires. Used for the mechanical solution of arithmetical problems. | Preferred term |
| ADZE | A cutting tool where the plane of the blade is at right angles to the shaft. | Preferred term |
| ADZE HAMMER | A shaft hole adze with additional hammer knob, normally polished stone. | Preferred term |
| AESTEL | An object to point at words whilst reading, eg the Alfred jewel. | Preferred term |
| AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE | Objects associated with cultivation, the rearing of livestock, gathering, hunting, fishing, horticulture and the primary processing of foodstuffs. | Preferred term |
| ALEMBIC | A type of retort used for distillation. | Preferred term |
| ALIDADE | A scale or index of a sextant, astrolabe or similar instrument. | Preferred term |
| ALTAR | A structure consecrated for devotional purposes. | Preferred term |
| Altar Base | Narrow term | |
| ALTAR CROSS | A cross designed to be placed upon an altar. | Preferred term |
| ALTAR VASE | A vase used on the altar. | Preferred term |
| ALTAR VESSEL | A container used upon the altar. | Preferred term |
| ALTARPIECE | A decorative piece connected to the altar. | Preferred term |
| ALTIMETER | An instrument for measuring height above sea level. | Preferred term |
| ALUDEL | An object used in the sublimation process. It is pear shaped with both ends open. | Preferred term |
| AMMUNITION | Articles used in charging guns and ordnance. | Preferred term |
| AMMUNITION POUCH | A container used to hold ammunition. | Preferred term |
| AMPHIBIAN REMAINS | Use for the remains of any part of an amphibian. | Preferred term |
| AMPHORA | Storage vessel, usually a two handled narrow necked jar. | Preferred term |
| AMPULLA | A miniature lead phial worn around the neck as a religious pilgrim sign, generally medieval. | Preferred term |
| AMULET | A trinket worn as a protection against evil. | Preferred term |
| AMULET CAPSULE | A case or container for an amulet. | Preferred term |
| Amulet Ring | Use both terms. | Narrow term |
| Amulet Seal | Use both terms. | Narrow term |
| ANCHOR | A heavy weight used to moor a ship. | Preferred term |
| Anchor Stone | Narrow term | |
| Angle Bracket | Narrow term | |
| ANGLE TIE | A bar fixed across a frame at an angle to stiffen it. | Preferred term |
| ANGON | A long spear with a double barb where one barb is longer than the other. | Preferred term |
| ANIMAL BELL | A bell worn by an animal, eg sheep, goats, cows and hawks, to inform the owner of the animal's position. | Preferred term |
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