Object types that the Scheme uses - MDA - Page: 1

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
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