superfrontals

  1. Home
  2. top of the aat hierarchies
  3. Objects Facet
  4. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
  5. Furnishings (hierarchy name)
  6. furnishings (works)
  7. [furnishings by form or function]
  8. coverings and hangings
  9. [coverings and hangings by specific type]
  10. [coverings and hangings by location or context]
  11. [coverings and hangings for religious building fixtures]
  12. [coverings and hangings for altars and altar components]
  13. superfrontals
Scope note
Valancelike hangings at the front edge of an altar, often embroidered to match the altar frontal. For large superfrontals hung above and behind an altar and containing religious images, use "altarpieces."
superfrontals
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024