<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">epergnes</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>composite pieces</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>epargnes</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>epaunges</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>epergne</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>épergnes</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>épernes</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ A type of composite centerpiece, often tiered and quite elaborate, consisting of a metal frame with dishes, vases, or candleholders of silver, glass, or porcelain intended to hold fruits, flowers, candies or the like, and used for service or decoration. ]]></note></mads>