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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">Roman joints</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>sculpture components</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>Roman join</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>Roman joint</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Joints between two separately cast metal elements in which one element slots into the hollow “sleeve” of the other. The joint is generally further secured using pins, rivets, or by soldering. ]]></note></mads>