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Title
The Laundress
Artist
Aristide Maillol
Physical Description
This bronze statue depicts a female figure kneeling and bending forward with her arms outstretched. She grasps a long piece of cloth which is stretched on the ground in front of her. She looks directly at the cloth with an intent expression. The woman is wearing a long skirt which covers her legs and feet and swirls around her on the ground. Her blouse has flowing sleeves that end at the elbows, leaving her forearms bare. Her hair is pulled back and gatherred into a knot. The bronze has a dark green patina and the surface of the statue is smooth and polished.
Artist Life Dates
1861 - 1944
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1896
Accession Number
1973/2.78
Medium and Support
bronze on bronze
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
people by occupation
people in service occupations
physical activities
physical activities by general context
Title
Ogboni staff
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Yoruba Peoples Nigeria
Physical Description
Brass female figure, kneeling with buttocks on the heels, atop an iron staff. The protruding eyes, nose, and mouth convey a serene, dignified and somewhat withdrawn look. The figure has a beard around the face; she wears ornamentation in small holes atop the ears, cone-shaped headgear, and an elaborate necklace; there is a small spiral motif on the forehead, and two larger spiral motifs on the sides of the body. The hands are held in closed fists in front of the body, the left hand on top of the right.
Object Creation Date
1900-1970
Accession Number
2001/2.39
Medium and Support
brass, iron
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
ceremonial weapons
descriptors
inorganic material
iron and iron alloy
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
objects we use
people and culture
political concepts
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social science concepts
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Title
Ogun Ax (àáké or edùn Ogun)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Yoruba Peoples Nigeria
Physical Description
Carved ax handle is comprised of a kneeling male figure with rounded knob on top of his head, into which narrow end of triangular iron ax blade is embedded.
Century
Mid-20th century
Object Creation Date
1925-1975
Accession Number
2006/2.73
Medium and Support
wood, iron
Secondary Keywords
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
equipment
equipment by general type
inorganic material
iron and iron alloy
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by state or condition
tool and equipment components
tools and equipment
visual works
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Title
Monkey in a persimmon tree
Artist
Ohara Shôson (Koson)
Physical Description
Boldly colored monkey in a persimmon tree. A wasp hovers near its nest hanging from a branch.
Artist Life Dates
1877-1945
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1935
Accession Number
1982/1.204
Medium and Support
Color woodblock print on paper
Secondary Keywords
agricultural structures
animal housing
animals and creatures
apiaries
asian
buildings and the land
descriptors
east asian
food
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
japanese
japanese printmaking styles
japanese styles
landscapes (environments)
mammals
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
natural landscapes
nonferrous metal
people and culture
plants
settlements and landscapes
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
woody plants
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Title
Angry Neptune
Artist
Michele Oka Doner
Physical Description
Large bronze sculpture resembling a headless human figure. The surface texture is very rough with deep voids and coarse patches of metal. The brown patina has a whitish tinge.
Artist Life Dates
Born 1945
Object Creation Date
2008
Accession Number
2009/1.466
Medium and Support
cast bronze
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and occupations
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Title
Dance Movement A
Artist
Auguste Rodin
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture of a dancer. Posed in a high kick.
Artist Life Dates
1840-1917
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
modeled 1911; cast 1956
Accession Number
2011/1.71
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
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Title
Dance Movement B
Artist
Auguste Rodin
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture of a dancer. The dancer is shown standing on one foot while stretching the other foot to the back of her head.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
modeled 1911; cast 1956
Accession Number
2011/1.72
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people
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Title
Dance Movement C
Artist
Auguste Rodin
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture of a dancer. The dancer is shown in a front kick with their right leg.
Artist Life Dates
1840-1917
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
modeled 1911; cast 1956
Accession Number
2011/1.73
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
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people
people (agents)
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Title
Dance Movement E
Artist
Auguste Rodin
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture of a dancer. This dancer is shown wstretching their leg up in the air.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
modeled 1911; cast 1956
Accession Number
2011/1.74
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people
people (agents)
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Title
Man in Motion (Uomo in movimento)
Artist
Mino Rosso
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture of an abstracted male figure in motion. His knees are bent as he leans into his movement. His arms are tucked along his torso, and he appears to be propelling his movement with great force. The surface is a bright bronze color but with some patina.
Artist Life Dates
1904 - 1963
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1934
Accession Number
1959/2.100
Medium and Support
bronze with wood base
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
artistic concepts
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
dynamics
european
european styles and periods
forms of expression
genres
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
mechanics concepts
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern and contemporary art
modern european regional styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
modern italian styles and movements
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by gender
physical sciences concepts
physics concepts
scientific concepts
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
Title
Tsuba (Sword guard)
Artist
Sadanobu
Physical Description
It is a round, openwork tsuba, in the design of three interconnected bamboo leaves. It has the signature: Kishû jû, Sadanobu.
Artist Life Dates
1809-1879
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
17th century
Accession Number
1966/1.103
Medium and Support
iron
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
edged weapons
grass (plant material)
inorganic material
iron and iron alloy
materials
materials by composition
materials by origin
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
objects we use
plant material
weapons
weapons and ammunition
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Title
Minisculpture 1
Artist
Nicolas Schöffer
Physical Description
Two chrome polished steel panels with die-cut forms mounted together, forming a minisculpture on a round base with an electric motor.
Artist Life Dates
Hungary, 1912-1992
Object Creation Date
1969
Accession Number
2013/1.287
Medium and Support
chrome, electric motor
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Plate with Floral Design, one of five
Artist
Shibata Zeshin
Physical Description
Autumn flowers are painted in colored lacquer on plates of gold leaf. The quiet, natural plant motifs stand out against the glittering square of gold.
Artist Life Dates
1807-1891
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1879-1890
Accession Number
1968/2.56
Medium and Support
clear lacquer over gold leaf and polychrome lacquer painting on paper
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buildings and the land
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
earth sciences concepts
gold and gold alloy
herbaceous plants
inorganic material
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
natural landscapes
nonferrous metal
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people and culture
physical sciences concepts
plants
scientific concepts
seasons
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vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
vessels for serving and consuming food
woody plants
Title
Plate with Floral Design, one of five
Artist
Shibata Zeshin
Physical Description
Autumn flowers are painted in colored lacquer on plates of gold leaf. The quiet, natural plant motifs stand out against the glittering square of gold.
Artist Life Dates
1807-1891
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1879-1890
Accession Number
1968/2.57
Medium and Support
clear lacquer over gold leaf and polychrome lacquer painting on paper
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buildings and the land
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
earth sciences concepts
gold and gold alloy
herbaceous plants
inorganic material
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
natural landscapes
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical sciences concepts
plants
scientific concepts
seasons
settlements and landscapes
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
vessels for serving and consuming food
woody plants
Title
Plate with Floral Design, one of five
Artist
Shibata Zeshin
Physical Description
Autumn flowers are painted in colored lacquer on plates of gold leaf. The quiet, natural plant motifs stand out against the glittering square of gold.
Artist Life Dates
1807-1891
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1879-1890
Accession Number
1968/2.58
Medium and Support
clear lacquer over gold leaf and polychrome lacquer painting on paper
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buildings and the land
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
earth sciences concepts
gold and gold alloy
herbaceous plants
inorganic material
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
natural landscapes
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical sciences concepts
plants
scientific concepts
seasons
settlements and landscapes
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
vessels for serving and consuming food
woody plants
Title
Plate with Floral Design, one of five
Artist
Shibata Zeshin
Physical Description
Autumn flowers are painted in colored lacquer on plates of gold leaf. The quiet, natural plant motifs stand out against the glittering square of gold.
Artist Life Dates
1807-1891
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1879-1890
Accession Number
1968/2.59
Medium and Support
clear lacquer over gold leaf and polychrome lacquer painting on paper
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buildings and the land
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
earth sciences concepts
gold and gold alloy
herbaceous plants
inorganic material
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
natural landscapes
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical sciences concepts
plants
scientific concepts
seasons
settlements and landscapes
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
vessels for serving and consuming food
woody plants
Title
Plate with Floral Design, one of five
Artist
Shibata Zeshin
Physical Description
Autumn flowers are painted in colored lacquer on plates of gold leaf. The quiet, natural plant motifs stand out against the glittering square of gold.
Artist Life Dates
1807-1891
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1879-1890
Accession Number
1968/2.60
Medium and Support
clear lacquer over gold leaf and polychrome lacquer painting on paper
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buildings and the land
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
earth sciences concepts
gold and gold alloy
herbaceous plants
inorganic material
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
natural landscapes
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical sciences concepts
plants
scientific concepts
seasons
settlements and landscapes
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
vessels for serving and consuming food
woody plants
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Title
Growing Forms
Artist
David Smith
Physical Description
A roughly teardrop-shaped sculpture of shiny cast aluminum. Within the basic organic shape are several curls and a shape that appears to be a woman or perhaps a fetus. The sculpture sits atop a tall wooden base composed of a stack of fat disc shapes.
Artist Life Dates
1906-1965
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1939
Accession Number
1980/1.213A
Medium and Support
cast aluminum on wood base
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
abstraction
artistic concepts
associated concepts
biological concepts
concepts in the arts
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
events
forms of expression
inorganic material
life
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
objects we use
people and culture
personal life events
scientific concepts
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
Title
Phra Malai (The Monk)
Artist
Artist Unknown, Thailand
Physical Description
Gilt bronze statue of monk with a begging bowl over his shoulder. This is Phra Malai, who achieved extraordinary powers through his accumulated merit and was able to visit numerous hells and heavens and then travel back to report on what he had seen. Phrai Malai has elongated ears and stands on a wooden base wearing a detailed robe.
Century
19th- early 20th century
Object Creation Date
19th century - early 20th century
Accession Number
2005/1.453
Medium and Support
gilt bronze
Secondary Keywords
asian
associated concepts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by occupation
people in religion
people in religion and related occupations
people in the humanities
religions
religions and religious concepts
religious (people)
southeast asian
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
Title
Seated Buddha in Bhumisparsa Mudrâ
Artist
Artist Unknown, Thailand
Physical Description
Gilt bronze Buddha with glass inlay in bhumisparsa mudra (the gesture of touching the earth with his right hand, palm inward), signaling his victory over Mara. He has elongated earlobes, wears a crown and tight-fitting intricate robes, and is seated on a pedesal.
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
2005/1.454
Medium and Support
gilt bronze with glass inlay
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
religions
religions and religious concepts
visual works
visual works by subject type
Title
Kneeling Monk Devotee (one of a pair)
Artist
Artist Unknown, Thailand
Physical Description
Kneeling statue of Buddhist monk devotee Mogallana or Shariputra on a pedestal with round face, hair in tight curls, elongated ears, and hands placed together in mediatation. The pedestal is decorated with lotus petals, and the devotee wears an intricate, close-fitting robe.
Century
19th-20th century
Object Creation Date
1800-1932
Accession Number
2005/1.455.1
Medium and Support
lacquered and gilded copper alloy
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buddhist
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
components and systems
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
object groupings
object groupings and systems
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people
people (agents)
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Title
Kneeling Monk Devotee (one of a pair)
Artist
Artist Unknown, Thailand
Physical Description
Kneeling statue of Buddhist monk devotee Mogallana or Shariputra on a pedestal with round face, hair in tight curls, elongated ears, and hands placed together in mediatation. The pedestal is decorated with lotus petals, and the devotee wears an intricate, close-fitting robe.
Century
19th-20th century
Object Creation Date
1800-1932
Accession Number
2005/1.455.2
Medium and Support
lacquered and gilded copper alloy
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buddhist
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
components and systems
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
object groupings
object groupings and systems
object groupings by general context
people
people (agents)
people and culture
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people in the humanities
religions
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sets (groups)
Title
Standing Buddha, in double abhaya mudrâ
Artist
Artist Unknown, Thailand
Physical Description
Standing gilt bronze Buddha with glass inlay in royal costume. Stands on a lotus pedestal with both hands raised in abhaya mudra.
Century
19th-20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2005/1.475
Medium and Support
gilt bronze with glass inlay
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures (representations)
glass and glassmaking mixtures
hinayana
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
religions
religions and religious concepts
visual works
visual works by subject type
Title
Standing Buddha, in Abhaya Mudrâ
Artist
Artist Unknown, Tibet or Nepal
Physical Description
Standing gilt bronze Shakyamuni Buddha with glass inlay. One hand is raised in the form of the "fear not" mudra. Stands on a pedestal in ornamented dress and crown.
Century
19th-20th century
Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century
Accession Number
2005/1.450
Medium and Support
gilt bronze with glass inlay
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures (representations)
glass and glassmaking mixtures
hinayana
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
religions
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Title
Spoon
Artist
Tiffany & Company
Physical Description
Gold spoon with thin handle that widens at the end with egg-and-dart-like motif along edges
Artist Life Dates
established 1837
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1967
Accession Number
1967/2.17
Medium and Support
18K gold
Secondary Keywords
culinary equipment
culinary equipment by function
culinary equipment for serving and consuming food
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern and contemporary art
nonferrous metal
objects we use
tools and equipment
utensils for serving food
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Title
Spoon
Artist
Tiffany & Company
Physical Description
Gold spoon with thin handle that widens at the end with a decorative element at the tip
Artist Life Dates
established 1837
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1906-1956
Accession Number
1967/2.18
Medium and Support
14K gold
Secondary Keywords
culinary equipment
culinary equipment by function
culinary equipment for serving and consuming food
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern and contemporary art
nonferrous metal
objects we use
tools and equipment
utensils for serving food
Title
Pope Alexander VII (obverse), and the Piazzo del Popolo (reverse)
Artist
Gioacchino Travani
Physical Description
The front (obverse) of this medal represents a portrait of a man in profile wearing a papal tiara and a cope. The reverse depicts a city square dominated by an obelisk with a pair of identical domed churches in the background. Inscriptions run around the edge of the medal on both sides.
Artist Life Dates
Active 1634-1674
Century
17th-18th century
Object Creation Date
1662
Accession Number
1984/1.282
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
image form
biological components
buildings and the land
christian clergy
clergy
components
components and systems
components by specific context
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
forming
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
medals
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
monumental pillars
monuments
monuments by form
nonferrous metal
objects we use
open spaces
open spaces and site elements
open spaces by form
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by occupation
people in religion
people in religion and related occupations
people in the humanities
prelates
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
the human body
upper body
views
views by vantage point or orientation
visual works
visual works by form
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Title
Menina
Artist
Manolo Valdes
Physical Description
A bronze figure of a girl. The bottom half is a bell shaped skirt white the top half is of a girl wearing a hat that ends at her shoulders.
Artist Life Dates
(1942 - )
Accession Number
2012/1.273
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by gender
visual works
visual works by subject type
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Title
Closeup of "Gates of Hell, Rodin, Paris"
Artist
Diana Williams
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture depicting a man with his mouth open.
Object Creation Date
1998
Accession Number
2014/2.195
Medium and Support
black and white photograph on paper
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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Title
Untitled
Artist
Alan Zinn
Physical Description
Wide angle view of the body of a silver plane and cloudy sky above.
Accession Number
2013/1.277
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
Secondary Keywords
air and space transportation vehicles
aircraft
aircraft by form
associated concepts
descriptors
earth sciences concepts
fixed-wing aircraft
heavier than air aircraft
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
objects we use
people and culture
physical sciences concepts
scientific concepts
transportation vehicles
vehicles
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