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Trifid

Scope note

Decorative motif consisting of tripartite, splayed lobes created by notches at the end of the flattened handles of spoons and forks; found especially on flatware of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000257272

Broader Terms used

motifs

Created

12yrs ago

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