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Willow pattern

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Type of pattern common on late 18th and 19th century ceramics, derived from Chinese sources, depicting a willow tree, a pagoda, a bridge with figures, two birds flying, and a small boat; most commonly blue figures on a white background.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000260030

Broader Terms used

<patterns by specific type>

Term used for

pattern, willow

Created

13yrs ago

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