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Meanders (patterns)

Scope note

Use for running ornament consisting of continuous winding lines, either angular or curving.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000165279

Broader Terms used

<patterns by specific type>

Narrower Terms used

stepped frets

Equivalent Terms used

meander (pattern)

Created

12yrs ago

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