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Frets (patterns)

Scope note

Use for patterns consisting of repeated, linear, geometrical shapes, usually angular, in a continuous band. For similar patterns not confined to a band, especially openwork, use "fretwork."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300010155

Broader Terms used

geometric patterns

Narrower Terms used

key pattern
Chinese frets

Equivalent Terms used

fret (pattern)

Created

12yrs ago

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