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Cartouches

Scope note

Ornamental enframements, such as for an inscription, monogram, or coat of arms, or ornately framed tablets, often bearing inscriptions.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300010256

Broader Terms used

<ornament areas>

Term used for

cartoccios
cartouch

Equivalent Terms used

cartouche

Created

13yrs ago

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