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Lozenges

Scope note

Use for figures that are squares or rhombuses rotated to have their corners on the horizontal and vertical axes. Common as an isolated motif, in a diaper pattern, or in a running series.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30009791

Broader Terms used

<geometric motifs>

Term used for

diamonds (motifs)

Equivalent Terms used

lozenge

Created

13yrs ago

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