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Interlace

Scope note

Various types of patterns that consist of interweaving lines or bands. If these are rectilinear, use "frets (patterns)" or "fretwork"; if they form a very regular series of near circles, use "guilloche."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300080898

Broader Terms used

<patterns by specific type>

Narrower Terms used

lacertine ornament
knotwork

Created

13yrs ago

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