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Wave scrolls

Scope note

Use for the running pattern consisting of a series of simple scrolls, each spiralling out from the center of the preceding one. For the pattern consisting of wavy lines or other series of generally wavelike forms, use "wave pattern."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300010217

Broader Terms used

scrollwork

Narrower Terms used

Vitruvian scrolls

Equivalent Terms used

wave scroll

Created

13yrs ago

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