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Tangrams

Scope note

Two-dimensional dissection puzzles consisting of five variously sized triangles, a square, and a rhomboid, which can be combined to form any of numerous other figures; probably originated in China. PUZZLS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000222285

Broader Terms used

dissection puzzles

Equivalent Terms used

tangram

Created

13yrs ago

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