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Medallions (medals)

Scope note

Use for large commemorative medals. For circular two-dimensional motifs, use "medallions (ornament areas)"; for circular decorated panels in architectural contexts, use "roundels."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300077357

Broader Terms used

medals

Equivalent Terms used

medallion
medallion (medal)

Created

13yrs ago

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