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diaper pattern [1 record]

Record 1 1996-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ceramics (Industries)
  • Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
DEF

Strictly, an ornamental design of a predominantly diamond or lozenge pattern. Loosely, the term is used of repetitive patterns in a ground or border, the units of the design being similar and usually connected to each other. The motif was popular at Sèvres.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Céramique (Industries)
  • Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)

Spanish

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