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Record 1 1987-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Decorative Arts
  • Jewellery
  • Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
DEF

A classic ornamental device composed of intertwining stalks ... of acanthus or other foliage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts décoratifs divers
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
  • Orfèvrerie et argenterie
DEF

Motif décoratif composé de tiges fleuries enroulées régulièrement, se succédant en méandres.

OBS

Le rinceau s'orne parfois de rubans (rinceau rubané), d'angelots, de figures (rinceau peuplé), de perles, de vases, de mascarons (rinceau de la Renaissance).

Spanish

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