guilloche
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- noun
- /ɡiˈloʊʃ/
- Specialized
- Design A might be compared with the guilloche designs engraved on some early Akan metal vessels (kuduo), and design B bears a resemblance to the meander pattern on some goldweights of this period.
- guilloche pattern
- guilloche enamel
- transparent guilloche
Examples
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Like the gold guilloche rotor on this Breguet Marine.
Blog text (29) -
Instead of the usual guilloche interlace typical of most Igbesanmwan altar tusks, for example, it bears a diamond pattern on the base, which is also a distinctive feature of the Queen Mother tusks.
Academic text (1991) -
The ornate mirror featured a beautiful guilloche pattern around its gilded frame.
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The artist skillfully incorporated a guilloche design into the intricate detailing of the vase.
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Each coin displayed a unique guilloche motif that added to its collectible value.
Synonyms
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A decorative pattern of crossed, curling bands on furniture or buildings
How Intricate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Guilloche comes from French guilloché and originally meant a carved or engraved pattern of wavy bands that weave together. Think of it like a fine 'braid' or 'lace' worked into metal, paper, or stone, which is why a guilloche appears on coins, banknotes, and buildings as a decorative or security design.