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Six cartouche shapes in gold on aubergine, each named: lobed, ogival, oval, quatrefoil, polylobed and pointed oval, alternately with dark and cream grounds and filled with a flower and split leaves.
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Cartouche Forms

No. 96 of 100 · free · 300 dpi

What you seeSix cartouche shapes in gold on aubergine, each named: lobed, ogival, oval, quatrefoil, polylobed and pointed oval, alternately with dark and cream grounds and filled with a flower and split leaves.

What it meansCartouches frame inscriptions, titles and ornament in Islamic art, from chapter headings in manuscripts to tile panels and inlaid metalwork. Their outlines range from oblong panels with lobed or pointed ends to roundels and pointed ovals.

Where it worksAn elegant, ordered plate for a study, a dining room or a hallway.

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