medallions (ornament areas)

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Scope note
Round or oval enframements, usually containing figures or ornamental motifs. Primarily found in two-dimensional media, such as textiles, stained glass, and manuscript illuminations; for circular decorated panels in architectural contexts, use "roundels."
medallions
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026