Lacertines, most commonly found in
Celtic,
Anglo-Saxon, and
Insular art, are
interlaces created by
zoomorphic forms.[1][2][3] While the term "lacertine" itself means "lizard-like,"[4] its use to describe interlace is a 19th-century
neologism and not limited to interlace of reptilian forms.[2][5] In addition to lizards,[6] lacertine decoration often features animals such as
birds,
lions, and
dogs.[7][8]
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^Allen, J. Romilly (John Romilly); Anderson, Joseph; Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (1903).
The early Christian monuments of Scotland. Getty Research Institute. Edinburgh, Printed by Neill & co., limited.