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Keystones

Scope note

The central wedge-shaped voussoirs in arches or vaults; also, similar elements used as ornaments on the heads of doors or windows. JJIGA

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001183

Broader Terms used

voussoirs

Narrower Terms used

key consoles

Term used for

key blocks (keystones)

Equivalent Terms used

keystone

Created

12yrs ago

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