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Dadoes

Scope note

Use for the middle portion of a pedestal, between the base and the cap. Use also for the lower zone of an interior wall, when given a distinct treatment, as this treatment often resembles a pedestal in appearance.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001746

Broader Terms used

<pedestal components>

Term used for

dados
dies (dadoes)

Equivalent Terms used

dado

Created

13yrs ago

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