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Cornices

Scope note

The projecting, uppermost features of classical entablatures; use also for similar features crowning a wall, in any style.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001788

Term used for

geisons

Equivalent Terms used

cornice

Created

13yrs ago

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