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Friezes (entablature components)

Scope note

Middle horizontal members of a classical entablature, above the architrave and below the cornice; for horizontal decorated bands in general, found on architecture and furniture, use "friezes (ornamental bands)."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001816

Broader Terms used

<friezes and frieze components>

Narrower Terms used

pulvinated friezes

Equivalent Terms used

frieze (entablature component)

Created

13yrs ago

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