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Griffes

Scope note

Foliate or clawlike ornaments that project from the round base of a column toward a corner of a plinth.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300082428

Broader Terms used

<base components: columns>

Term used for

spurs (griffes)

Equivalent Terms used

griffe

Created

13yrs ago

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