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Knops

Scope note

Protruding ornaments, often globular, found on the stems of vessels or the shafts of objects such as candlesticks. For similar protruberances in terminal positions, use "finials."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000197205

Broader Terms used

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Narrower Terms used

mereses

Term used for

knots (knops)

Equivalent Terms used

knop

Created

13yrs ago

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