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Friezes (ornamental bands)

Scope note

Use for extended horizontal bands decorating architecture, furniture, or other objects and containing figures, scenes, or ornamental motifs. For the specific parts of classical entablatures, use "friezes (entablature components)."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000123582

Broader Terms used

<ornament areas>

Narrower Terms used

zoophori

Equivalent Terms used

frieze (ornamental band)

Created

13yrs ago

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