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Diagonal ribs

Scope note

Ribs crossing a vault bay diagonally, used either to mask the groins or to support the vault.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001432

Broader Terms used

ribs

Equivalent Terms used

diagonal rib

Created

13yrs ago

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