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Corbels

Scope note

Cantilevered masonry blocks used singly or in ranges to support architectural or ornamental features or used in successive courses to form arches, domes, or vaults; when referring generally to the projecting courses of masonry, prefer "oversailing courses."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30003610

Narrower Terms used

culs-de-lampe

Term used for

corbeling
corbelling

Equivalent Terms used

corbel

Created

13yrs ago

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