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Domical vaults

Scope note

Use for vaults in which the crown of the vault is higher than the crown of the transverse arches so that the ridge line is curved in elevation often having a transverse of a semi-circle.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300061289

Broader Terms used

compound vaults

Equivalent Terms used

domical vault

Created

13yrs ago

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