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Cushion capitals

Scope note

Cubic capitals with their lower angles rounded off, to make the transition to a round column; found in Medieval architecture.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001678

Broader Terms used

capitals

Equivalent Terms used

cushion capital

Created

12yrs ago

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