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Palm capitals

Scope note

Use for capitals resembling the crown of a palm tree, the edge of the spreading top being scalloped to suggest the fronds, common in ancient Egyptian architecture.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001692

Broader Terms used

capitals

Term used for

capitals, palm

Equivalent Terms used

palm capital

Created

12yrs ago

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