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Toruses

Scope note

Bold projecting moldings, convex in shape, generally forming the lowest member of a base of a column over the plinth. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001764

Broader Terms used

half-round moldings

Equivalent Terms used

torus

Created

13yrs ago

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