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Jamb shafts

Scope note

Use for small columns with capital and base placed against the jambs of doors or windows, especially found in Medieval architecture. PDARC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001647

Broader Terms used

shafts (Medieval columns)

Term used for

shafts, jamb

Equivalent Terms used

jamb shaft

Created

13yrs ago

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