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Asiatic bases

Scope note

Use for bases of Ionic columns following a pattern developed in Asia Minor, with an upper torus surmounting a disk generally composed of shallow scotias, both elements being usually horizontally fluted.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001658

Broader Terms used

<bases: column components>

Term used for

bases, Asiatic

Equivalent Terms used

Asiatic base

Created

13yrs ago

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