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Ornament > Volutes

Preferred term

Volutes  

Definition

  • The spiral forms in Ionic and Composite capitals; other three-dimensional scrolling elements in architecture or decorative arts [AAT]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • SCROLLS, VOLUTES
  • SPIRALS, VOLUTES

Notation

  • 117080

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-G5FGK1F5-C

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