beakhead moldings

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Scope note
Moldings with bird, animal, or human heads biting a roll molding as the ornamental motif; used in Norman architecture. For fillet moldings with the front portion pendant, use "beak moldings."
beakhead moldings
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024