cinctures (column components)

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Scope note
Moldings located at the top or bottom of column shafts, especially of Classical design. For molded bands on shafts in Gothic architecture, not located at the ends, use "shaft rings." For angular bands around the base of the Doric echinus, use "annulets."
cinctures
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024