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Corinthian capitals


Identification code: 300343405



Alternative term/s

  • capitals, Corinthian
  • Corinthian capital

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Capitals of the Corinthian architectural order, characterized by having a bell-shaped echinus decorated with a combination of spiral and plant, usually acanthus, motifs; may be either two rows of acanthus leaves or one row of acanthus and one row of palm leaves, volutes, and a fleuron atop an abacus.

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