friezes

Middle horizontal members of a classical entablature, above the architrave and below the cornice. For horizontal decorated bands in general, found on architecture and furniture, see "friezes (ornamental areas).".

Go Historic ID

1525

Getty AAT ID

300001816

Term Type

structural component

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friezes: Middle horizontal members of a classical entablature, above the architrave and below the cornice. For horizontal decorated bands in general, found on architecture and furniture, see "friezes (ornamental areas)."

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