beakhead moldings

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.".

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beakhead moldings
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024