honeysuckle ornament

honeysuckle ornament

A common name for the anthemion, common in Greek decorative sculpture.

See also: Ornament

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anthemion, honeysuckle ornament

anthemion

A common Greek ornament based upon the honeysuckle or palmette. Used singly on stelae or antefixes, or as a running ornament on friezes, etc.

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honeysuckle ornament

honeysuckle ornament

A common name for the anthemion, common in Greek decorative sculpture.

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