cymatium molding

cymatium molding

The crowning molding of a Classical cornice, especially in the form of a cyma. See also: Molding
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'The seat frame is edged with a cymatium molding and has an apron carved in front and at the sides with a serrated frieze of joined, upended triangles incised with diamond-shaped depressions that give an impression of stylized anahaw leaves.
'The cymatium molding above the corona is topped with a beveled edge.
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