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acroterion
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- Subclass of
- architectural sculpture
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- Acroterion detail Nicosia.jpg
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- time period
- early modern period
- native label
- τὸ ἀκρωτήριον
- culture
- Ancient Rome
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- Acroterion
- described by source
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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An acroterion or acroterium (pl. akroteria) is an architectural ornament placed on a flat pedestal, the acroter or plinth, and mounted at the apex or corner of the pediment of a building in the classical style. An acroterion placed at the outer angles of the pediment is an acroterion angularium (' means ‘at the corners’).
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