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egg-and-dart

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A decorative molding in classical cornices that resembles alternating egg-shaped ovals with downward-pointing darts. (Baker, 1994)

Synonyms:
egg and dart, egg and dart moulding, egg-and-dart molding, egg and tongue, egg-and-tongue, egg-and-anchor, echinus, egg and anchor,
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