egg-and-anchor
Definition
- Noun:
- A decorative molding: "egg-and-anchor" refers to a specific type of architectural ornamentation, typically a carved or molded band.
- A pattern of alternating shapes: The pattern consists of a repeated series where an egg-shaped figure alternates with an anchor-shaped figure or another specified form.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The classical frieze was adorned with an intricate egg-and-anchor motif.
- Restorers carefully recreated the original egg-and-anchor molding along the cornice.
Advanced Usage
- Architectural terminology: The term is primarily used in the context of classical architecture and design history to describe a specific ornamental pattern.
- The egg-and-anchor is a common motif in Roman and Renaissance architectural detailing.
Variants and Related Words
- Egg-and-dart (n): A very similar and more common decorative molding where egg shapes alternate with dart or arrowhead shapes.
- The egg-and-dart pattern is often confused with the egg-and-anchor.
Synonyms
- Ornamental molding
- Decorative band
- Architectural fret
Noun
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a decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape
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