cyma reversa

architecture
Also known as: ogee molding

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projecting molding

  • Anthemion molding on the Erechtheum, the Acropolis, Athens, designed by Mnesicles, 5th century bc.
    In molding: Compound or composite

    (2) The cyma reversa, or ogee—a projecting molding that is essentially a reversed cyma recta with ovolo above cavetto—is used for a crown or a base. (3) A bird’s beak, or thumb, molding is essentially similar to the cyma reversa, except that the upper convexity is separated…

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