Acroterion

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The sculptured figure, tripod, disc or urn, of bronze, marble, or terracotta, placed on the apex of the pediment of a Greek temple or other substantial building; sometimes also above the outer angles of the pediment triangle.

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An end ornament or ornamental figure, mounted with plinth at any of the three comers of the pediment of a classical building.

The Macmillan dictionary of archaeology, Ruth D. Whitehouse, 1983Copied

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A sculptured figure, tripod, disk, or urn, made of bronze, marble, or terra cotta, placed on the apex of the pediment of a Greek temple or other substantial building.

Dictionary of Artifacts, Barbara Ann Kipfer, 2007Copied

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