with arched legs to take the diameter of con-cave or convex bodies. Calyx (in architecture and sculpture), thecup of a flower, or the small green leaves on … the top of the stalk in plants. Also sculpturalrepresentations of the same parts of the leavesof various ornamental foliage. Calotte, a cup-like concavity, lathed andplastered, used to diminish the height of achapel, cabinet, alcove, &c., which, otherwise,would be too great in height for the…
Design · Decoration and ornament · Art
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