bracket capital

bracket capital

A capital extended by brackets, lessening the clear span between posts, often seen in Near Eastern, Muslim, Indian, and some Spanish architecture
See also: Capital
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bracket capital

1. A capital extended by brackets, lessening the clear span between posts, often seen in Near Eastern, Muslim, Indian, and some Spanish architecture.
2. Same as bolster, 1.
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