prismatic ornament
prismatic ornament. C16 and C17 ornament consisting of simple geometric repetitive forms in low relief, including pyramidal and chamfered rustication, jewelled strapwork, and lozenges. It returned in favour in the early C20.
Bibliography
Lewis & and Darley (1986)
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