The top surface has a unique crackling and it has a beautiful edge decorated with carved gadroons. |
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This section is followed by a smooth surface engraved with four rows of superposed arches crowned with gadroons sculpted in low relief. |
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Large, round tray features an ornate edge pattern including design elements such as swags and gadroons. |
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The body is of a modified inverted bell shape, embossed on the lower part with a band of gadroons and shellwork. |
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In FIG.9, both gadroons are diametrically brought closer to each other against two opposite concavities of the raised element. |
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Notice how alternating floral blossoms on bifurcated stems are superimposed on the flutes between each of the gadroons. |
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Lower part of cup has applied vertical leaf shaped strips of trellis work alternating with gadroons and these are repeated on the cover. |
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Equally appealing is an imposing 200-cm walnut candelabra from the late 16th century with Galerie Saint-Martin, carved with acanthus foliage, gadroons, grotesques and fruit. |
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