Fragment of a plain stel, surmounted by an acroterion, in the form of a palmette in low relief, springing from acanthus leaves. |
The Greek frets, hanging swags, rosettes, and panels of applied acroterion adorning Smith's Lynch Building are, of course, classic details. |
There's a wonderful original Greek work as well, part of a terracotta acroterion with a vigorous lion's head. |
Top of stel, with acanthus leaves forming the base of the acroterion. |
The acroterion, which originally surmounted the east pediment, was larger and more important than that of the west. |
Antefixal ornament or acroterion from the temple of Demeter at Eleusis. |