Volute

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A volute is a spiral, scroll-like ornament that forms the basis of the Ionic order, found in the capital of the Ionic column. It was later incorporated into Corinthian order and Composite column capitals. Four are normally to be found on an Ionic capital, eight on Composite capitals and smaller versions (sometimes called helix) on the Corinthian capital.

The word derives from the Latin voluta ("scroll"). It has been suggested that the ornament was inspired by the curve of a ram´s horns, or perhaps was derived from the natural spiral found in the ovule of a common species of clover native to Greece. Alternatively, it may simply be of geometrical origin.
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  • Verzierter Fassriegel

    Verzierter Fassriegel

    Fassriegel mit S-Schwung und...

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    Image: Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Speyer - CC BY

  • Hunde-Fassriegel

    Hunde-Fassriegel

    Mittelscheibe quadratisch...

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  • Löwen-Fassriegel

    Löwen-Fassriegel

    Ziemlich vollrund. Der Löwe...

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  • Bacchusknabe-Fassriegel

    Bacchusknabe-Fassriegel

    Der Knabe sitzt rittlings auf...

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  • Hirsch-Fassriegel

    Hirsch-Fassriegel

    Der Fassriegel hat einen im...

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